Tying It Together with Tim Boyum
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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.
Episodes
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N.C. lawyer reflects on case that inspired 'A Few Good Men'
n this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks to one of the real-life attorneys from the case dramatized by "A Few Good Men." Don Marcari was just 25 when he took on the case. Now, a new play has opened on Broadway, and he is joining Tim for the behind-the-scenes stories of the...
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Final arguments from political party leaders in N.C.
Just days before Election Day, the leaders of North Carolina's major political parties join Tim to give their final arguments on why voters should choose their candidates. Will the U.S. Senate race be closer than polls show? Will Democrats make huge gains in the legislature or will Republicans...
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Republican consultant: GOP needs turnout, attracting unaffiliated voters to win election
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, Tim Boyum takes a deep dive into the electorate and what it might mean about the upcoming midterm elections. Longtime Republican consultant Paul Shumaker joins Tim to talk about challenges for Republicans in a tough environment, how the North Carolina...
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How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, a top adviser for Michael Whatley's U.S. Senate campaign, Jonathan Felts, joins host Tim Boyum to explain why he thinks Whatley can win the North Carolina race despite Republican money leaving the state and polls showing him down nearly double digits....
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Is North Carolina's U.S. Senate race over? Behind the scenes of Roy Cooper's campaign
On this week's show, Roy Cooper's top consultant joins a month out from the election to talk about the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate's campaign. Cooper faces off against Republican Michael Whatley. Morgan Jackson, from Nexus Strategies, also works for current Gov. Josh Stein and has advised…
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'Very low energy': Analyzing top N.C. campaign ads
In the final week's before the midterm elections, marketing and ad gurus Billy Warden and Brian Lewis analyze the campaign ads in North Carolina's top races from U.S. Senate to U.S. House districts 01 and 11. Later, they will check out the PR debate over data centers and AI as well as a New York…
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Will Democrats see a big blue wave? Pollster looks at N.C. races
On this week's show, North Carolina-based national pollster Tom Jensen, from Public Policy Polling, joins Tim to talk about the state of the election weeks out from the big day. Jensen talks about the factors at play and why Democrats might have a huge year. They take a deep dive into North...
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Research Triangle Park has bold new plan
It's one of the most famous business parks in the world, and now Research Triangle Park is boldly looking to the future. For the first time in its 65-year history, you can live in the park. The area helped make North Carolina one of the nation's top states to do business, and organizers say RTP…
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'Telling their stories': Author helps preserve survivors' accounts of Helene
Author Andrew Aydin joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book about Hurricane Helene nearly two years after the storm devastated western North Carolina. The book tells first-hand survivor stories and also uses comics, an Aydin specialty, to amplify the stories. Aydin is a New York Times...
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'Correct the narrative': Organization aims to restore trust with law enforcement
On this week's show, Tim is joined by a former police chief and former highway patrolman who are starting up a new organization to build back trust with law enforcement in North Carolina. Chris Blue, a former Chapel Hill police chief, and Billy Clayton, a 36-year highway patrol veteran, talk…
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'The American dream is changing': Errol Louis chats about Democratic Socialists of America
On this week's show, Tim is in New York to host our national political show, so he sat down with National Political Reporter Errol Louis. Tim and Errol compare notes on the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America movement in their respective states and why it's having a moment. Then they…
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'We've got to do politics differently': Young voters and today's challenges
On this week's episode, Greear Webb joins Tim to talk about young voters, the legal system and challenges for young people in today's world in terms of college, jobs, buying a home and much more. Tim first met Webb when he was an activist in high school. Webb just graduated from Emory University...
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Inside the college sports chaos
Last week, Congress nearly approved legislation that might have once more significantly altered college sports, but delayed the decision until possibly September. This comes as the NCAA faces ongoing legal defeats nationwide concerning athlete eligibility. This week on Tying it Together, Greg...
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Renewable energy and rising demands for power
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with Matt Abele about some of the hottest debates in America right now: energy rates, data centers and the future of energy. Abele leads the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association, which is known for its work in the solar industry. He...
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Finding courage during a time of polarizing politics
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, Rye Barcott joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book, "Courage Can Save Us," which highlights 10 Americans he believes exemplify courage to help us through these tough political times. Barcott is a Marine Corps veteran, Harvard graduate and an…
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The complicated and controversial politics of hemp and marijuana
On this week's show, host Tim Boyum and investigative reporter Jeffrey Billman get into the controversial world of hemp and marijuana. Marijuana remains illegal in North Carolina, yet THC-infused products are legal in what is termed the "wild west" of hemp. Billman shares what he learned from his...
