Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler Talks Fried Food, Ferris Wheels, & Farming
October 16, 2025
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Episode 232 · October 16, 2025
Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler Talks Fried Food, Ferris Wheels, & Farming
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Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler Talks Fried Food, Ferris Wheels, & Farming
Summary
We’re on location at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds for a special Do Politics Better episode with NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
From the smell of fried food to the sound of ferris wheels spinning, Commissioner Troxler shares what makes the State Fair one of North Carolina’s most beloved traditions — and why it’s a powerful showcase for the state’s $100 billion agriculture industry.
We talk about the state of farming in North Carolina, his concerns about the loss of farmland, and that memorable moment when he was asked to run for Governor.
Plus, Skye and Brian unpack a busy week in North Carolina politics — including the announcement that the General Assembly is redrawing congressional maps, the latest on Rep. Cecil Brockman’s criminal allegations, a split-decision court ruling, candidate news, and much more.
It’s a fun, fairground conversation that blends policy, politics, and fried food.
The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.
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