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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... more

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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 an... more

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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... more

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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 ... more

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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 hu... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Felt
Top consultant in the race for Michael Whatley, Republican
Whatley campaign consultant
Episode: How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race
Scott Levitan
President and CEO of RTP Foundation
Research Triangle Foundation
Episode: Research Triangle Park has bold new plan
Travis Crayton
Vice President of Planning and Public Policy
Research Triangle Foundation
Episode: Research Triangle Park has bold new plan
Andrew Aydin
New York Times bestselling author; former aide to John Lewis
DC Comics / Author
Episode: 'Telling their stories': Author helps preserve survivors' accounts of Helene
Chris Blue
Retired Chapel Hill Police Chief; former Chapel Hill Police Department leader
Chapel Hill Police Department
Episode: 'Correct the narrative': Organization aims to restore trust with law enforcement
Billy Clayton
Former Highway Patrol executive; retired deputy commander
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Episode: 'Correct the narrative': Organization aims to restore trust with law enforcement
Errol Louis
National political anchor and writer for New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: 'The American dream is changing': Errol Louis chats about Democratic Socialists of America
Greear Webb
Activist and Emory Law student/graduate focused on civil rights and youth empowerment
Activist, UNC Chapel Hill, Emory Law School
Episode: 'We've got to do politics differently': Young voters and today's challenges
Matt Abele
Representative of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Episode: Renewable energy and rising demands for power

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Tim Boyum
Host and veteran Spectrum News journalist known for candid, in-depth interviews with politicians and policy figures.
George Martin
Co-host/producer with strong background in NC politics coverage and interview-led discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Making the impossible, possible in 2025

    Tim Boyum makes the impossible possible. He provides terrific information for NC citizens & presents it straight down the middle. Not easily accomplished in our current political environment - informative topics, intelligent guests, & expert moderating.

    Tim, after your EV trip across the country, I really wanted to know your thoughts - would you buy one?!?! The fact that I don’t know (& you didn’t answer) is the point - terrific journalism. Keep the valuable information coming!

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    KG@HP in NC
    United States2 years ago
  • Our Walter Cronkite

    Tim is The NC Walter Cronkite of our generation. Great shows Always!!!!

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    The Real Will's Dad
    United States3 years ago
  • Far-Right Propaganda

    A grown man wearing an American Flag as a bowtie lobs softball questions at white supremacists, neo-fascists, January Sixth co-conspirators, Covid-deniers, et. al.

    Kurt Vonnegut could not make this up...

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    Metatron Lives
    United States4 years ago
  • Our Walter Cronkite

    Tim is The NC Walter Cronkite of our generation.

    Great shows Always!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Real Will's Dad
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this pod! I don't have access to cable most of the time but its a great not too weedy local politics pod with so many interesting perspectives! Made me into into a Sec. Cohen fangirl before there was even a pandemic and the episode about BBQ pulled me in SO MUCH MORE than I was prepared for! Never thought I had so many feelings about this dish as a Vegetarian in NC! I especially appreciate the opportunity to here episodes from prominent NC republicans (weather they're party organisers or po... more

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How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race
Q: What explains the polling dynamics and the perceived 'Trump factor' in North Carolina?
Felt attributes turnout, name recognition gaps, and the ability to turn out Republican base voters as central, while noting that national trends and Trump's presence can boost or dampen enthusiasm depending on the local context.
How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race
Q: Is the race over or not?
The host suggests the race remains competitive with late momentum and ongoing fundraising, while Felt emphasizes that North Carolina tends to be a late-breaking state for undecided voters, making election day crucial.
Will Democrats see a big blue wave? Pollster looks at N.C. races
Q: Well, how would you compare this to say 2018 at this point? Is this a wave, or a little bit higher tides?
Tom Jensen explains that the dynamics this cycle show a much broader spread of competitive districts than in 2018, driven by gas prices and turnout gaps; he suggests the environment could generate a notable Democratic advantage, but remains cautious about whether it fully materializes into a sweeping wave, given structural and turnout uncertainties.
'Telling their stories': Author helps preserve survivors' accounts of Helene
Q: What was the biggest challenge in gathering stories and balancing sensitivity with the need to document the truth?
The team confronted the difficulty of selecting stories from many survivors, ensuring geographic breadth, and balancing the emotional weight with responsible storytelling, all while moving quickly after the disaster.
Renewable energy and rising demands for power
Q: Why is solar such a big part of North Carolina's energy mix, and how does it fit with other resources like nuclear and gas?
The guest outlines that solar is a major, expanding resource alongside hydro and nuclear, with policy incentives and cost declines making solar + storage the cheapest way to meet growing demand, provided there is a diversified mix of resources and proper planning.

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2. Scott Levitan
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4. Andrew Aydin
5. Chris Blue
6. Billy Clayton
7. Errol Louis
8. Greear Webb

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