First and Main

About First and Main

The city of Winston-Salem's podcast about the people and programs that serve our residents.

Publisher

City of Winston-Salem

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Apr 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 of 18 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   First and Main: Ep18 - City Hall 100th Anniversary

   Host Katie Gore interviews Planning Department's Michelle McCullough about City Hall's rich history and its centennial celebration.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   First and Main Ep 017: Carolina Classic Fair

   Host Katie Gore interviews Cary Hester about the food, rides, and entertainment at the Carolina Classic Fair, offering listeners a preview of the event.

3. 

   31 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   First and Main Ep16: International Village Food and Music Festival

   Host Katie Gore interviews Bob Thompson from the Human Relations Department about the vibrant International Village Food and Music Festival.

4. 

   3 Jul 2026

   First and Main Ep15 - 250th Anniversary of Independence

   Host Katie Gore interviews Jacob Crews from Historic Bethabara Park about the Revolution's local history and upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations.

5. 

   1 Jun 2026

   First and Main, Ep 14: Neighborhood Services Workshops

   Host Katie Gore speaks with Shawn Helm from Neighborhood Services and Code Enforcement about how the city helps residents keep their neighborhoods clean and beautiful. How to report a code violation: Call CityLink at 311 or 336-727-8000 Or use the Winston-Salem Online Reporting Tool Come learn how the Neighborhood Services Department assists with code enforcement concerns, homeowner lending opportunities, affordable housing questions, and more. Meet one on one with experts...

6. 

   1 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   First and Main, Ep 13: Pools, Parks, & Camps

   Host Katie Gore interviews Leah Friend from Rec and Parks about accessing city pools, swim lessons, summer camps, and rental venues for residents.

7. 

   1 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   You Gotta Have Art (Public Art Commission)

   Host Brandii Little interviews Erica Palmiter of the Public Art Commission about how public art revitalizes cities and sparks economic growth.

8. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   First and Main: Creek Week Fun!

   Host Brandii Little interviews Kaitlin Chamberlain about Creek Week's nature, ecology, and volunteer opportunities for all ages.

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   2 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   First and Main: Walk of Fame

   Sue Spainhour discusses Winston-Salem's Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Memorial Walk of Fame, which honors local artists and arts contributors in this interview with Brandii, offering insights into the nomination process.

10. 

    2 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Planning and Development

    Host Brandii Little interviews Matthew Burczyk of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning and Development Services about upcoming land use meetings and citizen engagement.

11. 

    21 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Christmas Tree Lighting

    Brandii interviews Katie Gore and Keith Finch about the intricate process of preparing downtown's massive Christmas tree for the holiday celebration.

12. 

    31 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Historic Resources

    Host Brandii Little interviews Isabel Coletti, discussing how the Planning and Development Department preserves cultural heritage through historic resources and neighborhood programs.

13. 

    1 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Economic Development

    Guest Host Serena Mumford interviews Steven Harris, Jakira Westbrook, and Council Member Vivián Joiner about city programs supporting business owners and entrepreneurs, including M/WBE initiatives.

14. 

    2 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Carolina Classic Fair

    Guest host Serena Mumford interviews Cheryle Hartley and Lili Craven about the vibrant attractions and planning behind the Carolina Classic Fair.

15. 

    1 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Police Recruiting

    Captain Jack Swaim of the Winston-Salem Police Department discusses the department's recruiting efforts, highlighting training, pay, and benefits in this interview with host Brandii Little.

16. 

    30 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: Transportation

    Host Brandii Little interviews Jeff Fansler, Director of Transportation, about the new parking app, updates to the Multi Use Path, and traffic pattern changes.

17. 

    2 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

    First and Main: CWSU

    Host Brandii Little interviews Susan Spainhour and Yolanda Moses about the City of Winston-Salem University, a program that informs residents about city government and civic engagement.

18. 

    29 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    Recreation and Parks

    Host Brandii Little speaks with Recreation and Parks employees, Heather Candelora and Laura Tanyi about some of the programs their department is offering this summer, including Rock Out the Quarry, swimming, splash pads, senior citizens' exercise programs and more! Read on for more information and links to topics mentioned in the show: Rock Out the Quarry - https://www.cityofws.org/3490/Rock-Out-the-Quarry Find programs for seniors, kids, and more at https://www.cityofws.org/857/Programs-Acti...

Inside a recent episode

First and Main Ep 017: Carolina Classic Fair

Published 1 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We're over 140 years within the community. And I think a lot of families like to bring in their kids and enjoy that excitement and share that with them. And then they grow up to have their children and they come back. It's just a great family, fun, traditional event. Off camera, you mentioned that you really want to focus on community. So tell me a little bit about that. So I think of the fair as a way for the whole community to gather. And we want to offer lots of different opportunities for the community. So we bring in different types of entertainment. We change that up each year. And we're hopeful that you can come in and know what the old fair was the previous year or many years ago and come in the next year and have new excitements and new memories. […]

Who has been a guest on First and Main

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michelle McCullough
• Cary Hester
• Bob Thompson
• Jacob Crews
• Leah Friend

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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