Charlotte Talks on WFAE

The Future of Iraq with Iraqi Students Iraq and its people have seen major change in the past few years. How is this change affecting the youth of Iraq, and what kind of leaders will those young people be when they reach adulthood? We'll meet teens from Iraq who are in Charlotte for a leadership and cultural education experience.

Historic View of Charlotte Guest Host Chris Clackum hosts a conversation about Charlotte's history, including some well-known events you may know, and some you may not have heard about. Long-time Charlotte historian Mary Kratt has just released a new book about the Queen City, Charlotte North Carolina: A Brief History. She joins us for a look back. Guest Mary Kratt - Author of Charlotte, North Carolina: A Brief History Charlotte Talks | A New Historic Charlotte? Charlotte Talks | Finding Historic Charlotte

Green Living and Energy Efficiency Join us for a conversation about green living- from compact fluorescents to solar panels. We'll find out how to make your home more energy efficient and ways to make your life more environmentally-friendly. Charlotte Talks recorded this show last weekend at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show in front of a live audience. GuestsDona Stankus - Building Programs Manager, NC Solar Center Keith Davis - President, Residential Technologies, Inc. Laurel Elam - Project Manager, Appalachian State University Energy Center