HeyJaredDrawing Bigger Circles
Drawing Bigger Circles is a podcast about what's really happening in Monroe, NC. We cover the political, social, and civic issues shaping our community—without the spin. Each episode breaks down local news, events, and decisions that affect your everyday life.
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- Sep 1, 2026
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Get My Rat Thing On! (opens the original)
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With the death of Dolly Parton still hanging heavily in our hearts, we take some time to examine one of they mayor's campaign issues. Is he bringing crime down in Monroe? Every time he leaves the city! One local resident who doesn't own a dictionary gets his 15 minutes of fame...but rejoice as we will never say his name again after this podcast. Finally, in Behind the Kirton this episode, Barb drops some fun trivia knowledge about a beloved icon. A woman who was true to herself, funny, and defin
I'm Blessing Your Heart Over Here! (opens the original)
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This week on Drawing Bigger Circles, Monroe politics continues its determined effort to make sure we never run out of material. We start with the latest on Gary Anderson, because apparently that story still has chapters left. Then we check in with Mayor Robert Burns, who once again demonstrates that understanding the issue is apparently not a prerequisite for having very strong opinions about it. Next, we turn to Michelle Ball, who recently tossed a political dog whistle into the middle of Faceb
1:22 a.m. (opens the original)
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An update on Gary Anderson, a conversation about the mayor bullying people into voting his way, and the age old question of what is our mayor doing in Anson County at 1:22 a.m.? A sale on tight shirts? We take our best stab at it as we continue exploring life in Monroe.
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