The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

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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. charlotteledger.substack.com

  1. Where healthcare is heading

    -5 J

    Where healthcare is heading

    Michelle Crouch is a freelance writer and healthcare reporter for The Charlotte Ledger and North Carolina Health News, which is a nonprofit statewide newsroom that covers a variety of healthcare topics in North Carolina. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with Crouch about the state of healthcare — why it is the way it is, and where it is heading. It’s a recording of a conversation and Q&A session at The Sharon at South Park on Jan. 6, 2025. It is part of a monthly series of discussions at The Sharon on current events. In response to questions from Mecia and residents of The Sharon, Crouch also discusses the landscape of healthcare in Charlotte and how it affects patients, why there is a drive to consolidate healthcare, tips for consumers on how to navigate medical billing, the significance of the new medical school at The Pearl in Charlotte and the use of artificial intelligence in medicine Find out more about The Charlotte Ledger and subcribe to our newsletter at TheCharlotteLedger.com. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
  2. The State of The Charlotte Ledger

    13 JANV.

    The State of The Charlotte Ledger

    One of the questions Charlotte Ledger founder and executive editor Tony Mecia is asked a lot is, “How is it going with The Ledger?” As we begin 2025, now is the traditional time to answer. In the spirit of transparency, we’re giving you a peek behind the curtain of our operation. The Ledger published an article on Dec. 30, 2024, recapping the year, what The Ledger accomplished and what we hope to see in 2025. You can check it out here. But we wanted to take it a step further. Mecia recently sat down with Ledger Podcast host Steve Dunn to talk more in-depth about The Ledger’s 2024, how we operate and where we're heading. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, they discuss The Ledger's growth, its revenue, its business model, changes in media, where The Ledger fits into the local media landscape and more. You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger at TheCharlotteLedger.com. The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
  3. Understanding mental health, with Amanda McGough

    19/12/2024

    Understanding mental health, with Amanda McGough

    Amanda McGough has spent more than two decades helping people navigate their most challenging moments, from suicide prevention to life transitions. As a licensed psychologist, she’s seen firsthand how overwhelming struggles can affect mental health, but she’s equally passionate about the power of conversation and connection in healing. On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, McGough talks with host Steve Dunn about how to know when to seek professional help and the critical role of openness in addressing issues like mental health and suicide — issues that have historically been shrouded in silence. McGough, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology, also discusses bereavement and her work with families who have experienced loss. 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 40 Awards, which honor people aged 40+ who are making our community a better place. Find out information about those awards at Ledger40Over40.com. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  4. Inside the mind of a critic, with Lawrence Toppman

    13/12/2024

    Inside the mind of a critic, with Lawrence Toppman

    Longtime Charlotteans know Lawrence Toppman from the 40+ years he spent as a critic at The Charlotte Observer. Now, he writes reviews for The Charlotte Ledger several times a month in a column called "Larry At Large." The Ledger has a partnership with The Sharon at South Park retirement community and hosted a Q&A session in December 2024 for residents. Toppman shared his experiences as an arts critic, how he approaches his reviews and what he’s learned along the way. He also answers residents’ pressing questions, like how he decides what things to review, his opposition to most Charlotte standing ovations, and if he ever regretted a review or wishes to take one back. (Hint: The review was for a popular sci-fi film in the 1970s.) He also discusses his opinions on a wide range of movies, including "Ghost," "Moana," "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" His conversation with Ledger managing editor Cristina Bolling and Sharon residents was so good, we turned the recording into a podcast to share with you. Enjoy! This is a recording of Lawrence Toppman’s talk at The Sharon on December 2, 2024. You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger at TheCharlotteLedger.com. The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  5. Empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Charlotte, with José Alvarez

    09/12/2024

    Empowering immigrant entrepreneurs in Charlotte, with José Alvarez

    José Alvarez believes that everyone has the potential to be an entrepreneur. As vice president of Prospera North Carolina, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Latino entrepreneurs, Alvarez works to provide invaluable support to immigrant entrepreneurs by offering bilingual services that guide them through the complexities of starting a business. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Alvarez discusses trends he's noticed among immigrant entrepreneurs in Charlotte, the importance of offering support in someone’s native language and how Prospera gives guidance in understanding the U.S. business and financial systems. You can find out more about Prospera at ProsperaUSA.org. 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 40 Awards, which honor people aged 40+ who are making our community a better place. Find out information about those awards at Ledger40Over40.com. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min

  6. 19/11/2024

    A widow's hopeful message, with Kelly Weeks

    In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, we are sharing a speech by Kelly Weeks at the Rotary Club of Charlotte. She is the widow of U.S. Marshal Tommy Weeks, who was one of four law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in a shootout in east Charlotte on April 29, 2024. In her talk, she discusses what her day was like on that awful day — how it started, how she found out he had been shot — and all the support she has received from the community and law enforcement. She talks about: * how she and her family are coping with her husband’s death * what they have learned as they have moved forward, even through tough times * her passion for encouraging people to appreciate and support the good things in this world, including law enforcement This is a recording of her speech at Rotary on November 19, 2024. Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Charlotte and to Kelly Weeks for allowing us to share this audio with you. In this recording, she is introduced by Rotary’s executive secretary, Christine Cipriano. Weeks mentions several charities that have been helpful, including the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the U.S. Marshals Survivor Benefit Fund. You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger at TheCharlotteLedger.com. The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min
  7. Building an independent medical practice, with Dr. Dale Owen of Tryon Medical

    17/11/2024

    Building an independent medical practice, with Dr. Dale Owen of Tryon Medical

    In 2018, Dr. Dale Owen and nearly 90 physicians left Atrium Health to form Tryon Medical Partners, driven by a vision of patient-centered care without the bureaucracy of large health systems. This bold move, initiated amidst legal battles and skepticism, aimed to prioritize personalized care and coordination while reducing costs. Fast forward six years, Tryon Medical now serves nearly 200,000 patients in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, demonstrating the viability of independent practices despite immense challenges. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Owen recounts the obstacles faced in establishing Tryon Medical "out of air" — from securing facilities and staff to building insurance partnerships. In a conversation with The Ledger's Tony Mecia, he discusses the lessons he has learned building a medical practice, the challenges of Covid, the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system and Tryon's growth plans following a partnership with a private-equity investment company. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  8. Checking in on the N.C. mountains

    08/11/2024

    Checking in on the N.C. mountains

    For many people in Western North Carolina, everything changed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Hurricane Helene brought record levels of rainfall, reaching as high as 30 inches in some places and triggering massive flooding and mudslides. Roads, buildings, trees, power lines and entire water systems were wiped out, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. More than 90 people died in North Carolina. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with Ledger staff reporter Lindsey Banks about the storm and its aftermath. Banks is a Buncombe County native with close ties to Western North Carolina, and she spearheads The Ledger's Mountain Updates newsletter. The Ledger created it in September 2024 as a pop-up (temporary) newsletter focused on the crisis and recovery in the North Carolina mountains. The two talk about her experience growing up in the mountains, what it was like seeing her hometown destroyed by the hurricane, what her friends and family have described in the aftermath and the experience of reporting and writing about the mountains. All issues of Mountain Updates can be found online here. If you’re not on The Ledger’s email list, you can sign up for Mountain Updates and other newsletters at TheCharlotteLedger.com. Ledger subscribers can sign up for Mountain Updates on their account settings page. This podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsletters, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
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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. charlotteledger.substack.com

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    The Charlotte Ledger
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2025
  • Épisodes
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