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Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Raleigh Magazine
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Raleigh, United States
Raleigh Magazine
Real Estate
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Montessori School Of Raleigh
Olde Raleigh Distillery
City Planning
Cystic Fibrosis

You may know Raleigh Magazine, but what you may not know is how we get our stories. It's all inside info from living our lives and having conversations in our city. You'd be surprised what people will tell us.

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Latest Episodes

You paid hundreds of dollars for the ticket, so why are you watching the concert through someone else’s phone screen? Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam talk concert etiquette and the little things we can all do to make live m... more

Downtown Raleigh is full of ambitious renderings—but some of the city's biggest redevelopment sites remain empty years after businesses packed up and left. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack why major projects stall, wh... more

Raleigh has added roughly 150,000 residents in the last 20 years—but today RPD has essentially the same number of officers it did in 2006. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack the department's 93 vacancies, rising respons... more

After a year of anonymous meals, revisits and spirited debates, Raleigh Magazine's 2026 Best Restaurants issue has arrived. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take listeners behind the scenes of one of the city's most anticipa... more

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Recent Guests

Shikha Gupta
Raleigh Director of Solid Waste Services
City of Raleigh
Episode: Spotlight: Raleigh’s Turning Over a New Leaf
Ellen Mathis
Raleigh Senior Communications Analyst
City of Raleigh
Episode: Spotlight: Raleigh’s Turning Over a New Leaf
Melissa Housam
Editor-in-Chief
Raleigh Magazine
Episode: The Most Dangerous Roads in Raleigh
Todd Hancock
Guest on Episode
Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby's International Realty
Episode: Spotlight: The Neighborhood Effect
Heidi Reed
Assistant Editor
Raleigh Magazine
Episode: On the Right Track
Heidi Reid
Assistant Editor and Raleigh Magazine music guru
Raleigh Magazine
Episode: Fest or Famine
Dave Rose
Founder/Advisor, Deep South Entertainment
Deep South Entertainment
Episode: The Cost of Cool
Bill King
Downtown Raleigh business and development perspective
Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Episode: Answering Downtown Raleigh’s Toughest Question
Greg Sandroiter
Developer, HM Partners (built 400H and Sky House)
HM Partners
Episode: Answering Downtown Raleigh’s Toughest Question

Host

Gina Stephens
Host of the show focused on Raleigh Magazine content and local storytelling

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • A Great Resource for Raleigh!

    Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine is a great listen for the latest and greatest of what's new and what's happening around the Raleigh area. I love learning about the newest spots in the area and what's coming as Raleigh continues to grow and develop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitchull
    United States2 years ago
  • Raleigh’s Best

    Love getting the back stories and inside scoop of Raleigh! Being in the car a lot this gives me the story when I can’t get to the magazine. Look forward to Tuesday when new episodes are dropped. Gina and Melissa are a great duo, entertaining and funny. Please keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julifm95
    United States4 years ago
  • Feeling like a local

    I'm in Raleigh for work often. Thanks t Raleigh Mag (I subscribed) and this podcast I'm in the know for all the sinbest stops to go for a drink, eat food and get some business done. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. ST
    United States4 years ago
  • Great source for all things Raleigh!

    Great listen if you want to inside scoop with what’s happening in Raleigh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasprimo
    United States4 years ago
  • Local insights with a fun flair!

    Love this podcast! These ladies are also wonderful storytellers and get me interested in topics I didn’t know I was interested in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    taskrabbitlover5588
    United States4 years ago

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Guests bring credible local expertise that informs community decisions.
The hosts have strong chemistry and a friendly, engaging banter.
Listeners appreciate the insider Raleigh angle and practical city-life take.

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What Are We Waiting For?
Q: What indicators should residents look for to know a redevelopment is actually moving forward?
Signals include the erection of fencing, formal announcements or permits from developers, and visible progress on site preparation or demolition activities, which typically precede new construction.
Does Raleigh Have a Sign Problem?
Q: Are Raleigh's rules, policies keeping our city classy? Or is it killing creativity, making us boring?
Melissa argues the current rules aim to preserve visual order but may overly restrict creative expression; the conversation suggests rebalancing regulations to allow selective, character-defining signage while maintaining safety and clarity for pedestrians.
The Most Dangerous Roads in Raleigh
Q: What Raleigh road stresses you out the most when you drive or walk there?
Melissa explains that Capitol Boulevard often tops the list for stress due to its wide lanes, timing of lights, and frequent near-misses, while expressing a broader concern that downtown corridors vs. outlying areas require different safety solutions.
More Towers in Midtown?
Q: What has been learned from past developments like Ruth Chris and Six Forks regarding community response?
Past projects show that engagement and balancing preserving history with modern needs are crucial, and that effective communication with the public can influence whether projects move forward.
More Towers in Midtown?
Q: How do residents feel about the height increases versus existing density?
Opinions are mixed; some residents fear the visual and traffic impact of towers, while others support the idea that height can bring fresh vitality and better infrastructure if thoughtfully integrated.

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What is Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Local-focused conversations center on Raleigh and its surrounding scene, mixing city governance, transportation, dining, real estate, and culture through insider reporting and city-life anecdotes. Episodes often feature Raleigh Magazine editors and guest experts who illuminate how stories are sourced, from transportation costs to sign aesthetics, park investments, and neighborhood dynamics. The tone blends practical city-life insights with behind-the-scenes journalism, offering listeners actionable context for living, working, and investing in the area. A standout element is the hosts' easy banter and willingness to tackle both lighthearted and policy-oriented topics, underscored by a strong sense of local pride and community reporting.

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Recent guests on Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine include:

1. Shikha Gupta
2. Ellen Mathis
3. Melissa Housam
4. Todd Hancock
5. Heidi Reed
6. Heidi Reid
7. Dave Rose
8. Bill King

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