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On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome Winston-Salem, NC native Larken Egleston. Larken shares his experience of joining politics, including being a former Charlotte city council member. A few of our many topics include laws involving NC bars, how Larken stumbled upon a secret passageway by mistake, and Larken's current job with NC Congressman Jeff Jackson.

Councilman Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston bring back the pod after an 8 month hiatus, and are joined by special guest Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston The post Ep 116 – 8 Month Recap, Election, Swearing In, Capitol Tonight Correspondants, AllStar Race – w/ Special Guest MPT Braxton Winston appeared first on PFM Hero.

Charlotte welcomes a new city council on Tuesday, September 6 during a swearing-in ceremony. The new council includes mostly familiar faces with a few new names.  "The priority should be 'let's get back to basics.' We've had a lot of self-inflicted wounds, we really need to go back and think about regular infrastructure, potholes, the job of the city," Tariq Bokhari, district six councilman, said.In recent years, council tackled a number of controversial issues including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Charlotte 2040 comprehensive plan, pandemic response, and transit. "This last council was able to put a bow on a lot of big things before this term ended... it's got to be back to the basics of housing, community safety, transportation," Larken Egleston, outgoing district one councilman, said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-city-council-swears-in-new-members-on-tuesday-september-6-flashpoint/275-96188c90-5a54-4785-8bd8-765ecdd0275fIn a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from his Florida home and also temporarily halted the Justice Department's own use of the records for investigative purposes.The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorizes an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search and to weed out from the rest of the investigation any that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege. Some of those records may ultimately be returned to Trump, but the judge put off a ruling on that question.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-special-master/507-a4b919b1-b31e-4fb3-9ec2-0330f17e891ePlus, have you ever had a boss treat you so badly that you were forced to quit your job? Welcome to "quiet firing."Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

Charlotte welcomes a new city council on Tuesday, September 6 during a swearing-in ceremony. The new council includes mostly familiar faces with a few new names.   "The priority should be 'let's get back to basics.' We've had a lot of self-inflicted wounds, we really need to go back and think about regular infrastructure, potholes, the job of the city," Tariq Bokhari, district six councilman, said. In recent years, council tackled a number of controversial issues including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Charlotte 2040 comprehensive plan, pandemic response, and transit.  "This last council was able to put a bow on a lot of big things before this term ended... it's got to be back to the basics of housing, community safety, transportation," Larken Egleston, outgoing district one councilman, said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-city-council-swears-in-new-members-on-tuesday-september-6-flashpoint/275-96188c90-5a54-4785-8bd8-765ecdd0275f In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from his Florida home and also temporarily halted the Justice Department's own use of the records for investigative purposes. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorizes an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search and to weed out from the rest of the investigation any that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege. Some of those records may ultimately be returned to Trump, but the judge put off a ruling on that question. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-special-master/507-a4b919b1-b31e-4fb3-9ec2-0330f17e891e Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT! 

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks to outgoing Charlotte city council member Larken Egleston and current city council member Tariq Bokhari about the passage of the UDO and Affordable Housing. Later, Ben continues his conversation with outgoing Charlotte city councilmember Larken Egleston and current city council member Tariq Bokhari about transit. Charlotte City Council is also slated to welcome a new city council on Tuesday, September 6 during a swearing-in ceremony. The new council includes mostly familiar faces with a few new names. In recent years, council tackled a number of controversial issues including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Charlotte 2040 comprehensive plan, pandemic response, and transit. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-city-council-swears-in-new-members-on-tuesday-september-6-flashpoint/275-96188c90-5a54-4785-8bd8-765ecdd0275f

