
R&D in the NC is a weekly conversation on how innovation, business, and public policy intersect to shape North Carolina’s future. Hosted by longtime civic leaders and entrepreneurs Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston, the show features candid discussions with founders, CEOs, public officials, and community changemakers working on the state’s biggest challenges and opportunities. From economic develo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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This week on R&D in the NC, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston sit down with Charlotte City Councilwoman Renee Johnson, the driving force behind the controversial vote to rescind support for the I-77 South toll lane project.
Councilwoman Johnson walk... more
This week on R&D in the NC, we sit down with Charlotte City Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera for one of the most candid conversations yet.
We dive deep into the heated public hearing over Charlotte’s proposed data center moratorium, why tensions exploded ... more
Episode 16 of R&D in the NC is here, featuring special guest Charlotte City Councilwoman Dante Anderson.
This week, we unpack one of the most shocking transportation votes in recent Charlotte history as the CRTPO unexpectedly rescinded the I-77 toll... more
This week on R&D in the NC Episode 15, we sit down with Charlotte City Councilwoman Victoria Watlington immediately following one of the most chaotic and consequential Charlotte City Council meetings in recent memory.
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Really enjoyable podcast I love hearing these two guys share their opinions back-and-forth and have intelligent conversations. They really are a lot of fun to listen to.
Tarqle and Larkey do a great job summarizing what’s going on and really opening the window into how government works. They also do a good job finding lots of common ground.
Very insightful look at the inner workings of Charlotte, and lighthearted enough to keep almost anyone regardless of political stance or background interested. Well done!
When I first started listening, I knew nothing about Charlotte politics. I’ve learned a ton and even gotten involved in a rezoning on my street. I listen every week and wish more Charlotteans would too!
Great insight to Charlotte inner-workings. Keep it up!
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R&D in the NC features two longtime civic leaders turning complex local policy into accessible dialogue, focusing on North Carolina's big-ticket issues from transportation to data centers and tax policy. Episodes frequently juxtapose policy analysis with behind-the-scenes governance, highlighting bipartisan problem-solving, data-driven planning, and accountability in public funds. Listeners can expect candid banter anchored by local government experience, practical implications for residents, and timely forecasts on elections and major infrastructure decisions. A standout is the clear, second-voice balance between hosts from different political perspectives, which often translates into nuanced takes and actionable takeaways for stakeholders... more
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