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Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWhat, and who, is next after Tillis? Two of the state's top political consultants weigh inDays after U.S. Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not run for reelection, host Tim Boyum sits down with two of North Carolina’s top consultants to talk about what’s next. Morgan Jackson, a top Democratic strategist for former Gov. Roy Cooper, and Jonathan Felts, a top Republican strategist for current U.S. Senator Ted Budd, join Tim to talk about Tillis’ decision, potential candidates and the role of President Donald Trump. Before his announcement, Tillis weighed Trump’s influence and Senate GOP support, said a person who was granted anonymity to discuss internal...2025-07-0935 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek reelection, what's nextOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with Lucille Sherman of Axios Raleigh and WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Colin Campbell about U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis dropping out of the U.S. Senate race and the wild “ending” to the legislative session this week. In a recent statement, Tillis said his decision was motivated by his desire to spend time with his family and his displeasure with “partisan gridlock,” criticizing what he says is a lack of “independent thinking” in Washington. Meanwhile, former Rep. Wiley Nickel, the only Democrat declared for the Senate race...2025-07-0240 min
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth TroutmanGood Morning BT | Senator Tillis Announcement and Mulvaney MondayGood Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Monday, June 30th, 2025. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day 6:20 Senator Thom Tillis Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election 6:35 Senator Tillis Announcement Cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Celebrating Halloween In July...Summer-ween 7:05 17th Segment Recap/Hornets Trade For Guard Collin Sexton 7:20 Guest: Tim Boyum (Spectrum News) - Thom Tillis Announcement 7:35 Senator Tillis Comments On Senate Floor Cont. 7:50 17th Segment Promo/Is The Semicolon Dead? 8:05 Guest: Former Gov. Pat McCrory - Sen. Tillis...2025-06-302h 10Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth TroutmanTim Boyum Talks Tillis Announcement On Good Morning BTBo and Beth welcome Tim Boyum from Spectrum News to discuss NC Senator Thom Tillis's decision not to seek re-election in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-3011 minGood Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth TroutmanNATO Summit Latest with Tim Boyum On Good Morning BTTim Boyum from Spectrum News joins Bo and Beth to give his take on the US strikes in Iran, the shrimp trawling debate is in the spotlight in NC and Gov. Josh Stein issues the first vetoes of his term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-2509 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'A delicate balance': North Carolina's Health secretary breaks down Medicaid's complex roleNorth Carolina’s new top public health official, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai joins Tying it Together host Tim Boyum to discuss the latest public health news, the future of health care, nurse shortages and more. Tim also asks him just why the healthcare system is so difficult to understand for so many, including him. "Nobody would build it the way we currently have it if we had to start all over. But I think now we have a $5 trillion healthcare enterprise across the United States, and I th...2025-06-2530 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'I don't know where or how to lead you': Remembering the Emanuel Nine part 2This is part two of a two-part series covering ten years since the deadly shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. With a victim’s brother, Spectrum News 1’s Tim Boyum returned to Charleston to visit the church. Although much is different, the pain remains. Malcolm Graham’s sister, Cynthia, was one of the nine murdered in the church basement. Boyum and Graham walked around Charleston visiting the church and a library where she was once a librarian. They also visit a bookstore in Charlotte. Graham is a member of the Charlotte City Counci...2025-06-1829 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'We're celebrating, not how she died, but how she lived': The Emanuel Nine part 1 It’s been 10 years since the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. It happened on June 17, 2015. With the victim’s brother, Spectrum News 1’s Tim Boyum returned to Charleston to visit the church. Although much is different, the pain remains. "I miss her. But we're celebrating, not how she died, but how she lived," Malcolm Graham said. His sister, Cynthia was one of the nine murdered in the church basement. Boyum and Graham walked around Charleston, visiting the church, a library where his sister was a library and a Charlotte bookstore. Malcolm is a member...2025-06-1736 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumThe research behind North Carolina's roadsOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum tackles one of the biggest and most talked about issues in North Carolina — traffic. As a growing state, we are seeing all kinds of improved roads and many new designs, including roundabouts, diamond interchanges, and beyond. N.C. State is a hotbed for a lot of the research that goes into these decisions. This week, Dr. Daniel Findley, Associate Director for the Institute of Transportation Research and Education at N.C. State, joins Tim to discuss those issues plus another enormous challenge surrounding the ga...2025-06-1136 minGood Morning BT with Bo Thompson & Beth TroutmanTim Boyum Joins Bo and Beth to Talk Local and National HeadlinesBo and Beth welcome Spectrum News' Tim Boyum to recap NC Gov. Josh Stein's appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert as well as reaction to Elon Musk speaking out against "the big, beautiful bill."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-0409 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumGov. Josh Stein on growing up, possible FEMA cuts and the state budgetOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein joins host Tim Boyum in the studio to go in-depth about his life and talk politics of the day. We learn what it’s like to live in the executive mansion, his father’s role in opening the state’s first integrated law firm, how he met the first lady. The two then transition to politics, discussing major issues like Helene’s impacts, current recovery efforts and the state budget. We also learn about his proposal to change FEMA, and whether he would si...2025-06-0433 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumNorth Carolina’s Innocence Inquiry Commission faces elimination, what it meansOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum tackles the debate over North Carolina’s one of a kind Innocence Inquiry Commission. Since 2007, it has exonerated 16 people, many serving over 20 years in prison for crimes they did not commit. However, the state Senate wants to cut its funding. The commission’s leader Laura Pierro joins Tim to discuss how it works and why she thinks the state must continue funding it.2025-05-2840 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumFormer N.C. state superintendent on the