Tying It Together with Tim Boyum

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Tying It Together with Tim Boyum episodes

April 08 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 treasurer and leading the city's "Central Park of the South," Dix Park.
34 min
April 01 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 to fit in in the legislature, the story behind his signature cowboy hat, and what his mother thought of all the attack ads against him.
37 min
March 25 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 prices on the midterm elections, especially in the nation's most closely U.S. Senate race here in North Carolina.

Finally, Shumaker discusses Senator Thom Tillis' newfound independence in Washington, D.C. as his final year in office winds down. Shumaker has been a top consultant for over four decades, prominently representing U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, among others.
38 min
March 18 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, and the shocking news of the state's most powerful politician, Phil Berger, on the verge of losing his seat in the legislature.
30 min
March 11 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 impactful stories about her time as a hospice administrator.
39 min
March 04 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 critical of ICE arrests in places like Minnesota.
34 min
February 25 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 Political Maverick".
32 min
February 18 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 made about Bad Bunny went very viral!
36 min
February 11 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 Republican legislative leaders to permit it?
31 min
February 04 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 released a video pleading to renovate the current arena.

It's a fascinating and emotional debate for the country's oldest public university, which enjoys one of college basketball's most storied programs.
38 min

About 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.