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A Tying It Together tradition — Billy Warden and Brian Lewis join Tim for yet another hilarious, and somehow, informative, look at the year in politics and a look ahead to 2025.  Billy Warden, chief strategy officer with RLF Communications, also sings his annual parody Christmas song. Brian Lewis, founder of New Frame, gives us some insight into what 2024 might mean for 2025.  It's always a fun to celebrate the holidays and year-end, especially after a rough-and-tumble election season.

Front 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 trip Covered 14 total states, 9 battleground states Distance: 3,753 miles Time charging: 15 hours, 45 minutes of total charging, or about 1 hour 45 minutes per day Charges: 28 total charges, or about three charges per day Cost: $449.91, or $49.99 each day So, Tim's take on EV's, way cheaper than gas but more tolling on your time. He believes it was only possible in a Tesla due to their routing feature. It routes in a charger before the car dies. Would he buy an EV after this experience? No way he's telling you, too political of a topic, he said. But he feels a lot more comfortable. As far as the politics, he learned America is no doubt divided right now, even in places where the election may not be as “hot” — you can feel it. But, Tim adds, America is much different meeting people in person than it is online. Battleground states he visited handled the divisiveness differently, and wonders how the rhetoric on either side will be handled after the election. There will always be differences that will need to be worked out in the country, and there are times and places for that like on political shows. For Tim, this was an opportunity to cover politics in a unique way, and he hopes you've enjoyed the trip.

  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 battleground states, Arizona and Nevada. They drove 295 miles, needing three charges at an hour and 17 minutes total charging time and a total cost of about $46.  While in Flagstaff, Ariz. Tim talked to a man waving a Trump flag about whether he would accept the results of the election if he lost, to which he refused. Tim highlighted this as being a potential situation for certain supporters on both sides of the aisle in this tense election season. Tim also went to Nevada to talk to a group working to instill integrity back into the election system. The former governor told him some people are barely talking to each other. They end their trip with a visit to Santa Monica Pier.

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. 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 all over the world (that's 16 different countries) took to the skies over the course of more than a week. During about a 90-minute balloon ride in the bright skies, Tim, his photographer John and pilot Mark Yocum from Air Rocky Top crammed into a tiny basket at 3,000 feet above the good Earth to have a little chat about politics. It was not an ideal journey for Tim as he is not fond of heights, but he was in awe of what he saw as he described in detail the different types of balloons he saw.   Mark admits that politics do not hold much interest to him, which either party leaders or supporters could be to blame. “It's probably as divisive as it's been since I've been alive and it's tragic,” he says. Hear more in what he has to say in the latest Front Porch Politics. About the Podcast 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 sound bite. 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.

Front 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 town. Now to the numbers, Tim said they've now traveled across six states in the last 36 hours. They covered 549 miles of road, charging four times along the way for a total time of an hour and 49 minutes and $60 in all. Before leaving Lancing, Michigan, Tim wanted to speak with some independent voters about their thoughts on the vice presidential debate. They said the candidates either didn't answer the questions or weren't honest in their responses. Once Tim arrived in Maddison, Wisconsin, he sprinted over to talk to a rural dairy farmer about what issues aren't being heard in his industry and why. The farmer mentioned though he helps feed America, he sometimes feels ignored on key issues. Tim said he'll talk to more experts on the matter when they go to the World Dairy Expo tomorrow, then it's straight to St. Louis.

Front 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 they put on about 410 miles across three states. They've opted to choose the strategy of topping off rather than waiting to get to a 10% charge. The two topped off before leaving, taking about 28 minutes and costing them $7 dollars. They also stopped in Gerrard, Ohio for another charge, taking 37 minutes for $14 dollars, as well in Toledo for a 44 minute recharge at about $18 dollars. Their final charge was in Lancing, Michigan for a 35 minute charge at about $16 dollars. While in Butler, PA, Tim met with artist Bill Secunda who made what he estimates to be a 20-foot-tall, 200 lb statue of Donald Trump out of nails. Once arriving in Lordstown, Tim spoke to residents about what they need to hear from politicians after a GM plant shut down in 2019. The mayor asked for a pledge of support and for candidates to pull through on those promises. Tim and John head to Wisconsin for their next leg of the trip.    

