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The Charlotte Ledger

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

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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Working to end homelessness in Charlotte, with Joe Hamby of Roof Above
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Working to end homelessness in Charlotte, with Joe Hamby of Roof Above
Joe Hamby, community education director at Roof Above, shares some of the challenges and successes in moving people toward permanent housing — and how…
27:38
Reviewing Charlotte's growing food scene, with Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate
Unpretentious Palate founder Kristen Wile discusses Charlotte's changing food scene, how she approaches restaurant reviews and gives a few restaurant…
27:01
From district court judge to retirement, with Tracy Hewett
Retired Judge Tracy Hewett shares her journey to becoming a district court judge and her experiences serving in Mecklenburg County
21:09
Sipping to serve, with Lauren Deese of Charlotte Wine + Food
Lauren Deese, director of Charlotte Wine + Food, shares how the nonprofit brings together wine and food connoisseurs to support children's charities
8:34
Mini-podcast: The 2023 CMS school construction bonds
In under 10 minutes, learn what the bond referendum would do, why backers say it's needed, and why some people oppose it
9:51
Mini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education election
In under 10 minutes, learn what you need to know to cast an informed vote in this year's school board election
9:57
Mini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte City Council/mayoral election
In under 10 minutes, learn what you need to know to cast an informed vote in city elections
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Tony Mecia
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Bryan Holladay
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Making Queens University of Charlotte into a top college
Dan Lugo and Adrienne Amador Oddi of Queens University talk about the school's transition to Division I sports and the future of higher education in…
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Lindsey Banks
34:14
The power of communications, with Chris Berger
Chris Berger of Atrium Health discusses the importance of strong external and internal communications at a large corporation like Atrium Health
29:53
Understanding the deadly SouthPark construction fire, with WBTV investigative reporter David Hodges
WBTV's investigation into the fire at a SouthPark construction site reveals the missteps that led to the death of two workers
19:51
How Make-A-Wish grants wishes
Kathy Jetton, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish's local chapter, talks about the nonprofit's impact and importance of creating hope for children and…
33:18
Preparing Charlotte's children for a brighter future, with Glenda Bernhardt
Glenda Bernhardt of Freedom School Partners discusses the importance of summer enrichment to ensure students have the opportunity to thrive
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