http://www.wfae.org/wfae/ Feed provided by WFAE 90.7 FM: Charlotte's NPR News Source en-us Copyright 2009 WFAE 90.7 Mon, 21 12 2009 16:38 EST Mon, 21 12 2009 16:38 EST Just give this Holiday season WFAE commentator Gus Succop says there are reasons to give this year. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5724&action=display Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00 EST 'Tis the season ... for eating Around this time of year, what's close to our hearts is, more often than not, also close to our stomachs. WFAE commentator Sally Phillips tells us the reason for this season. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5644&action=display Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00 EST Facebook for the skittish For 20-somethings and younger, having a social netwroking account is as second-nature as having a cell phone or e-mail. But for other age groups, it can take some real convincing to get them on board. WFAE commentator Sally Phillips says she was dragged into it kicking and screaming. More http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5646&action=display Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00 EST ‘Confirmation bias’ plagues political debate The debate over health care overhaul legislation has been so contentious at times that it's triggered stories that examine the lack of civility in American politcs. Commentator Martha Catt believes she's figured out the problem. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5492&action=display Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00 EST Changing names offers no substance The Charlotte Observer's Mark Washburn has seen lots of things change in Charlotte. Streets, arenas, companies - you get the idea. But he says the United Way of Central Carolinas should resist the idea of changing its name. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5369&action=display Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00 EST In defense of empathy The Senate confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor could come in early August. Commentator Beth Resler Walters says some of the political theatre in the confirmation process has revealed a misunderstanding of a key word used to describe Sotomayor. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=5262&action=display Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00 EST Be wary of media's financial reporting Financial advice is easily available. Problem is, there's a lot of bad advice. WFAE commentator Martha Catt says that's especially true with the advice proliferated in the media. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4991&action=display Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00 EST Protest turned out to be a great American civics lesson On Monday, several hundred people marched on Duke Energy headquarters to protest the company's coal-fired power plant under construction in Rutherford County. Beth Resler Walters of Charlotte was part of that protest. In this commentary, she tells us what she learned about the police, jail and the exercise of free speech in Mecklenburg County. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4983&action=display Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00 EST What the world needs right now is a good movie If the economic news has got you down and you're not sure the stimulus package will work, local film producer Bert Hesse offers his take. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4838&action=display Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00 EST Let's try something new and end Black History Month The end of February brought the celebration of Black History Month to another conclusion. WFAE commentator D'evon Williams says it's time to go in a different direction in making black history part of the school curriculum. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4810&action=display Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00 EST Oscar night for moms would be fraught with problems The Oscars are Sunday night, and the big event has essayist Tracy Curtis thinking about the Red Carpet she would like to walk down. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4786&action=display Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00 EST Luxury shame? Get over it Many of us are cutting back on our discretionary spending these days. But if you can still afford high-end items, WFAE commentator LaShawnda Becoats has a message for you: Stand up and be proud. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4776&action=display Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00 EST Remembering the Beatles invasion Forty-five years ago, America was getting its first taste of a four-member band from England. The day after Christmas 1963, The Beatles launched its American invasion with the release of "I Wanna Hold Your Hand." http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4736&action=display Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00 EST Angry in Iceland The financial meltdown around the world is becoming as rough as it is in the U.S. And in some countries it's beyond rough, entire economies are imploding, as was the case in Iceland this week. WFAE commentator Jean Roznik is watching events unfold and wonders what relatives in Iceland are doing to cope. http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=4709&action=display Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00 EST