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks to outgoing Charlotte city council member Larken Egleston and current city council member Tariq Bokhari about the passage of the UDO and Affordable Housing. Later, Ben continues his conversation with outgoing Charlotte city councilmember Larken Egleston and current city council member Tariq Bokhari about transit.  Charlotte City Council is also slated to welcome a new city council on Tuesday, September 6 during a swearing-in ceremony. The new council includes mostly familiar faces with a few new names. In recent years, council tackled a number of controversial issues including the Unified Development Ordinance, the Charlotte 2040 comprehensive plan, pandemic response, and transit.  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/charlotte-city-council-swears-in-new-members-on-tuesday-september-6-flashpoint/275-96188c90-5a54-4785-8bd8-765ecdd0275f

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson talks to Charlotte city councilmen, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston, about their last five years on council as well as the latest with not getting a social district in Charlotte. Egleston lost a primary election race in May for an at-large seat on council and finishes his term in September. He said council made progress on transit, affordable housing, and public safety, but admitted there was plenty of work to do for the next council. "Those aren't issues you ever really solve. You just keep making progress. And I think we've done that on all the fronts," he said. In addition, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss CATS issues, the silver line, and the UDO vote. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3OQREbc

This week on Flashpoint, WCNC Charlotte's Ben Thompson talks to Charlotte city councilmen, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston, about their last five years on council as well as the latest with not getting a social district in Charlotte. Egleston lost a primary election race in May for an at-large seat on council and finishes his term in September. He said council made progress on transit, affordable housing, and public safety, but admitted there was plenty of work to do for the next council."Those aren't issues you ever really solve. You just keep making progress. And I think we've done that on all the fronts," he said.In addition, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss CATS issues, the silver line, and the UDO vote. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3OQREbc

On this episode of Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks with former NC Congressman, Robert Pittenger about his time along the Ukrainian border. Pittenger was in Bucharest planning a summer conference for the Parliamentary Intelligence Security Forum, which he currently serves as chairman. While there, Romanian officials took him to several refugee camps. "Let me just commend the multiple nonprofit groups, thank the NGOs that have gone there in earnest to help these people. The coordination has been outstanding. The government has done a remarkable job in Romania," he said. Later, Ben speaks with Republican Charlotte City Council at-large candidate, Charlie Mulligan and Larken Egleston about why he's running at-large as opposed to trying to keep his D1 seat. All of this and more on this week's episode of Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte.

On this episode of Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks with former NC Congressman, Robert Pittenger about his time along the Ukrainian border. Pittenger was in Bucharest planning a summer conference for the Parliamentary Intelligence Security Forum, which he currently serves as chairman. While there, Romanian officials took him to several refugee camps."Let me just commend the multiple nonprofit groups, thank the NGOs that have gone there in earnest to help these people. The coordination has been outstanding. The government has done a remarkable job in Romania," he said.Later, Ben speaks with Republican Charlotte City Council at-large candidate, Charlie Mulligan and Larken Egleston about why he's running at-large as opposed to trying to keep his D1 seat.All of this and more on this week's episode of Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte.

On this episode of Flashpoint, WCNC's Ben Thompson talks to two Charlotte Council members as they lay out a busy agenda during an election year. "Trying to do a lot of things at once, and doing them with a lot of funding at once is what makes this different than years past," district 1 councilman Larken Egleston said.   Later, Ben talks to a Catawba College professor who maps out the future of North Carolina's redistricting case. After a three-judge panel ruled to allow Republican-drawn legislative and congressional maps, political campaigns, lawyers, and scholars are watching the Supreme Court of North Carolina. "I would expect that they would push this as an expedited review and potential decision," Dr. Michael Bitzer, professor of politics at Catawba College, said.   All of this and more on this episode of Flashpoint, only on WCNC Charlotte.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston break down what 2022 has in store, including the crazy election situation, staff departures, and committee shake up. The post Ep 115 – Looking Ahead at 2022: Elections, Staff, Big Topics and Committees appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston are back after a long and brutal summer with CLT's favorite pod. The post Ep 114 – Redistricting Deep Dive, and Recapping Last 4 Months appeared first on PFM Hero.

