The Charlotte Ledger Podcast
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We talk with Charlotte leaders about important and interesting issues, with an eye toward making you smarter, telling you things you don’t know and introducing you to people with insights about trends in Charlotte.
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Reporters’ Roundtable — Charlotte news of the week
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Taking control of your money, with Brian Li
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Unconventional holiday movie picks, with Lawrence Toppman
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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Reinventing college for a changing Charlotte, with Rick Mathieu of Johnson & Wales
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Reporters’ Roundtable — Charlotte news of the week
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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How to write a novel, with lawyer-turned-writer Mathew Flatow
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Bechtler Museum's role in Charlotte’s cultural fabric, with director Todd Smith
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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Reporters’ Roundtable — Charlotte news of the week
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Meet The Ledger's new managing editor, Ashley Fahey
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Breaking down the 2025 election in 11 minutes
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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How Charlotte’s legal advocates are weathering a funding storm, with Larissa Mañón Mervin
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Building a fun way to learn something new, with Haley Bohon of SkillPop
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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The case *against* Mecklenburg's transportation referendum
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Finding purpose after retirement, with Sallie Jarosz
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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The case *for* Mecklenburg's transportation referendum
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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It takes two to tango a business
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Examining the Carolinas' rapid growth — Live panel discussion from Canopy Expo
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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Building a medical practice on trust and science, with Carlos and Nathalie Jorge
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Fueling nonprofit growth, with Kristin Winkle Beck of Social Venture Partners
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Career Boost: Get more done without burning out
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Career Boost: Make LinkedIn work for you
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Career Boost: Communicate like a leader
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Building a business in hazard removal, with Gilberto Bergman
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Building and maintaining muscle as you age, with OrthoCarolina's Dr. Robert Morgan
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Understanding arthritis and easing the aches, with OrthoCarolina's Dr. Michael Bates
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Improving your muscle health, with OrthoCarolina's Dr. Barrett A. Little
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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The heart and smoke behind Sweet Lew’s BBQ, with Lewis Donald
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Building drum and bugle corps Carolina Crown, with Doug Madar
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Behind the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic,' with journalist Mark Washburn
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Meet Mecklenburg's new parks director, Nick Walker
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Behind the Leon Levine Foundation's big surge in giving
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Sisters, strategy & storytelling, with Amoura & Avery Carter
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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A peek under the cover, with author Joy Callaway
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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How community colleges are fueling N.C.’s workforce, with John Loyack
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Trends in Charlotte's hospitality and retail scene
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Going the extra mile, with Susan Evren of Go Jen Go
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May 30, 2025 |
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An entrepreneur's journey, with Grace Weisiger
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May 24, 2025 |
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🎥 WATCH: The Meck Dec's 250th anniversary celebration
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May 20, 2025 |
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Life in morning radio, with WFAE's Marshall Terry
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May 17, 2025 |
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The Meck Dec: Fact or fiction?
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May 10, 2025 |
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Making businesses run smoothly, with Joanna Beck
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May 07, 2025 |
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Uniting forces to tackle poverty, with Kathryn Firmin-Sellers
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Strengths and strains in Charlotte's economy, with economist Mark Vitner
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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The art of aging well, with Jennifer Szakaly of Caregiving Corner
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Building a sustainability program, with Esther Moberly of Coke Consolidated
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Workplace Trends, Part 3: Retaining and developing your employees
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Workplace Trends, Part 2: Rethinking your hiring strategy
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Workplace Trends, Part 1: What’s coming in 2025?
