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.

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Exclusive: Former Interim House Speaker Rep. McHenry speaks on his retirement

A day after announcing he would not run for re-election, Rep. Patrick McHenry joins Tim to talk about why he’s retiring and what’s next. He also goes in depth on his time temporarily leading the U.S. House as Republicans battled to pick a new speaker to replace Kevin McCarthy who was ousted. We’ll learn whether he ever considered long term or short term becoming actual House Speaker, and hear the impact the stress had on his own life.

Dec 06, 2023•50 min

N.C.'s First Jewish Congresswoman on hostages and hate

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...

Nov 29, 2023•33 min

You may not be on the coast, but you could be helping cover the insurance cost

This 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 J...

Nov 22, 2023•39 min

Sen. Phil Berger talks casinos, redistricting and holiday traditions

After 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 fu...

Nov 15, 2023•38 min

Are 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 mo...

Nov 08, 2023•37 min

Behind the war: Duke professor explains the history between Israel and Hamas

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many people are still left with questions and confusion over the region and what’s behind the war. To help explain, on this week's episode we are talking with someone who has actually tried to negotiate peace in the Middle East. Dr. Bruce Jentleson is a professor at Duke University, but he’s had two stints in the U.S. State Department under former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. During our discussion, we'll focus on the backstory, why Americans should...

Nov 01, 2023•38 min

State of controversy: N.C.'s new 2024 congressional maps

This week, Tim talks to two of North Carolina’s sharpest political minds, as state lawmakers vote on the final congressional and state maps for 2024 and beyond. The controversial map drawing will certainly draw more lawsuits as North Carolina continues its trend in the spotlight as one of the most controversial redistricting states in the country. Joining us this week, Democratic Strategist Morgan Jackson who has clients including Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein. Jim Blaine, with...

Oct 25, 2023•40 min

UNC's president on student loan debt, four-year education and more

College, along with student loan debt, has been a significant subject of conversation this year. This week, Tim sits with UNC System President Peter Hans who talks candidly about affordability, criticism about the need for a four-year education, the future of tenure, students struggling with mental health, and the politics of education. Later, Tim and Hans discuss the quickly changed landscape of college athletics, and his role in it leading all North Carolina public universities.

Oct 18, 2023•41 min

GOP chairman talks speaker race and '24 strategy

In this week’s episode, Tim talks with North Carolina GOP chairman Michael Whatley about the U.S. House Speaker race in Washington, the political nature of courts and the 2024 election. Host Tim Boyum and Whatley also discuss his incredible background that includes ramping up Donald Trump’s first run in North Carolina, chief of staff for former Senator Elizabeth Dole, and as a George W. Bush attorney who was in the room analyzing ballots in Florida in 2000.

Oct 11, 2023•34 min

N.C.'s youngest police chief fueled by challenging childhood

You have probably never heard of Brookford, North Carolina, but you will never forget it after this conversation with 24-year-old police chief Willie Armstrong. Beyond his accomplishments at a young age, he has overcome so much in his life and a lot of that is because of an officer that now works for him. Chief Armstrong tells stories that will bring tears to your eyes hearing what endured through with parents that struggled with addiction and criminal activity. Later, he discusses his appearanc...

Oct 04, 2023•41 min

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