Front 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 worried about what percentage he saw on the screen. They found a supercharger at a gas station when the car was down to 34%, travelling 156 miles. It took 42 minutes and $16.13 to charge it back up to 100%. While waiting, one other car came and charged their vehicle, otherwise it was largely gas-powered vehicles. Later it's Pittsburgh, then Lordstown, Ohio.

On 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. 

An annual Tying It Together tradition, Billy Warden and Brian Lewis join Tim to break down the biggest stories of the year, what we can expect in 2024, and their own holiday traditions and resolutions.   We'll tackle political party changes, Medicaid expansion, casinos, retirements and so much more!

On 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.

Spectrum News 1 and Tying It Together with Tim Boyum present: The Endorser. After months of work, Tim tries to put together the “story behind the story” of Donald Trump's surprise endorsement in North Carolina's 2022 Senate race. On June 5, 2021, three leading candidates woke up and made the trip to Greenville, hoping to get the edge they thought they needed to win — President Trump's endorsement. No one knew what was about to happen next. Part 3 looks at the 2022 Senate race after the Trump endorsement, why the drama was far from over and why it took much longer for the endorsement to have an impact than expected. Prepare to visualize the story from the viewpoints of the people who put their lives on pause in efforts to replace Republican Richard Burr in the U.S. Senate. The then candidates and senior advisers explain that fateful night to Tim in this three-part Spectrum News 1 exclusive series. 

Spectrum News 1 and Tying It Together with Tim Boyum present: The Endorser. After months of work, Tim tries to put together the “story behind the story” of Donald Trump's surprise endorsement in North Carolina's 2022 Senate race. On June 5, 2021, three leading candidates woke up and made the trip to Greenville, hoping to get the edge they thought they needed to win — President Trump's endorsement. No one knew what was about to happen next. Part 2 takes you behind the scenes for the first time as Donald Trump endorses Ted Budd with stories never told before by the candidates themselves. Prepare to visualize the story from the viewpoints of the people who put their lives on pause in efforts to replace Republican Richard Burr in the U.S. Senate. The then candidates and senior advisers explain that fateful night to Tim in this three-part Spectrum News 1 exclusive series. 

Spectrum News 1 and Tying It Together with Tim Boyum present: The Endorser. After months of work, Tim tries to put together the “story behind the story” of Donald Trump's surprise endorsement in North Carolina's 2022 Senate race. On June 5, 2021, three leading candidates woke up and made the trip to Greenville, hoping to get the edge they thought they needed to win — President Trump's endorsement. No one knew what was about to happen next. Part 1 delves into each candidate's campaign at the time, and what campaign teams were thinking leading up to that fateful moment. Prepare to visualize the story from the viewpoints of the people who put their lives on pause in efforts to replace Republican Richard Burr in the U.S. Senate. The then candidates and senior advisers explain that fateful night to Tim in this three-part Spectrum News 1 exclusive series. 

It was one of the wildest nights in North Carolina's political history. Listen to part one of three in this Spectrum News 1 exclusive series, "The Endorser," wherever you listen to podcasts starting Wednesday, June 7.

North Carolina's top elected educator, Catherine Truitt, joins Tying It Together this week to talk about some of the biggest issues in education the state is facing. The Superintendent of Public Instruction talks in depth about the politics of education, a major proposal to overhaul how teachers are paid and graded, the power structure of education and a look at the future of education in North Carolina. This is a must-listen for parents, educators and anyone interested in the world of education.

This week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum should get your spirits back up in regards to politics and the younger generation.  Twenty-three-year-old Mitchell Whitley is on a mission to meet all 552 North Carolina mayors. He's doing this to learn more about our state, but also the challenges our communities we face. Eventually, he plans to write a book and could even run for office some day himself. Wait until you hear some of his stories about driving a mayor in a town's Christmas parade or another town where buzzards appear to be the biggest concern.

