DYELH Podcast: Episode 7 – Graig and Kym Meyer: The Legislature, Democrats and Leadership in Trying Times

BEACON MEDIA GUEST FEATURE

May 3, 2026

For this week’s episode, Preston and Dalton had their first in-person studio session, and there was no better way to mark it than by having two incredible guests.

Graig and Kym Meyer are a power couple in NC. Together, we talk about navigating the transition from the legislature, environmental and climate action, messaging, and our unique political moment.

Graig Meyer is a former NC Senator, founder of Beacon Media, and current Executive Director for the North Carolina Justice Center. Kym Meyer is the Litigator Director for SELC. Support each of them by checking out their organizations on the frontline of action across our State and region!

This column is syndicated by Beacon Media and can be republished anywhere for free under Beacon’s guidelines

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