Best Spectrumlocal Podcasts (2024)

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Race and class: New book 'White Poverty' looks at how to reduce racism 49:22

3h ago49:22

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On this week’s episode, Tim talks with Rev. Dr. William Barber and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove about their new book, “White Poverty.” The book looks at historical myths about race and class and makes a case that addressing white poverty might be key to mitigating racism and uniting a massive group of voters to demand change.…

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Calm in the storm: How Spectrum News 1 meteorologists track hurricanes 40:20

7d ago40:20

40:20

Hurricane season continues to ramp up in North Carolina. Spectrum News 1 meteorologists are hard at work tracking the tropics and Atlantic for any forming storms and their impacts. This week host Tim Boyum sits down with Spectrum News 1 meteorologist Lee Ringer to talk about the upcoming hurricane season, the forecasting behind storms, misconceptio…

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Decision 2024: N.C. AG candidates Dan Bishop and Jeff Jackson debate in Charlotte 57:52

14d ago57:52

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It's one of the most hotly contested statewide races in the country between two members of Congress. North Carolina attorney general candidates Dan Bishop (R) and Jeff Jackson (D) go after each other from the first moment of the debate. On this week's episode, host Tim Boyum shares the debate he moderated for the North Carolina Bar Assocation on Fr…

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Keeping AI out of America's election 32:27

22d ago32:27

32:27

On this week’s episode of Tying It Together with Tim Boyum, Tim goes back to school, visiting with Duke University professor Phillip Napoli about the challenges regulating artificial intelligence and the election. Even if regulations are put in place to stop the spread of misinformation, would they be effective? Napoli is the James R. Shepley Profe…

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The Assembly: A new perspective in reporting politics 35:41

29d ago35:41

35:41

In an era where newspapers are shutting down and capitol press corps are shrinking, Kyle Villemain is doubling down his business venture, The Assembly. It’s a magazine-style digital publication racking up a number of fascinating stories with a unique business model. Host Tim Boyum and Kyle talk about its origins, the future of political reporting, …

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Catherine Truitt on her primary loss and politics in education 41:03

1M ago41:03

41:03

Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt joined host Tim Boyum for an exclusive interview this week. Truitt is addressing her loss in the primary election for the first time. She talks frankly about her opponent and her concerns about politics infiltrating education and the potential impact on students and our communities. Later in the…

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United in Grief, Divided on Solutions, Part 3: A Foggy Future 20:42

1M ago20:42

20:42

On this last episode of our three-part series, “United in Grief, Divided on Solutions”, the Maine legislature wraps up its work and a final decision is made on potential new gun laws after the Lewiston mass shootings last October. Find out how this community and state will try to move forward and what it means for the future. This story takes place…

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United in Grief, Divided on Solutions, Part 2: A Renewed Debate 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

In part two of “United in Grief, Divided on Solutions”, we hear how the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting, inspired a victim’s father to push for change. Host Tim Boyum also takes you inside the passionate gun debate playing out in Maine this winter and spring after the October incident. Tim also talks with Maine’s top gun rights group, Maine’s former …

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United in Grief, Divided on Solutions, Part 1: Grief and Guns 22:01

2M ago22:01

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In part one of a three-part series on guns in America, “United in Grief, Divided on Solutions”, host Tim Boyum takes us to Maine, where we meet the father of a man killed in the October Lewiston mass shootings. His heart-wrenching story will leave you in tears as he details that night and the days that followed. Later, we meet a gun collector and s…

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Trailer: United in Grief, Divided on Solutions 2:26

2M ago2:26

2:26

Exploring the aftermath of the mass shooting in Lewiston last October, host Tim Boyum takes on the issue of gun violence and the subsequent debate over gun laws in Maine in this special three-part series. Though it may take place in Maine, the debate and emotion mirrors conversations occurring around kitchen tables, in barbershops and communities a…

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Exclusive bonus: Sen. Berger’s firsthand account of Iran’s attack on Israel 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