state's longest disputed electionOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum is joined by former state superintendent of public instruction Dr. June Atkinson. She made history as the first woman elected for the position and held it from 2005 through 2016. This month, after six months of court drama, the nation’s final 2024 race ended with State Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs being sworn in. While many people today might think it was one of the longest delayed races ever, think again. It was 20 years ago that Dr. June Atkinson had her own race, but she didn’t take offic...2025-05-2141 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumLong-serving director talks about getting ousted from Republican-controlled elections boardOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with Karen Brinson Bell, the recently removed executive director of the North Carolina Board of Elections. A new law passed last week enabled Republicans to select a new board, which then appointed a former Republican attorney general candidate and general counsel to the Republican house speaker, rather than her. Brinson discusses that decision, the board denying her the chance to give last remarks, leading state elections through a pandemic and natural disaster, the future of elections, and her own future.2025-05-1448 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumRNC Chairman Michael Whatley on FEMA review efforts, Trump's first 100 daysOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley. The North Carolina native was just appointed to a FEMA Review Council. That council will take a closer look at the future of the often-criticized emergency management agency. President Trump criticized the agency’s response in western North Carolina after Helene devastated the area. Instead, he and other leaders believe there should be a new way of funding after natural disasters, whatever acronym it might be called. “Come up with a formula to send natur...2025-05-0725 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumCatching up with Rep. Tim Moore after DMZ visit, stepping down as House SpeakerOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum sits down with Congressman Tim Moore. He’s in his first term after breaking a record as the longest serving House Speaker in North Carolina legislative history. The Republican recently visited the DMZ, separating North and South Korea. He explains his time there, including his reasons for being there and how it affected his foreign policy perspective. Later, he discusses tariffs, FEMA and Western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene. 2025-04-3030 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumDavid Graham: ‘The Project: How Project 2025 is Reshaping America’On this week’s episode of Tying it Together, nationally known journalist from The Atlantic, David Graham, joins host Tim Boyum to discuss his new book. The Durham based journalist just released his first, “The Project: How Project 2025 is Reshaping America”. Project 2025 is a 900-page document of policies drawn up by a group of conservative people, some in Trump’s first administration, and the Heritage Foundation. It includes how to make independent agencies respond to the president, move employees to become political employees and how to challenge things one thinks might be unconstitutional, Graham proposes. He’...2025-04-2329 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'Bigger mess than I thought': Sitting down with N.C. State Auditor Dave BoliekOur 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. The state auditor’s primary goals include covering a financial audit, economy and efficiency audit and program result audit. 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. One of the key questions he’s trying to an...2025-04-1632 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumN.C. Sen. Chaudhuri on how Democrats are doing in a new General AssemblyOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with North Carolina State Senator Jay Chaudhuri. 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. 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. 2025-04-0237 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTaking a timeout from politics to talk North Carolina's blue bloodsIn the middle of March Madness, host Tim Boyum brings on an old friend and political journalist who just released a book on the history of the so-called “blue bloods” of college basketball. Jeff Tiberii is a host of Due South on WUNC radio, but he also just released the book “The Magnificent Seven: College Basketball’s Blue Bloods.” It’s a fascinating look at the history of these influential teams but also some incredible stories about the people who make it so special. We hope you enjoy this time out from politics to learn more about Nor...2025-03-2636 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumDo you trust North Carolina's election process?On this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum and his guests discuss a recent study on the state of North Carolina elections. Low faith and trust in elections is widespread, but North Carolina’s elections are more successful than many other states, according to a study from cross-partisan organization North Carolina Fair Safe and Secure Elections. "One big takeaway we have is that early voting is working really well in North Carolina by any metric," Dr. Chris Cooper, from Western Carolina University, said. Cooper and Dr. Michael Bitzer, from Catawba College, are members of the...2025-03-1931 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumRaleigh News & Observer: The political impacts of a historical North Carolina newspaperOn this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum talks with author and retired political reporter Rob Christensen. The two discuss Christensen’s newly released book, Southern News, Southern Politics, which tells the fascinating story of the Raleigh News & Observer and its impact on shaping North Carolina’s political history. With a 45-year career at the newspaper, Christensen is undoubtedly an expert on its modern history. But the stories go back to the 1800s when the publisher was involved heavily in Democratic politics and even white supremacy. He also gave Tim his take on the future of newsp...2025-03-1237 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'We didn't even have tests': Dr. Mandy Cohen looks back on COVID-19 in N.C. five years laterIn an exclusive interview five years after Covid, host Tim Boyum speaks with the woman who guided North Carolina through the pandemic. Dr. Mandy Cohen reveals the challenges, the successes, and even threats she faced during the challenging time. She highlights working with Gov. Roy Cooper as a key reason for her success in North Carolina during COVID-19. “I learned so much from him and I’m so grateful that I was able to be on his team. We had a lot of special attributes that made us successful,“ she said. She and Tim also...2025-03-0551 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumGetting candid with Republican Senate President Pro Tem Phil BergerThis week’s episode of Tying it Together features an interview with Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, arguably North Carolina’s most influential politician, as a new legislative session begins. Host Tim Boyum and Sen. Berger openly discuss Helene’s mountain relief