1 John series message 16Text: I John 4:7-12John hits on a familiar theme in our section: love one another! He once again ties it to the most profound expression of love ever shown. And, again, he shows us the importance of the new birth and how love is a natural and tangible product of it. We love because we are born of God, and we should love because we are born of God!

It's all about the stories that connect us.  Join Lucretia and Jennifer as they discuss the ways in which God brings all of the parts of the triune man to work together to accomplish his will.  This happens through our "before Christ" (bc) days, our "considering Christ" (cc) days, and our "after Christ" (ac) days.    Referenced Scripture Psalm 139 Recorded on 11/22/2021 Produced by Jennifer Osborn Questions or comments: josborn@citygospelmission.org

On this week's episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R) joins Tim and Ben to talk about a budget finally signed for the first time since 2018.  Listen in as he goes in depth about how close the state really is, or is not, to approving Medicaid expansion. Then, he talks extensively about his decision not to run for Congress and how Congressman Madison Cawthorn appears to have run in his district on purpose.  Later, we talk about redistricting and lawsuits that have put filing on hold and delayed the primary election by two months.

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In today's Bible based mindful morning devotion, Paul ties together what he was talking about and why. He points out that the Corinthuans were immature in the faith, pointing to their actions as windows to the heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/start-with-scripture/support

Just weeks after prostate cancer surgery, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis returns to Tying It Together with Tim Boyum to talk about his health. We'll also get his take on the debate in Washington on infrastructure and why he voted against the January 6th commission. ​Later, he'll tell us why he's going after a fellow Republican in the 2022 U.S. Senate race and wait until you hear the story about his most recent opponent Cal Cunningham.

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Congressman Mark Walker talks about his decision to run for U.S. Senate in 2022.   We’ll learn about his experiences growing up as the son of a preacher man and how visiting inmates with his father impacted the rest of his life. The congressman also shares stories about his own path to the profession and how it eventually led to politics.  Later, we ask Walker if he was mad at fellow Republicans for making his district nearly impossible to win, and if he really ever seriously considered running against fellow Republican and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis. You’ll also want to stick around for an in depth conversation about his obsession with the NCAA allowing student-athletes to profit off their likeness. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Imagine being so good at producing a product that you are asked to personally deliver it to the President of the United States. That is exactly what happened to Avery County native and Christmas tree farmer Larry Smith. On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim talks with Smith about winning the national contest in 2018 to provide the White House with its official tree to be placed in the Blue Room.  Two years later, Smith is still delivering trees to Washington and has some unbelievable stories to tell. From the time his grandson vomited in the White House right before the president arrived, to the time he had to tell his girlfriend he would wear overalls instead of a suit to the White House, you don’t want to miss these fun stories of Christmas and politics. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

In late 2019, three Transylvania County commissioners left the Republican Party after saying they were fed up with President Trump and his behavior.  On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim travels to the North Carolina Mountains to hear from two of those commissioners about how national politics infiltrated local politics during the 2020 election.  Page Lemel and Mike Hawkins were up for reelection this fall, and they felt the wrath of this ruby red Republican county.  It was a story that made national news when the New Yorker profiled them this past summer.  Listen in as the two commissioners sit with Tim around a campfire to talk about their wild story, what happened, and whether they will ever return to the Republican Party. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Meet the man who was in charge of responding to Donald Trump's attacks against Joe Biden. On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben talk with Andrew Bates, a N.C. State graduate and Winston-Salem native who describes the pressure of serving as the Director of Rapid Response for the Biden campaign and doing a bulk of the work from his mom's house in North Carolina. We’ll also talk about how unusual it was to win the race for president, but be unable to celebrate in any normal way due to COVID precautions. And later, we'll hear about how Andrew’s late father introduced him to politics, and how he might feel watching his son play such a vital role in a historic election. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

