House Democratic Leader Robert Reives talks about how his late mother impressed upon him the responsibility to serve his community with these words: "If it’s not you, who is it going to be?"

Rep. Reives also talks about his role as the chief negotiator for House Democrats and his relationship with the House GOP Leadership, including House Majority Leader John Bell, who is co-hosting the podcast this week with Brian.

Rep. Bell and Brian also review the week at the General Assembly, including the latest on the House budget, the Senate's frustration with the NC High School Athletic Association, a Senate Finance Committee vote on medicinal marijuana, a tribute to Rep. Melanie Wade Goodwin, and a look at the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina.

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House Democratic Leader Robert Reives & How His Parents Inspired Him to Enter Politics; and House GOP Leader John Bell Guest-Hosts the Podcast