How a grieving mom created a pediatric cancer nonprofit, with Diane Restaino
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 o...
30 Dec 202227min
Charlotte's changing real estate industry, with David Ravin
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 ear...
14 Dec 202226min
Understanding Charlotte's tech sector, with John Espey
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 weaknesse...
27 Nov 202230min
Planning for CMS' future, with Claire Schuch
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, whi...
10 Nov 202225min
Building a regional transit system, with Geraldine Gardner
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 regi...
3 Nov 202224min
From citizen to politician, with Charlotte City Council member Marjorie Molina
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 p...
30 Okt 202225min
Protecting Charlotte's water supply, with Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones
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 Charlot...
20 Okt 202219min
Building better health care journalism in Charlotte, with Rose Hoban and Michelle Crouch
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 ...
4 Okt 202222min
