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In this special bonus episode, Tim sits down for an exclusive with North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger to discuss his recent trip to Israel. The trip took an unexpected turn when the night before he was flying back home, Iran attacked Israel. Berger recounts the moments he had to take shelter, his thoughts on our country’s role in the war and how the trip affects what he has seen in terms of protests on college campuses, including UNC Chapel Hill.

This week, the two Republican candidates for State Auditor, Jack Clark and Dave Boliek, join host Tim Boyum.
The two aim share their backgrounds with voters, what they hope to bring to this elected position and their focus if elected. Neither got the 30%+ necessary to avoid a runoff and face the current state auditor, Democrat Jessica Holmes, in the fall.
The candidates will face off in the second primary on May 14.

Just weeks after No Labels announced it would not have a presidential ticket, one of the original leaders of the third party joins host Tim Boyum to talk about why.
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory discusses the failed effort and whether a third party ever has a chance of success in our country.
Later, the two talk about the North Carolina governor’s race and McCrory’s new job as a TV host.

This week’s episode takes a break from politics to talk dogs!
 
North Carolina based journalist and author Tommy Tomlinson joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book called Dogland. It’s an inside look at the world of the Westminster Dog Show.
 
The book takes us inside the world through the eyes of a dog and his handler. Tomlinson also explores the relationship between humankind and dog. Tomlinson is a Pulitzer finalist, author and former Charlotte Observer reporter and columnist.

Yes, it’s a little early, but this week we are talking about Memorial Day. 
The year 2024 marks the centennial of Raleigh’s observance of national Memorial Day. Oakwood Cemetery hosts the event every year and is the final resting place for seven former governors, five U.S. Senators, eight state Supreme Court Justices, and four Civil War generals. 
This week, the authors of a new book on the topic join host Tim Boyum. The group shares a fascinating talk about the cemetery’s history and the incredible stories.
Later, they discuss the immense amount of N.C. State fans visiting former basketball coach Jim Valvano’s grave as the current team made its run through March Madness.

While there are still months until the general election, the situation in Gaza, along the Mexican border, and even statewide candidates are already causing shifts in support. In this week's podcast, host Tim Boyum speaks with North Carolina native and well-known republican Doug Heye and Public Policy Polling (PPP) pollster Tom Jensen about those impacts. What will stick and what won't? Depends on who you ask.