# Tying It Together with Tim Boyum Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822.md RSS feed: https://tyingittogether.libsyn.com/rss Official site: http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com Author: Spectrum News Episodes: 100 ## Resource 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. ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822.md ## Episodes - [Finding courage during a time of polarizing politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/finding-courage-during-a-time-of-polarizing-politics) — 2026-07-29T05:00:00+00:00 - [The complicated and controversial politics of hemp and marijuana](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/the-complicated-and-controversial-politics-of-hemp-and-marijuana) — 2026-07-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Pat McCrory's legacy and continuing controversy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/pat-mccrory-s-legacy-and-continuing-controversy) — 2026-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 - [Dave Fleming on the 'Meck Dec' and American independence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/dave-fleming-on-the-meck-dec-and-american-independence) — 2026-07-08T05:00:00+00:00 - [Ken Burns on what it means to be American as nation turns 250](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/ken-burns-on-what-it-means-to-be-american-as-nation-turns-250) — 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00 - [Lee Greenwood and the song that defined a nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/lee-greenwood-and-the-song-that-defined-a-nation) — 2026-06-24T05:00:00+00:00 - [Martin Luther King III: What my father would think of America today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/martin-luther-king-iii-what-my-father-would-think-of-america-today) — 2026-06-17T11:53:56+00:00 - [How 'Hometown Holler' podcast went from a back porch in N.C. to social sensation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/how-hometown-holler-podcast-went-from-a-back-porch-in-n-c-to-social-sensation) — 2026-06-10T05:00:00+00:00 - [Carolina Hurricanes National Anthem singer takes us behind the scenes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/carolina-hurricanes-national-anthem-singer-takes-us-behind-the-scenes) — 2026-06-03T01:00:00+00:00 - [Bokhari and Egleston weigh in on a big month in Charlotte politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/bokhari-and-egleston-weigh-in-on-a-big-month-in-charlotte-politics) — 2026-05-27T05:00:00+00:00 - [Is AI going to be the death of local newspapers?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/is-ai-going-to-be-the-death-of-local-newspapers) — 2026-05-20T05:00:00+00:00 - [Can moderate Democrats take control of the party?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/can-moderate-democrats-take-control-of-the-party) — 2026-05-13T05:00:00+00:00 - [Meet the man who ignited N.C.'s biggest political upset ever](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/meet-the-man-who-ignited-n-c-s-biggest-political-upset-ever) — 2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00 - [The "dirty" reputation of lobbyists: earned or misunderstood?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/the-dirty-reputation-of-lobbyists-earned-or-misunderstood) — 2026-04-29T05:00:00+00:00 - [As General Assembly returns, what about state budget and Berger's future?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/as-general-assembly-returns-what-about-state-budget-and-berger-s-future) — 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00 - [Behind the scenes in Gov. Roy Cooper's office](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/behind-the-scenes-in-gov-roy-cooper-s-office) — 2026-04-15T01:00:00+00:00 - [Mayor Cowell talks all things Raleigh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/mayor-cowell-talks-all-things-raleigh) — 2026-04-08T05:00:00+00:00 - [Rockingham Sheriff Sam Page talks about his win over Phil Berger, one of the most powerful politicians in N.C.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/rockingham-sheriff-sam-page-talks-about-his-win-over-phil-berger-one-of-the-most-powerful-politicians-in-n-c) — 2026-04-01T05:00:00+00:00 - [Why Phil Berger likely lost his primary race, what it means](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/why-phil-berger-likely-lost-his-primary-race-what-it-means) — 2026-03-25T05:00:00+00:00 - [N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer talks progressive politics in the state, leaving office and Phil Berger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/n-c-sen-graig-meyer-talks-progressive-politics-in-the-state-leaving-office-and-phil-berger) — 2026-03-18T05:00:00+00:00 - [Journalist shares her jump from hospice to health entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/journalist-shares-her-jump-from-hospice-to-health-entrepreneurship) — 2026-03-11T05:00:00+00:00 - [Why this longtime GOP strategist is battling his own party](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/why-this-longtime-gop-strategist-is-battling-his-own-party) — 2026-03-04T06:00:00+00:00 - [Avett Brothers bassist Bob Crawford shares historian side, new book](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/avett-brothers-bassist-bob-crawford-shares-historian-side-new-book) — 2026-02-25T06:00:00+00:00 - [Tim Boyum talks with State Senator Michael Garrett on ICE, Bad Bunny](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/tim-boyum-talks-with-state-senator-michael-garrett-on-ice-bad-bunny) — 2026-02-18T06:00:00+00:00 - [Anderson Clayton on making N.C. first primary state in 2028 election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/anderson-clayton-on-making-n-c-first-primary-state-in-2028-election) — 2026-02-11T06:00:00+00:00 - [Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes on the future vision of UNC basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/inside-carolina-s-greg-barnes-on-the-future-vision-of-unc-basketball) — 2026-02-04T06:00:00+00:00 - [Meteorologist Lee Ringer breaks down how weather models work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/meteorologist-lee-ringer-breaks-down-how-weather-models-work) — 2026-01-28T06:00:00+00:00 - [Duke professor on President Trump's foreign policy approach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/duke-professor-on-president-trump-s-foreign-policy-approach) — 2026-01-21T06:00:00+00:00 - [N.C. Senator sues Whirlpool over AI altered TED Talk ad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/n-c-senator-sues-whirlpool-over-ai-altered-ted-talk-ad) — 2026-01-14T06:00:00+00:00 - [Immigration advocate and baker's perspective on November immigration raids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/immigration-advocate-and-baker-s-perspective-on-november-immigration-raids) — 2026-01-07T06:00:00+00:00 - [The history behind North Carolina's state capitol building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/the-history-behind-north-carolina-s-state-capitol-building) — 2025-12-31T06:00:00+00:00 - [2025: End of year extravaganza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/2025-end-of-year-extravaganza) — 2025-12-24T06:00:00+00:00 - [Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/kyle-kondik-discusses-early-expectations-about-2026-midterms) — 2025-12-17T06:00:00+00:00 - [Sitting down with North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/sitting-down-with-north-carolina-attorney-general-jeff-jackson) — 2025-12-10T06:00:00+00:00 - [This law professor says N.C. must fight for justice now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/this-law-professor-says-n-c-must-fight-for-justice-now) — 2025-12-03T06:00:00+00:00 - [Thanksgiving myths and reality: Historian breaks it down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tying-it-together-with-tim-boyum-18822/thanksgiving-myths-and-reality-historian-breaks-it-down) — 2025-11-26T06:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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