
Alexandra Watts
Assistant ProducerAlexandra Watts is an interim assistant producer on Charlotte Talks. Previously, she worked with WFAE as a Report for America corps member, reporting on local government and community issues through a partnership between WFAE and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
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How the city of Charlotte became the city it is today and the impact our history still has on contemporary residents.
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There's a growing concern over inflation, which has been on the rise during the pandemic. Is it here to stay?
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A group of 24 Southeastern mayors recently asked Congress to act on clean energy laws. Initiatives from local and federal levels are being proposed to tackle environmental concerns.
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Shopping habits are changing and that means retailers and shopping malls are going out of business with the loss of thousands of jobs. But what does this mean for Charlotte shoppers?
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The Center for Public Integrity recently found that Black students and students with disabilities are more likely to be referred to law enforcement.
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The 2020 census tells us our population is growing — but we already knew that. So how do we handle future growth and keep commute times reasonable? We look at what the city is considering when it comes to transportation, as well as our current options and how they might expand.
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Like many cities, Charlotte is divided along racial and socioeconomic lines. Those divisions developed over time, but not necessarily in the time period you might think.
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Misinformation about COVID-19 is running rampant on social media and its viral spread has had consequences. We talk to health professionals about their fight to contain the flood of misinformation about the coronavirus.
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Charlotte Football Club is set to play its first game next year. We talk about what is happening in the lead-up to Charlotte FC’s debut.
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As theaters reopen for live performances, what can you expect as an audience member? We hear about local plans.