How did Senator Thom Tillis go from being down in the polls for months in the country’s most expensive and highly-watched Senate race to a “stunning victory” on Election Day? Well, he has a pivotal month and the political brilliance of Republican consultant Paul Shumaker to thank. On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we take you behind the scenes of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis’ campaign with one of the most successful and powerful political consultants in the state. Paul Shumaker gives us the scoop on why he thinks his client, Senator Tillis, was able to pull off the win despite trailing in the polls. Was his opponent’s sex scandal the reason behind the win, or did President Trump’s election day surge make the difference?  Later, Shumaker talks about the 2022 Senate race and whether Lara Trump would make a strong candidate.  Finally, he breaks down the future of the Republican party after Donald Trump and why he doesn’t see North Carolina turning “blue” any time soon. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Imagine having your annual National Guard training pop up in the final weeks of a campaign for public office? That is EXACTLY what happened to North Carolina Senator for the 37th District and Army National Guard Captain Jeff Jackson. On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben talk with Jeff and Marisa Jackson. The Charlotte Democrat had to leave the state and was left with little contact down the home stretch of a competitive campaign.  Instead of simply hoping for the best, his wife Marisa, with no political experience, stepped up and finished the campaign!  We'll find out about their relationship, why Sen. Jackson decided to enlist after 9/11, and of course, find out how Marisa did running her very first campaign.  It's the kind of heartwarming story we could all use in politics during 2020.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's edition of Tying It Together, Tim and Ben tackle the issue of another election and another disaster for the polling industry. Politico argues that, much like 2016, the industry blew it again in 2020. President Trump also alleges polling interfered in the election and suppressed Republican votes. But, was it really that bad? This week we bring in two nationally known pollsters and prognosticators. Tom Jensen heads up the left-leaning Public Policy Polling, which is headquartered in North Carolina. Kyle Kondik is Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, which is a nationally known and respected forecasting unit headquartered at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. Listen in as they detail why we saw what happened on Election Day, and why pollsters got it wrong again.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with GOP strategist Doug Heye.  The North Carolina native opens up to Tim and Ben about why he’s still undecided on who to vote for in the 2020 election, the future of the Republican Party, and the odd atmosphere in D.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Heye also shares a number of great behind the scenes stories involving “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, Former President Ronald Reagan, and his former boss, U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Later, the crisis communication expert gives us his take on how Cal Cunningham has handled controversy in his campaign.    JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum we tackle the long tradition of barbecue and politics. But with so many new people coming to the state, is that tradition fading? Recently, U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham created a stir when he posted a picture to Twitter that conflicted with traditional North Carolina barbecue. So, this week we will break down everything you need to know about N.C. barbecue, its relationship with politics, and the future with so many non-natives now calling North Carolina home. Our guests include the legendary barbecue expert Bob Garner and historian Dr. Gary Freeze, whose research will likely ruffle a lot of feathers!

This week’s edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum is literally out of this world.  Some days 2020 can sure seem like the end of the world, but we don’t think it will happen before the end of this podcast. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist and cosmologist, is one of the biggest superstars in the world of science, and she works at N.C. State University. We talk with Mack about her new book, “The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking)”, which tackles the possible ways the universe could end and is brilliantly written in terms we can all understand. Mack also discusses how her studies and research impact her own beliefs on life and death.  Simply put, she is a brilliant and a fascinating woman, and you don’t want to miss this conversation.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

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On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben discuss how North Carolina helped create the modern convention and the nomination process with U.S. Representative David Price. Price helped lead a team that created the “superdelegate” system in democratic politics, which has created a lot of controversy in recent presidential elections. He also played a role in deciding which states go first in the democratic primaries. He talks about the current state of conventions and whether it’s time for a change in not only the conventions themselves, but also how nominees are picked. Finally, Tim and Ben will share some of their best memories from covering conventions over the past 20 years.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

