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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether there has been a significant shift in the relationship between the United States and China, examines the long-term political turmoil in the United Kingdom, and looks at the psychological impact of artificial intelligence.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

Charlotte's restaurant scene has changed dramatically over the past two decades, and few people have helped shape it more than Jamie Brown. Alongside her husband, Jeff Tonidandel, Brown has built some of the city's most recognizable restaurants — from Growler's Pourhouse and Haberdish to Supperland, Ever Andalo and Leluia Hall — while also helping define what Charlotte's food culture can become.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Brown reflects on the unconventional path that led her and Jeff from corporate jobs and world travel into the restaurant business, why each concept is deeply personal to their lives and how they approach building restaurants around storytelling, hospitality and design. She talks about the meticulous details that go into every space, from table spacing and plate placement to preserving historic Charlotte buildings and creating restaurants that feel rooted in the city's identity. Brown also discusses: The highs and lows of opening restaurants in Charlotte, including projects that never came to fruition  The importance of paying a living wage and building career paths for restaurant employees  Why her restaurant group adopted tip pooling and how it changed workplace culture  Her experience with anxiety, panic attacks and the gut-health journey that transformed her life  How her dietary restrictions reshaped the way her restaurants think about accommodating guests  What it takes to preserve consistency in an industry where “one strike and you're out”  Why Charlotte's food scene is becoming an increasingly important part of the city's identity  What's next for the restaurant group, including Olivelli Deli, Wyatt's Superfine and a new commissary project in South EndThis episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's Unspun program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. Hosted by former governor Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what is preventing the United States and Iran from reaching an agreement to end their conflict, examines the global economic impact of the confrontation, and looks at the growing threat from jihadists in West Africa. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

The Levine Museum of the New South is preparing for a major new chapter — one that museum leaders hope will help redefine how Charlotte engages with history, community and public conversation. After years without a permanent home, the museum plans to relocate to a new South End campus that blends modern design with the preservation of a historic church site, while expanding its role as both a cultural institution and a civic gathering space. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Levine Museum president and CEO Richard Cooper discusses the museum's search for a new home, why South End emerged as the right fit and how the institution has continued growing its audience even without a permanent building. The conversation also explores: How the museum plans to preserve and incorporate the historic Grace Covenant Church site into the new campus  Why community feedback is shaping everything from exhibits to gathering spaces and family programming  How technology like AI, virtual reality and interactive design could play a role in the future museum experience  What “New South” means in 2026 and how the South continues evolving culturally and demographically  Why museums and libraries remain among the country's most trusted institutions during a divisive political era  How the Levine Museum hopes to become both a history museum and a community hub where difficult conversations can happen safely  The challenges of funding and building a major cultural institution in one of America's fastest-growing citiesThis episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's Unspun program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. Hosted by former governor Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position in its confrontation with the United States in the Gulf, examines the state of play in Russia's war with Ukraine, and looks at the chances of Benjamin Netanyahu surviving as Israeli Prime Minister after elections later this year.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the pressure on President Trump to find an end to the confrontation with Iran, examines the way in which the war in the Middle East has affected China, and analyses the first elections in Gaza for twenty years.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the confrontation between Iran and the United States in the Gulf, looks at the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, and examines the effect of the downfall of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, on the European Union. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall

Episode 318 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck is a catch-up episode after weeks away. George is back from his daughter's wedding in England, and the world has changed.Here's what's inside:

Charlotte's brief run as a music festival city hit pause this year, raising bigger questions about what it takes to sustain live music at scale. After two years of big crowds, major headliners and a sense that Charlotte had finally “arrived” as a festival destination, Lovin' Life Music Fest abruptly went quiet — leaving fans, artists and industry watchers wondering what went wrong and whether it can come back.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, managing editor Ashley Fahey talks with freelance journalist Rachel Black about her reporting on the festival's sudden pause. The two unpack the mix of factors behind the decision — from competition with major acts and shifting fan expectations to the challenges independent promoters face in an industry dominated by giants like Live Nation. They also discuss: The role of city supportThe economics behind large-scale festivalsWhat the loss of Lovin' Life could mean for Charlotte's ambitions as a cultural and music hubWhether there's still a path for the festival's returnWhat it would take for Charlotte to truly become a lasting home for live musicRead the full article in The Charlotte Ledger by clicking here. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's “Unspun” program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It's hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

Charlotte Ballet is entering a new chapter under artistic director Alejandro Cerrudo, a dancer and choreographer whose career has taken him from Madrid to Germany, the Netherlands, Chicago and now Charlotte. As the city continues to define itself culturally, Cerrudo sees ballet not as a relic of the past, but as a living, evolving art form — one that can surprise people, move them and help shape Charlotte's creative identity.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, the Charlotte Ballet leader talks about his artistic journey, what it means to direct a company in a fast-growing city and why this is the right moment to bring his acclaimed full-length work “One Thousand Pieces” to Charlotte audiences. He also reflects on Charlotte Ballet's place on the national stage, the balance between honoring tradition and pushing ballet forward, and why he believes what some may call "dying" art forms like opera and ballet are important now more than ever. For newcomers who may feel ballet is intimidating or not “for them,” he offers a simple invitation: come as you are, and let yourself feel something.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's “Unspun” program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It's hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

