Left of Old North

About Left of Old North

"Left of Old North" is hosted by CJ Robinson and Adrian Brakeley, two bold voices bringing unapologetic, progressive perspectives to the political landscape of North Carolina. With a keen eye on local and state issues, they tackle topics like labor rights, legislative power grabs, and grassroots activism. Their dynamic, no-holds-barred discussions cut through the noise, offering sharp analysis and a call to action for a more just and equitable Tar Heel State.

Publisher

Left of Old North

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Dec 2024

Latest episode

7 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2025

   The Night After the 2025 NC Elections w/ The Foxfire Dispatch

   Organizer Liz Purvis analyzes the significant progressive wins in North Carolina and nationwide following the 2025 elections, highlighting the impact of grassroots organizing in this interview episode.

2. 

   16 Aug 2025

   TX Rep. Trey Martinez on Fighting Fire with Fire

   Texas State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer shares his firsthand account of fleeing Texas to fight gerrymandering and the national stakes of redistricting.

3. 

   8 Aug 2025

   Rep. Rodney Pierce on Living Through History, Holding the Line, & Why Dems Can’t Ignore ENC

   State Representative Rodney Pierce discusses representing eastern North Carolina, advocating for rural investment, and defending democracy, in an interview with CJ, highlighting the importance of connecting with working-class voters.

Who has been a guest on Left of Old North

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Trey Martinez Fischer
• Rodney Pierce
• Chuck Hubbard
• Phil Rubin
• Aron Johnson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,597

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32