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This week, Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman discusses why he wrote a column telling certain members of the Raleigh City Council to grow up. Later, Andrea Rice dives into the weird world of artisan ice as showcased at a new North Hills restaurant.

Charles Francis is a Raleigh success story. But does he have what it takes to be Raleigh's next mayor? In this episode, Francis talks about hot button issues facing the city with host Leigh Tauss, and why he thinks he's the man to lead a divided Raleigh City Council.

Raleigh born and raised Jamil Rashad, AKA Boulevards, joins host Leigh Tauss to discuss his new album at our First Friday album release party in Raleigh. The album drops at midnight June 8.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, host Leigh Tauss chats with Raleigh city council candidate David Knight on why he's taking on Stef Mendell for the District E seat and why he had to quit his job to do it. Later, staff writer Sarah Willets chats with Durham planning director Pat Young on how Durham is looking to diversify the city's affordable housing stock. We also say goodbye to Sarah, who has left the INDY to work with the city of Durham as a communication's specialist in the district attorney's office.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Raleigh mayoral candidate Caroline Sullivan joins host Leigh Tauss to discuss her vision for Raleigh's future and how to heal the city's toxic political divisions.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, staff writer Leigh Tauss takes you inside the teachers march May 1, which drew thousands of educators to downtown Raleigh to demand higher pay and more support staff. Listen to interviews with teachers and elected officials at the rally, including a stirring speech by Rev. William Barber.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Arts and Culture Editor Brian Howe tells you everything you need to know about Moogfest, an electronic music festival coming to Durham this weekend. Later, Staff Writer Sarah Willets explains the flurry of criminal justice legislation this session and we premiere a new track from AXNT as part of our Triangle First series.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Raleigh mayoral candidate Zainab Baloch joins host Leigh Tauss to discuss why she's running for mayor of Raleigh (which would make her the city's youngest mayor to date). We dig into affordable housing and the need for innovative solutions to tackle old problems facing Raleigh.

This here podcast gets to break some news! Former Raleigh City Council member Mary-Ann Baldwin announces she’s running for mayor, then, in a long conversation with INDY editor in chief Jeffrey Billman and staff writer Leigh Tauss, talks to us about why. We discuss the fractured state of the city council, delve into Baldwin’s history, and ask what she thinks needs to happen for Raleigh to become a more inclusive city as it grows,

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Raleigh City Council at-large candidate Zainab Baloch joins us to discuss why millennials are stepping up to challenge the council's incumbent, sixty-plus-year-old majority. Staff writer Sarah Willets discusses a heated debate in Durham over a plan to increase density critics say will fuel gentrification and writer Leigh Tauss talks about how Raleigh churches are fighting a global ban on gay marriage within the United Methodist Church. We also premiere a new track from Ellis Dyson & The Shambles as part of our Triangle First series.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman speculates on what the Raleigh mayoral election might look like with Mayor Nancy McFarlane out of the running. Staff writer Sarah Willets digs into Durham's DEAR program, which is expunging thousands of traffic violations and could be a model for other communities hoping to make similar reforms. Later, we say goodbye to Food Editor Layla Khoury Hanold and premiere a new track as part of our Triangle First series, "Hands" by Matt Southern & Lost Gold

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman and Staff Writer Sarah Willets break down Duke University's startling decision to throw the light rail project off the rails. Later, Food Editor Layla Khoury-Hanold talks about last week's special Dish issue on bread and in all its beloved forms. Music by the Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, writer Nick Williams tells you everything you need to know about natural wine, including where to find it in the Triangle. Later, staff writer Sarah Willets gives you the scoop on Durham's proposed $95 million affordable housing bond. We'll also be premiering a track from Raleigh producer FFFOOLERY, AKA Thomas Kevin, off his new album Raleighwood.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Staff Writer Leigh Tauss is joined by Durham distiller Rim Vilgalys to talk about the challenges facing the growing craft spirit industry in the state and possible changes to the ABC system. Later, we say goodbye to Music Editor Allison Hussey, who reflects on her time at the INDY. Music by the Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, we chat with Crank Arm Brewing owner Adam Eckhardt about what it takes to be a beer expert at our First Friday open house in Raleigh and put our visitors knowledge to the test with a blind tasting. Music by the Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Content Warning: This podcast contains intense themes. This week, Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman details his exclusive story about a lawsuit alleging a Duke summer camp for chronically ill kids shut down abruptly in 2017 after children left unsupervised were discovered performing sexual acts on each other. Later, Managing Editor Brian Howe details his interview with street and contemporary dancer Lil Buck. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Music Editor Allison Hussey discusses covering abusers in the arts ahead of Louis CK's show in Raleigh. Later, staff writer Sarah Willets details ShotSpotter, a technology Durham is considering investing in to detect gunfire in the city. Music courtesy of The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, legendary journalist Bob Woodward chats with staff writers Leigh Tauss and Sarah Willets about his latest book, Fear, examining the chaos within the Trump administration.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, staff writer Leigh Tauss and Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman dive into the controversial sale of Crooked Creek, former golf course purchased by Wake County this summer for a park. Food Editor Layla Khoury-Hanold digs into Neomande, a Lebanese restaurant in downtown Durham and Music Editor Allison Hussey breaks down this week's cover stories on Chatham Rabbits and Makaya McCraven.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, writer Cole Villena interviews UNC activist Maya Little on the ongoing saga surrounding Silent Sam and how students are fighting back against white supremacy on campus.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, managing editor of arts and culture Brian Howe walks you through our Arts Awards and staff writer Sarah Willets gives you the latest update on the UNC-Chapel Hill Silent Sam Saga.

In this special episode, we quiz attendees at the INDY Week's First Friday open house about everything they think they know about the Triangle. Care to test your local knowledge? Music by the Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week, Editor in Chief Jeffrey Billman sits down with University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill political science professors Marc Hetherington and Jonathan Weiler to discuss their new book, Prius or Pickup, and examine how American politics became so broken.

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week we dive into the demise of All About Beer magazine, look into the latest snag in Durham's light rail project and get a taste of Papa Shogun, Raleigh's new Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant. Music by The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week we look at the life and looming death of the Northgate Mall, the endangered species of Republican politicians in Wake County and give a hot take on Hamilton, currently playing at DPAC. Music by The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week we look at the rising foster population in Durham and reflect on Hiss Golden Messenger's early discography. Music by The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, has started this podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week we discuss the results of the midterm election in North Carolina and break down our annual style guide. Music by The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience

INDY Week, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, is launching a podcast to give our readers another way to enjoy the latest news and culture from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. This week we discuss the upcoming election, the pork industry's decision to cover hog waste lagoons, Marsy's Law and local shows you won't want to miss. Music by The Alexander Hood Smooth Jazz Experience