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Roy Cooper Has Bad News for Trump in North Carolina

Aug 19, 2026 · 23m

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast examines Donald Trump’s collapsing approval ratings in North Carolina and the Senate race between Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Watley. Hosts discuss Watley’s avoidance of economic questions and his past appointment of a convicted child molester, contrasting this with Cooper’s focus on cost-of-living crises and the Iran war. Governor Cooper joins to argue that voters are frustrated by Trump’s policies and seek an independent senator to restore accountability and protect healthcare and housing affordability.

Topics discussed

Trump's low approval in NC and Watley avoids economic questions J.D. Vance's visit and Trump's controversial Mark Robinson comments Failed Japanese Yen bailout and ICC sanctions Interview with Roy Cooper on cost of living and Iran war Cooper discusses campaign strategy and Republican opposition Watley's hiring of convicted sex offender Harvey West Cooper's final message on healthcare, childcare, and democracy
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