Charlotte Newsmakers

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 may help you find The One. 

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.

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

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.

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

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

DaShawn Brown gives a Panthers season preview.

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

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

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.

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

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

The restaurant group changing the game and thriving.

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

A Charlotte City Councilman has a unique proposal to help Charlotte traffic.

Joe Bruno talks to Coleman Montgomery of Gaston Talks.

Joe Bruno talks to the West Boulevard Neighborhood Association about their quest to bring a grocery store to their area. 

From the Charlotte Post and QC Football Chronicle, Ashley Mahoney joins Joe Bruno to discuss all things soccer in the Queen City, starting with Charlotte FC's season ticket controversy.

A chicken farmer, advocate for the homeless and unaffiliated voter, Stacy Phillips is not an ordinary elected official. Stacy joins the Charlotte Newmakers podcast to discuss her background and some of the top issues facing Huntersville in 2021. 

Mecklenburg County Deputy Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington joins new Newsmakers host Joe Bruno to discuss the county's COVID response, and those viral videos showing packed bars and restaurants in Charlotte's South End.