It’s just early August and North Carolina has already been hit by a hurricane. Last week, hurricane forecasters ramped up their predictions to “extremely active” for this year’s season. Spectrum News 1 Meteorologist Lee Ringer and North Carolina Climatologist Dr. Kathie Dello join us on this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum to discuss why conditions are so ripe this year for major hurricanes. We’ll also talk about why we have seen so many devastating storms in recent years, if it’s a trend, and how North Carolina’s climate continues to change. Also, get tips on how you can keep yourself and your family safe when disaster strikes.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we tackle the issue of polling and prognosticating in the 2020 election.  After the election in 2016, pollsters took a big hit. Now that we are once again hearing about polls almost every day, many wonder, have things changed? Can we trust polls?  Tim and Ben get national pollster and North Carolina resident Tom Jensen to weigh in on the subject. We also talk with Kyle Kondik of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, which is a nationally known newsletter focused on election forecasting. We will explain common misconceptions about sample size, margin of error, and get their latest take on the top North Carolina races.  Stay for the end, because we will also hear some hilarious stories from Jensen about the more outrageous poll questions he has used. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Every family in North Carolina will face some form of remote learning when kids return to school this August. On this episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with experts about the decision and offer some very practical advice for parents and teachers while answering important questions like: Can our kids get a quality education online?   How can parents juggle work and school?   Later in the episode, we'll also discuss the potential impacts of having 18 months outside of a school building and why even the state's highest ranking education leader would consider holding his daughter back.  Our guests include Mark Johnson, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. Jeff Greene, a digital learning expert from the UNC School of Education. To find more information on school district plans in your area, click here.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we take a look at the South’s role in the 2020 elections.  The death of George Floyd and demands for social justice have brought issues of racism and history back to the forefront with the South playing a starring role.  We talk with three experts on southern politics and history about how we define the South, get an explanation of the old Southern strategy, and what strategy we will see this fall.  Dr. Michael Bitzer from Catawba College, Dr. Susan Roberts from Davidson College, and Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University will give us their insight on the past and how the South could play a huge role in the 2020 election.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with Tim Miller. Miller was Communications Director for Jeb Bush during the 2016 presidential election, but gained national attention after going against his party and campaigning against Donald Trump. It’s a move that dramatically changed his life, and now he's back trying to beat President Trump in 2020. In fact, many of the ads his group Republican Voters Against Trump are producing feature North Carolinians. Miller tells some incredible behind the scenes stories from the 2016 campaign trail and how he views the future of the Republican Party.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we tackle the issue of Confederate monuments. Statues that stood for more than 100 years are falling, but ancestors of veterans cite a 2015 law to put them back in place. This week we’ll explore the history behind these statues, what they mean, and how we move forward. We’ll talk with award-winning historian and author Adam Domby and UNC-Chapel Hill history professor William Sturkey. Plus, the great-grandson of a Confederate soldier gives us his argument why he thinks historians are wrong, and the statues should remain in place. It’s an episode that will elicit all kinds of emotion, but it’s essential to understand why the struggle over statues has led to protests, tears, and even violence. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben talk to Pulitzer Prize winning author David Zucchino, who wrote “Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy”.  America is again talking in-depth about racial issues in this country, and this is the perfect time to learn about one dark day in this state's past very few people know about. In the 1890's, Wilmington was a place where African Americans and whites lived together, and there was a Black middle class. That all ended in 1898 however, after white supremacists killed at least 60 African Americans and overthrew the government at gun point.  Zucchino takes us back in time to learn why this event still impacts North Carolina to this very day.   Later, we'll also have a good news update on someone featured in our homelessness episode from December.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Significant attention was focused on looting and rioting in North Carolina after the death of George Floyd. However, beyond those two days, peaceful protests have dominated the streets.   This week on Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with one of the youngest organizers, Greear Webb. Listen as Webb speaks on the goals of Black Lives Matter, his experience meeting with the governor, and his own passion to push for change.  Also, find out why this teenager got involved and how racism plays a role in his own life.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