In this special bonus episode, Tim sits down for an exclusive with North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger to discuss his recent trip to Israel. The trip took an unexpected turn when the night before he was flying back home, Iran attacked Israel. Berger recounts the moments he had to take shelter, his thoughts on our country’s role in the war and …

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Second primary: What separates the state auditor Republican candidates 31:44

2M ago31:44

31:44

This week, the two Republican candidates for State Auditor, Jack Clark and Dave Boliek, join host Tim Boyum. The two aim share their backgrounds with voters, what they hope to bring to this elected position and their focus if elected. Neither got the 30%+ necessary to avoid a runoff and face the current state auditor, Democrat Jessica Holmes, in th…

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Can a true third party ever succeed? 35:03

3M ago35:03

35:03

Just weeks after No Labels announced it would not have a presidential ticket, one of the original leaders of the third party joins host Tim Boyum to talk about why. Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory discusses the failed effort and whether a third party ever has a chance of success in our country. Later, the two talk about the North Carolina go…

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Dogland: N.C. author takes readers inside the Westminster Dog Show 38:12

3M ago38:12

38:12

This week’s episode takes a break from politics to talk dogs! North Carolina based journalist and author Tommy Tomlinson joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his new book called Dogland. It’s an inside look at the world of the Westminster Dog Show. The book takes us inside the world through the eyes of a dog and his handler. Tomlinson also explores t…

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Oakwood Cemetery: The final resting place for N.C. legends 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Yes, it’s a little early, but this week we are talking about Memorial Day. The year 2024 marks the centennial of Raleigh’s observance of national Memorial Day. Oakwood Cemetery hosts the event every year and is the final resting place for seven former governors, five U.S. Senators, eight state Supreme Court Justices, and four Civil War generals. Th…

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What's influencing voters ahead of the election? 38:38

3M ago38:38

38:38

While there are still months until the general election, the situation in Gaza, along the Mexican border, and even statewide candidates are already causing shifts in support. In this week's podcast, host Tim Boyum speaks with North Carolina native and well-known republican Doug Heye and Public Policy Polling (PPP) pollster Tom Jensen about those im…

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Lawsuits, politics and college athletics: NCAA grapples with NIL 38:11

4M ago38:11

38:11

As March Madness rages on, this week host Tim Boyum considers the chaos with college athletics from conference realignment to Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, to lawsuits by athletes. It’s a turbulent but fascinating time and politics has a big role in it too as Congress contemplates intervening. Former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr and UNC l…

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North Carolina’s post primary palooza 42:43

4M ago42:43

42:43

On this week’s episode, host Tim Boyum sits down with two of the North Carolina’s top political minds to talk North Carolina’s primary election, and what it might mean for the rest of 2024. From a huge upset to surprising responses, Democrat Morgan Jackson and Republican Jonathan Felts break down everything we need to know.…

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Who is Carolina Forward, the new progressive group in N.C. politics? 39:19

4M ago39:19

39:19

In the past few years, a progressive group in North Carolina has seemed to have popped up out of nowhere. This year the nonprofit, Carolina Forward succeeded in getting two of their Democrat picks through the primaries. Their Executive Director, Blair Reeves, joins host Tim Boyum this week to understand the origins of the all-volunteer group. They …

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Andrew Yang on forming a successful third party 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

Former Democratic candidate for president Andrew Yang joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about his efforts to create a successful third party in this country. The former presidential and NYC mayoral candidate launched Forward Party in 2021 and has candidates on the ballot in North Carolina this year. Yang discusses those efforts, why his presid…

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Meet the candidates: Republicans Dale Folwell and Bill Graham on their race for governor 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

In our ongoing Decision 2024 coverage, host Tim Boyum will sit down with the frontrunners vying to become the next governor of North Carolina. Last week, attention was on the Democrats. This week, the microphone is being passed to the Republicans. State Treasurer Dale Folwell and attorney Bill Graham join Tim to discuss their priorities, education,…

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Meet the candidates: Democrats Josh Stein and Mike Morgan on their race for governor 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

