Podcast appearances and mentions of leigh tauss

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, 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.

After the honestly accurate article in last week's Indy Week, writer Leigh Tauss joins the podcast to discuss the ABC Commission and how they can either be part of the solution or the problem with the growth of the NC Craft Distiller movement. Also, Gentry Lassiter, the owner of Lassiter Distilling, weighs in on the topic from the perspective of a small business owner in the North Carolina Distilling industry.  There's progress to be made with liquor in this state and people are voicing their opinions a little louder every day.   Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at  Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!  Restaurant owners, go to trycake.com/ncfb and take a look. CAKE makes it easy.   Hospitality industry veterans, and , get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts.  Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina two years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at or Eat & Drink Merrily!

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.

Former RJ reporter Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record with an update on Hurricane Florence. Leigh, now in Raleigh with the Indy Weekly, talks about the devastation the storm caused in North Carolina. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Former RJ staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record from Raleigh, North Carolina, where she now works for the Indy Weekly. She talks about what and how North Carolina is doing ahead of Hurricane Florence, which is forecast to make landfall in the Carolinas sometime Thursday. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Record-Journal staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about her time at the RJ and her new job in North Carolina. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Record-Journal Staff writer Leigh Tauss and Senior Vice President Ralph Tomaselli join the Morning Record to talk about Meriden's budget, which will go to a referendum after a successful petition. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about the extended day program at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. The program was cut as part of Meriden's budget. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record with the latest on Meriden's city manager search, including a pitch from acting City Manager Ken Morgan that he get the post while also remaining as fire chief. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about two recent victors for former Meriden Humane Society Director Marlena DiBianco. She recently saw a forgery charge from 2016 dismissed, and a judge has ruled that the current board wasn't properly elected after she was ousted from the organization. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about the Meriden budget. The City Council adopted a budget Monday, but it may not be the end of the line. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about who former City Manager Guy Scaife has been calling with his Meriden-paid cell phone. Scaife continues to receive six months of pay and benefits after his December firing, and Leigh requested his phone records. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to bring us up-to-date with Meriden’s budget, which the Council is scheduled to vote on Monday. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record for an update on notices Meriden sent out in late April notifying customers of contamination of the public water system. City officials said they followed the law, but wish they could have notified residents sooner. Residents, meanwhile, remained critical over the city’s response. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about former Meriden city manager Guy Scaife's lawsuit against the city. He claims his firing was the result of a retaliation campaign by some city staff and officials. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com/

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to look at the budget proposal that Meriden's Finance Committee has sent to the full City Council. Spending cuts and increased revenues help offset the need for a tax increase, but by how much? Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

In it's push for a new position, the Meriden legal department has compiled a list of 108 pending cases involving the city. Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about the push, as well as the debate about adding another clerk to the department. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to share the reaction from Meriden city councilors regarding Councilor Miguel Castro. Democratic leaders Wednesday asked him to step down amid reports of his efforts to edit the video of a public meeting.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about the fallout from Meriden City Councilor Miguel Castro's efforts to edit a portion of a video recording of a subcommittee meeting. Demcorats have asked Castro, also a Democrat, to consider stepping down, but he says he did nothing wrong. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about acting City Manager Ken Morgan's education budget proposal. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss and Vice President and editor Ralph Tomaselli joins the Morning Record to talk about what candidates for Meriden's city manager position can learn from the tenure of Guy Scaife, recent comments from city councilors, and from past managers. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about Meriden's efforts in recent weeks to improve school security. Changes come in response to both the February shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school, and three unrelated incidents involving adults at Meriden schools in February. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about Acting Manager Ken Morgan's budget, which he presented to the City Council Monday. The council's Finance Committee then held its first discussion the next day. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about a disagreement between Meriden school and city officials regarding health insurance costs. School officials say they are being overcharged, but city staff say the payments are needed in case of unexpected payments because Meriden is self-insured. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about a proposed letter of support from the Meriden City Council for Nelly Cumbicos. Cumbicos is facing a deportation order at the end of the month. The draft letter appears to have the support of both caucuses. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast for an update on Meriden's city manager search as the City Council closes in on a search committee and consultant. Credit https://www.bensound.com/ for the music

Meriden city officials Tuesday debated whether to move forward with a plan to replace a bridge on Cooper Street despite the state's decision to postpone its share of the funding. Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to explain why city staff is urging the council to move forward, and what the City Council's decisions are. Credit www.bensound.com/ for the music.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about changes on Meriden's City Council, including a transition in leadership and the creation of a new subcommittee.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast to explain why the Meriden City Council decided, with a party-line vote, to fire City Manager Guy Scaife. She also shares what Scaife had to say this morning

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast to talk about Meriden's budget deficit, including why City Manager Guy Scaife and Finance Mike Lupkus have different projections.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast to discuss tensions between Meriden City Manager Guy Scaife and Corporation Counsel Mike Quinn, highlighted by Scaife's unsuccessful effort to dissuade the City Council from reappointing Quinn.

With the Carabetta Companies offering twice since September to buy the Mills Memorial Apartments, staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast to explain why the city has rejected the bids. Then Pete Paguaga joins the podcast to talk about a recent ranking of the most popular candies, and we share our own holiday favorites.

A recent email from Economic Development Director Juliet Burdelski reveals an FBI investigation involving Meriden. It also highlights ongoing conflict between some city department heads and City Manager Guy Scaife, who responded with his own criticisms of Burdelski. Staff writer Leigh Tauss talks about what this all means, and what the council is doing.

With news that Meriden will receive a grant and loan, totaling $4 million, to help in its effort to redevelop an old hospital, staff writer Leigh Tauss talks about the town's plans for the parcel. She also reflects on how the city has benefited from other brownfield grants.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record podcast to talk about two recent stories about documents showing a hands-on management style in Meriden. A story over the weekend reported an FOI victory as the Record Journal won its fight to obtain a record of discipline, followed by a story Thursday on City Manager Guy Scaife instructing staff to visit the home of City Councilor Sonya Jelks for the purpose of enforcing the blight ordinance. Tauss also discusses how the documents show a style from Scaife that critics have labeled as heavy-handed.

The owner of a Cheshire restaurant receive an emergency stay this morning. Then, staff writer Leigh Tauss talks about a legal battle for Meriden as it tries to demolish a blighted property.

The wife of the owner of a Cheshire restaurant faces deportation. Staff writer Jesse Buchanan provides the latest, while staff writer Leigh Tauss gives us an update on other area residents facing deportation. Then, staff writer Matt Zabierek talks about a food gathering program in Wallingford schools.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss explains the Meriden City Council's decision to the treatment or storage of fracking waste. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy celebrates the grand opening of Wallingford's new train station

Staff writers Mary Ellen Godin and Leigh Tauss talk about Meriden's elections, including a contentious 1st District race that featured controversy into the weekend.

Freedom of Information Commission Public Education Officer Tom Hennick discusses transparency in government with Record-Journal reporters Leigh Tauss and Mike Savino.