Longtime state Senate leader Phil Berger — one of the most powerful figures in Raleigh for more than a decade — lost his primary by just 23 votes. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, editor Tony Mecia sits down with former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory to unpack one of the most surprising political upsets in recent memory.McCrory walks through how it happened, from local backlash over a proposed casino to shifting voter sentiment and the limits of political influence. They also discuss:What Berger's loss says about money in politicsThe role of endorsements (including from President Donald Trump)How power in the state legislature could shift in the months aheadHow political dynamics in North Carolina have evolved — and what this moment might signal for future racesThis conversation was recorded as a webinar on March 26, 2026, as part of PBS Charlotte's Unspun series, hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory. Unspun airs at 8 p.m. on Friday nights on PBS Charlotte. An online version, Unspun Unscripted, with viewer questions is on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m.Today's episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is sponsored by Child Care Search, a service of Child Care Resources Inc. Looking for child care? Our team provides guidance every step of the way! Search online at www.FindChildCareNC.org or call 1-888-600-1685 for live assistance and free, customized referrals.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses Donald Trump's decision to call a halt to US attacks against Iran's power plants, examines what the future might hold for the Iranian people, and explores the significance of the first manned journey to the Moon in half a century.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

As thousands of people move to the region each year, the gap between housing supply and affordability continues to widen, leaving many working families priced out of homeownership. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Ledger managing editor Ashley Fahey talks with Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte region, about how the organization is evolving to meet that challenge. Including a shift away from exclusively doing scattered-site construction to developing entire neighborhoods, Habitat is adapting to rising land costs, changing policy and a housing market that has grown increasingly complex. (After this conversation was recorded, Habitat confirmed Belcher will step down from her role at the end of the year.)In this conversation, they discuss:Why Charlotte's housing affordability problem has intensified — and why it's so difficult to solveHow population growth, rising interest rates and limited supply are reshaping the housing marketHabitat's shift from building individual homes to developing full neighborhoodsHow partnerships with private builders are helping expand affordable housing optionsThe role of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in allowing more densityWhy preserving existing affordable housing is just as important as building new unitsHow institutional investors are changing the homeownership landscapeCommon misconceptions about affordable housing and who it servesWhy there's no “silver bullet” — and what it will take to make progressThis episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's “Unspun” program, helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It's hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the economic effects of the war in the Middle East, explores how the conflict is actually helping Russia, and looks at how the escalating tensions between Hungary and Ukraine might affect the upcoming elections in Hungary. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

In Episode 317 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, the US war on Iran shakes the global economy, Canada eyes a historic European pivot, and Jody drops a bombshell on the Park Board's pool staffing scandal — before signing off for a four-week spring break.Here's what's inside:

Caroline Hawley, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores what life in Iran is like as the war intensifies, analyses what the US objectives are for the war and whether they are obtainable, and examines the possibility of a new war in Ethiopia and its implications for the region. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 316 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck dives deep into Vancouver's City Hall soap opera, a wave of journalists jumping into politics, the slow walk to a Liberal majority, and a war with no end game in Iran.Here's what's inside:⚖️ Sean Orr Sues Ken Sim — The councillor launches a GoFundMe to sue the mayor for defamation after the drug dealer comments. George questions whether it'll succeed, raises campaign finance red flags, and explains why the city will likely cover Sim's legal costs. Meanwhile, the affordable housing debate that started it all is completely buried.

The weather forecast has never been more precise — or more distrusted. In an era of viral storm posts, default phone apps and nonstop social media chatter, even a mostly accurate forecast can feel like a failure if the worst-case scenario doesn't come true. For meteorologists, the job is no longer just predicting what the atmosphere might do. It's also pushing back against hype, calming nerves and explaining why being “less bad than expected” is still not the same as being wrong.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, managing editor Ashley Fahey talks with Brad Panovich, chief meteorologist at WCNC, about what it's like to forecast weather in 2026. Panovich reflects on how social media transformed his job, why Charlotte's winter ice storm sparked what he calls a “rooting for ruin” reaction online, and how AI is changing the science of meteorology behind the scenes. He also shares his thoughts on weather apps, climate change in Charlotte, his weather pet peeves (hint: groundhog), the very practical supplies he grabs before a major storm and his favorite weather movies. This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's “Unspun” program helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It's hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, go to TheCharlotteLedger.com. 

