Raleigh’s iconic “Hair Curler” is checking back in. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take listeners inside Hotel Indigo Raleigh, the highly anticipated transformation of the former Holiday Inn that nearly faced demolition. From the new 20th-floor cocktail bar to the stories hidden inside one of downtown’s most beloved landmarks, get an exclusive first look at one of Raleigh’s biggest hospitality projects.

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If Raleigh roads feel increasingly stressful to navigate lately, you’re not imagining it. This week, we’re breaking down Raleigh’s newly identified most fatal intersections, why so many crashes happen in the same places and what the City’s long-term safety plan could mean for drivers, pedestrians and the future of Raleigh growth.

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When does ‘grabbing a drink’ turn into genuinely belonging somewhere? This week, we’re talking regular culture—from third places and neighborhood hangs to the subtle moment you realize the bartender knows your order, your job and possibly your entire life story.

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Raleigh’s future isn’t just being built through apartments and development—it’s being shaped through parks, public art and spaces designed for people to gather. This week, we’re diving into NCMA’s massive new interactive installation, Raleigh’s historic Parks Bond projects and why public space suddenly feels more important than ever.

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Why did a story about dogs start an internet fight? This week, we’re diving into Raleigh’s evolving pet culture—from doodlemania and breeder debates to the real cost of dog ownership and the blurry line between dog-friendly and dog-everywhere.

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The market’s moving—but not the way it used to. Listen in as Publisher Gina Stephens chats with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International for an insider look at Raleigh real estate: what’s actually selling, whether we’re in a buyers vs. sellers market, which neighborhoods are heating up—and what today’s buyers really want. Plus: why timing is everything in Raleigh.

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Raleigh’s burger battle is juicy, and Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam are dishing on Raleigh Mag’s Best Burgers. Warning: side effects may include immediate cravings.

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This episode originally aired on May 6, 2025.

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Across the board, one of Raleighites’ biggest complaints is transit—full stop. Already a highly car-dependent city, Raleigh is growing up and out quicker than our transit system and roadways can keep up, leaving residents with few ways to get around. More than 20 years in the making, the S-Line ultimately promises to level up transit to Wake Forest and beyond, eventually connecting Raleigh to Richmond.

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Music festivals across the Southeast are scaling up and selling out—some having the formula figured out for years. With Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Fest officially on the horizon after months of uncertainty, we talk our favorite regional fetes—and what qualities keep them afloat. 

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Raleigh’s next wave is here. Some make a living—others make a mission. Across the city, a cohort of savvy young Gen Xers and elder millennials are channeling their drive into something bigger: turning ideas into action and igniting the city’s next chapter in real time. Meet the people refusing to play it safe—and shaping what’s next for Raleigh. 

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