With the primary election just around the corner, host Tim Boyum is engaging with the two leading Democratic candidates for governor in North Carolina. Attorney General Josh Stein and recently retired Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan delve into a discussion on their respective agendas and various subjects, including education, abortion, the econom…

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The Fading Tobacco Road 42:30

5M ago42:30

42:30

As March Madness arrives, this week host Tim Boyum takes a slight detour from politics to talk tobacco and basketball. The North Carolina rivalries developed on “Tobacco Road” are in peril as conference realignment threatens to dramatically change college sports. Raleigh News & Observer’s Andrew Carter recently wrote a piece exploring the actual hi…

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How Democrats hope to take down the GOP supermajority in N.C. 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

As the election season ramps up, Democratic Senate leader Dan Blue joins host Tim Boyum to talk about his plans to break up the Republican’s current supermajority in the general assembly. It will be a tall task with new maps written by Republicans, but Sen. Blue mentions he believes hard work and a focus on the right issues could give Democrats a c…

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Conference realignment: What's next for the ACC 39:29

5M ago39:29

39:29

As the issues surrounding college sports continue to explode, the intersection of sports, law and politics has created no shortage of controversial conversations. This week, longtime sports journalist and lawyer David Glenn joins host Tim Boyum to consider the legal battle to save the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The two also look at what happe…

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Sticker shock: Why you'll probably be paying more taxes on your home 35:16

6M ago35:16

35:16

Homeowners recently got some major sticker shock in Wake County. Officials are underway with the home revaluation process. Revaluation determines your home value. County commissioners then change the tax rate and that affects how much you pay each year. With significant growth in the past half decade, nearly everyone’s rates will go up and some arg…

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His sister died in the racist AME Emanuel Church shooting. N.C. man talks mass shootings 35:40

6M ago35:40

35:40

Nine years ago, Charlotte City Councilman Malcolm Graham’s sister, Cynthia Hurd, was murdered as part of a mass shooting at AME Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Last week, President Biden visited the church and met with families, including Councilman Graham. Graham recently met with host Tim Boyum to discuss her death now nearly a deca…

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N.C. political reporter Travis Fain talks about why he's leaving journalism for good 36:20

6M ago36:20

36:20

Last fall, the journalism and political world was shocked when longtime journalist Travis Fain said he was not only leaving his job, but political journalism behind. In this episode, host Tim Boyum talks to Fain about his decision, the challenges for journalism in today’s age, North Carolina politics and what he hopes to in his next chapter.…

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Looking ahead to 2024: North Carolina's economy continues to grow 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

As a new year begins, host Tim Boyum continues a tradition with two of the state’s premiere economists. The group tries to answer some big questions facing the state’s economy in the upcoming year. What will North Carolina’s economy look like? How will the economy impact next year’s elections? UNC Charlotte’s Dr. John Connaughton and NC State’s Dr.…

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2023: End of year extravaganza 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

An annual Tying It Together tradition, Billy Warden and Brian Lewis join Tim to break down the biggest stories of the year, what we can expect in 2024, and their own holiday traditions and resolutions. We’ll tackle political party changes, Medicaid expansion, casinos, retirements and so much more!By Spectrum News 1

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Medicaid, school vouchers and what's next? Gov. Cooper looks back and a little ahead 25:52

7M ago25:52

25:52

As 2023 wraps up, host Tim Boyum sits down with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. Gov. Cooper gives us behind-the-scenes insight on finally getting Medicaid expansion past the finish line. He also talks about his push next year to get past school vouchers, his plans for 2024 without having his own campaign for the first time in decades, and his futur…

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The positives, negatives, and drawbacks of political polling 34:44

7M ago34:44

34:44

With 2024 just days away, this week host Tim Boyum takes a look at the state of polling in this country, and how pollsters are tackling what will be a wild and consequential year in elections. The group will look at how polling works, accuracy and their biggest pet peeves. Finally, they look at the current state of affairs in the presidential race,…

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Fact or Fiction: 2024 Challenges Ahead 35:18

