Two high-profile Black leaders in North Carolina differed greatly on congressional intervention in state elections while addressing U.S. House committee members this week. Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson told a House judiciary subcommittee on Thursday that he opposed a measure approved by the chamber last month that places new demands on federal elections run by states, But the Rev. William Barber of Goldsboro said the “For The People” measure is needed to "enact full protections of our sacred right to vote” following the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Robinson is the state's first Black lieutenant governor.
Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.