In 'Tying It Together,' Tim uncovers what makes these newsmakers tick, explores fascinating life stories and helps all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our community. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2021. North Carolina veteran reporter and anchor Tim Boyum is loosening his signature bow tie for candid conversations with power players across the state. No Common Ground: Confederate Monuments and the Ongoing Fight for Racial. Polarizing debates over their meaning have intensified into legislative maneuvering to preserve the statues, legal battles to remove them, and rowdy crowds taking matters into their own hands. 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 sound bites. No Common Ground Book Description: When it comes to Confederate monuments, there is no common ground. Afterward, rate the podcast and leave a review to tell us what you think! Karen Cox, a history professor at UNC Charlotte and author of the new book “No Common Ground: Confederate Monuments and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Equality.”Ĭox, who has written several books on southern history, joins us to discuss events of the past year, the ongoing fight over statues, monuments and the Lost Cause vision.ĭo you have any thoughts or questions for Tim? Weigh in on Twitter with the hashtag #TyingItTogetherNC. On this week’s episode of Tying It Together With Tim Boyum, Tim talks with Dr.

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