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With the speed of the local news cycle, it's easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just a soundbite. North Carolina’s veteran reporter and anchor, Tim Boyum, loosens his signature bow tie to give listeners a glimpse behind the curtain, showing us who these power players really are and why they do what they do. Through Tim’s candid conversations on “Tying It Together,” his guests reveal their most fascinating life stories, passions, and help all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our communities.
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April 16, 2025
<p id="cq-gen302">Our guest this week is new State Auditor Dave Boliek. His job is to look at state and local entities and audit them to make sure tax dollars are being spent in the way the General Assembly appropriates them.</p> <p id="cq-gen303">The state auditor’s primary goals include covering a financial audit, economy and efficiency audit and program result audit.</p> <p id="cq-gen304">The Republican joins host Tim Boyum to discuss the position and high-profile issues he plans to tackle, including the DMV, elections and the Department of Government Efficiency.</p> <p id="cq-gen305">One of the key questions he’s trying to answer — Where does the money flow?</p> <p id="cq-gen306">“You can’t simplify hard data but so much,“ he said. “But also people want the auditor to get in the weeds.”</p> <p id="cq-gen307">He’s also been focused on appropriating Helene dollars, with no additional cost to the taxpayer, via a dashboard for North Carolina residents. He told Tim so far, so good on Helene spending.</p> <p id="cq-gen308">One area of concern he shared, though, was the DMV. </p> <p id="cq-gen309">“I’m just going to be blunt, it’s going to be a bigger mess than I thought, even I thought,” he said. “We’re moving as quickly as we can.”</p> <p id="cq-gen310">He added more solid data is still needed before recommendations can be made, saying he doesn’t want to shoot from the hip. This, as lines are backed up ahead of the Real ID deadline.</p> <p id="cq-gen311">Later we get to know him better by discovering his tastes in music, TV and relaxation.</p>
April 9, 2025
<p class="MsoNormal">On this week’s episode, Tim asks, where’s the money? Recently, local leaders went to the White House pleading for money from the federal government to help the area recover from Helene. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The federal government has promised more than $9 billion in a bill passed by Congress, but months later very little of that money has reached western North Carolina. Why?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers and Avery County Commissioner Dennis Aldridge were two of the leaders who made the trip and join Tim to talk about the region and their frustration with the federal government. Later, they talk about the future of disaster response.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>On this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with North Carolina State Senator Jay Chaudhuri. </p> <p>The Wake County Democrat discusses his parents’ background as immigrants from India and the impact it had on his life. He also explains the connection between his upbringing and his dedication to public service. </p> <p>Later, the two talk about serving as a member of the minority party, a bill he filed in wrestler Ric Flair’s name and another bill that would ban student cell phones in schools. </p>
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