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Pretty surreal news! Tariq & I just won Silver at the national @signalawards for Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team, in a category alongside shows featuring Michelle Obama and Bowen Yang.
Not bad for two former Charlotte city councilmen who thought starting a podcast might be fun!
Help us out 🙏 vote.signalaward.com/publicv…
Can two former Charlotte city councilmen beat Michelle Obama at the Signal Awards (basically the podcast Oscars)?
We're about to find out.
After nearly a decade, 140+ episodes, zero paychecks, and countless Republican-vs-Democrat debates, R&D in the NC is a national Signal Awards finalist for Best Video Podcast Co-Host Team.
We're up against some VERY famous people.
But here's our pitch: If you believe two people can disagree about politics, stay friends, and actually make important conversations entertaining, we'd love your help proving it.
Voting closes THIS THURSDAY, October 15.
Help us pull off the upset. 🗳️
Vote for R&D in the NC.
@signalawards, @Larken
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Big news for R&D in the NC podcast! 🎙️
Hosted by our own @FinTechInnov8r and @Larken, R&D in the NC has been nominated for a prestigious Signal Award, recognizing excellence in podcasting.
We're incredibly proud of the conversations they've brought to listeners across North Carolina, highlighting the people, policies, and issues shaping our state.
Help us bring this one home by casting your vote today! 🏆
vote.signalaward.com/PublicV…
#RDintheNC #SignalAwards #NorthCarolina #Podcasting #TheSouthernGroupNC
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Congratulations to @FinTechInnov8r and @Larken on their nomination for a Signal Award!
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The morning after CMS fired Crystal Hill 5–4, Anna London joined us (THIS MORNING).
She voted NO — and was still a bit shaken:
“I am so disappointed. And quite frankly, I'm sad.”
We asked her how CMS got here.
Full conversation is live now.
@Larken @AnnaLondonCLT
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Give Charlotte’s new police chief the tools she needs against teen crime | Opinion charlotteobserver.com/opinio…
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Was in Boone NC yesterday and was struck once again by the beauty of the App State football stadium, carved out of a forest and one of the absolute best places to watch college football in America.
Took this photo from the skybridge at Howard Knob County Park.
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That’s a wrap for hosting 107.9 WBT this week. We have a new appreciation for what Bo and Beth do to make great shows every single morning - it ain’t easy folks.
We covered a lot of ground - Big thanks to our guests @Bronibro13, @TrackerPayton, @SenatorSawyer, @BradOvercash, @SenThomTillis and Coach Stafford-Odom.
And huge thanks to all the listeners who participated with us.
@Larken @BoThompsonWBT @Beth_Troutman
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06:00… what does that stand for? Oh my God it’s early. Tune into 107.9 as Larken and I cover for Bo and Beth. Hit us on the text line at 704-570-1079 from 6-10am today and tomorrow. First guest about to be in studio - Charlotte FC Brandt Bronico.
@Larken @Bronibro13
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Toured the Negro League Museum in KC this morning w/the amazing Bob Kendrick & it was genuinely one of the coolest sports experiences I’ve had. And what a perfect way to celebrate 7/4 250th — a true reminder of this country’s great sins and even greater ability to overcome. Genuinely life affirming.
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BREAKING: CHARLOTTE'S NEXT MAYOR IS ROBERT HARRINGTON
Robert Harrington is the President of the North Carolina Bar Association. We have interviewed him for Lawyers on Call Day. He is a partner at Robinson Bradshaw. He is the former Chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees and former Chair of the Levine Museum of the New South Board of Directors.
.@FinTechInnov8r doesn't know what it's called when an area is unusually dry. #RandDintheNC @DimpleAjmera
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This has to be one of the wildest times in Charlotte politics in recent memory right?
Mayor's leaving, 77 toll lane project exit, and potential data center moratorium.
@Larken and @FinTechInnov8r help us break it all down.
youtube.com/watch?v=Ft96NbBp…
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Capital Tonight will broadcast from DC tonight and we have a busy show:
-Former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Trump's FEMA Review Council releasing its final report
-Former Charlotte City Councilman @Larken on Mayor Vi Lyles resignation
-Rick Su from @unc_law on potential property tax reappraisal moratorium Watch
@NCCapTonight at 7. #ncpol
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We were talking policy…
Then Councilman Malcolm Graham said “don’t go chasing waterfalls” and it was over 😂
@Larken @SenatorMGraham
The buzz is real! For the first time in franchise history, the @greensboroswarm are NBA G League Champions! 🏆