This week's episode is another FlashPOINT Flashback! We go back to April 4, when US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Ben Thompson to discuss Charlotte's controversial 2040 mobility plan. The city's current plan calls on a $4 to $6-billion investment from the federal government. "We're in a position to capitalize on that enthusiasm I think, and we've done a lot of the groundwork to make sure we are ready," Egleston said. But some question if the city, and region, are ready to compete against other states for those federal dollars. A delay in 2020 census data is likely forcing the postponement of a 1-cent sales tax referendum originally scheduled for the November ballot.  Another obstacle, consensus among the state and neighboring towns about the costs of a regional transit system.    We're also joined by Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston to get their point of view on Charlotte's transportation plan and whether the Silver Line rail system will become reality. That plan also includes streetcar, bike lanes and greenway.    READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/flashpoint-politics-charlotte-transit/275-f31da8b9-e7db-48a0-8603-622f0808ff6d

On this week's show, Ben Thompson discusses potential new LGBTQ protections in Charlotte as we kick off Pride Month.  First, we're joined by City Council members Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston to discuss if the city will ever pass another non-discrimination ordinance after the fiasco that was House Bill 2 following Charlotte's first non-discrimination bill several years ago. The council members also discuss their upcoming votes on the controversial 2040 plan that has all of the city talking.  Then in our second segment, Ben chats with Matt Comer, communications director for Charlotte Pride, about why LGBTQ citizens are calling on city leaders to implement a new non-discrimination order and why those protections are necessary.  And then in our third segment, there's another issue dividing the county. Mecklenburg County leaders voted to withhold $56 million from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools until they provide a measurable plan that addresses inequities facing minority students.  Watch FlashPoint every Sunday on WCNC Charlotte, immediately following Meet the Press! And for the latest Charlotte news and politics from North Carolina, follow Ben Thompson on social media, @Bentnews.   

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss Credit Karma, 2040 Comp Plan, Budget, Council Pay and Elections The post Ep 113 – Credit Karma, 2040 Comp Plan, Budget, Council Pay and Elections appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston catch up on a lot of topics from the past few weeks. The post Ep 112 – Rezonings, Elections, Transit and Comp Plans… oh my appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss Arts and Culture City funding, and debate the current state of the 2040 Comp Plan before the OpEd showdown scheduled for the Observer on Monday. The post Ep 111 – Arts Funding, The 2040 Comp Plan, and Anticipating Monday’s OpEd Showdown appeared first on PFM Hero.

What’s up Footy Fans! I have an incredible and very informative episode for you guys with a special guest. It The post Ep 45 with Charlotte’s City Council member Larken Egleston appeared first on Beautiful Game Network.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston drop deep into the City’s biggest challenges and topics we discussed in the annual strategy session last week The post Ep 109 – CLT Moves, Arts Funding, Renaming Streets, and Council Terms/Pay appeared first on PFM Hero.

Today on Aldersgate OnAir, we are thrilled to explore the world of urban farming—“the growing of plants and raising of animals in and around cities,” as defined by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization. Urban agriculture is reshaping local food systems across the country. Farmers and gardeners in and around cities areas are creating new economic, social and environmental opportunities.As farmland is swallowed up by urban development, we must source farm products from farther and farther away, increasing our carbon footprint while decreasing the freshness of the food we consume. Happily, a trend is emerging to save threatened farmland in the midst of urban areas—including Charlotte.In this episode, we dig into how an urban farm in our own backyard is becoming an important part of the fabric of Charlotte. Our guests today are Zack Wyatt, director of the Carolina Farm Trust; Larken Egleston, who is serving his second term as a member of the Charlotte City Council; and Brooks Shelley, director of Marketing and Engagement here at Aldersgate.

On R&D in the QC Episode 108 Larken Egleston and Tariq Bokhari discuss the violence at the Capitol, the Annual Council Retreat, and Retiring of a Colleague The post Ep108 – Capitol Violence, Annual Council Retreat, and Colleagues Surprise Resignation appeared first on PFM Hero.