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Pat McCrory's legacy and continuing controversy
Journalist and author Andrew Dunn joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book on former Gov. Pat McCrory. McCrory, a Republican, served in office from 2013 to 2017 when Republicans had a powerful hold over state government. He presided over the controversial HB2, became the first governor to...
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Dave Fleming on the 'Meck Dec' and American independence
As America continues to celebrate 250 years, host Tim Boyum looks into whether independence was actually declared in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence we know today. It's known as the "Meck Dec," and it's a great and fascinating source of...
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Ken Burns on what it means to be American as nation turns 250
Host Tim Boyum travels to New Hampshire to talk to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about America turning 250 years old for this week's episode of Tying it Together. Burns talks about his latest documentary on the American Revolution, what the founding documents mean to today's America, and what…
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Lee Greenwood and the song that defined a nation
Host Tim Boyum travels to Tennessee to meet up with Lee Greenwood. As America celebrates 250 years, Greenwood tells us the incredible story behind his hit, "God Bless the USA." From the inception on the tour bus to the stage with Ronald Reagan to an emotional story of singing it after 9/11, the...
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Martin Luther King III: What my father would think of America today
On this week's episode, Martin Luther King III joins Tim for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about his dad, his death and what his dad would think about America at 250. King tells detailed stories about how his mom told the children their father was gone, the famous people who filled their...
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How 'Hometown Holler' podcast went from a back porch in N.C. to social sensation
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, Quinn Ray and Daniel Ayers from The Hometown Holler join host Tim Boyum. They talk about how they went from back porch conversations to a podcast and an Instagram feed racking up millions of views talking about North Carolina and politics, and bringing...
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Carolina Hurricanes National Anthem singer takes us behind the scenes
As the Carolina Hurricanes start their first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years, Tim talks with the man who sings the national anthem at every single game. If you've seen it, you will never forget it. Decker takes us behind the scenes but also his career away from the Canes that included appearances…
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Bokhari and Egleston weigh in on a big month in Charlotte politics
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum is joined by former Charlotte city council members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston to talk about potentially one of the most consequential months of Charlotte politics in at least a decade. The council recently reversed course and...
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Is AI going to be the death of local newspapers?
Inspired by coverage of Watergate, Ned Barnett spent more than four decades in journalism. The Raleigh News & Observer editorial leader retired this month. He joins Tim to talk about his career, the role of opinion in journalism and the decline of newspapers in America.
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Can moderate Democrats take control of the party?
On this week's episode, Tim talks about a group of center-left Democrats trying to make waves as partisanship continues to dominate the electorate. His guests are Debbie Cox Bultan, CEO of NewDEAL, and Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers. The national group held a conference in Raleigh and stopped by while...
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Meet the man who ignited N.C.'s biggest political upset ever
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with the man who helped ignite one of the biggest upsets in North Carolina political history in this year's primary. Sheriff Sam Page ousted North Carolina's most powerful politician, Senate leader Phil Berger, in March. But for...
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The "dirty" reputation of lobbyists: earned or misunderstood?
On this week's episode, fellow podcasters and lobbyists Brian Lewis and Skye David join Tim to talk about big leadership changes at the legislature, the pros and cons of the lobbying profession and its vital role, plus how their podcasting adventure has changed it all.
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As General Assembly returns, what about state budget and Berger's future?
As the North Carolina legislature returns, major questions remain as the state remains the only one without a new budget. In addition, the state's most powerful politician, Phil Berger, lost his primary. What will happen? What will get done? Political reporters Dawn Vaughan and Bryan Anderson…
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Behind the scenes in Gov. Roy Cooper's office
On this week's episode, longtime aides to former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper join Tim to talk about all things North Carolina politics. Sadie Weiner and Ford Porter shaped Cooper's messaging for a decade. Now, as they start their own firm, they join Tim to dish some...
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Mayor Cowell talks all things Raleigh
On this week's show, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell joins Tim to talk about all things Raleigh. From a food icon complimenting the food scene to potential problems with property taxes, they talk about the past, present and future. Cowell was elected in 2024 after serving in the state Senate, as state...
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Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page talks about his win over Phil Berger, one of the most powerful politicians in N.C.
On this week's show, Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page joins Tim just hours after he being Senate leader Phil Berger in a state senate primary and arguably the biggest political upset in modern North Carolina political history. Page answers why he thinks he won, his phone call with Berger, how he hopes...
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Why Phil Berger likely lost his primary race, what it means
On this week's show, longtime and top North Carolina Republican consultant Paul Shumaker joins Tim to talk about why North Carolina's most powerful politician, Phil Berger, has likely lost his primary race and what it means for the future of the party. They also talk about the impact of Iran and...
