New rules, new timelines and shifting power mean this year isn’t business as usual in Raleigh. We break down what’s changing, what’s quietly being decided—and why Raleigh residents should care now.

• Four Forces That Will Redefine Raleigh
• Stay in the Know
• Get Social

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From elbows to entrees, we put Miss Manners’ most (in)famous dining decrees to the generational test. Phones at the table, who orders first, napkin loyalty—what still holds up, and what deserves to be retired?

• Is Decorum Dead?
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Raleigh doesn’t pump the brakes when it comes to food. With Michelin-level buzz now baked into the city’s dining DNA and new openings landing at a nonstop clip, Raleigh’s culinary identity is being rewritten in real time. On this episode, we look ahead to 10 new spots already open or on deck—and what this momentum means for Raleigh’s dining future.

• First Look at Underground DTR Speakeasy
• Famed Pit Master Joins RIW Lineup
• Are You a Raleigh Insider?
• Worth a Follow

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From cocktail chic to casual confusion, Publisher Gina Stephens and Editor-in-Chief Melissa Howsam unpack how dress codes have evolved—and why no one seems to agree on what they actually mean.

• Rules to Survive in a Modern Society
• Is Wearing Casual Clothes to Fancy Establishments the Future?

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Streaming used to be the budget-friendly hero. Now? It’s the plot twist no one asked for. With subscriptions stacking up and costs creeping higher, we unpack how the streaming dream got so expensive—and how to cut through the noise.

• Streaming Platform Breakdown
• All the Buzz, Straight to Your Inbox—Free
• Do You Follow?

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Play doesn’t just happen—it’s engineered. Tune in as we chat the behind-the-scenes forces shaping how Raleigh plays, connects and comes alive.

• Who Makes Raleigh Play?
• All the Buzz You Need
• Get Social

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Consider this your boarding call: If you haven’t traveled NC by train, you’re missing out. Tune in as we chat what we wish we knew sooner, insider tips and why train travel is absolutely worth the hype.

• Game Day on Track
• Raleigh Ranks Top Amtrak Ridership
• The List—Are You on It

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Let’s be honest: staying silent doesn’t fix cold food or a bad drink. If you’ve ever whispered “it’s fine” when it really wasn’t, this convo is for you. Gina and Melissa break down the art of giving feedback without feeling like the villain.

• It’s OK to send food back.
• Stay in the know between issues—free, no paywall.

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