The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

The Charlotte Ledger
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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. www.thecharlotteledger.com

  1. 6d ago

    The complicated freedom of GLP-1s, with writer Tommy Tomlinson

    For most of his life, Tommy Tomlinson has thought about food and weight. He wrote an entire book about it — "The Elephant in the Room: A Journey of Weight Loss ( https://tommytomlinson.com/elephant-in-the-room-book/ )" — after years of trying diets, me...

    The complicated freedom of GLP-1s, with writer Tommy Tomlinson

  2. Jul 31

    Rethinking what a law firm can be, with Nicole Gardner

    What if a law firm looked less like a traditional office and more like a creative studio? That question helped shape Gardner Skelton PLLC, where colorful murals, collaborative workspaces, office dogs and a renovated former chocolate factory reflect fou...

    Rethinking what a law firm can be, with Nicole Gardner

  3. Jul 21

    The hidden history of Charlotte's neighborhoods, with John Short

    Charlotte is often criticized for not having much history. Old buildings have given way to new development, neighborhoods have transformed and many longtime landmarks have disappeared from the skyline. But according to local history writer John Short, ...

    The hidden history of Charlotte's neighborhoods, with John Short

  4. Jul 17

    How Davidson hopes to make college more affordable, with Doug Hicks

    For years, the rising cost of college has led many families to question whether a four-year degree is worth the investment — and whether elite private colleges are financially out of reach altogether. Davidson College hopes to change that perception. T...

    How Davidson hopes to make college more affordable, with Doug Hicks

  5. Jul 10

    A chat with Mayor Rob Harrington

    Charlotte has a new mayor at a pivotal moment. The city is closing in on 1 million residents, wrestling with questions about growth, affordability and transportation, and navigating political divisions over how to shape its future. Just days after taki...

    A chat with Mayor Rob Harrington

  6. Jun 26

    Charlotte's new political era

    Charlotte's political landscape is shifting. Mayor Vi Lyles is preparing to leave office after nearly nine years, a new mayor is stepping in and City Council is wrestling with some of the biggest issues the city has faced in years — from I-77 toll lane...

    Charlotte's new political era

  7. Jun 19

    Everybody's moving to Charlotte, with filmmaker Duvale Murchison

    The Charlotte region adds roughly 150 new residents every day, but beyond the statistic are thousands of individual stories about why people choose to make the region home. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ashley Fahey talks with Charlo...

    Everybody's moving to Charlotte, with filmmaker Duvale Murchison

  8. Jun 12

    Charlotte's moment at the table, with Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate

    Kristen Wile has spent more than a decade documenting Charlotte’s restaurant scene, and in that time she’s watched the city transform from a place searching for its culinary identity into one drawing national attention. Michelin stars, Top Chef contest...

    Charlotte's moment at the table, with Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate
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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. www.thecharlotteledger.com

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  • Creator
    The Charlotte Ledger
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Charlotte Ledger
  • Show Website
    The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

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