efforts, collaboration with new Gov. Josh Stein and house speaker Destin Hall, and other topics in the senator’s office. “I don’t know that when all is said and done that it’s going to end up any different,” Sen. Berger told Boyum when talking about Gov. Stein and cutting deals. “But I am optimisti...2025-02-2637 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumNorth Carolina’s first unaffiliated congressional candidate charts a fresh path post-electionOn this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum reconnects with Shelane Etchison. She was North Carolina’s first ever Congressional unaffiliated candidate to make it on the ballot. Independents aren’t a party, they aren’t a third party, they’re exactly as they sound — independent. Although she lost the election, she significantly outperformed all other non-major party candidates, exceeding expectations. “The burden for unaffiliated candidates to get on the ballot, I believe, is too high right now. The bar is too high right now,” Etchison told Boyum. “The amount of money I had to allocate to that, the...2025-02-1927 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'There's going to be tons of money': North Carolina's 2026 Senate RaceNext year, North Carolina will host what is expected to be the most important and expensive U.S. Senate races in the country. This week, incumbent Thom Tillis’ consultant, Jordan Shaw, joins host Tim Boyum in studio to talk about the Tillis campaign. The two also talk about the impact President Trump has on candidates and Sen. Tillis’ potential Democratic opponents. "The best politicians are the ones who are able to thread the needle," Shaw told Boyum. "And that's a very small, small hole to thread right now." They close the podcast by delvi...2025-02-1238 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumYoungest ever N.C. House speaker talks about his prioritiesOn this episode of Tying it Together, North Carolina’s new House Speaker Destin Hall joins host Tim Boyum for a wide-ranging discussion about his new role and working with a new governor. At just 37, he’s the state’s youngest speaker ever, and he’s not afraid to be frank. Speaker Hall also goes in depth with Tim on the major topics of today like Hurricane Helene relief, immigration and much more. “If you’re here illegally and you’re committing crimes you gotta go,” he told Tim on the podcast. He added that being rules chair...2025-02-0538 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWhat it's like working in the White HouseOn this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum talks with former Senior White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates. Bates, a North Carolina native and N.C. State grad, spent significant time in the White House with President Biden and on the campaign trail with him as well. He takes us behind-the-scenes of working in the high-pressure job, trips on Air Force One, Biden’s decision to get out of the race, and what he thinks Democrats should do next.2025-01-2936 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumGerrymandering: The ongoing fight for fair mapsAttorney and former Democratic politician Wiley Nickel joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about his time in Congress. Former congressman Nickel served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 13th district from 2023 to 2025. He tells Tim why he was so concentrated on gerrymandering during that time. "Gerrymandering isn’t about the number of states, it’s about the number of districts carved up by politicians in each state," he said in one post. He also hints at a potential run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Nickel wraps up by spending time talking...2025-01-2234 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWhat N.C. elected officials said they expect heading to D.C. in 2025On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum gives us a look at what we can expect from Washington politics in 2025. He spent several days there during the recent snowstorm, sitting down with three newly elected members of Congress from North Carolina: Rep. Pat Harrigan, Rep. Addison McDowell and Rep. Brad Knott. He also talks with Washington pundit Doug Heye, who graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. Later, he gets 2025 political previews from Spectrum News national political reporters Taylor Popielarz and Reuben Jones.2025-01-1546 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumRoy Cooper and Thom Tillis for U.S. Senate in 2026?This week, Tim Boyum interviews top Republican strategist Paul Shumaker about his analysis of the 2024 elections, and their implications for the future. Shumaker has won five U.S. Senate races as a consultant and currently works for U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, who is up for reelection next year. Shumaker offered insights into the race, including thoughts on Governor Cooper’s possible run and potential 2028 gubernatorial candidates.2025-01-0838 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumChange in leadership: N.C. Senate Democrats see new head figure in Sen. Sydney BatchIn a recent surprise, North Carolina Senate Democrats announced a new leader that was not Dan Blue. Sen. Sydney Batch will take his place next year after a decade of different leadership. Sen. Batch joined host Tim Boyum to discuss her background in an incredibly successful family, working with her husband at their law firm, surviving breast cancer, and how she plans on leading Democrats much differently than her predecessor, and how she will get along with Sen. Phil Berger. “I have a lot to learn. I’m grateful to Sen. Blue to help guide me thr...2024-12-1839 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumJohn Locke Foundation: How the North Carolina think tank got its startOn this week’s episode, longtime political guru John Hood joins host Tim Boyum to discuss the early days of launching one of North Carolina’s first think tanks, and the impact all think tanks have in today’s political world. For over two decades, Hood directed the John Locke Foundation and presently authors a nationally syndicated newspaper column for over 50 newspapers. Recently, he’s written seven books, including a historical-fantasy novel. The pair also have a thorough conversation about redistricting and its influence stemming from the 2020 Census, and the need for non-governmental organizations like John Locke F...2024-12-1138 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTrump won N.C., but Democrats took the top seats in the state. Here's whyOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, top North Carolina Democratic strategist Morgan Jackson joins host Tim Boyum to break down the 2024 election from his perspective. The two break down North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein and other major positions going to Democrats, despite Donald Trump winning the presidency by a decent margin, and what national Democrats might learn from North Carolina. Jackson, from Nexus Strategies, is a top strategist for current Gov. Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein. His firm also regularly works with presidential campaigns.2024-12-0436 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumThe economy and a presidential election: Can promises made really be kept?After months of promises and debate, the 2024 presidential election likely came down to how people felt about the economy. On this week’s podcast, host Tim Boyum talks with two economists about the promises made, and what a Trump presidency might mean for the economy in terms of tariffs, product prices, interest rates, immigration and more. Our guests are N.C. State economist emeritus Dr. Michael Walden and UNC Charlotte economist Dr. John Connaughton.2024-11-2632 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumRepublican Jim Blaine on why Trump won North CarolinaAs host Tim Boyum continues to look at the results of the 2024 election, longtime Republican Jim Blaine joins him to offer his perspective on why President-elect Donald Trump won. Despite Donald Trump’s more than 3-percentage point victory in North Carolina, Democrats celebrated Election Day victories in races for governor, attorney general and the legislature. With the 2026 and 2028 elections in sight, both parties are already maneuvering for position. Blaine breaks down those moving pieces.2024-11-2046 min
