--- title: The Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience description: In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts discuss the recent changes in leadership within the New Hanover County GOP, focusing on the newly elec... canonical_url: https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience?start=5 language: en-GB date: 2024-12-11T23:11:41Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience?start=5. markdown-tokens: 1011 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience?start=5. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. [ ![Taking Up The Leadership John Hinnant - New NHC GOP County Chair](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/podcasts/nikkiandreuel/Season2/season-2-episode10/TakingUpTheLeadership-intro.png) ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience/taking-up-the-leadership-john-hinnant-new-nhc-gop-county-chair) In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast, the hosts discuss the recent changes in leadership within the New Hanover County GOP, focusing on the newly elected chairperson John Hinnant. The conversation covers Hinnant's plans for unifying the party, improving volunteer engagement, and addressing key issues such as women's sports legislation and DEI in education. The hosts also touch on the upcoming mayoral race and the dissatisfaction among voters regarding local school districts, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and professional discourse within the party. 04 March 2025 [ ![Choosing The Next Chair](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/opinions/2025/February/ChoosingthenextChair/BobLewisJohnHinnant-intro.png) ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience/choosing-the-next-nhc-gop-chair) On March 3, New Hanover County Republicans will gather together to elect the leadership of the party. It is a critical time for the GOP here in our area as we are faced with a population that is increasingly Democrat in makeup. Party leadership will need to be extremely savey in figuring out how to keep Republicans competitive in the polls. We spoke with the head of each slate running for County Chair. 26 February 2025 [ ![Unleashing the New Media - With Nick Craig](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/podcasts/nikkiandreuel/Season2/season-2-episode7/Episode2-9-intro.png) ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience/unleashing-the-new-media-with-nick-craig) In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel podcast we welcome Nick Craig, conservative political commentator and podcaster and host of the Nick Craig Show. The conversation covers a range of topics including Nick's political ideology, the problem of nonpartisan groups who really are partisan, the impact of political identity, and the evolution of media from traditional radio to new platforms. 19 February 2025 [ ![The Good Shepherd Center - With Katrina Knight](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/podcasts/nikkiandreuel/Season2/season2-episode6/Episode8-GoodShepherdCenter-Intro.png) ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience/the-good-shepherd-center-with-katrina-knight) In this episode, Reuel Sample interviews Katrina Knight, the executive director of Good Shepherd Center, a regional organization in North Carolina dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness. Katrina shares insights into the various services provided by the center, including a soup kitchen, day shelter, medical services, and night shelter for families and individuals. 12 February 2025 [ ![Podcast: Knight Court](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/images/podcasts/nikkiandreuel/Season2/Season2-Episode4/KnightCourt-Intro.png) ](https://thewilmingtonstandard.com/podcast/the-nikki-and-reuel-podcast-experience/knight-court-with-harry-knight) In this episode of the Nikki and Reuel Podcast Experience, hosts Reuel Sample and Nikki Bascome discuss a variety of topics with guest Harry Knight, including insights into the political landscape of New Hanover County, the impact of polarizing figures on elections, and the implications of the 14th Amendment on immigration. 05 February 2025