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.

What's Next for Charlotte's Beer Scene?

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 donate.              

National Mentoring Month

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

Kristen Moyer, Animal Rights Activist

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.

Matthews Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool

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

Holiday supply chain crunch

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

Abi Olukeye

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

The story behind the giant bunnies in Uptown

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

Charlotte's Priya Sicar

DaShawn Brown gives a Panthers season preview.

Channel 9's DaShawn Brown

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

Charlotte City Council’s Dimple Ajmera

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

Charlotte finally passes a NDO

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

WFNZ's Travis T-Bone Hancock

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.

Tent City: Where are we now?

As the 2022 budget kicks in July 1, Charlotte Observer Alison Kuznitz explains what the fuss is all about.

2022 Budget Drama

Arts and culture events are making their triumphant return to Charlotte.

Tom Gabbard, Blumenthal Arts

The restaurant group changing the game and thriving.

5th Street Group

Rell Lowrey discusses anti-trans legislation, trans visibility in Charlotte and how the Queen City can improve.

Charlotte Black Pride's Rell Lowrey

After a year off due to COVID, the Charlotte Knights are finally resuming play in the Queen City.

Charlotte Newsmakers

Charlotte Newsmakers

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