In this episode of The Foxfire Dispatch, host Liz Purvis and CJ Robinson, host of Left of Old North, delve into the national implications of recent races, focusing on Supreme Court races in New York and Pennsylvania, and Virginia's gubernatorial win by Abigail Spanberger.

They celebrate the election of Ghazala Hashmi, the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in Virginia. The discussion touches on the significant impact of Prop 50 in California as a response to Texas gerrymandering and the importance of quick election result reporting.

Liz and CJ also explore the critical role of canvassing, phone banking, and the need for sustainable infrastructure in electoral campaigns. The episode highlights the successes of young Democrats in local elections and stresses the importance of volunteer efforts. As they look forward, they emphasize the need for consistent, authentic messaging and the importance of translating local electoral wins into long-term power while retaining hope and realism.

In this episode of The Foxfire Dispatch, host Liz Purvis chats with Hannah Preston from Influence NC. They delve into Hannah's work with Influence NC, a recently launched initiative aimed at engaging legislators with social media, and engaging Gen-Z North Carolinians in politics through social media. They discuss the importance of making voting accessible and exciting, the generational perspectives on politics, and the challenges young people face today. The conversation also touches on personal stories, fun event recaps, and the significance of vibrant and joyful political engagement.

In this special Halloween episode of The Foxfire Dispatch, host Liz Purvis takes listeners on a tour through North Carolina's most haunted locations. From the glamorous Grove Park Inn's resident ghost, the Pink Lady, to the eerie Brown Mountain Lights, Liz explores both well-known and obscure spooky spots across the state.

Listeners will journey to the Henry River Mill Village, the mysterious Devil's Tramping Ground, and the haunted coastline of the Outer Banks. This episode diverges from the podcast's usual political focus, delving into the rich, ghostly history of North Carolina and touching on broader themes of memory, loss, and the unending connection between the past and present.