As we get closer to election day and the political rhetoric gets more intense,

we've learned that at least seven bombs have been mailed to prominent Democrats.

We discuss the political climate,

assuding in our home state,

and talk with Erica Makadoo, candidate for the North Carolina legislature.

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Today we're going to talk about the really difficult news that has been surfacing this week.

And then we're going to end the week on an inspirational note as we talk with Erica Makadoo,

who is running for the legislature in North Carolina.

I think you will love that conversation.

So hang in through the hard stuff and we will get to something beautiful and hopeful at the end.

On Wednesday, news began to break that there were multiple pipe bombs sent to the homes of prominent Democrats.

Apparently, the bomb that went to billionaire and liberal fundraiser, George Soros,

had happened earlier in the week.

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