You Decide with Errol LouisHow red is this wave?One week after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, many across the country are wondering how he won so soundly and what this means for the country moving forward. Trump has wasted little time naming cabinet members to his incoming administration, while Democrats are scratching their heads and pointing fingers about what went wrong. At the same time, while the president-elect won all of the swing states on his road to the White House, Democrats either held onto or won Senate seats in four of those battleground states that Harris lost. So, is it a red wave or just a...2024-11-1435 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSpectrum News political reporters describe covering Harris and Trump campaignsFresh off the campaign trail, Spectrum News political reporters Taylor Popielarz and Cassie Semyon join host Tim Boyum to talk about their time following President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. They reveal the struggles and triumphs of their journey, painting a vivid picture of life on the road, week after week, for months on end. Their time with both political campaigns and everyday citizens gives them a unique perspective on the country’s condition, something they also share during their time on the podcast with Tim. No doubt rare insights you don’t want t...2024-11-1340 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumDecision 2024: North Carolina's post-election results Just hours after Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election, Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley joins host Tim Boyum to discuss President Trump-elect’s win. The two also touch on topics like whether the election was fair and secure, and what Trump will focus on first in January. Later on, the discussion covers the North Carolina results and the potential impact of Mark Robinson’s candidacy on his fellow Republicans in the election. 2024-11-0718 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumExperts weigh in on North Carolina early voting numbersJust days before election day, host Tim Boyum talks with two experts about the early voting numbers we are seeing and what it might mean in terms of momentum for one candidate or the other. Republicans are seeing higher numbers, but are they new voters or just voters that previously voted on election day? Dr. Michael Bitzer, from Catawba College, and Dr. Chris Cooper, from Western Carolina University, have been analyzing the data. They break it all down in these crucial last days of candidates’ campaigns.2024-10-3034 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumAfter Helene: Ensuring every N.C. vote is cast and countedWith early voting underway in North Carolina’s crucial battleground election, state elections executive director Karen Brinson Bell joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about the storm’s impact on western North Carolina elections. She’ll also discuss what we can expect if races get close. It comes as Gov. Cooper visited Asheville earlier in the week to reiterate to residents that everyone’s voice will be heard in this year’s election. Bell tells some incredible stories about the lengths these counties are going to make sure people can vote, county directors losing their own homes...2024-10-2346 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumFinal push: What does the polling say as early voting begins in N.C.?This week, host Tim Boyum returns to the studio after a recent road trip, sitting down with the region’s top pollsters to talk about the election as early voting begins and campaigns begin their final push. Tom Jensen, from Public Policy Polling, and Dr. Scott Huffmon, from Winthrop University, are on hand with the latest trends in the presidential race, explaining why they’re spending so much of their time in the Tar Heel state. Both pollsters believe this will be an election where it will take a few days to find out who America's next preside...2024-10-1636 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTim wraps up his cross-country politics paloozaFront Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum, with photojournalist John Stampf, are wrapping their cross-country trip in a rented Tesla to test the realities of electric vehicles. They’ve talked with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season reporting along the way. Tim and John have arrived at Santa Monica Pier in California nine days after departing from the big apple in their Tesla, packed full of new political and electric vehicle driving experiences. Here are the total EV stats: 9 day tr...2024-10-0912 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTalking election controversy at the Vegas Strip Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum, with photojournalist John Stampf, are on the road. They’re talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. And they’re making the journey in a rented Tesla, reporting as they go on the realities of charging stops and range anxiety while crossing the country in an EV. Host Tim Boyum looks back on this leg of his EV trip from the Las Vegas strip. He brought up the fact that they have now reached two more battl...2024-10-0810 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumHot Air Politics: Soaring into the skies over New MexicoFront Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum, with photojournalist John Stampf, are on the road. They're talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. And they're making the journey in a rented Tesla, reporting as they go on the realities of charging stops and range anxiety while crossing the country in an EV. In his latest stop in New Mexico, he does an unusual interview from a hot air balloon during the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, where more than 800,000 people from a...2024-10-0810 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTying it Together special: Economics of EV travel pt. 3Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum is on the road, talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. He is cranking out bite-sized podcasts along the way, and in his first edition, he is making his way up the Pennsylvania turnpike with photojournalist John Stampf in a rented Tesla. On this stop, Tim reports from Madison, Wisconsin, where getting a hotel room is hard to find. That’s because he and Mark plan to take part in the