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Building up tomorrow's leaders, with Courtnie Coble
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Exploring Charlotte's fascinating history, with John Short
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's next chapter, with CEO Marcellus Turner
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Turning research into thriving businesses, with Michelle Bolas of NCInnovation
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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20 years of beer, bikes & BBQ, with Tony Salerno of Mac's Speed Shop
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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In the room where it happens, with Tom Gabbard of Blumenthal Arts
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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A front-row seat to N.C. politics, with Republican strategist Carter Wrenn
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Behind the scenes of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, with Steve Dunn
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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The state of Charlotte's center city
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Getting ready for Charlotte's PGA Championship, with tournament director Jason Soucy
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Where healthcare is heading
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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The State of The Charlotte Ledger
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Understanding mental health, with Amanda McGough
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Inside the mind of a critic, with Lawrence Toppman
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Charlotte, with José Alvarez
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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A widow's hopeful message, with Kelly Weeks
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Building an independent medical practice, with Dr. Dale Owen of Tryon Medical
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Checking in on the N.C. mountains
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Preserving local farmland, with Tim Belk, Aaron Newton and Cherie Jzar
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Election cram session: N.C. statewide races
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Election cram session: Mecklenburg ballot
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Catering to change, with Melissa Sutherland of Best Impressions Caterers
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Navigating neurodivergence as a parent, with Diane Reid Lyon
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Leadership lessons from Hugh McColl
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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A new look for the landscaping industry, with Nate Negrin of SouthernEEZ
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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University City on the move, with Keith Stanley
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Bringing independent cinema to Charlotte, with Brad Ritter
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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'100 Things to Do in Charlotte Before You Die,' with author Brianna Crane
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Leading through 'positive accountability,' with Paulette Ashlin
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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All about Plaza Midwood, with Phil Gussman
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Bo-Berries and other Bojangles innovations, with Tom Boland
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Reimagining Ballantyne, with John Barton of Northwood Office
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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Building and sustaining early-stage nonprofits, with Raj Merchant
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Plugging into the world of electric vehicles
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Empowering nonprofits through skilled volunteering, with Angie Bush, Pete Vacho and Kim Lanphear
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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An entrepreneur's worldly journey, with Michal Bay
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Capturing the 'I do' moments, with wedding photographer Robert Burns II
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Shaping Charlotte through thoughtful planning, with Douglas Welton
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Behind 'Charlotte Squawks,' with lawyer/comedy writer Brian Kahn
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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The economics of stadium renovations
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Transforming SouthPark, with Adam Rhew of SouthPark Community Partners
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May 31, 2024 |
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Merging passions for community and marketing, with Blair Primis of Flagship Specialty Partners
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May 24, 2024 |
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Empowering nonprofits through technology, with Kim Lanphear and Arno Czerveny
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May 17, 2024 |
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Transforming workplace culture for parents, with Sarah Olin and Elena Arecco Bridgmon of LUMO
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May 13, 2024 |
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Building Town Brewing Co., with George Sistrunk
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May 04, 2024 |
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How Charlotte should grow, with Shannon Binns of Sustain Charlotte
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Supporting Charlotte's Eastern European community, with Aleksandra Degernes
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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How Wegmans chose Charlotte — and what to expect
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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From Marine to mentor — and everything in between, with Glenn Proctor
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Behind the Lovin’ Life Music Fest, with Bob Durkin of Southern Entertainment
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Providing for new mothers in need, with Emily Harry of Baby Bundles
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Dining trends in Charlotte's retirement communities, with Hanna Raskin of The Food Section
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Supporting women in the workforce, with Emily Jensen Wheeler of Dress for Success Charlotte
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Building a pet care business, with Amy Hillis of Social Pet
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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The 2024 Republican primary election in Mecklenburg
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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The 2024 Democratic primary election in Mecklenburg
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Empowering LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, with Karen Graci, former director of PFLAG
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Navigating courtrooms and motherhood, with attorney Heather Call Fuller
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Laughing all the way, with Brian Heffron of The Comedy Zone
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Improving Charlotte's economic mobility, with Tonya Jameson of Leading on Opportunity
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Strengthening Charlotte's nonprofit sector, with Josh Jacobson of Next Stage
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Charlotte as a banking center, with Dee O'Dell of U.S. Bank
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Building the Southern Lion marketplace, with owner Sonja Nichols