In the two weeks after George Floyd’s death, North Carolina has experienced protests, riots, and a memorial. So, where do we go from here?  On this week’s edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we’ll talk with two of our state's African American sheriffs, Hoke County Sheriff Hubert Peterkin and Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Both men are blunt and passionate about the issues facing law enforcement, the black community, and society. Peterkin played a huge role in planning George Floyd’s North Carolina memorial service while working with Floyd's family, and McFadden has spent nearly 40 years of his life in law enforcement.  Later, we’ll play an interview from our riot coverage with a business owner that captured the hearts of viewers both on air and online. Tim and Ben will also share their own experiences covering both the riots and Floyd’s memorial.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week's episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. Imagine being involved in the country’s most expensive and heated U.S. Senate race while also being forced to stay home. With coronavirus, that is what’s happening to Cunningham, who is trying to beat incumbent Republican Thom Tillis. Cunningham talks with us about the challenges, while also discussing his life story and why a plane crash before he was born continues to cast a shadow over his family to this day.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we talk with filmmaker Jonas Pate, a North Carolina native and co-creator of the hit Netflix series “Outer Banks.” The show debuted during the coronavirus pandemic on April 15 and quickly rose to number one.  Pate tells us the stories behind the show, the reason it’s not filmed in North Carolina, and yes, we will address the Outer Banks to Chapel Hill ferry controversy.  Pate also talks about the film industry in North Carolina and why he thinks it’s so important to the state.  For fans of the show, we will also delve into the show’s cast and future, including a season two tease!   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben give us a behind the scenes look at how NASCAR became the first major sport to return to action during coronavirus as the Coca-Cola 600 returns to North Carolina Memorial Day weekend.   We talk with Charlotte Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager Greg Walter, and NASCAR driver Chris Buescher gives us an honest look at the challenges racers will face when they return.  It’s a $6 billion business that employs more than 25,000 people in North Carolina, so a lot is riding on the success for NASCAR and the state. They must get it right, or it could delay live sports for some time.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben talk with NASA astronaut Christina Koch. After spending 328 days in space, the North Carolina native returned to earth and found herself back in isolation at home due to the coronavirus stay-at-home orders.  Koch tells us how she coped with isolation, loneliness, and other issues aboard the International Space Station, and how it can help all of us facing these stay-at-home orders.  She also talks extensively about her record breaking mission in space, adjusting to life back on earth, and returning home to North Carolina. RELATED CONTENT Full Spectrum News Coverage: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we explore the increased challenges in dealing with mental health issues during the coronavirus pandemic.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are getting advice from the experts, talking about the increased calls coming into the state’s helplines, and why it’s so hard for our country to treat mental health as seriously as physical health. Tim and Ben will also share their own journeys through anxiety and mental health awareness, and we will provide resources available for you or your loved ones to get help. Heard in this episode: Hope4NC Helpline – 855-587-3463 Hope4Healers Helpline – 919-226-2002 NAMI NC Helpline: 800-451-9682, you can also visit NAMINC.org RELATED CONTENT Full Spectrum News Coverage: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we are checking in on North Carolina’s economy during this coronavirus pandemic.  Five weeks ago we introduced you to a desperate restaurant owner, Leonardo Williams, and had N.C. State economist Mike Walden give us his predictions for the state’s economy. This week, we welcome them back for an update.  Williams shares an incredible story about his own health, and Walden offers new insight on our economic future.  We also talk with Attorney General Josh Stein about how the state is protecting us from price gougers and others looking to take advantage of the situation. Then we wrap things up with an update on Treasurer Dale Folwell, who spent five days in the hospital battling coronavirus. RELATED CONTENT Full Spectrum News Coverage: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Recent protests to reopen the economy and restrictions placed on church gatherings have caused many to question whether the coronavirus stay-at-home orders violate certain constitutional rights. On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we’ll explore what’s fact and what’s fiction. We’ll talk with Ashley Smith, a mother of four, who started the #ReOpenNC movement and protests in North Carolina. Constitutional experts, Greg Wallace from Campbell Law School and Bill Marshall from UNC Law, will also weigh in on the tough questions. Let us know what you think! RELATED CONTENT Full Spectrum News Coverage: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we give you an inside look at the story behind the Carolina Panthers’ Message of Hope video. It’s an inspiring video about the Carolinas that has been shared by thousands, and it reminds us we are in this together.  We’ll talk with the Charlotte Agenda writer who wrote the essay, and the Panthers’ video producer who came up with the concept. Celebrated writer Tommy Tomlinson also shares his thoughts on when we might see a full stadium again and what shared experiences we could be missing out on. RELATED CONTENT Full Spectrum News Coverage: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) WATCH: Panthers Video Sends Message of Hope JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

