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Episodes
Air travel is a mess—and the proposed fix is… dressing nicer? Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam unpack the Transportation Department’s new civility push and why blaming leggings, hoodies and passengers loses the plot—not to mention the very real REAL ID push that could make you miss your flight.
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A university…for brides? Hang out with Raleigh Magazine as Publisher Gina Stephens chats with local mainstay Bailey’s Fine Jewelry about its free, immersive class for couples—designed to cut through the confusion, try on rings, and ask real questions before buying.
In partnership with Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
When parking becomes a barrier, people don’t fight it—they leave. Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam dig into Raleigh’s looming parking debate, the revenue shortfall driving it, and why rolling back free parking or upping rates could hurt the very businesses downtown is trying to keep alive.
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Overflowing bins. Illegal dumping. Grime spreading beyond downtown. Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam dig into months of reporting to ask the uncomfortable question Raleigh residents keep whispering: is the city getting messier—or are its systems quietly falling behind its growth?
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The trophies have been handed out, the cocktails poured, and the industry showed up. Publisher Gina Stephens taps bar titan Matt Bettinger to break down Raleigh Magazine’s Best Bars—sharing standout winners, bartender of the year—plus the party, the afterparty and the people who make the scene hum.
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It’s an (un)Hinged world, and we’re just dating in it. After Raleigh landed 9th on a list of the worst large metros for finding love, Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam sat down to talk relationships. From dating apps and real-life connections to wins, disasters, and where to meet people beyond the apps, this is what dating actually looks like in Raleigh.
If alcohol consumption is at a 90-year low, why do Raleigh’s bars still feel busy—and better than ever? We spill on how drinking changed, who’s still going out and why the bar business is adapting.
- The Myth of the Dry Generation
- Stay in the Know
- Get Social
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New rules, new timelines and shifting power mean this year isn’t business as usual in Raleigh. We break down what’s changing, what’s quietly being decided—and why Raleigh residents should care now.
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From elbows to entrees, we put Miss Manners’ most (in)famous dining decrees to the generational test. Phones at the table, who orders first, napkin loyalty—what still holds up, and what deserves to be retired?
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Raleigh doesn’t pump the brakes when it comes to food. With Michelin-level buzz now baked into the city’s dining DNA and new openings landing at a nonstop clip, Raleigh’s culinary identity is being rewritten in real time. On this episode, we look ahead to 10 new spots already open or on deck—and what this momentum means for Raleigh’s dining future.
From cocktail chic to casual confusion, Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack how dress codes have evolved—and why no one seems to agree on what they actually mean.
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Streaming used to be the budget-friendly hero. Now? It’s the plot twist no one asked for. With subscriptions stacking up and costs creeping higher, we unpack how the streaming dream got so expensive—and how to cut through the noise.
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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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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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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.
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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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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...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.
- Developments Transforming the Cityscape
- Net Zero Goes Luxe and Local
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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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