Tying It Together with Tim Boyum

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.

Tying It Together with Tim Boyum is a news podcast hosted by Spectrum News 1, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Spectrum News 1 hosts Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  'We've got to do politics differently': Young voters and today's challenges

  Aug 19, 202649 min

  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 Law School and is navigating many of the same challenges as other young people across the country.

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  Inside the college sports chaos

  Aug 12, 202639 min

  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 Barnes, from Inside Carolina, joins host Tim Boyum to talk all things related to conference realignment, NIL, eligibility questions and why some believe Congress is the right place to sort out the chaos. Tim and Greg also talk about the future of UNC's basketball arena and the controversy surrounding the university's football program.

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  Renewable energy and rising demands for power

  Aug 5, 202652 min

  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 breaks down some of the big disputes around renewable energy and goes deep into the political debates around data centers.

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  Finding courage during a time of polarizing politics

  Jul 29, 202637 min

  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 ABC News Person of the Year. He founded With Honor, which aims to fight polarization by supporting veterans in public service and public office.

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  Pat McCrory's legacy and continuing controversy

  Jul 15, 202635 min

  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 lose reelection in state history, then lost in the 2022 U.S. Senate primary. Dunn looks at McCrory's legacy and the controversy that continues to define him today. Dunn is a former Charlotte Observer journalist and continues his own newsletter and commentary at Longleaf Politics.

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