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Hosted by Terrance Ruth, this podcast decodes the language, decisions and hidden areas of local power that often seems illogical to residents. Our goal is to empower people to engage locally and to understand how significant it is to be aware and active at the local level. Once local government is logical, it will become meaningful and provide the benefits that allows for people to live a thriving life.
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As the Executive Director of CAM Raleigh, Dr. Paul Baker's goal is not just to display thought-provoking art, it's also to help develop new artists and bring art to communities outside Raleigh's city lines. Today, Dr. Baker talks about those goals, why he's so passionate about art, what's going on at CAM today, and how the CAM team chooses what to …
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Jenn McEwan transformed her love of arts and performing into a career of supporting artists and performers, and uplifting the community through art. Today she shares her journey to becoming the head of the United Arts Council, and gives us inside information on what's ahead on the Raleigh and Wake County art scene. --- Jenn McEwen is the President …
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Orage Quarles served as President and Publisher for the News & Oberserver for sixteen years, and has been on just about every Board you can think of, both locally and nationally, including the North Carolina Museum of History, the Dix Park Conservancy, and the UNC School of Media and Journalism Foundation. Today we talk to Orage about the importanc…
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Ernest Dollar calls himself a professional hoarder, but he's actually a historian who has overseen the City of Raleigh Museum , the Pope House, and other important historical sites for over a decade, and whose role is expanding to help preserve and educate on even more of the city's history. We talked to Ernest about the role of museums and histori…
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The Art of Spoken Word with Bob Holman #6 Focus on poets Dennis Cooper, Sparrow, Quincy Troupe, Joseph Brodsky, Miguel Algarin and John Trudell. The podcast is co-produced by Ram Devineni. Find more episodes at https://www.bowerypoetry.com/By Bowery Poetry
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The Art of Spoken Word with Bob Holman #3 Focus on poets Tracie Morris, Amiri Baraka, Pearl Cleage, Paul Beatty and Indran Amirthanayagam. The podcast is co-produced by Ram Devineni. Find more episodes at https://www.bowerypoetry.com/By Bowery Poetry
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The Art of Spoken Word with Bob Holman #2 Focus on poets Thylias Moss, Pedro Pietri, Emily XYZ with Myers Bartlett, Matt Cook and Ruth Forman. The podcast is co-produced by Ram Devineni . Find more episodes at https://www.bowerypoetry.com/By Bowery Poetry
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How can we truly activate trust in healthcare? Uncover the solution as the panel emphasizes the pivotal role of education, transparency, and community support. Explore the profound connection between science and religion, discovering a pathway to provide accurate healthcare information and essential resources to faith communities. Join Terrance Rut…
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Welcome, truth-seekers, to another riveting episode of Illogical by TRUTH. On today's episode, Terrance Ruth unravels the mysteries of county leadership with a visionary guest, David Ellis, the County Manager of Wake County. In a world where every decision shapes the community we call home, we ask the pivotal question: What sets a County Manager ap…
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Meg Paradise has nothing against the Raleigh bar scene. Far from it! She was an enthusiastic participant in Raleigh's nightlife, but when she became pregnant, she gained a new perspective on what life without alcohol might look like. Meg went from a fear of missing out, to wondering if a healthier (but still fun) lifestyle was possible. A lot of th…
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Are you curious about the untold stories of educators and activists who reshaped public education through grassroots efforts? Do you wonder how local engagement can still make a difference in today's complex educational landscape? If so, you're in for a treat. Stay tuned for a conversation that will inspire you to take action and make a difference …
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Terrance Ruth is one of those people in Raleigh who seems to be everywhere at all times. He's been a public school teacher and administrator, a college professor, a policy evaluator, a foundation founder, and a mayoral candidate. But how would he describe himself? First and foremost, a student of the community. Today we talk about policy and politi…
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In this episode, host Terrance Ruth welcomes Professor Tania Allen to explore the power of design as a catalyst for community engagement. Together, they delve into Tania's journey, the importance of community engagement, and practical ways to empower residents through design thinking. Questions for Discussion: Why Community Engagement Matters: Tani…
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As a high schooler in Columbia, Angela Salamanca had no idea where Raleigh was. Fast forward 30 years later, Angela is one of the most influential chefs and entrepreneurs in our community, owning Centro and Gallo Pelon in downtown Raleigh, as well as Ex Voto in the Durham Food Hall. Plus she's the founder of the Day of the Dead 5K (coming October 2…
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Welcome back to Illogical by TRUTHJoin host Terrance Ruth as he sits down with two remarkable guests, Maggie Kane and Lorena McDowell, who have become the faces of compassion in the fight against hunger and homelessness. In this episode, they share their inspiring journeys and shed light on critical issues that often go unnoticed. We cover question…
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Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Raleigh with our special guest today, Adrienne Cole, the President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber isn't just about stuffy business talk – it's all about fun, support, advocacy, and community-building! Join us as we uncover the many facets of the Chamber. Sure, they're expe…
