Kristen Winkle Beck, Executive Director for Social Venture Partners Charlotte, joins host Alex Elich to discuss this year's SEED20 program and the state of non-profits in Charlotte.

HIV/AIDS in Charlotte

Mar 13th, 2023 21m 32s

Charlotte is in an HIV/AIDS "Red Zone, meaning it's considered a "hot spot" for HIV/AIDS transmission, more than four decades after the beginning of the AIDS Epidemic. Host Alex Elich examines why this is happening, what groups are most at risk

Charlotte's Real Estate Market Heating Up Again

Feb 27th, 2023 33m 25s

Charlotte's making lists again as one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Newsmakers host Alex Elich talks with a real estate agent and a mortgage broker about what to expect for buyers and sellers in 2023.

Charlotte's Dating Scene

Feb 13th, 2023 28m 57s

is the conception that Charlotte's dating scene is one of the worst in the country accurate? Host Alex Elich talks with one Charlotte single who says it's absolutely true, and then Rachel DeAlto from Match.com reviews some dating trends that ma

What's Next for Charlotte's Beer Scene?

Feb 1st, 2023 28m 34s

Host Alex Elich talks with Lisa Parker from the North Carolina Brewer's Guild, and Marcus Nash from Sugar Creek Brewing about Charlotte's still-growing craft beer scene, and its' sustainability and diversity.

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Jan 25th, 2022 18m 58s

Joe Bruno talks to Donna Dunlap, the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Carolinas. It is National Mentoring Month and the 50th Anniversary of BBBS. $100 a month can help support a child for a year and change their trajectory. Click here to

Kristen Moyer, Animal Rights Activist

Jan 11th, 2022 20m 55s

Joe Bruno talk to Kristen Moyer, who helped push Charlotte City Council to pass an exotic animals ordinance.

Matthews Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool

Dec 21st, 2021 25m 27s

Joe Bruno talks with Matthews Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool about his goals for the town and being one of the youngest elected officials in the state.

Holiday supply chain crunch

Nov 23rd, 2021 26m 59s

This year’s holiday celebrations may look different as consumers navigate supply chain challenges.

Abi Olukeye

Oct 19th, 2021 28m 57s

Joe talks to Abi Olukeye, a Charlotte mom and entrepreneur introducing girls to STEM education and careers.

The story behind the giant bunnies in Uptown

Oct 5th, 2021 12m 21s

Joe Bruno talks to the artist behind "Intrude," the giant rabbits that have invaded Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte's Priya Sicar

Sep 21st, 2021 27m 21s

Joe talks to Priya Sicar, the city's first arts and cultures officer.

Channel 9's DaShawn Brown

Sep 7th, 2021 26m 29s

DaShawn Brown gives a Panthers season preview.

Charlotte City Council’s Dimple Ajmera

Aug 24th, 2021 25m 57s

Charlotte City Councilmember Dimple Ajmera joins the Newsmakers Podcast to discuss her return to the dais after maternity leave.

Charlotte finally passes a NDO

Aug 10th, 2021 18m 47s

5 years after HB2, Charlotte City Council finally passed a nondiscrimination ordinance.

WFNZ's Travis T-Bone Hancock

Jul 27th, 2021 35m 28s

Joe Bruno talks to one of the country's best sports talk radio hosts, T-Bone of WFNZ.

Tent City: Where are we now?

Jul 13th, 2021 21m 46s

Former Tent City residents will have to leave their hotels in late September. Mecklenburg County’s Karen Pelletier explains the ongoing push to find permanent housing solutions.