On the next Charlotte Talks, stories from eastern North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe about survival and resilience in the face of radical environmental change.بقلم Sarah Delia

On the next Charlotte Talks, wildfires. Planning for them in a warming climate, ways to prevent them and ways to mitigate the risks.بقلم Chris Jones

Freezing temperatures and snow in Charlotte, local transit officials learn more about the possible cost of the transit plan, and Trump's executive orders are felt in North Carolina.بقلم Gabe Altieri

After two nonpartisan recounts in the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Democrat Allison Riggs was determined to be the winner, but Republican Jefferson Griffin is trying to overturn that victory. The 4th Circuit Court is set to hear oral arguments Monday. We spend the hour looking at this complex battle.…

On the next Charlotte Talks, alcohol consumption. Increasingly, the medical community has issued warnings about the safety of drinking alcohol – even one drink per day – due to links between that and cancer. On the flip side of consuming something potentially harmful is the concept of food as medicine, one being acted on by a cooperative effort bet…

Last year was the warmest on record — again. One study has found that, within 50 years, the planet could experience a greater temperature increase than in the last 6,000 years. In places, going outside for a few hours would result in death even for the fittest humans. Meanwhile, we are experiencing stronger storms, longer droughts, floods and fires…

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings briefs City Council on police policy in the face of rising homicides, but gets some pushback on not being tough enough. Rising cases of flu, RSV and COVID cause some health care facilities to restrict visitors. Plus, the latest with the Riggs/Griffin state Supreme Court race.…

On the next Charlotte Talks, cell phones in classrooms. Designed to be addictive, they’re also distracting students and teachers. Should they be in classrooms? You decide, Thursday morning at 9.بقلم Jesse Steinmetz

On the next Charlotte Talks, it was just over three months ago that Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the North Carolina mountains. It devastated entire communities, wiped homes and businesses off the map, took too many lives and destroyed others. Where are these communities — these people — in their recovery efforts?…

Last year, 110 people were killed in Charlotte. It's the highest number since 2020 and goes against a national trend. This comes as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and departments across the country, labor to recruit and retain officers. We hear some theories on why this is happening and about efforts to turn the situation around.…

On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss viruses circulating in our area that are making people sick — and the science behind the vaccines that can help.بقلم Sarah Delia

For the first time in years, Charlotte may get snow. We detail the forecast. In the election that will not end, the NC Supreme Court has ruled the State Board of Elections should not yet certify a victory for a Democrat. Gov. Josh Stein continues to issue executive orders related to Helene relief. Plus, baby steps in improvement for Charlotte sport…

On the next Charlotte Talks, a look at the challenges, opportunities and issues facing Charlotte City Council this year.بقلم Sarah Delia

On this episode of Charlotte Talks, a look at what the promise of the largest deportation in American history may mean for those singled out by the incoming Trump administration.بقلم Sarah Delia

A year after a shooting marred New Year's celebrations Uptown, how did the event fare this year? Meanwhile, the Queen City remembers Jimmy Carter and his impact on the Charlotte area. Plus, Josh Stein takes the oath of office. That and more on the first local news roundup of 2025.بقلم Gabe Altieri

In 2024, North Carolina witnessed political scandals around Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The state chose Democrat Josh Stein to be the next governor and Republican Donald Trump for president. Meanwhile, Democrats narrowly broke the GOP supermajority in the General Assembly, but a recent bill strips some high-ranking Democrats of power. A look back at 20…

For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups att…