On this episode of All Rights Reserved, host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Mark-Anthony Middleton.

What does it actually mean to "serve the people" in a rapidly shifting political landscape? Host Yolanda Taylor welcomes Mark-Anthony Middleton—pastor, former Durham Mayor Pro Tem, and past president of the NC League of Municipalities—to tackle the uncomfortable truths about leadership in North Carolina.

Middleton brings a unique perspective on the intersection of faith, local governance, and grassroots activism. He and Yolanda dive deep into the mechanics of voter suppression, the reality of "Christian Nationalism" [40:18], and the complex economics of housing affordability.

Key Topics:

Voter Intimidation: Analyzing the SAFE Act and efforts to disenfranchise Black voters in the South [11:22].

The Western NC Recovery: Lessons learned from working across the aisle during the Hurricane Helene aftermath [25:52].

Economic Empowerment: Middleton’s "Marshall Plan" for the Fayetteville Street corridor and the fight for guaranteed income [54:21].

A House on Fire: Why some Black Republican figures are failing the community they claim to represent [42:51].

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