7M ago35:18

35:18

North Carolinian Josh Lawson joins host Tim Boyum this week to talk about the 2024 election and how much misinformation will play compared to our last. Lawson is a former Chief Elections Counsel, and was the head of Electoral and Emerging Risk at Meta in recent years. The two go in depth on the strategies adversaries are using to drive misinformati…

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Exclusive: Former Interim House Speaker Rep. McHenry speaks on his retirement 49:32

7M ago49:32

49:32

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…

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N.C.'s First Jewish Congresswoman on hostages and hate 32:57

8M ago32:57

32:57

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 expe…

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You may not be on the coast, but you could be helping cover the insurance cost 38:58

8M ago38:58

38:58

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…

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Sen. Phil Berger talks casinos, redistricting and holiday traditions 38:25

8M ago38:25

38:25

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…

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Are N.C.'s cities in chaos or is it just a political talking point? 36:38

8M ago36:38

36:38

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 D…

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Behind the war: Duke professor explains the history between Israel and Hamas 38:22

8M ago38:22

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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 …

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State of controversy: N.C.'s new 2024 congressional maps 39:37

9M ago39:37

39:37

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. …

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UNC's president on student loan debt, four-year education and more 40:50

9M ago40:50

40:50

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 …

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GOP chairman talks speaker race and '24 strategy 34:19

9M ago34:19

34:19

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 Sen…

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N.C.'s youngest police chief fueled by challenging childhood 41:24

9M ago41:24

41:24

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 bri…

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Bonus episode: House Speaker Tim Moore speaks on budget passing 35:09

10M ago35:09

35:09

In a special bonus episode, House Speaker Tim Moore joins the podcast just days after the state budget was passed. Host Tim Boyum and the House Speaker discuss the budget, casinos, school vouchers, public records and a bill that will completely change the makeup of election boards just months before the election. Later, they talk about Speaker Moor…

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She's back: 25-year-old N.C. Democratic Chair talks newly passed state budget 39:40

10M ago39:40

39:40

Earlier this year, 25-year-old Anderson Clayton took the political world by storm when her energy caught fire and launched her to victory in the North Carolina Democratic Party Chair’s race. Now seven months later, she returns to the podcast to talk about the newly passed state budget, why she finds it harder now to seek common ground with Republic…

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Chaos in North Carolina politics 42:17

10M ago42:17

42:17

The state budget is now nearly three months late, a Supreme Court Justice quits to run for governor, proposals to expand casinos stir up controversy, a man who called for a new election in 2018 after someone on his campaign allegedly committed election fraud is running again in 2024. Phew, what a time in North Carolina politics. This week, strategi…

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Does North Carolina still hold swing state status? 29:51

10M ago29:51

29:51

The past several election cycles, North Carolina is often mentioned among the potential swing states and receives a lot of attention. But recent analysis shows as few as three or four states will make a difference in the presidential election. Does North Carolina make the cut? Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, joins host Tim Bo…

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Understanding opposition research in the digital era 37:13

10M ago37:13

37:13

This week, host Tim Boyum takes us inside the world of political opposition research. We’ve all seen the ads, heard about salacious accusations or ready stories about political candidates. And most of that comes from what’s known as opposition research. He talks with two North Carolinians involved in some of the more famous opposition research case…

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Should the state bet on casinos? 29:28

11M ago29:28

29:28

As we await a final state budget plan, last-minute negotiations are intensely focused on the potential of allowing multiple casinos across North Carolina beyond the tribal casinos already in place. It’s an intense debate that crosses party lines, and could happen in the next two weeks. Now a group of sports betting companies want in on the action w…

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Former UNC chancellor on athlete scandal, ACC and his hot take on name, image likeness 40:24

11M ago40:24

40:24

He helped lead the effort to expand the ACC conference a dozen years ago, but also resigned from UNC Chapel Hill after the fraudulent class scandal involving athletes and “no-show” classes. Now, Holden Thorp, a Fayetteville native, joins host Tim Boyum to talk about those times, and put into perspective the chaos of collegiate athletics. Thorp cand…

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