On this week’s episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim talks with the North Carolina man who delivered the subpoena to the White House for the Watergate tapes on a hot summer day in 1973. One of North Carolina’s greatest characters, Rufus Edmisten talks about his moment in history and why he doesn’t think the current administration, facing potential impeachment, learned anything from Watergate. Finally, we wrap up our conversation by asking him about something North Carolina is famous for, and which infamously may have crushed his campaign for governor in 1984: barbecue.
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That’s Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Heel Politics, Watergate and Public Life
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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 soundbites. North Carolina’s veteran reporter and anchor, Tim Boyum, is loosening his signature bow tie for candid conversations with these powers players from across the state. In "Tying It Together," Tim uncovers what makes these newsmakers tick, explores some of their most fascinating life stories, and helps all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our community.
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