After focusing for months on the 2020 election and COVID-19 pandemic, this week's FlashPoint with Ben Thompson is all about Charlotte! Guests on this week's show include City Council members Larken Egleston and Tariq Bokhari.  Topics on this week's program include Charlotte's biggest obstacles entering 2021, as well as renaming streets that are named after Confederate generals and white supremacists. Is the matter of renaming streets worth considering during the pandemic?  In 2017, Charlotte and North Carolina became the epicenter of American politics with the controversial House Bill 2. When the bill was repealed, a section in the law barred local governments from enacting or amending non-discrimination ordinances regulating private businesses until Dec. 1, 2020. Now that the ban has expired, will Charlotte look to pass another non-discrimination ordinance? If so, how can they keep the city's desires from becoming another disaster that leads to state intervention?  The Silver Line light rail extension has been the talk of Charlotte transportation plans for years. The proposal would create a new rail line from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Matthews on the southeast end of Independence Boulevard. But how would it be paid for? Larken and Tariq discuss the city's options and where they could go to find the money for the huge project. 

After spending weeks focusing on the 2020 presidential election, this week's episode is all about Charlotte. Years after the Queen City's non-discrimination ordinance caused shockwaves across North Carolina and ultimately cost the state billions of dollars (and an NBA All-Star Game) will Charlotte move to create another non-discrimination ordinance?    Charlotte City Council members Larken Egleston and Tariq Bokhari discuss how Charlotte can avoid another House Bill 2 disaster now that the bill's ban on local ordinances has expired.    Plus, we take a look at the new transportation plan Charlotte leaders are hoping to approve and how it would be paid for. And speaking of getting around Charlotte, city leaders are considering changing the names of streets that are named after Confederate generals and white supremacists. Is this issue big enough to tackle in 2021? 

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston recap the wild ride that was the 2020 election cycle, and are joined by NC Speaker Tim Moore to preview what 2020 might look like in the General Assembly. The post Ep107 – Post Election Recap with Speaker Tim Moore appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss the 2020 general election from top to bottom and give their views on who could win, as well as run down a monster city council meeting that covered many big topics. The post Ep106 – The Election Show, PLUS: Eastland, Brookhill and CMPD appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston join Bradley Brogdon and the CLT Alliance Young Professionals virtually to discuss voting and young professionals The post Ep105 – The Pod Joins the CLT Alliance YP’s LIVE: Your Voice Matters / VOTING appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston recap last weeks extended strategy session, this weeks business meeting, and relive the greatest hits of the latest council drama saga that is our lives. The post Ep104 – These are the days of our Council lives appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston catch up on last night’s rezoning meeting and the last month of activity. The post Ep103 – Industrial Gentrification Rezoning, Virtual Meeting Showdown, and Catching Up on the Last Month appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston recap the RNC and DNC 2020 conventions, and are joined by their first INTL reporter David Grossman of the BBC, as well as Anthony Kearey – LIVE from his resturant 204 North. The post Ep102 – The Convention Edition, with BBC Reporter David Grossman Live from 204 North appeared first on PFM Hero.

It's finally here. The 2020 Republican National Convention has rolled into Charlotte and the 2020 presidential election is on! On this week's show, Ben Thompson is joined by Charlotte City Council members Larken Egleston and Tariq Bokhari to discuss the RNC and what it will look like compared to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Then, Egleston and Bokhari discuss multiple ethics complaints against Charlotte City Council members, including Bokhari himself.    In our third segment, Catawba College political science professor Michael Bitzer analyzes the DNC, breaks down what it's like to teach during a pandemic and updates the influx of absentee ballot requests in North Carolina. Bitzer's analysis really drives home the point on how the Postal Service controversy could help swing the election in many states.   