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N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer talks progressive politics in the state, leaving office and Phil Berger
After a decade in public office, Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) is leaving the General Assembly to head up the state's leading progressive think tank, the North Carolina Justice Center. Meyer joins Tim to talk about leaving office, the current status of progressives and Democrats in North Carolina,...
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Journalist shares her jump from hospice to health entrepreneurship
On this week's episode of tying it together, host Tim Boyum talks with N.C. Health News founder Rose Hoban. Rose shares her story how she went from a nurse and hospice administrator to journalist to entrepreneur as she started her own journalism organization focused on health. Rose also shares...
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Why this longtime GOP strategist is battling his own party
What happens when a Republican operative bucks his party in a very public manner? On this week's episode of Tying it Together, Carlton Huffman joins host Tim Boyum to talk about the moment he began criticizing Donald Trump and his supporters and the consequences. In recent months, he's also been...
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Avett Brothers bassist Bob Crawford shares historian side, new book
The Grammy nominated Avett Brothers are well known for their folk rock music around the world. The bassist, Bob Crawford, is also a historian, however. This week the North Carolinian joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his love for history and his new book "John Quincy Adams, from President to...
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Tim Boyum talks with State Senator Michael Garrett on ICE, Bad Bunny
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, State Senator Michael Garrett (D-Guilford) joins host Tim Boyum to talk about a whirlwind of a couple weeks where he visited Minnesota and sat in on legislative hearings about ICE operations in Minnesota. Then, the night of the Super Bowl, a post he…
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Anderson Clayton on making N.C. first primary state in 2028 election
North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about her pitch to make North Carolina the first primary state for the 2028 presidential election. What are the state's chances and what would it mean? Crucially, what's her strategy for persuading...
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Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes on the future vision of UNC basketball
On this week's episode, host Tim Boyum talks with Greg Barnes from Inside Carolina about perhaps the most controversial and hot topic of the future of UNC basketball. To many, it appeared the Tar Heels were poised to announce a new arena on a future campus site. But then a legendary coach…
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Meteorologist Lee Ringer breaks down how weather models work
Spectrum News meteorologist Lee Ringer joins Tim to talk in depth about the modeling meteorologists use to try and predict the weather. This recent winter weather showed the delicate nature when some people shared early models with significant snow, but days later the forecast completely changed...
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Duke professor on President Trump's foreign policy approach
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, Dr. Bruce Jentleson joins host Tim Boyum to explain the story behind all the foreign policy battles garnering the attention of President Trump — from Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine, to Greenland. Jentleson is a professor at the Sanford School of Public…
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N.C. Senator sues Whirlpool over AI altered TED Talk ad
This week, State Senator DeAndrea Salvador (D-Mecklenburg) joins host Tim Boyum to tell the unbelievable story of a 2018 TED Talk she gave that was altered by artificial intelligence to make her say things she never said during the speech. That AI material was then used in an ad by Whirlpool and...
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Immigration advocate and baker's perspective on November immigration raids
Tim sits down with a Colombian native and U.S. citizen with his unique perspective on the November immigration raids by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Manolo Betancur owns a bakery but shut it down when the raids began.
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The history behind North Carolina's state capitol building
On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of North Carolina's state capitol. Kara Deadmon, the site administrator, will share the building's story, from its fiery destruction to its relocation. She talks about the enslaved who helped build it, and even etchings on a...
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2025: End of year extravaganza
On this week's episode of Tying it Together, it's our annual holiday extravaganza. Host Tim Boyum and political insiders Billy Warden and Brian Lewis look back at 2025. They will honor longtime Gov. Jim Hunt, who died in December, and review another wild year in politics in North Carolina and...
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Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms
Political prognosticator Kyle Kondik joins host Tim Boyum to talk about early expectations for the 2026 midterm elections. They will talk about the nation's most watched Senate race in North Carolina, how redistricting could impact the power in Congress, and whether affordability will dominate...
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Sitting down with North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson
This week, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sits down with host Tim Boyum to talk about his first year in the position. The Democrat talks about his process of deciding whether to sue the Trump administration, trying his first case ever in front of the state supreme court and his…
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This law professor says N.C. must fight for justice now
This week on Tying it Together, host Tim Boyum talks with UNC law professor Gene Nichol who recently released a book called "Now what? How North Carolina Can Blace a Progressive Path Forward." Nichol, famous for his focus on poverty and equality, discusses how football recruiting shaped his...
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Thanksgiving myths and reality: Historian breaks it down
This week, as America celebrates Thanksgiving, host Tim Boyum welcomes author and historian Kenneth Davis to the Tying it Together podcast. Davis talks about the true history behind the story of the first Thanksgiving and many of the myths. The menu will surprise you, and we bet you can't guess...
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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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