World Dairy Expo while in tow...2024-10-0310 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTying it Together special: Economics of EV travel pt. 2Front Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host Tim Boyum is on the road, talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. He is cranking out bite-sized podcasts along the way, and in his first edition, he is making his way up the Pennsylvania turnpike with photojournalist John Stampf in a rented Tesla. Host Tim Boyum continues his treck across America with recent stops in Pittsburgh, Buttler, Pennsylvania and then to Lordstown, Ohio before landing in Lansing, Michigan for the vice presidential debate. He said t...2024-10-0209 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTying it Together special: Economics of EV travelFront Porch Politics and Tying It Together podcast host, Tim Boyum, is on the road, talking with everyday Americans and local leaders about the issues that matter to them this election season. He is cranking out bit-sized podcasts along the way, and in his first edition, he is making his way up the Pennsylvania turnpike with Photojournalist John Stampf in a rented Tesla. After leaving the Philadelphia area, they stopped in Morgantown, PA to charge up the vehicle. Tim did note, "range anxiety" is real when you're not used to driving an EV. He found himself constantly w...2024-10-0110 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'Trail of the Serpent': Author shares rare N.C. political stories in new bookOn this week’s episode of Tying it Together, Carter Wrenn joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book “The Trail of the Serpent”. Carter has been a fixture in Republican circles for over four decades, starting with Ronald Reagan’s 1976 campaign in North Carolina. His most famous work follows the path and career of U.S. Senator Jesse Helms in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Carter transports listeners back in time with his extraordinary accounts of North Carolina’s historic campaigns.2024-09-2548 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumMoney in politics: The good, the bad and the ugly of campaign financeOn this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum pulls back the curtain on the world of campaign fundraising. Democratic fundraiser and Parker Poe partner Bruce Thompson joins Tim to consider the ins and outs of a multi-billion dollar industry full of intrigue, controversy and misconceptions. Thompson was part of Hillary Clinton’s national fundraising committee and has played a prominent role in North Carolina campaigns for decades. He explains the common misconceptions surrounding fundraising and the thought that money drives candidate decision making. He added that a big downside to fundraising isn’t the amount of mon...2024-09-1836 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'Anatomy of a Purple State' with N.C. political scientist Chris CooperThe designation of North Carolina as a purple state is a common observation in the context of elections. But many might be asking, “what implications does that have and how might it affect the upcoming election?” Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book, “Anatomy of a Purple State” to peel back the layers of North Carolina’s unique and ever changing politics.2024-09-1133 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumFour years later: Catching up with former U.S. Senate candidate Cal CunninghamFour years after his U.S. Senate race and personal turmoil collided, Democrat Cal Cunningham sits down with host Tim Boyum to open up about that period in his life. They talk about his affair with another woman, why he didn’t drop out and how it affected his defeat. They also break down the barbecue tweet that went viral, and why he says it made him more upset than just about anything else in the campaign. Later, you can listen to the stories between Cunningham and his then opponent Sen. Thom Tillis share several meals...2024-09-0450 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumBehind the scenes at the DNC: Durham's mayor and the speech that almost never wasBack from delivering a major speech at the Democratic National Convention, Durham Mayor Leo Williams joins host Tim Boyum this week for a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like in Chicago. Williams says his big speech almost didn't happen. He explains his range of emotions when he found out he was in the lineup, preparing for the speech, getting cut, then added back once again on the last night. Later on, they discuss how the speech has impacted his life and how he manages his personal, professional and campaign responsibilities.2024-08-2833 min
Tying It Together with Tim Boyum'Trump met the moment': RNC Chairman recaps convention, 2024 presidential raceRecently on Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum discussed what had been a whirlwind of a month in politics with North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton. On this week’s podcast, it’s Republican Party Committee Chairman Michael Whatley’s turn. Whatley, thought a former NC GOP chair, is not to be confused with Clayton’s counterpart, Jason Simmons. Whatley provides a behind-the-scenes look at an eventful political summer, including an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the contrasting national and state leadership roles, and more.2024-08-2131 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWhat's influencing voters this election season?Earlier in the year, host Tim Boyum asked national pollster Tom Jensen with Public Policy Polling, or PPP, about what topics he thought would influence voters the most. This week, he rejoins Tim to revisit that conversation, and talk about how the 2024 election has shifted since President Biden dropped out and Democrats nominated Vice President Kamala Harris. They also discuss the status of races in North Carolina and how those changes could make a difference.2024-08-1438 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWe need a hunger: N.C. Democratic Party chair talks 2024 presidential raceNorth Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton rejoins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about the tumultuous month since the debate. Their conversation spans from President Joe Biden’s exit to her role in leading the state party’s delegation, which unanimously supported Vice President Kamala Harris during the uncertain time. “Every single delegate was exploding with excitement,” she said when holding a state call on Harris. “I didn’t want to go into that convention not unified.” She also responds to the question of the process in which Harris has become the Democratic nominee. 2024-07-3137 min
IBBA InsightsPolitical Factors Impacting Business Buyers and SellersIn this episode of IBBA Insights, the host discusses how the 2024 U.S. election cycle could impact businesses with Emmy award-winning journalist Tim Boyum. The conversation explores various business-related concerns such as inflation, interest rates, taxes, immigration, energy costs, and consumer confidence. Tim also shares insights on his career in political journalism and the role media plays in shaping public perception. The discussion emphasizes the importance of preparing for potential economic shifts post-election and offers advice for business owners to navigate the uncertainties in this politically charged climate.
