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Catching up with Helene survivors

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 5d

Chase and I saw 2 great scrimmages today. First Clemson football scrimmage and the UNC basketball scrimmage 😬😉

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 7d

VIDEO: New Front Porch Politics!

A year after Helene, I catch up with a lawmaker aiding the recovery while recovering himself, a farmer with a surprising political announcement, and the health of the beer industry.

#helene #weather #politics #ncpol #beer

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We check in with state Rep. Dudley Greene and others on how they are rebuilding from Hurricane Helene.

N.C. Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton talks about the race that could flip the Senate in 2026

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 8d

New pod is out!

Anderson Clayton joins me to talk future of Democratic party, 2026 Senate race, and much more!

@abreezeclayton.bsky.social @ncdemocrats.bsky.social @democrats.org #podcast #politics #senate #democrats #northcarolina

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Landslide survivors share heartbreaking stories a year after Helene

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 12d

Today is heavy in the mountains of North Carolina

There's a lot of resilience, pride, recovery, and hope but we cannot forget 108 people died in Helene.

This story captures the heartbreaking and jaw dropping stories of people who survived.

#helene #wnc #wx

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Tim Boyum introduces us to survivors who are just now emotionally ready to share their heartbreaking, yet inspiring stories as they sort through a new future.

One year after Helene: Western N.C.'s ongoing journey to recovery

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 14d

ICYMI: Helene One Year Later

Our special taking you across Western North Carolina is available online.

I will never forget hearing the stories of the landslide survivors they are just now emotionally ready to share.

#weather #wx #helene #wnc #northcarolina

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Fall tourism could bring the economic boost the region needs, but the state is also fighting for federal funding support.

Professors weigh in on First Amendment boundaries | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 15d

Kimmel returns but First Amendment debate continues

Two constitutional experts join me this week!

#kimmel #fcc #firstamendment #freespeech #podcast #politics #trump #law #constitution

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Greg Barnes talks UNC revenue sharing and team expectations with Coach Belichick | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 18d

One of the most interesting parts of the conversation was how #unc would define success under #belichick. Seems pertinent after yesterday.

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 22d

The chaos of college athletics!

Perhaps no university has felt the change more in recent years than UNC.

The great Greg Barnes from @insidecarolina.bsky.social @on3.com joins me to talk about it all!

#UNC #sports #northcarolina #ncpol #nil

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Greg Barnes talks UNC revenue sharing and team expectations with Coach Belichick | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 22d

The chaos of college athletics!

Perhaps no university has felt the change more in recent years than UNC.

The great Greg Barnes from @insidecarolina.bsky.social @on3.com joins me to talk about it all!

#UNC #sports #northcarolina #ncpol #nil

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUih...

Why college football’s biggest battles are now political | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 23d

Former Congressman Wiley Nickel has officially launched a campaign for Wake County District Attorney.

He also ran for U.S. Senate until Roy Cooper jumped in the race. Wake County takes up any potential state political corruption cases too, so it's a powerful DA spot.

#ncpol

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · 29d

The Wild West of College Sports

With football back, the next two weeks on the pod we are tackling the changing landscape of college sports and potential political intervention.

First up this week? Matt Brown from Extra Points

@mattbrown.bsky.social

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Thom Tillis on Trump conflict and death threats he's received | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Sep 5

Big day for Chase! Bad day for my wallet 😂

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

VIDEO: Tillis on Trump conflict and death threats

NEW pod! I go back with Sen. Thom Tillis to where his political career started to talk about the summer debate that led to his retirement announcement.

#ncpol #politics #podcast #trump #tillis #northcarolina

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What can early polling tell us about the 2026 U.S. Senate Race? | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Sep 3

GOP State Senator Bobby Hanig has announced he's running for Congress in District 1.

Seat held by Democrat Don Davis. Likely only competitive seat in North Carolina.

Hanig recently battled his own party in state senate over "shrimpgate".

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Sep 2

NEW Front Porch Politics

Wednesday at 8!

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis takes us back to the place where his political career started to talk about his summer debate with President Trump and his decision to retire after his term expires next year.

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 28

What does early polling tell us?

Tom Jensen from Public Policy Polling joins me to talk about early polling in the 2026 NC U.S. Senate race

@roycoopernc.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @ncdemocrats.bsky.social #ncpol #ncsen #politics #podcast #polling

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RNC Chair Michael Whatley launches 2026 U.S. Senate bid against Roy Cooper | Tying It Together

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reporting in Western North Carolina this week and have a celebrity at our hotel. 🌭

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 20

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Whatley talks his 2026 U.S. Senate bid.

We got 20 minutes so we got to as many topics as we could!

#ncpol #ncsen #politics
@northcarolinagop.bsky.social @ncgop.bsky.social @democrats.senate.gov @roycoopernc.bsky.social

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 20

👀 Putting the final touches on tomorrow's podcast

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

Still trying to wrap my head around it but honored, excited and humbled to be a NATIONAL Edward R. Murrow winner for the podcast.

Can't wait to celebrate with everyone in NYC in October!

#murrow

What to know about crypto’s growing role in politics | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 14

What the heck is crypto and what do we need to know about it?

Experts Jimmie Lenz and Lee Reiners join me for on the #podcast with the scoop and all the latest news surrounding it.

#crypto #cryptocurrency @dukelaw.bsky.social

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How a proposal to ban shrimp trawling made waves at the legislature

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Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

I think the meaning was more meant that he is blunt and doesn't beat around the bush on his opinions--not that he was balanced in how he talks

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

VIDEO: FRONT PORCH POLITICS

The latest episode on the summer surprise debate over shrimping along North Carolina's coast.

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Shrimpers say the proposed trawling ban would have put them out of business, but conservationists say it is vital to save other species.

Who will replace Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026? | Tying It Together

Tim Boyum @timboyumnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

The 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina could cost more than $500 million!

On this week's, Republican operative Jim Blaine joins me to talk about the race now that we know who will likely face off next fall between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley.

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