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Tim Boyum

@timboyumnews.bsky.social

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Political Anchor, Spectrum News NC 9x Emmy winner National Edward R. Murrow winner Host - Capital Tonight Host - Front Porch Politics Host - Tying It Together #podcast #ncpol #northcarolina #politics

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 1h

Special North Carolina legislative session at noon on Wednesday to "consider legislation necessary to provide North Carolinians with state tax relief on gas and diesel fuel."

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 7h

While affordability and crime dominate the airwaves this election season, I visit areas facing much different and personal issues as they look to government for help. Front Porch Politics, Wednesday 8pm

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What do the campaign ads tell us so far in North Carolina Senate, NC11 and NC01 races? Plus some other "interesting" ads from around the country! What do we think about AI in them? www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyVz...

What N.C. campaign ads are really saying | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What do the campaign ads tell us so far in North Carolina Senate, NC11 and NC01 races? Plus some other "interesting" ads from around the country! What do we think about AI in them? www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyVz...

What N.C. campaign ads are really saying | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How much could $4+ gas impact the election? Tom Jensen from Public Policy Polling joins me to talk the issues impacting midterms, can Whatley win in the NC Senate race against Cooper? Can Dems win in NC01 and NC11? Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjJO...

Could the midterm election spark a massive wave for Democrats in North Carolina? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How much could $4+ gas impact the election? Tom Jensen from Public Policy Polling joins me to talk the issues impacting midterms, can Whatley win in the NC Senate race against Cooper? Can Dems win in NC01 and NC11? Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjJO...

Could the midterm election spark a massive wave for Democrats in North Carolina? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Big things are happening at RTP Research Triangle Park helped transformed North Carolina's economy--now the park is transforming itself. Check it out the latest podcast! #podcast #business #research #northcarolina www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2p...

How Did a 1950s Idea Save North Carolina’s Economy?

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Never forget. On my travels for America 250, we stopped in Shanksville, PA where Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001 and talked to one of the firefighters who responded first. Check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=oljZ...

Shanksville and the Sacred Ground. A 25-year lookback at United Flight 93.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How a comic book can help Western North Carolina continue to heal nearly two years after Helene. Check out my chat with author @andrewaydin.bsky.social #wnc #ncpol #author #helene #book #comic #podcast #appalachia #mountains #story #hurricane www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITzc...

Can a comic book help heal a divided community after a crisis? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The @demsocialists.bsky.social movement is having a moment nationally. But what about in North Carolina? We dig in and see if it could have an impact in the Senate race as well. #dsa #democrats #northcarolina #ncpol #ncsen #politics #northcarolina www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7kZ...

Will the DSA have its moment in North Carolina?

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tonight at 8pm!

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Back the Blue? A new group hopes to rebuild trust in law enforcement and it's led by a former Chapel Hill police chief. They join me for an interesting chat on trust issues and headlines like defund the police and flock cameras. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul4u...

How former N.C. police leaders hope to rebuild community trust

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What a view! Had an incredible time moderating a panel with Spectrum and HISTORY before the screening of an episode of World War II with Tom Hanks on the deck of Battleship North Carolina!

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New Front Porch Politics Wednesday! We take a look at the growing Democratic Socialists of America movement. What's the presence in NC? Could it impact the Senate race? And a deep dive into the "isms" 8pm Wednesday ONLY on Spectrum News 1 #politics #dsa #elections #northcarolina #ncpol

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I was in NYC recently and took the opportunity to chat with my colleague @errollouis.bsky.social We compared notes on the growing Democratic socialist movement in our very different states and how covering campaigns has changed in our careers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Ug...

How is democratic socialism changing local and national politics? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are politicians listening to young people? I've been interviewing @greearwebb.bsky.social since he was in high school and he's back with me this week to talk about young voters, the justice system, AI/social media, and more! #youth #vote #politics #ncpol #ai #law www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYrB...

The hurdles facing young voters go far beyond the ballot box | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Why is Congress the answer to chaos in college sports? Greg Barnes from @insidecarolina.bsky.social joins me to talk about that, eligibility court drama, arena debates, football drama and more! Lots to talk about! @on3.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rk-...

Why is Congress stepping in to save college athletics? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Front Porch Politics returns WEDNESDAY 8pm! After a hiatus for the America 250 special, we are back this week with a behind the scenes look at the Lumbee Tribe's fight for full recognition and what it means moving forward.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Are veterans the answer to our political problems? Rye Barcott joins me on the pod this week to talk about his new book "Courage Can Save Us" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzil...

Is Political Courage Dead? Former Marine Rye Barcott On How to Fix D.C. | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The THC Wild West Check out the new pod with @jeffreybillman.bsky.social from @theassemblync.bsky.social He's done a deep dive, they did lab testing and he helps us navigate the strange place the state finds itself politically on the topic #thc #marijuana #ncpol www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKor...

Why the hemp loophole is dividing N.C. lawmakers | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

What does former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory's legacy look like? Andrew Dunn joins me this week to talk about his new book. #book #author #ncpol #northcarolina www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSrd...

Why former Gov. Pat McCrory became one of N.C.’s most controversial leaders | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Is Meck Dec real? As America 250 celebrations continue we dive into the legend of a Declaration of Independence in Charlotte in 1775 with David Fleming who wrote a book on it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiHP...

The 1775 American History Cover-Up They Don't Want You to Know About | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Coming up at 9pm tonight on C-SPAN My Across America at 250 special will air! If you can't see tonight--check it out at 3pm nationwide on July 4th on Spectrum News. Or watch it NOW on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb6s...