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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🎧 Future of Work: Inside the reporters' notebooks
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Working to end homelessness in Charlotte, with Joe Hamby of Roof Above
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Reviewing Charlotte's growing food scene, with Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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From district court judge to retirement, with Tracy Hewett
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Sipping to serve, with Lauren Deese of Charlotte Wine + Food
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Mini-podcast: The 2023 CMS school construction bonds
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Mini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education election
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Mini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte City Council/mayoral election
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Making Queens University of Charlotte into a top college
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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The power of communications, with Chris Berger
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Understanding the deadly SouthPark construction fire, with WBTV investigative reporter David Hodges
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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How Make-A-Wish grants wishes
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Preparing Charlotte's children for a brighter future, with Glenda Bernhardt
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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What's new at Charlotte's Johnson & Wales campus, with President Rick Mathieu
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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Helping Southern authors share their stories, with Lynda Bouchard
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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How restaurants are changing, with Jason Hlewicki of Swinerton
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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From homeless to housing, with Tameka Gunn of Community Link
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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The future of Charlotte's airport
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Empowering survivors of sexual abuse, with Crystal Emerick of Brave Step
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Uncovering Charlotte's rich history, with Terri White
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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The business of sports, with Mike Boykin of Bespoke Sports & Entertainment
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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The power of storytelling, with Shawn Flynn
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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The future of AI, with Lauren Marturano of Zinnia
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Building a social justice book group, with Beth Hardin
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Charlotte's podcasting scene, with Brian Baltosiewich
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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N.C.'s 'godfather of craft beer,' Oscar Wong
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Salvaging food to feed Charlotte's hungry, with Kim Aprill
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Checking in on Charlotte's economic mobility, with Sherri Chisholm
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Guiding older adults through their golden years, with Jennifer Szakaly
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Exploring healthcare coverage options
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May 25, 2023 |
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BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Tips on recruiting and retaining workers
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May 18, 2023 |
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BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Avoiding workplace legal headaches
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May 11, 2023 |
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Building a mentor program for students, with Kimbo Bohannon
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May 05, 2023 |
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There's more than one way to be smart, with Ross Danis
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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The future of the doctor's office, with Brannen Edge
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Wisdom in law and leadership, with Dave Redding
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Checking in on Charlotte's small businesses
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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The challenges employers face, with Cheryl Richards
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Turning business leaders into authors, with Fabi Preslar
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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The Ledger's origin story, with Tony Mecia and Cristina Bolling
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Helping women achieve stable careers, with Kerry Barr O'Connor
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Building Charlotte FC, with Zoran Krneta
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Connecting Charlotte's creatives to the community, with Tim Miner
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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Who calls the shots in Charlotte? — with journalist Jim Morrill
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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Investing in Charlotte's Historic West End, with Charles Thomas
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, with Todd Buelow
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Creating space for Charlotte artists, with Manoj Kesavan
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Charlotte’s path toward sustainability, with Amy Aussieker
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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Introducing the Ledger 40 Over 40 awards
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Where is the economy headed in 2023? A panel discussion
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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How a grieving mom created a pediatric cancer nonprofit, with Diane Restaino
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Charlotte's changing real estate industry, with David Ravin
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Understanding Charlotte's tech sector, with John Espey
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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Planning for CMS' future, with Claire Schuch
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Building a regional transit system, with Geraldine Gardner
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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From citizen to politician, with Charlotte City Council member Marjorie Molina
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Protecting Charlotte's water supply, with Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Building better health care journalism in Charlotte, with Rose Hoban and Michelle Crouch
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Behind the Charlotte FC microphone, with broadcaster Jessica Charman
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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University City after the Centene pullback, with Tobe Holmes and Darlene Heater
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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The future of Charlotte office space, with Brett Gray of Cushman & Wakefield
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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A year of growth for The Charlotte Ledger
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Dec 30, 2021 |