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PBS NORTH CAROLINA PREMIERES WEEKLY STATE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM 

 ‘State Lines’ debuts January 13 as part of the network’s public affairs programming block on Friday nights.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 1/13/2023 — PBS North Carolina announces the launch of its new weekly legislative affairs series, State Lines, on Friday, January 13. The roundtable program focuses on North Carolina policy, legislation and their impact on North Carolinians. State Lines will air Fridays from 8:30 to 9 PM on the network’s flagship broadcast channel, PBS NC, as part of its Friday night public affairs programming block. 

State Lines will bring context to complex issues facing North Carolinians and provide an open forum for meaningful discussion between experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials from across the state and political spectrum.  

The premiere follows Wednesday’s commencement of the new North Carolina General Assembly. The debut conversation will focus on learnings and takeaways from the General Assembly’s opening session, and includes host Kelly McCullen, Director of North Carolina Channel and Original Productions of PBS North Carolina, panelists Donna King of the Carolina Journal, Representative Brandon Lofton (Mecklenburg County) and Dawn Vaughan of the News & Observer.  

Viewers will see a rotation of participants in the coming months as the station continues to develop its roster of moderators and guests. 

State Lines airs Fridays, at 8:30 PM, on PBS NC. The program will also be available on the PBS Video App. Visit pbsnc.org/schedule for the latest scheduling information. 

About PBS North Carolina  

As North Carolina’s statewide PBS network serving the country’s third largest public media market, PBS North Carolina educates, informs, entertains and inspires its audience on air, online and in person. Through its unique partnership of public investment and private support, the network includes in-person engagement, digital-first social and online content delivery and four over-the-air channels: PBS NC, the North Carolina Channel, Rootle 24/7 PBS Kids and the Explorer Channel. Its transformational events and content spark curiosity and wonder for all North Carolinians. Additionally, PBS North Carolina serves as the backbone for North Carolina’s state emergency services. To learn more about PBS North Carolina, visit pbsnc.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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