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Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSenior N.C. House Republican will resign next month. He tells Tim why.Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County abruptly filed his resignation letter July 15, confirming he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Rep. Saine tells host Tim Boyum his reasons for leaving public office while his party holds the supermajority and what’s next for him in the private sector. Boyum and Rep. Saine also talk freely about the financial and time challenges state lawmakers face in a part time system that requires full time work, mentioning that he’s tired of being poor at his age, but thankful for the lifelong friendships he’s made...2024-07-2439 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumBreaking the gridlock: Views from N.C.'s first unaffiliated congressional candidateOn this week’s podcast, host Tim Boyum talks with 9th congressional district candidate Shelane Etchison. She’s becoming the first unaffiliated congressional candidate to ever appear on a ballot in North Carolina, but making history is not new to her. She was also among the first women to serve in combat in the Army and earn two master’s degrees from Harvard before coming back to her home state of North Carolina. This week on Tying it Together, she discusses those stories and the reasons behind her decision to not align with any political side.2024-07-1735 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumCalm in the storm: How Spectrum News 1 meteorologists track hurricanesHurricane season continues to ramp up in North Carolina. Spectrum News 1 meteorologists are hard at work tracking the tropics and Atlantic for any forming storms and their impacts. This week host Tim Boyum sits down with Spectrum News 1 meteorologist Lee Ringer to talk about the upcoming hurricane season, the forecasting behind storms, misconceptions, climate change, and so much more.2024-07-0340 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumDecision 2024: N.C. AG candidates Dan Bishop and Jeff Jackson debate in CharlotteIt's one of the most hotly contested statewide races in the country between two members of Congress. North Carolina attorney general candidates Dan Bishop (R) and Jeff Jackson (D) go after each other from the first moment of the debate. On this week's episode, host Tim Boyum shares the debate he moderated for the North Carolina Bar Assocation on Friday, June 21, at the Charlotte Convention Center. 2024-06-2657 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumKeeping AI out of America's electionOn this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim goes back to school, visiting with Duke University professor Phillip Napoli about the challenges regulating artificial intelligence and the election. Even if regulations are put in place to stop the spread of misinformation, would they be effective? Napoli is the James R. Shepley Professor of Public Policy, Director of the DeWitt Wallace Center for Media & Democracy, and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research for the Sanford School. 2024-06-1932 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumThe Assembly: A new perspective in reporting politicsIn an era where newspapers are shutting down and capitol press corps are shrinking, Kyle Villemain is doubling down his business venture, The Assembly. It’s a magazine-style digital publication racking up a number of fascinating stories with a unique business model. Host Tim Boyum and Kyle talk about its origins, the future of political reporting, and whether The Assembly can make it in the long run in today’s business and political climate.2024-06-1235 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumCatherine Truitt on her primary loss and politics in educationSuperintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt joined host Tim Boyum for an exclusive interview this week. Truitt is addressing her loss in the primary election for the first time. She talks frankly about her opponent and her concerns about politics infiltrating education and the potential impact on students and our communities. Later in the discussion, we cover the topic of expanding opportunity scholarships (vouchers) for private schools.2024-06-0541 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumUnited in Grief, Divided on Solutions, Part 2: A Renewed DebateIn part two of “United in Grief, Divided on Solutions”, we hear how the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting, inspired a victim’s father to push for change. Host Tim Boyum also takes you inside the passionate gun debate playing out in Maine this winter and spring after the October incident. Tim also talks with Maine’s top gun rights group, Maine’s former attorney general, a gun collector and a state lawmaker. This story takes place in Maine but it will remind you of conversations happening in diners, barber shops and kitchen tables across America.2024-05-2232 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumUnited in Grief, Divided on Solutions, Part 1: Grief and GunsIn part one of a three-part series on guns in America, “United in Grief, Divided on Solutions”, host Tim Boyum takes us to Maine, where we meet the father of a man killed in the October Lewiston mass shootings. His heart-wrenching story will leave you in tears as he details that night and the days that followed. Later, we meet a gun collector and sportsman who takes Tim to his personal gun range to talk about his hobby and game that’s attracting attention around the world. In episodes two and three, Tim digs deeper into the gun de...2024-05-1522 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumTrailer: United in Grief, Divided on SolutionsExploring the aftermath of the mass shooting in Lewiston last October, host Tim Boyum takes on the issue of gun violence and the subsequent debate over gun laws in Maine in this special three-part series. Though it may take place in Maine, the debate and emotion mirrors conversations occurring around kitchen tables, in barbershops and communities all across the country. The first episode drops on Wednesday, May 15 and continues for three weeks.2024-05-0802 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSecond primary: What separates the state auditor Republican candidates 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. 2024-05-0131 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumCan a true third party ever succeed?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.2024-04-2435 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumDogland: N.C. author takes readers inside the Westminster Dog ShowThis 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.2024-04-1738 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumOakwood Cemetery: The final resting place for N.C. legendsYes, 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...2024-04-1037 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWhat's influencing voters ahead of the election?