http://www.wfae.org Feed provided by WFAE 90.7 FM: Charlotte's NPR News Source en-us © 2012 WFAE 90.7 WFAE 90.7 wfae@wfae.org Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:47 EST Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00 EST WFAE 90.7 Election 2012: Off And Running WFAE hosted a Public Conversation Tuesday at Winthrop University on this year's presidential race. Charlotte and Rock Hill-area residents spoke out on issues ranging from education and immigration to same-sex marriage. This forum was moderated by WFAE's Mike Collins and Winthrop professor Dr. Scott Huffmon. http://66.225.205.104/PubConelex2012.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=8149&action=display Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00 EST Election 2012: Off And Running WFAE 90.7 How Should We Grade Our Teachers? More than 100 people gathered at Northwest School of the Arts for a WFAE Public Conversations forum on the topic, "How Should We Grade Our Teachers?" Teachers and other panelists from CMS and the community joined audience members to discuss the district's latest proposals for determining teacher effectiveness and pay. WFAE's Lisa Miller moderated this community forum. http://66.225.205.104/WFAE Forum-Teachers.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=7888&action=display Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00 EST How Should We Grade Our Teachers? WFAE 90.7 Homeland Charlotte: How Secure Today? This forum examined the state of homeland security in Charlotte/Mecklenburg, ten years after the nation's 9/11 terrorist attacks. We addressed how local homeland security initiatives have evolved, security and emergency response plans for the area and the role of government agencies. We also covered terrorism prevention and potential vulnerabilities in the local homeland security landscape. More http://66.225.205.104/PCHomeland-edited.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=7702&action=display Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00 EST 9-11 In Focus: Homeland Charlotte: How Secure Today? WFAE 90.7 '20-Somethings': Today's Changing Path To Adulthood This forum explored what life is like these days for college graduates and others in their twenties. The discussion highlighted ways in which changing economic and social influences are helping to shape the expectations, experiences, and life course of today's young adults. The conversation addressed various dimensions of the transition to adulthood today, and the significance of these factors for "20-somethings", their careers, families and communities. http://66.225.205.104/PublicCon 6-23-11-edited.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=7301&action=display Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00 EST '20-Somethings': Today's Changing Path To Adulthood WFAE 90.7 Generating Charlotte's Energy Economy Local business and political leaders point to energy-related jobs as one key to achieving a stronger and sustainable economy in the Charlotte area. This forum explord the recent growth of Charlotte's "energy economy" and the potential for continued expansion of a local energy "hub." WFAE's Scott Graf moderated the conversation. http://66.225.205.104/PC-Energy-2011.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=7143&action=display Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00 EST Generating Charlotte's Energy Economy WFAE 90.7 Social Media: Taming The Beast Managing the role of social networking in our professional and personal lives is a growing challenge. We explored the issue in this Public Conversation. http://66.225.205.104/PC-SocialMedia.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6849&action=display Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00 EST Social Media: Taming The Beast WFAE 90.7 Religion in Public Life This Public Conversation explored the relationship between religion and public life in America, and the Charlotte region in particular. The discussion addressed the intersection of religion, politics and culture, and examined current and historic issues involving separtation of church and state. http://66.225.205.104/PubCon12092010.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6655&action=display Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00 EST Religion in Public Life WFAE 90.7 Charlotte's Evolving Job Market The Charlotte-area job market is showing some signs of recovery. Which jobs will be most prevalent in the post-recession economy? What challenges lie ahead for workers and employers? WFAE's recent Public Conversation explored "Charlotte's Evolving Job Market." More http://66.225.205.104/PCJobs.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6535&action=display Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00 EST Charlotte's Evolving Job Market WFAE 90.7 Southern Cooking: Then And Now How does a healthy lifestyle affect our relationship with Southern dishes that many call comfort food? Our Public Conversation "Southern Cooking: Then and Now" addressed that and other aspects of Southern cuisine. http://66.225.205.104/SouthernFood.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6369&action=display Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00 EST Southern Cooking: Then And Now WFAE 90.7 Preserving Charlotte's Past Panelists and audience members discussed Charlotte's track record on historic preservation and examined the motives, costs, benefits, and common obstacles surrounding such efforts. The discussion included perspectives on recent and ongoing initiatives to preserve historic neighborhoods and buildings in Charlotte. The conversation also explored public attitudes and perceptions regarding the value of historic preservation. http://66.225.205.104/PublicConv20100615.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6132&action=display Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00 EST Preserving Charlotte's Past WFAE 90.7 When North Meets South: Charlotte's Culture Clash Just how 'Southern' is Charlotte today? How has the region benefited from the influx of new residents from other parts of the country? What can newcomers learn from native Southerners? Can the region effectively "blend" these unique cultures, without losing important characteristics? WFAE's Public Conversation North Meets South: Charlotte's Culture Clash addressed these questions and more. Share your thoughts on the subject here. Listen http://66.225.205.104/CultureClash.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5953&action=display Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00 EST When North Meets South: Charlotte's Culture Clash WFAE 90.7 Deciphering Health Care: How to Survive the System This forum explored the challenges Charlotte area consumers face in understanding, accessing and dealing with the health care system. Panelists and audience members discussed the patient's role in obtaining high quality and affordable health care, and in interacting with health insurance providers. Listen http://66.225.205.104/PC-Healthcare-event.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5805&action=display Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00 EST Deciphering Health Care: How to Survive the System WFAE 90.7 CMS: The Quest for Equity This community forum explored issues of equity and equality in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. How well is the district doing in achieving its mission to "maximize academic achievement by every student in every school"? http://66.225.205.104/CMS-Equity-Event.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5614&action=display Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00 EST CMS: The Quest for Equity WFAE 90.7 WFAE hosts forum for 'Charlotte Mission Possible' The economic recession and other challenges have made the past year an especially difficult time for charitable organizations seeking to meet basic human needs in the Charlotte area. To help address this critical issue, WFAE hosted a Public Conversation community forum on Monday, Oct. 5, as part of the local media collaboration, "Charlotte Mission Possible." Listen to the evening's discussion here. http://66.225.205.104/PC-MP-event.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5491&action=display Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00 EST WFAE hosts forum for 'Charlotte Mission Possible' WFAE 90.7 Charlotte: On the way to becoming...? You tell us WFAE hosted a Public Conversation on Charlotte's future. The event also served as a Charlotte Talks program. In advance of this forum, we sent our reporters to different communities in the Charlotte area: Rich, poor, middle-class; urban and suburban. Residents of these areas tell us what they think of Charlotte and what it's on the way to becoming. Part 1: Ballantyne, Southpark and Myers Park Listen Part 2: West Charlotte and Gastonia Listen Part 3: East Charlotte Listen Part 4: Concord Listen Part 5: Lake Norman Listen Part 6: NoDa and University City Listen Listen to the Public Covnersation and view photos of the event here. Tell us what your thoughts are on Charlotte's future in the comment section here. http://66.225.205.104/GC20090824.mp3 http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5374&action=display Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00 EST Charlotte: On the way to becoming...? You tell us