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Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
Caregiving Corner
North Carolina
Carolina Panthers
Mecklenburg County
Duke Energy
Queen City Podcast Network
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte Checkers
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte City Council
Hurricane Helene
WFAE
Artificial Intelligence
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Josh Stein
Charlotte FC
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Getting your day in Charlotte started on the right foot. New episodes M-F.

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Latest Episodes

Corporate sponsors abandoning Black Pride; Panthers Fan Fest tonight

Did this month's rain fix our drought problem?; more bad luck for the Panthers

The price tag for hosting large events; invasive hornets threaten bees; Charlotte has History

Hot weather and a high heat index expected today; NC football GM suspended; NC AG wants Duke commitment to lower rates

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Recent Guests

Shelly Bybee
Chief Advancement Officer at Crisis Assistance Ministry
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Episode: Friday, July 17, 2026
Rob Harrington
Mayor of Charlotte (as discussed on the show)
City of Charlotte
Episode: Monday, July 13, 2026
Jeff Peterson
President of the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: Monday, July 13, 2026
Dr. Jada Fambro
OB-GYN with Atrium Health
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Episode: Monday, July 6, 2026
Ashley Ostman
Owner of the Essay Architect
The Essay Architect
Episode: Friday, June 26, 2026
Reagan Kilpatrick
Marketing and promotion specialist
Blumenthal Arts
Episode: Monday, June 22, 2026
Jennifer Sakai
Founder and CEO of Caregiving Corner
Caregiving Corner
Episode: Monday, June 15, 2026
Varian Shroom
Curator and contributor at Camp North End
Camp North End
Episode: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Malcolm Graham
Charlotte City Council member
Charlotte City Council
Episode: Friday, June 5, 2026

Hosts

Stuart Watson
Host of CLT1st, Queen City Podcast Network
Brian Baldeshevitz
Host of CLT1st, Queen City Podcast Network

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Why?

    Congratulations team on your first year anniversary! Most of what I look forward to hearing is great content.

    My disappointment lies with the increasing level of Stuart’s personal and political views. Please remember this is CLT1st and not Stuart1st.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    DaveO28105
    United States2 years ago
  • Garbaging gambling podcast

    It started out ok, but now it dedicates more time to trying to get you to gamble on their preferred app than on any of the actual news stories. It’s really too bad since it had so much potential.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PS7497
    United States2 years ago
  • A welcome addition!

    Charlotte’s FIRST Monday through Friday daily local news podcast with minimal murder and mayhem!

    An emphasis on solution oriented journalism … curating local sources like:

    The Charlotte Ledger

    QCity Metro

    Queen City Nerve

    The Charlotte Post

    WFAE

    One stop shopping in 8 minutes or less.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stu@CLT
    United States3 years ago
  • What a great idea for a show!

    I’ll listen every morning while I make my coffee! Fun, light, informative and bite-sized! Marvelous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Millwater
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and topics related to caregiving and local services are seen as especially valuable.
Listeners appreciate concise, bite-sized local updates and practical coverage of community issues.
The daily format is praised for being quick and useful for morning routines.
Some listeners wish the show focused less on personal/political views of the host and more on objective news.

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Friday, April 3, 2026
Q: What has your week been like?
It has been a blur in a very positive way, from preparing for Seed20 to the victory itself, and now focusing on how the prize will help grow Fearless Brown Girls through new cohorts, expanded programming, and broader impact for the girls we serve.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Q: What did you see in Western North Carolina?
Sarah describes shocking levels of devastation that remained four months after the storm.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Q: How did this podcast come to be?
Sarah Blake Morgan shares that the idea sparked after seeing social media posts about ongoing suffering in North Carolina.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Q: How does a move like this affect local viewers, especially in a breaking, severe weather situation?
It is likely to have a negative impact on the timeliness and relevance of weather information provided to local viewers during critical moments.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Q: Why is this an important decision by Allen Media Group?
The elimination of local meteorologists raises concerns about safety and the quality of local weather coverage during emergencies.

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What is CLT1st about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Charlotte-focused daily news program that covers local developments, city politics, transportation, and community services. Episodes frequently examine how federal actions—such as government funding and policy shifts—affect SNAP, food banks, schools, and local infrastructure, along with updates on local leadership, public safety, and sports. The show often threads in caregiving resources and community support organizations, making it practical for listeners who want timely, actionable information for residents and families. A notable pattern is the emphasis on solution-oriented journalism and aggregating local sources to present a compact, 8-minute to 10-minute daily briefing for busy readers and professionals.

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1. The Charlotte Ledger Podcast
2. This American Life
3. Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
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CLT1st launched 3 years ago and published 657 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on CLT1st include:

1. Shelly Bybee
2. Rob Harrington
3. Jeff Peterson
4. Dr. Jada Fambro
5. Ashley Ostman
6. Reagan Kilpatrick
7. Jennifer Sakai
8. Varian Shroom

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