In this bonus edition of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell talks for the very first time about his coronavirus diagnosis and the five days he spent in the hospital.  Hear firsthand what it’s like to face this virus, and the emotional answer Folwell gives on whether or not he thought he might die.  Folwell also talks about receiving Hydroxychloroquine, the drug touted by President Trump, and addresses the criticisms saying he should have not returned to work after a trip out-of-state and whether he believes that’s how he contracted the virus.    JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Some say laughter is the best medicine, but is it OK to be funny during the coronavirus pandemic? On this week's Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, we chat with comedian and N.C. native Jon Reep about the challenges this pandemic has created for comedians. You might remember Reep from the national Dodge commercials ("That thing got a Hemi?") or winning Last Comic Standing on NBC in 2007. It's a hilarious conversation about his career and dealing with the current challenges.  We also felt it was a great time to smile after weeks of very serious and heavy topics.  Wait until you hear the "interesting" stories about fan requests.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim and Ben tackle the potential economic impact of COVID-19 on North Carolina’s economy.  We hear the gut wrenching stories of two restaurant owners and the terrible decisions they are now facing. Plus, a North Carolina economist gives his prediction for how high the state’s unemployment numbers could climb and how much stimulus we should really be getting from the government.  We’ll also be answering questions from our hotline.  Remember, you can call 919-882-4251 with your questions, comments, and concerns.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” we're challenging your preconceptions about people experiencing homelessness by looking through the eyes of Mecklenburg County Commissioner Pat Cotham, who spends her own money and time, often in frigid temperatures late at night, helping the homeless in Charlotte. In a city that ranks near the very bottom in the country in terms of economic mobility, how does one climb out of poverty? We hear from someone hoping to do just that. Finally, a Charlotte native who says she may be forced to move because of the city’s violence joins the podcast to shed light on a topic often kept in the dark.​​ JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this week’s episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim talks with the North Carolina man who delivered the subpoena to the White House for the Watergate tapes on a hot summer day in 1973. One of North Carolina’s greatest characters, Rufus Edmisten talks about his moment in history and why he doesn’t think the current administration, facing potential impeachment, learned anything from Watergate. Finally, we wrap up our conversation by asking him about something North Carolina is famous for, and which infamously may have crushed his campaign for governor in 1984: barbecue. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE That’s Rufus: A Memoir of Tar Heel Politics, Watergate and Public Life JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim talks with Supreme Court Justices Paul Newby and Robin Hudson. It’s a rare look inside the most powerful courthouse in North Carolina as the justices explain how they debate and decide some of the state’s most important issues. The justices also talk about whether or not the court should expand to nine justices, what it’s like to run in partisan elections, and whether their colleagues ever change each other’s minds during arguments. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA’S SUPREME COURT JUSTICES? Read all about them right here. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think.

On this week’s “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim talks one-on-one with former Vice President and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. From his strategy for winning North Carolina to fighting terrorism and President Trump's push to investigate his family, the front-runner answers all the questions Tim has for him — including whether or not he thinks the Senate should remove Trump from office. Also, well-known pollster Tom Jensen joins Tim to make sense of the state of the race here in North Carolina and nationally. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On the “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum” podcast this week, former Governor Pat McCrory takes us on a wild ride behind-the-scenes of his time as North Carolina governor. From blasting Beatles music to drown out protesters to the reason he didn’t spend his last night as governor inside the mansion, McCrory holds nothing back as we hear his version of events like never before. We also get an update on whether he might run for office again in 2020 or 2022.   JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Inside the Game of Politics with Pat McCrory The Pat McCrory Show on WBT radio

On the episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” House Speaker Tim Moore defends his strategic but controversial decision to override a Governor Roy Cooper veto as a fellow House member screamed at him from the floor. He also talks about recent death threats he and his sons have received and how it impacts his family. Later, Speaker Moore tells us what he wants to do for the working poor in terms of health insurance and he candidly talks about his political future as rumors swirl about other jobs. Earlier in the episode, you will learn how working in his dad’s country store helped shape his political career and life. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Deb Butler Viral Video

