Roughly one year ago, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, and while an emergency is typically seen as a momentary crisis, this has been harnessed into the “new normal”, expanding bureaucratic control over citizens’ lives for an alarming period of time. Regardless of the continued state of emergency, our local officials are holding themselves to a different standard. The Kinston City Council and Lenoir County School Board continue to meet outside of their chambers and only through Facebook or Zoom. Are they afraid for their safety while asking their staff to be dismissive of their own? Are they worried about facing parents and the community in a real public forum again?

Reece Gardner Hour Interview

Had the honor of being interviewed by the infamous Reece Gardner this week on TMGI - CTV10. We discussed the acquisition of N.C. Political News and how the devastation of Hurricane Matthew led me to launch Magic Mile Media. I also got on a small kick about the politics of COVID-19 and its impact on our business community. Sometimes I question the politics when looking at the same data and science.

America: Where do we go from here?

The nation is probably as divided as it has been since the American Civil War in the 1860s. The supposed blue wave tsunami that was predicted by the media and pundits did not materialize in the numbers that they proclaimed. The White House may be changing parties, but Republicans picked up several House seats and look to maintain a Senate majority come January.

Despite COVID, lockdowns, a battered economy, partisan hoopla, racial issues, social unrest, riots, and a huge backlash against Trump, the nation is still bitterly divided, almost down the middle of its population. The polls were wrong--again, and many are losing faith in journalists, news, media, and the entire political system.

The Best Ground Game for Campaigns

COVID-19, economic issues, social unrest, wildfires, natural disasters, and explosive “gotcha” books will help shape the political landscape. Technological advances like geo-targeting and social media will provide new means of communicating candidates’ messages in local and national elections. The old cliche that “all politics is local” continues to ring true, but how do local candidates stand out in the noise of presidential election year rhetoric?

blogBJ MurphySeptember 21, 20202020 election, election, campaign, candidate, covid-19, politics

Vlog: Starting a New Business During a Pandemic?

It has been a rough couple of months but we're figuring it out. There is a light at the end of this tunnel. It's all just part of The Journey.

vlogBJ MurphyMay 20, 2020pandemic, covid-19, entrepreneur, bjmurphy360, bj murphy, aleatha thrower, neuse news

Bad Dad Jokes, Round 1

Bad Dad Jokes with Brandon Potter and BJ Murphy, Round One. Who do you think wins?

vlogBJ MurphyMarch 30, 2020bj murphy, bjmurphy360, brandon potter, bad dad jokes, humor, video, coronavirus, covid-19