I traveled across the country to see what it really means to be American

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The one and only Ken Burns! As part of my America 250 trip, we were blessed to get a little time with the famed documentary filmmaker. Here's the full conversation! www.youtube.com/watch?v=75U-...

What Does It Mean to Be American? Ken Burns Weighs In | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A new state budget agreement appears to be on track for midweek votes in North Carolina. I say appears because....#ncpol you know :) Hopefully we get a document of some kind sooner than later. (first reported by folks at NC Capitol team @wral.bsky.social )

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The story behind "God Bless the USA" This week's pod features my full conversation with Lee Greenwood. Hear the incredible story behind the song and how it almost never made the album. #america250 #america #USA www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwar...

Lee Greenwood and the Song That Defined a Nation | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

You can also see my entire interview with Martin Luther King, III here www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrdU...

Martin Luther King III: What My Father Would Think of America Today | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

ICYMI - I traveled 6000+ miles to celebrate #America250 See stories of the ordinary doing extraordinary + also well known faces like Ken Burns, Lee Greenwood and @officialmlk3.bsky.social And see places like the Hollywood sign like never before. #travel #history www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb6s...

I traveled across the country to see what it really means to be American

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I drove 6,100 miles to rediscover what it means to be an American. Check out Across America at 250 - now available! Watch, share + comment on YouTube! #america250 #america #usa #history #travel www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb6s...

I traveled across the country to see what it really means to be American

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

30 minutes until showtime on the East Coast! 8pm local for other time zones too.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

TONIGHT AT 8-only on Spectrum News! Across America at 250 6000+ miles and 24 states to rediscover what it means to be an American #america250 #USA #history #travel

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Martin Luther King III: What My Father Would Think of America Today This week's pod is from my travels for Across America at 250 I had the chance meet with @officialmlk3.bsky.social in Atlanta for some unbelievable stories. This is our full conversation! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrdU...

Martin Luther King III: What My Father Would Think of America Today | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This time tomorrow night! (8pm local) and nationwide on Spectrum News! Hope to see you then!

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

More than 6000 miles and 24 states! Across America at 250! Wednesday 8pm local Spectrum News nationwide #america250 #america #usa

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Brand new pod with the story behind the Hometown Holler We talk about the beginning, their fast growth, and believe it or not...Tiger King! 🤷‍♂️ @thehometownholler.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxXn...

Political, Not Partisan: The Hometown Holler Story

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Great listen before tonight's game! #soundthesiren #carolinahurricanes #canes

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Work trip to Hershey-check out the street lights! Chase finished school so he tagged along and went to the park while I worked. With school over he’s now a SENIOR 😱

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The man behind the anthem! Carolina Hurricanes national anthem singer Adam Lee Decker joins me on the pod! Check out his fascinating story! #soundthesiren youtu.be/91vSVAzkt9Y

Ahead of their first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years, Meet the Carolina Hurricanes Anthem singer

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

U.S. Senate candidate (North Carolina) Roy Cooper's first TV ad appears to be a bio/issue combo. Let the fun begin--when does Whatley get on TV? When do the negative ads start? #ncpol #ncga

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Great work trip to San Antonio for a few days. Cool to see Spurs spirit, nice Tex Mex on the River Walk, and quite the Uber trip with a new friend that came with the driver 🤣 Oh and margaritas TO GO at the airport! More on the work part soon! #America250.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This has to be one of the wildest times in Charlotte politics in recent memory right? Mayor's leaving, 77 toll lane project exit, and potential data center moratorium. Former council members Larken Eggleston and Tariq Bokhari join me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft96...

Former councilmen explain Charlotte’s transportation plan fallout | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This week on the pod, Ned Barnett joins me to talk about his 4 decades in the newspaper biz! He recently retired from @newsobserver.com @charlotteobserver.com We talk his career, changing business, and future of journalism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTv...

Is AI going to be the death of local newspapers? | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

That's a wrap! 24 states, DC, 6000+ miles driven and amazing stories about America 250 When we started this, I really wanted to finish it with Ken Burns in New Hampshire. Today we did just that! Now the hard part to make it all into one show! Stay tuned for a June release!

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Bout to jump on a plane for our last stop on the America 250 tour. Yesterday, our stop didn't require much travel. It was our North Carolina stop! We got to see some of the oldest original documents in North Carolina history.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Our America 250 trip rolled through Atlanta yesterday. Heard some incredible family stories and Martin Luther King, III thoughts on his dad's legacy and America today.

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New pod is up! @newdealleaders.bsky.social CEO and Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers join me. The group-that includes @joshshapiropa.bsky.social @petebuttigieg.bsky.social -is center-left focused on getting results. #ncpol www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCaH...

Can moderate Democrats take control of the party | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are back on the road for the last leg of our America 250 tour. Stops in last few days included Florida, Alabama and DC. 3 more stops left through the next week! (Back home a few days too!)

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The story behind Sam Page's victory over arguably NC's most powerful pol Phil Berger. Patrick Sebastian did the first polling and I always wondered why. He joins me to tell the story, how he thinks Page won, and why he lives for taking risks. #ncpol #politics www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQjO...

Meet the man who ignited N.C.'s biggest political upset ever | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Fun pod this week! Brian Lewis and Skye David give us the scoop behind lobbying at the legislature, their adventure into podcasting and much m ore! Check it out and share! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwX_...

The "Dirty" reputation of lobbyists: earned or misunderstood? | Tying It Together

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