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the Iranian regime will survive, looks at what Israel and the United States are aiming to achieve in their war with Iran, and examines whether Iran's attacks on countries in the Gulf will change the balance of power in the region. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 315 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck goes from a Vancouver City Hall apology tour to the end of daylight saving time to an actual war breaking out in the Middle East.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the mood in Ukraine after four years of war, examines how the war has changed Russia, and looks at whether Russia's long sporting isolation is coming to an end.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 314 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck swings from Olympic hockey outrage to Vancouver City Hall scandal to the geopolitical chess game Canada's playing on the world stage.Here's what's inside:

Sam Hart didn't grow up in the kitchen. Fast food and corporate dining were more familiar than family recipes. But a broke stretch in Utah turned cooking into a daily necessity — then into an obsession.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, host Steve Dunn sits down with Hart, creator of Counter- and founder of Irreverently Refined Hospitality Group, to talk about how a sketchbook idea became Charlotte's first and only Michelin-starred restaurant. Hart explains why Counter is not a restaurant but a “fully immersive sensory dining experience” — and how mental health, sustainability and storytelling shape every menu. In this conversation, they discuss the Netflix “Chef's Table” episode that changed Hart's trajectory; staging at Alinea in Chicago and the grueling experience that followed; the personal breaking point that reshaped Hart's approach to kitchen culture; the philosophy behind changing the menu every 90 days; what earning Charlotte's only Michelin star means; and where Hart likes to eat in Charlotte. We hope you enjoy the conversation with Sam Hart. To learn more or make a reservation with Counter-, visit CounterCLT.com.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is presented by PBS Charlotte's “Unspun” program helping you learn what politicians are thinking but not saying. It's hosted by former Gov. Pat McCrory.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks. For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thecharlotteledger.com/subscribe

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the state of the transatlantic alliance, explores whether the Iranian regime can survive, and looks at the consequences of the repeal of key environmental regulations in the United States.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 313 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck drops on a news-heavy day — from Olympic heartbreak to Prince Andrew's arrest to Conservatives jumping ship to the Liberals.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores who is actually governing Gaza at the moment, analyses the landslide election victory for Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi, and looks at a landmark trial in the US that will determine whether social media giants are responsible for harming children.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 312 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck opens with condolences and closes with corruption — a full rollercoaster from local to international chaos.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks at the dangers facing the Iranian clerical regime, explores whether peace talks on the war in Ukraine can succeed, and analyses who is actually governing Venezuela.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 311 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck goes hyperlocal on Vancouver controversies before diving into BC's provincial mess and the chaos unfolding south of the border.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the relationship between the EU and the United States after the row over Greenland, explores how the UK is trying to improve ties with China, and looks at the challenges facing the first female head of the Anglican Church.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

Episode 310 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck kicks off the new year with a bang — from Davos diplomacy to Alberta separatism to Vancouver's crowded mayoral race heating up fast.Here's what's inside:

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Caroline Hawley, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, looks back at the first year of Donald Trump's second term, analyses the repercussions of the uprising against the clerical establishment in Iran, and explores whether a new blood test could transform the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

Episode 309 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck is a holiday edition that covers everything from BC weather disasters to provincial political turmoil to some alarming new US travel requirements.Here's what's inside:

Episode 308 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck kicks off with a victory lap — George called it again. John Rustad is officially out, Surrey's police budget explodes, and American politics somehow gets even stranger.Here's what's inside:

Episode 307 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck delivers a packed week of drama — a surprise pipeline agreement, a budget that's “zero” in name only, poll shocks in Vancouver, and another chaotic turn in US politics.Here's what's inside:

Episode 306 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck delivers a full sweep of Canadian political drama — from Parliament's budget brinksmanship to BC's pipeline fight to Vancouver's ongoing crime and budget struggles.Here's what's in this week's episode:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses why Russia is so keen to capture the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, explores how difficult it will be to rebuild Gaza, and looks at how quantum computing could change the way we solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

In Episode 305 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, it's a wild ride from City Hall to Washington, with detours through measles outbreaks, LNG politics, and billion-dollar hypocrisy.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores war-weariness in Russia and the problem it poses for the Kremlin, examines the government shutdown in the United States, and analyses whether there will be any effective action from the upcoming climate conference in Brazil.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive Producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning Editor: Vara Szajkowski

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses President Trump's approach to dealing with China, examines the United States' rivalry with China in south-east Asia, and explores what the future holds for Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

This week on UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck, Vancouver's city hall turns into a shell game, provincial politics melt down, and a 900-page court ruling shakes up land ownership in BC.Here's what's inside:

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Hamas will lay down its weapons in Gaza, looks at how other jihadist groups have responded to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and explores how Ukraine's approach to the war with Russia might change in the wake of the latest row with President Trump. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses who will actually be running Gaza in the wake of the ceasefire there, examines the escalating trade war between China and the United States, and looks at the recent spate of cyber-attacks targeting western companies.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive Producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning Editor: Vara Szajkowski

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether two years on from the 7 October attacks peace in Gaza is now possible, looks at what it's like for western journalists to report from Russia, and examines the consequences of UN sanctions being reimposed on Iran.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses what effect the recognition of Palestine as a state might have, examines whether Syria is back in the international fold, and looks at the latest restrictions that the Taliban have introduced in Afghanistan.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, analyses whether Israel's strike on Qatar has played into Iran's hands, and looks at the widening split between Europe and the United States over Israel and Gaza. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the latest political crisis in France is a sign of long-term decline, examines the reasons for the simmering tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, and looks at the ways in which Russia is trying to win over opinion around the world.Producer: Kate Cornell Executive Producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning Editor: Vara Szajkowski

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