Military supports Helene recovery; and the shadowy world of political advertising

Due South

WUNC’s military reporter Jay Price flew with National Guard troops who were dropping off food and water to residents… Many who’ve been without power and water for more than a week now.

An excerpt from The Broadside for our Purple Ballot series: “This year, a record $12.3 billion will be spent on US political campaigns. The majority of that is earmarked for political advertising, particularly in battleground states like North Carolina. But where does that money go, and what exactly does it buy? The answers might surprise and alarm you.”

And, an NC political advertisement that echoes through to our current election year.

Guest

-Jay Price, Military Reporter WUNC and the American Homefront Project

-Anisa Khalifa, Host The Broadside

-Ben Bradford, Host of the Landslide podcast from Nuance Tales and WFAE

Notes: Listen to the full episode of the Broadside here