NC Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson On The Constitution, Teaching History, And Discrimination

By • Feb 9, 2021

Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is the highest ranking Black elected official in state history. And he does not shy away from sharing his opinions. On this episode of The Politics Podcast, Robinson covers a range of topics as he settles into his post as Lieutenant Governor.


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