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.2024-04-0338 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumLawsuits, politics and college athletics: NCAA grapples with NILAs March Madness rages on, this week host Tim Boyum considers the chaos with college athletics from conference realignment to Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, to lawsuits by athletes. It’s a turbulent but fascinating time and politics has a big role in it too as Congress contemplates intervening. Former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and UNC law professor Barbara Osborne join Tim for the discussion. Having represented multiple athletes, Orr is a frequent opponent of the NCAA. In his research, Osborne has delved deeply into this matter and explored several interconnected subjects.2024-03-2738 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumNorth Carolina’s post primary paloozaOn this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum sits down with two of the North Carolina’s top political minds to talk North Carolina’s primary election, and what it might mean for the rest of 2024. From a huge upset to surprising responses, Democrat Morgan Jackson and Republican Jonathan Felts break down everything we need to know.2024-03-2042 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumWho is Carolina Forward, the new progressive group in N.C. politics? In the past few years, a progressive group in North Carolina has seemed to have popped up out of nowhere. This year the nonprofit, Carolina Forward succeeded in getting two of their Democrat picks through the primaries. Their Executive Director, Blair Reeves, joins host Tim Boyum this week to understand the origins of the all-volunteer group. They also discuss the criticism of going after Democrats who vote with Republicans. The two then widen the lens to talk about Carolina Forward’s outlook this November. 2024-03-1339 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumAndrew Yang on forming a successful third partyFormer Democratic candidate for president Andrew Yang joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about his efforts to create a successful third party in this country. The former presidential and NYC mayoral candidate launched Forward Party in 2021 and has candidates on the ballot in North Carolina this year. Yang discusses those efforts, why his presidential run led to leaving the Democratic party and how he thinks a third party could be influential in the years to come. He later reflects on some fun stories while he was on the campaign trail.2024-03-0634 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumMeet the candidates: Republicans Dale Folwell and Bill Graham on their race for governorIn our ongoing Decision 2024 coverage, host Tim Boyum will sit down with the frontrunners vying to become the next governor of North Carolina. Last week, attention was on the Democrats. This week, the microphone is being passed to the Republicans. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and attorney Bill Graham join Tim to discuss their priorities, education, immigration, abortion and more. Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has chosen not to engage with our interview, a stance he has maintained throughout the campaign.2024-02-2838 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumMeet the candidates: Democrats Josh Stein and Mike Morgan on their race for governorWith the primary election just around the corner, host Tim Boyum is engaging with the two leading Democratic candidates for governor in North Carolina. Attorney General Josh Stein and recently retired Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan delve into a discussion on their respective agendas and various subjects, including education, abortion, the economy and the Democrats' top priorities. Tim will receive updates from the top Republican contenders next week.2024-02-2136 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumThe Fading Tobacco RoadAs March Madness arrives, this week host Tim Boyum takes a slight detour from politics to talk tobacco and basketball. The North Carolina rivalries developed on “Tobacco Road” are in peril as conference realignment threatens to dramatically change college sports. Raleigh News & Observer’s Andrew Carter recently wrote a piece exploring the actual history of the real tobacco road and the sports version as well. It inspired a lot of powerful stories and reminded Tim about the sense of community and larger human stories that often emerge from sports.2024-02-1442 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumHow Democrats hope to take down the GOP supermajority in N.C.As the election season ramps up, Democratic Senate leader Dan Blue joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his plans to break up the Republican’s current supermajority in the general assembly. It will be a tall task with new maps written by Republicans, but Sen. Blue mentions he believes hard work and a focus on the right issues could give Democrats a chance. Sen. Blue goes into a lot of detail about growing up in a cramped four-room house, his math degree (because of the space race), and his son-in-law who's also an ACC head coach.2024-02-0736 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumConference realignment: What's next for the ACCAs the issues surrounding college sports continue to explode, the intersection of sports, law and politics has created no shortage of controversial conversations. This week, longtime sports journalist and lawyer David Glenn joins host Tim Boyum to consider the legal battle to save the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The two also look at what happens if politicians get involved in any N.C. school leaving the ACC, and the implications on the entire state. Tim delves into Glenn's impressive career, conducting interviews with everyone from Barack Obama to Mike Tyson, and nearly every significant sports...2024-01-3139 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSticker shock: Why you'll probably be paying more taxes on your homeHomeowners recently got some major sticker shock in Wake County. Officials are underway with the home revaluation process. Revaluation determines your home value. County commissioners then change the tax rate and that affects how much you pay each year. With significant growth in the past half decade, nearly everyone’s rates will go up and some argue too much. This process, required by law, happens in every county across the state at least every eight years, but typically every four years. Real estate attorney and revaluation expert Larry Shaheen joins host Tim Boyum to share what...2024-01-2435 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumHis sister died in the racist AME Emanuel Church shooting. N.C. man talks mass shootingsNine years ago, Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham’s sister, Cynthia Hurd, was murdered as part of a mass shooting at AME Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Last week, President Biden visited the church and met with families, including Councilman Graham. Graham recently met with host Tim Boyum to discuss her death now nearly a decade later, meeting with President Biden. They also talk about how Charlotte’s city council is responding after a Charlotte mass shooting on New Year’s Eve.2024-01-1735 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumN.C. political reporter Travis Fain talks about why he's leaving journalism for goodLast fall, the journalism and political world was shocked when longtime journalist Travis Fain said he was not only leaving his job, but political journalism behind. In this episode, host Tim Boyum talks to Fain about his decision, the challenges for journalism in today’s age, North Carolina politics and what he hopes to in his next chapter.2024-01-1036 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumLooking ahead to 2024: North Carolina's economy continues to growAs a new year begins, host Tim Boyum continues a tradition with two of the state’s premiere economists. The group tries to answer some big questions facing the state’s economy in the upcoming year. What will North Carolina’s economy look like? How will the economy impact next year’s elections? UNC Charlotte’s Dr. John Connaughton and NC State’s Dr. Mike Walden help break it down.2024-01-0333 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumMedicaid, school vouchers and what's next? Gov. Cooper looks back and a little aheadAs 2023 wraps up, host Tim Boyum sits down with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. Gov. Cooper gives us behind-the-scenes insight on finally getting Medicaid expansion past the finish line. He also talks about his push next year to get past school vouchers, his plans for 2024 without having his own campaign for the first