Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

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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December 9, 2025 20 mins

Play doesn’t just happen—it’s engineered. Tune in as we chat the behind-the-scenes forces shaping how Raleigh plays, connects and comes alive. 

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Consider this your boarding call: If you haven’t traveled NC by train, you’re missing out. Tune in as we chat what we wish we knew sooner, insider tips and why train travel is absolutely worth the hype. 

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November 25, 2025 20 mins

Let’s be honest: staying silent doesn’t fix cold food or a bad drink. If you’ve ever whispered “it’s fine” when it really wasn’t, this convo is for you. Gina and Melissa break down the art of giving feedback without feeling like the villain.

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November 18, 2025 17 mins

It’s official—RDU is soaring. Raleigh-Durham International just jumped to No. 5 in North America for passenger satisfaction, climbing from 13th in a single year. We break down what’s really fueling the rise—from local flavor wins to new routes and the behind-the-scenes moves travelers actually feel. Read: why our hometown airport is having a moment.

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It’s official—Raleigh is a Michelin city! We take you behind the velvet rope of the Michelin Guide American South reveal in Greenville, SC—from the chaos of the leak to the insider buzz you won’t find in the press releases. Read: all the drama, surprises and standout stars. 

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November 4, 2025 21 mins

When Raleigh roads look like a scene from Independence Day, you know something’s gone sideways. Tune in as we break down the gridlock heard ’round the city. From tantrums to planning blunders, we unpack the ultimate “you had one job” moment.


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October 28, 2025 28 mins

Raleigh is in full build mode. With new towers, hotels and cultural hubs sprouting up across Downtown, Midtown and beyond, the city’s skyline is evolving fast. Tune in as we unpack the biggest projects reshaping the city we love.

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October 21, 2025 18 mins

Raleigh’s Michelin moment is almost here. With the Guide to the American South on the horizon, we called on RM’s 2024 Best Restaurant chefs & owners to weigh in on who deserves that coveted star. 

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October 14, 2025 26 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam take you underground, behind closed doors and beyond.

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October 7, 2025 24 mins

The Best Cocktail in Raleigh? That answer is stirring up a little friendly competition… Listen in to see what’s shaking.

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September 30, 2025 21 mins

What if we told you $10 would automatically be doubled—and that it would pay for far more than a seasonal latte with cold foam? Tune in to hear how.

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September 23, 2025 20 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam chat what’s behind the constant closures—and what it will take to put a stop to them. 

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September 16, 2025 20 mins

Forget unknown numbers. Posing as everything from your bank to job recruiter, fraud has entered the chat—literally. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they chew on what to know, what to do—and how to stay safe.

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September 9, 2025 31 mins

Hang with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they take a heartfelt look back at some of the defining moments that shaped the last decade—and, more importantly, give insight to where we’re headed next. 

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September 2, 2025 23 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam spill the tea on some big-name announcements.

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August 26, 2025 29 mins

Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the culinary shake-ups, surprise winners and eateries that define our city’s dining scene—from humble newcomers to meaty mainstays. 

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August 19, 2025 24 mins

Buckle up—it’s rant day! Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they let loose on all the oh-so-relatable everyday offenses that make us wonder if common courtesy has gone extinct.

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August 12, 2025 22 mins

North Hills wants to grow again—but this time, up rather than out. Tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the future of Midtown.

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As Raleigh grows and evolves, so does the conversation around the city’s character—and what we want it to be. Hang out with Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam as they wax on whether Raleigh’s rules are keeping things classy or killing creativity.

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What’s hot, where to go and what’s coming—all the food & bev news you need to know now—tune in as Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dish on the latest food & bev news.

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