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Welcome back to Illogical by TRUTH, In this episode your host Terrance Ruth engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Everett Ward, an Education and Public Affairs Consultant with a rich history of leadership in the Black community. Dr. Ward served as the 35th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was the former President o…
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Welcome to another episode of Illogical by TRUTH. Your host, Terrance Ruth speaks with two remarkable guests, Matt and Zach. In this enlightening conversation, they explore the world of design, architecture, community engagement, and the importance of diversity in shaping our built environment. Matt and Zach set the stage for a thought-provoking di…
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Today we welcome Donald Thompson, serial entrepreneur, investor, author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success, host of the High Octane Leadership Podcast, and CEO of The Diversity Movement. Don has so much going on that’s making a difference in both the Triangle business community and the nation at large - and the accolades are starti…
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Welcome back to Illogical by TRUTH, the show where we dive into the stories and efforts that shape our communities. I'm your host Terrance Ruth, and in today's episode, we have a truly inspiring conversation that spotlights the remarkable women who are making waves in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. We're joined by a group of dedicated council…
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Some of you may know Preeti Waas as a 2023 James Beard nominated chef for her work at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in North Raleigh. Or maybe you know her for Cheeni's famous chocolate chip cookies. What you probably don't know is the path Preeti took to get where she is today - how she uncovered her love of baking, lessons she learned starting a re…
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On our show, today is Thomas Barrie. His perspective on the personal meaning that housing holds in our culture is helpful for our audience to hear. We cover questions regarding- In your book, you stated that home is a complex word that is typically charged with personal meanings... Why is that? During your exploration of the idea of homelessness, y…
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Today's guest is Les Stewart, a builder, tinkerer, doer, and chief beverage officer and co-owner of Trophy Brewing. Les tells us how he started making beer, what the growing and waning trends in the alcohol industry are, and if you give him enough time, he'll give you dissertations on how to make a proper tomato sandwich and the movie Steel Magnoli…
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On our show, today is Nicole Bennett. She has expertise in environmental justice, “planning for equity”, equitable development, and consensus building. Much of her work has focused on the intersection of transportation, land use, and equity. We will highlight home ownership, increasing land, and community engagement. We cover questions regarding- H…
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Today, Lauren Kennedy Brady shares her journey from a successful Broadway career to making great theater in her hometown. Hear her touching memories of growing up in Raleigh, filled with shows, Broadway weekends, and the magic of theater. Tune in to find out about Theatre Raleigh's new state-of-the-art facility and exciting future programming - inc…
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On today's episode, we speak on shedding light on local contracting (DBE) and why it is essential for empowering local civic engagement. We will connect this conversation to Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta and the explosion of minority/underrepresented wealth. We cover questions like: How did you get into community engagement? What role does local…
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Part #2: According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that have to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, dec…
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According to civil rights activist and Shaw University graduate Ella Baker, "One of the things that has to be faced is the process of waiting to change the system, how much we have got to do to find out who we are, where we have come from and where we are going." That quote encapsulates our podcast theme, where we decode the language, decisions, an…
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If you asked an average Raleigh citizen what the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle does, you'd probably consistently get answers like "help feed people" and "fight hunger"--and both of those would be correct. But did you also know they have a food truck? And run a farm? And a catering service? And will come to anyone's home and build a garden? The Inter-Fai…
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Hosted by Terrance Ruth, this podcast decodes the language, decisions and hidden areas of local power that often seems illogical to residents. Our goal is to empower people to engage locally and to understand how significant it is to be aware and active at the local level. Once local government is logical, it will become meaningful and provide the …
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What do you do with a future city park site that currently sits kind of as an empty parking lot? Enloe student Adrian Mangano had an idea: why not make it a skate park? And that idea became Skate Raleigh, a venture to build a temporary skate park between Capital Boulevard and West Street on the future site of Smoky Hollow Park. The area has long be…
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A little more than 5 years ago, Raleigh almost became home to the new USTA headquarters that eventually landed just outside Orlando. But the message was clear: Raleigh has a lot of people who spend a lot of time with racquets in their hands. Now the Triangle is on the verge of getting a 45-acre racquet and paddle sports super park that includes fac…
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