Down The Ballot: State Auditor

Down The Ballot: State Auditor

Author: WUNC News September 27, 2024 Duration: 33:02
We’re talking to candidates for key downballot races on the WUNC Politics Podcast as part of our Down The Ballot series. Next up: The race for state auditor. The office audits state agencies from the governor’s administration down to small town halls, ferreting out waste and misspent tax dollars. Republican Dave Boliek, an attorney and UNC-Chapel Hill trustee, is challenging Democrat Jessica Holmes, who was appointed to the role last year after the resignation of longtime auditor Beth Wood. WUNC spoke to both candidates about their differing views on diversity, equity and inclusion issues, the need to audit the DMV, and how to approach the work of state government's watchdog. Sign up for our free, weekly WUNC Politics Newsletter here to read more from the Down The Ballot series.

Tune in for the conversations happening behind the headlines across the state. WUNC Politics, from the journalists at WUNC News, moves beyond the official statements and press conferences to bring you the context and candid insights shaping North Carolina. Each episode feels like catching up with a well-informed friend who just left the floor of the General Assembly or a key campaign stop, translating the day’s political maneuvers into something relatable and clear. You’ll hear directly from reporters about the whispers in the legislative hallways, the shifting dynamics on the trail, and the real-world impacts of policy debates. This isn't about partisan scoring; it's about understanding the how and why of Tar Heel politics. The podcast delivers a grounded, weekly perspective that helps make sense of the rapid changes in our state's government and elections. For anyone curious about the forces driving decisions in Raleigh and beyond, this is an essential listen. The analysis is sharp, the reporting is trustworthy, and the discussion always points toward what it all means for the people who live here. Dive into the nuanced and often surprising stories that define political life in North Carolina.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

WUNC Politics
Podcast Episodes
Main Street NC: Buxton's disappearing beach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:58
This is the fifth episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing. About 20 beach houses have re…
Main Street NC: Hot Springs rebuilds from Helene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:54
This is the third episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing. The floodwaters of Helene in…
Main Street NC: Williamston's 'crisis of healthcare' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:18
This is the second episode in a new season of our Main Street NC series. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges they're facing. For more than two years, Wil…
NC Chamber leader talks economic policy from tolls to taxes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:48
The North Carolina Chamber serves as the voice for businesses large and small in this state, and when it endorses or opposes legislation, state lawmakers from both parties take notice. To get an update on the NC Chamber’…
Gov. Josh Stein talks Helene, budget, Medicaid and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
Gov.Josh Stein is wrapping up his first year in office. It’s been a year marked by hurricane recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and fights with the legislature over taxes, Medicaid and more in Raleigh. He joined…
Key races to watch as 2026 election filings get started [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:01
The 2026 campaign season has officially kicked off (although many campaigns have been going for months now) with the start of candidate filing. With the primary less than three months away, we're digging into the races w…
What's the future of NC's news media amid cutbacks? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:00
Local news is a tough business these days, with journalists routinely laid off and small-town newspapers closing up shop. But North Carolina’s journalism scene does have success stories. WUNC's Colin Campbell spoke with…
The legacy of former Gov. Jim Hunt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:53
At age 88, former Gov. Jim Hunt continues to be a prominent figure in state politics, but the state’s growth means that many North Carolinians weren’t around during his record 16 years in office. So to better understand…