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The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

The Charlotte Ledger

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. www.thecharlotteledger.com

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25:56

Charlotte’s path toward sustainability, with Amy...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/01/13

Amy Aussieker, executive director of Envision Charlotte, is one of Charlotte's leaders in making the city more sustainable. In this episode, she talks about her work at Envision Charlotte, why it’s so important for our city and why she is breeding soldier flies at the city-owned Innovation Barn.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This episode is part of a series in which we interview winners of The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over

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18:15

Introducing the Ledger 40 Over 40 awards

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/01/10

Have you ever thought people aged 40+ should be identified and recognized for their good work? Yeah, we did, too — so much that we started The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, which celebrate people who are making our community better and who are aged 40 and up.In this special episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Charlotte Ledger editors Tony Mecia and Cristina Bolling explain the whys and hows of the 40 Over 40 Awards, which are now in their 4th year and culminate with a fun 1980s-themed

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61:14

Where is the economy headed in 2023? A panel discussion

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/01/05

As we enter 2023, there are big question marks about the future of the U.S. economy. What will happen with inflation, jobs, stocks and the housing market? A panel of experts broke down those topics and more in a Jan. 4, 2023, online forum called “Taking the Air Out of Inflation: 2023 Economic Outlook.” The panel is presented by Davidson College and U.S. Bank, and the moderator is Charlotte Ledger editor Tony Mecia.Panelists are Eric Freedman, chief investment officer at U.S. Bank Asset Management

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27:57

How a grieving mom created a pediatric cancer...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/12/30

Since the death of her son Joe in 2010, Diane Restaino of Charlotte has been working toward his dying wish that she raise money to advance research and treatment of pediatric cancer. Over the course of 13 years, Diane grew the Joedance Film Festival into a well-known nonprofit that raised more than $400,000 for Atrium Levine Children's Hospital's cancer program. As Diane announced the festival's end, she reflected on the experience of starting a nonprofit in honor of a child, her grief journey and

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26:34

Charlotte's changing real estate industry, with David...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/12/14

Charlotte's real estate industry is changing — and David Ravin, CEO of development company Northwood Ravin, has had a front-row seat to its evolution over more than two decades. He reflects on his early interest in architecture and urban planning, his time as a student at UNC Charlotte, what he learned at real estate giant Crosland, Northwood Ravin's philosophy on building and where real estate in Charlotte goes from here.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our

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30:22

Understanding Charlotte's tech sector, with John Espey

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/11/27

How does Charlotte's tech sector stack up nationally, and where does it go from here? Veteran local tech entrepreneur John Espey, CEO of Defiance Ventures, assesses Charlotte's strengths and weaknesses in tech, tells what he looks for in making tech investments, discusses the sector's recent challenges and offers an outlook for crypto, artificial intelligence and more.For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com.The Charlotte Ledger

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25:04

Planning for CMS' future, with Claire Schuch

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/11/10

When Claire Schuch reported for duty at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in spring 2022, she inherited a department with plenty on its plate. Schuch leads the district’s planning services department, which is responsible for tasks ranging from drawing boundaries for new schools to devising plans to accommodate for growth and shifting populations.She sat down with Ledger managing editor Cristina Bolling in this episode of the Charlotte Ledger Podcast to talk about her background and the mission behind

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24:52

Building a regional transit system, with Geraldine...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/11/03

If a big transit plan for Charlotte is going to happen, it’s going to take a regional approach. And Geraldine Gardner, executive director of the Centralina Regional Council, has been working on a regional approach to Charlotte-area transit since 2019.Last year, the Centralina Regional Council and the Metropolitan Transit Commission released Connect Beyond, a regional mobility plan that offers a vision of for improving transit and transportation in the 12-county Charlotte region. It produced more

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25:36

From citizen to politician, with Charlotte City...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/10/30

Marjorie Molina wasn’t expecting to run for political office. But when a vacancy opened on the Charlotte City Council and friends suggested she give it a try, she went for it.Some parts of running a political campaign didn’t come naturally, like fundraising. But it worked: She beat four opponents in a May 2022 primary and was sworn in representing Charlotte’s eastside in September 2022.Molina, 42, spoke with The Ledger’s Tony Mecia about her journey from citizen to politician, what it’s like being a

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19:56

Protecting Charlotte's water supply, with Catawba...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/10/20

The Catawba River is Charlotte's source of water. It's vital to our region. So how do we protect it? Brandon Jones of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation discusses that important topic with The Charlotte Ledger's Lindsey Banks. They explore what being a riverkeeper means, why protecting the river basin is important in Mecklenburg County, the foundation's work and the coolest spot in the basin to visit. Podcast produced by Lindsey Banks.For original and smart local insights on Charlotte, sign up for

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22:27

Building better health care journalism in Charlotte,...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/10/04

From a new medical school to changes at doctors’ offices, there’s plenty happening in health care in the Charlotte region. Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with Rose Hoban of North Carolina Health News and longtime Charlotte reporter and editor Michelle Crouch about an innovative new partnership between The Ledger and North Carolina Health News that will enhance the public’s understanding of health care and the local institutions that deliver it.The joint effort is a creative solution by two digital

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27:31

Behind the Charlotte FC microphone, with broadcaster...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/09/15

Charlotte FC radio color broadcaster Jessica Charman discusses playing soccer as a girl in a male-dominated sport in England, the peculiarities of using British English to explain soccer to an American audience and her favorite moments of the team's first season. Charman, the first female full-time radio broadcaster in MLS, is interviewed by Charlotte Ledger/Fútbol Friday soccer writer Carroll Walton. Podcast produced by Lindsey Banks.Sign up for the free Fútbol Friday newsletter, with smart

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18:09

University City after the Centene pullback, with Tobe...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/08/30

University City in Charlotte suffered a big setback with the news in August 2022 that insurance giant Centene was abandoning plans for an East Coast headquarters. Guests Tobe Holmes of University City Partners and Darlene Heater of Panorama Holdings discuss the outlook for University City — and why it seems primed for more growth. They unpack the market's development hotspots, its housing market, infrastructure improvements and best-kept secrets.Stay in the know about Charlotte by signing up

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16:16

The future of Charlotte office space, with Brett Gray...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2022/08/24

There are a lot of questions in Charlotte these days about the future of work: remote work, hybrid work, office layouts, companies’ office needs — especially in light of the decision by health insurer Centene to back out of a huge planned East Coast headquarters in Charlotte's University City area. Brett Gray, managing principal of Cushman & Wakefield's Charlotte office, discusses the market for office space in the city with The Ledger's Tony Mecia. Will developers build more

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11:39

A year of growth for The Charlotte Ledger

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2021/12/30

(^ You can listen to Ledger editor Tony Mecia read this letter to readers by clicking above) Dear Ledger reader:It’s the end of 2021, the time of the year when organizations look back and look ahead.At The Ledger, we’ll try to spare you the overly sappy reflections, but we do think it’s healthy to share with our readers what we’ve done and where we’re heading. We can exist only because of our readers’ support, so we think you deserve periodic updates on how our business is doing.The short version:

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