time in decades, and his future after 2024. They also discuss the recent death of UNC legend Eric Montross, and Gov. Cooper gives a glimpse of how he finds ways to unwind from the stress of leading a state.2023-12-2225 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumThe positives, negatives, and drawbacks of political pollingWith 2024 just days away, this week host Tim Boyum takes a look at the state of polling in this country, and how pollsters are tackling what will be a wild and consequential year in elections. The group will look at how polling works, accuracy and their biggest pet peeves. Finally, they look at the current state of affairs in the presidential race, and how North Carolina’s are shaping up, as well.2023-12-2034 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumFact or Fiction: 2024 Challenges AheadNorth Carolinian Josh Lawson joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about the 2024 election and how much misinformation will play compared to our last. Lawson is a former Chief Elections Counsel, and was the head of Electoral and Emerging Risk at Meta in recent years. The two go in depth on the strategies adversaries are using to drive misinformation on social media and attempt to influence our elections. He’ll also consider the rise of artificial intelligence and the impact it will have on misinformation.2023-12-1335 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumN.C.'s First Jewish Congresswoman on hostages and hateOn this week’s episode of Tying It Together, host Tim Boyum talks with congressional representative Kathy Manning. The first Jewish person from North Carolina elected to Congress shares horrifying details of the videos she and other members viewed of Hamas’s attack on Israel and her meetings with relatives of hostages. She also details her own experiences with antisemitism and her work as co-chair of the bipartisan task force to combat antisemitism. Later, the two discuss state lawmakers drawing her out of her own congressional district and what she plans to do next.2023-11-2932 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumYou may not be on the coast, but you could be helping cover the insurance costThis week we dive into the precarious situation of insuring homes along the coast and the impact on every homeowner in North Carolina. As more storms and stronger storms impact our state, it’s having and will continue to have profound impacts on the future of insurance and how much you pay. What are state, insurance industry and other leaders doing to ensure we call all afford our homes and insurance? Do people across the state help subsidize the high cost of coastal insurance? Industry expert Joe Stewart, a long time well-known name in North Ca...2023-11-2238 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumSen. Phil Berger talks casinos, redistricting and holiday traditionsAfter a marathon legislative session ends, the most powerful North Carolina politician and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger joins host Tim Boyum. The two hold an in-depth conversation about the current fight over casinos in North Carolina, with some behind-the-scenes discussion about his support, and why it failed at the last minute. Later, Tim asks about the fairness of redistricting, separation of powers, and working in today’s political climate. The end of the podcast features a little fun, and a look at Sen. Berger’s favorite holiday traditions.2023-11-1538 min
Tying It Together with Tim BoyumAre N.C.'s cities in chaos or is it just a political talking point?A recent ad in the 2024 race for governor chastised Democrats for unsafe streets and coddling criminals in North Carolina cities. Are cities like Charlotte and Raleigh in chaos or is that a political talking point? This week, host Tim Boyum brings on Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston and Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari who are a Democrat and Republican, respectively. They have debated this issue on our TV program regularly, but we thought it was a great time to talk about it more in depth as we inch closer to 2024.2023-11-0836 min
After Deadline: The Media PodcastLeaving Personal Politics Out of Political Reporting with Spectrum News 1’s Tim BoyumYou can often see right through a political journalist’s reporting and easily guess which side of the spectrum they favor… but not with this week’s guest. Tim Boyum is a Political Anchor at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte, NC and he’s dedicated his reporting to delivering a fair and objective look at North Carolina's politics. Tim is also no stranger to the podcasting mic as the host of his own political news podcast called “Tying it Together.” Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pt4IFdJaXs★ CONTACT US ★Website: htt...2022-09-2247 min
WUNC PoliticsTim Boyum Talks Fairness, Mental Health and Zucchini BreadTim Boyum has reported on North Carolina Politics for 20 years. He hosts a nightly TV program as well as a weekly podcast. Boyum discusses how he approaches a busy slate, overcoming some mental health challenges, and one exhilarating recent reporting trip, on this episode of The Politics Podcast from WUNC
During the conversation Boyum discusses Frying Pan Tower, off the coast of North Carolina. You can learn more about his recent TV special here: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/politics/2022/05/04/preserving-frying-pan-tower-2022-06-0832 min
Do Politics Better PodcastTurning the Microphones Around on News Anchor Tim BoyumVeteran NC political reporter/anchor/podcaster Tim Boyum spends his days (and nights) covering state politics and interviewing political leaders for Spectrum News.
In this podcast, Tim is the interview subject and reveals how he goes about gathering news everyday, how he balances work and family, and gives his thoughts on the state of journalism and state politics.
Skye and Brian also unpack the NC Supreme Court's redistricting decision and lays out the General Assembly's timeline in the coming days, gubernatorial campaign fundraising numbers, General Assembly Bingo, and more.
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IIANC RadioCup of Joe - Tim BoyumThis edition of Cup of Joe features Tim Boyum, Emmy Award winning anchor of Capital Tonight on Spectrum News 1. Tim shares his insights on the challenges of covering politics in the time of COVID-19 and offers his thoughts on how these final few weeks of the 2020 elections are likely to play out.2020-09-1724 min
IIANC RadioCup of JoeOn this episode of Cup of Joe, Joe Stewart interviews Tim Boyum, Anchor and Reporter on Spectrum News.2019-11-1527 min
Bo Thompson’s WBT PodcastBo Thompson’s WBT Podcast: Best of the Week 11-15-19Bo Thompson's Best of the Week on WBT: One-on-one with CMPD Chief Kerr Putney as the Secret Service held a media briefing about 2020 RNC Security, Congressman Dan Bishop reacts to the first public Impeachment hearings and names who he believes the Whistleblower is, City Councilmen Ed Driggs & Tariq Bokhari from the floor of the Spectrum Center where the RNC podium will be next summer, Theresa Payton on Google’s “Project Nightingale,” Sean O’Connell on the launch of Disney Plus & The Mandalorian, Mick Mixon on Panthers-Packers at snowy Lambeau, Nick Wilson on the Browns-Steelers scuffle, plus Spectrum’s Tim Boyum and...2019-11-151h 07
Bo Thompson’s WBT PodcastBo Thompson’s WBT Podcast: Best of the Week 9-13-19Bo Thompson's highlights of the week on WBT: Vice President Mike Pence on his NC visit to campaign for Dan Bishop, Lara Trump on her father-in-law’s rally in Fayetteville, Tim Boyum of Spectrum News on the Bishop win and chaotic scene in the NC House, Ray Stagich talks oppressive September heat, and Bo recalls his weekend in the woods. Plus, a long-lost WBT tribute to the 9-11 heroes that Bo thought would never be heard again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-09-1345 min