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari & Larken Egleston launch episode 101 after 2.5 months of long, hard, and many times painful work while focusing on everything from the RNC to COVID Recovery The post Ep101 – Recap of our 2.5 month podcast hiatus appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston celebrate their 100th episode with 3 very special guests. The show kicks off less than an hour after new CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings was sworn in, as he sits down with the Councilmen to give his first interview as Chief. Then the show wraps up with two […] The post Ep100 – New Chief of Police Jennings 1st Interview, and former Mayors Gantt & Vinroot appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston catch up after nearly a month of insanity since the last episode. The post Ep099.5 – RNC, COVID Relief, City Budget and more appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston have their final 2 digit episode of the pod. The post Ep099 – UNC Charlotte Shooting Anniversary, RNC and Affordable Housing Votes appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston catch up after 2 brutal weeks. The post Ep098 – Small Business Support, Task Forces, New World Zoning and More appeared first on PFM Hero.

Charlotte City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston broadcast live with Charlotte’s two congressional representatives Alma Adams of the 12th District, and Dan Bishop of the 9th District, covering the CARES Act and PPP on Episode 97 of R&D in the QC The post Ep097 – Congresswoman Alma Adams and Congressman Dan Bishop discuss PPP appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston remotely connect to live stream the pod and discuss the hot-off-the-presses Stay at Home Order announced in Meck County The post Ep095 – Breaking Down the Stay at Home Order in Meck County appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston have their first ever remote podcast episode as part of social distancing needs globally. The post Ep094 – Remote Pod with COVID-19 Updates for CLT appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss the current status of the Coronavirus in Charlotte as the first presumptive cases are announced. The post R&D in the QC Ep093 – Coronavirus COVID-19 Update appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston recap the highlights of Super Tuesday, and discuss topics from Monday’s strategy session The post R&D in the QC Ep092 – Super Tuesday Recap, Strategy Sesh Highlights appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston talk about local items of note. The post R&D in the QC Ep091 – Week In Review and Circus Animals appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston are joined by former Charlotte Mayor and NC Governor Pat McCrory, as well as Democratic Strategist Sam Spencer to discuss the Super Tuesday ballot coming up on March 3rd for the 2020 Primary Election The post R&D in the QC Ep090 – The Primary Election 2020 Episode w/ Governor Pat McCrory and Sam Spencer appeared first on PFM Hero.

City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston talk about all the big news. Vote for R&D in the QC as Charlotte’s best podcast at charlottemagazine.com The post R&D in the QC Ep089 – eSports, Business Meeting, Vote 4 CLT Mag BoB Pod Awards appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss tonights Strategy Session, their visit with students at UNC Charlotte, and last weeks Nascar HOF induction ceremony The post R&D in the QC Ep088 – Strategy Session, UNC Charlotte and Nascar HOF Induction appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss the topics of the week. The post R&D in the QC Ep087 – Committees, Ribbon Cuttings and Paris Recap appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston catch up on the last 2 weeks and preview next week. The post R&D in the QC Ep086 – Annual Retreat, Paris Biz Recruitment appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston come back in their first episode of 2020 and focus on the number one priority – crime in CLT The post R&D in the QC Ep085 – Addressing Crime in CLT appeared first on PFM Hero.

CLT City Councilmen Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston discuss a deeper view of the MLS announcement coming Tuesday, tonight’s zoning meeting, and the last week. The post R&D in the QC Ep084 – MLS Announcement, Zoning and the Week in Review appeared first on PFM Hero.

That Charlotte is growing and changing is not news. HOW Charlotte is growing and changing is, in itself, an evolving story. As Charlotte City Council members, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston not only debate growth and change but help make decisions about “how” it will happen. Both are smart and well-versed about municipal issues. And sometimes, they agree. When they don't, there's usually lively debate that not only plays out on the dais, on their own podcast, and here on The BrandBuilders Podcast with The Dunstan Group.