Podcast Raleigh

Apr 29 2024 98 ep. 60 mins 26
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A podcast about Raleigh. By some people from Raleigh. With guests who inform us about Raleigh stuff.

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Dr. Paul Baker, CAM (Contemporary Art Museum) Raleigh

Apr 29 2024 43 mins  
As the Executive Director of CAM Raleigh, Dr. Paul Baker's goal is not just to display thought-provoking art, it's also to help develop new artists and bring art to communities outside Raleigh's city lines. Today, Dr. Baker talks about those goals, why he's so passionate about art, what's going on at CAM today, and how the CAM team chooses what to display.---Dr. Paul Baker is the E

Jenn McEwen, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County

Apr 10 2024 51 mins  
Jenn McEwan transformed her love of arts and performing into a career of supporting artists and performers, and uplifting the community through art. Today she shares her journey to becoming the head of the United Arts Council, and gives us inside information on what's ahead on the Raleigh and Wake County art scene.---Jenn McEwen is the President and CEO of the United Arts Council o

Orage Quarles III, 16-Year News & Observer Publisher

Mar 07 2024 53 mins  
Orage Quarles served as President and Publisher for the News & Oberserver for sixteen years, and has been on just about every Board you can think of, both locally and nationally, including the North Carolina Museum of History, the Dix Park Conservancy, and the UNC School of Media and Journalism Foundation. Today we talk to Orage about the importance of media, what newspapers go

Ernest Dollar, City of Raleigh Museum

Jan 31 2024 57 mins  
Ernest Dollar calls himself a professional hoarder, but he's actually a historian who has overseen the City of Raleigh Museum , the Pope House, and other important historical sites for over a decade, and whose role is expanding to help preserve and educate on even more of the city's history. We talked to Ernest about the role of museums and historians, some of his favorite exhibits

Meg Paradise, Umbrella Dry Bar

Nov 13 2023 56 mins  
Meg Paradise has nothing against the Raleigh bar scene. Far from it! She was an enthusiastic participant in Raleigh's nightlife, but when she became pregnant, she gained a new perspective on what life without alcohol might look like. Meg went from a fear of missing out, to wondering if a healthier (but still fun) lifestyle was possible.A lot of thinking and dreaming later, and she

Terrance Ruth, Professor and Student of the Community

Oct 24 2023 54 mins  
Terrance Ruth is one of those people in Raleigh who seems to be everywhere at all times. He's been a public school teacher and administrator, a college professor, a policy evaluator, a foundation founder, and a mayoral candidate. But how would he describe himself? First and foremost, a student of the community. Today we talk about policy and politics, where the two align, and also

Angela Salamanca: Centro, Ex-Voto, & the Day of the Dead 5K

Oct 09 2023 61 mins  
As a high schooler in Columbia, Angela Salamanca had no idea where Raleigh was. Fast forward 30 years later, Angela is one of the most influential chefs and entrepreneurs in our community, owning Centro and Gallo Pelon in downtown Raleigh, as well as Ex Voto in the Durham Food Hall.Plus she's the founder of the Day of the Dead 5K (coming October 28th, 2023!).Today Angela shares all

Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Chamber

Sep 28 2023 53 mins  
Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Raleigh with our special guest today, Adrienne Cole, the President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber isn't just about stuffy business talk – it's all about fun, support, advocacy, and community-building!Join us as we uncover the many facets of the Chamber. Sure, they're experts in economic development, but

Donald Thompson, The Diversity Movement

Sep 06 2023 56 mins  
Today we welcome Donald Thompson, serial entrepreneur, investor, author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success, host of the High Octane Leadership Podcast, and CEO of The Diversity Movement.Don has so much going on that’s making a difference in both the Triangle business community and the nation at large - and the accolades are starting to pile up. He was recently

Preeti Waas, Cheeni Indian Food Emporium

Aug 22 2023 54 mins  
Some of you may know Preeti Waas as a 2023 James Beard nominated chef for her work at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in North Raleigh. Or maybe you know her for Cheeni's famous chocolate chip cookies. What you probably don't know is the path Preeti took to get where she is today - how she uncovered her love of baking, lessons she learned starting a restaurant in Oklahoma, and the shad