On the episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley talks about being one of only four female African-American Chief Justices in U.S. history and the first in North Carolina history. The response was worldwide and she talks about how it has impacted her personally. She also talks about growing up in Tennessee, her storied career, and having a birthday on Valentine’s Day. Later, she discusses getting ready for her first partisan election and facing off against a colleague from the state’s highest court. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On the episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” we tackle the much-maligned profession of lobbying in politics. It is ranked near the bottom of trusted professions, but what if we told you they were vital and most of them are actually trustworthy? This week, North Carolina lobbyists Joe Stewart and Brian Lewis pull back the curtain on an often misunderstood part of the political system. They share the best and worst of times from the money trail to demanding clients and the art of convincing lawmakers to support their position.  JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On the episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Rep. Deb Butler (D-New Hanover) gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the moments leading up to the moment she stood up and shouted at House Speaker Tim Moore on the House floor. Find out why she thought she was going to get arrested, why she wants the House Speaker to resign, and what her late wife would have thought about all of it. Later she talks about the worldwide attention and how she hopes to use this moment to create a movement. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On this episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim talks with Sen. Phil Berger. He is considered one of the most powerful politicians in the state. He talks about how working through college on an assembly line, painting, and working at a grocery store shaped his political future. We also find out just how close he was to running for U.S. Senate in 2014. As the debate rages on over Medicaid expansion, Sen. Berger tells us why he thinks it’s a bad idea for the state, and his reasons go beyond well money. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

Lt. Governor Dan Forest talks about his run for governor, being the son of a congresswoman, and even defends the legislature’s architecture. On this week’s episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Tim and Ben sit down with Lt. Governor Dan Forest in his office, which sits in an old house built in 1882. The architect-turned-politician talks about growing up going to a different school every year and why he turned to architecture as a career. Tim and Forest even debate the quality of the architecture of the North Carolina legislative building. Forest also opens up about his mom, who was a congresswoman and why he doesn’t bring her up much on the campaign trail. Forest discusses why he wants to be the state’s next governor and why he wants to be known as the innovation governor. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think! MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Hawkins-Hartness House

On this week's episode of "Tying It Together with Tim Boyum," we ask whether North Carolina is ready for another big hurricane. With parts of Eastern North Carolina still rebuilding roughly a year after Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Dorian is lurking off the coast. Weather On the One's Meteorologist Lee Ringer talks about the challenges of forecasting an ever-changing weather phenomenon. North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan tell us their lasting memories from Hurricane Florence, what they learned from that storm, and how the state is better prepared for future storms. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think!

On the debut episode of “Tying It Together with Tim Boyum,” Governor Roy Cooper sits down for a wide-ranging, candid conversation with Tim from inside the Governor’s Mansion. Cooper talks about how his life has changed since becoming governor, reflects on his childhood in North Carolina, and reveals the challenges of living a public life as an introvert. They also touch on Cooper’s very fierce and very public battles with Republican lawmakers over the state budget. Lastly, Governor Cooper shares a story involving a sign, the Carolina Hurricanes, and his rather mischievous daughter who almost got him in trouble.  JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. Afterwards, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think! MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST  Between the Creeks, My Sapony Adventures 

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. Listen every Wednesday, starting August 21st. 

As the beginning of the finale, this episode starts to wrap everything up. Host Ethan Salem discusses the final terms and ideas necessary to the series.

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This week, Darnell brings up a topic that’s definitely no shallow attraction; what defines innovation, particularly in movies and video games? What measure is a gimmick? And on the bleeding edge of innovation, listener and friend of the show Wendy suggests a topic for us to tackle; stunt actors! We explore the industry a bit, covering Jackie Chan, Brad Allen and their amazing fight scene, Zoe Bell’s ability to bring Kill Bill to life, and the suit actors the Tokusatsu genre (all that Kamen Rider Super Sentai stuff you hear us talk about occasionally. For extended show notes, musical credits and contact info, hit the blog post! http://tmblr.co/Zs2lHwI4-R65