Wendy Herkey

CMS approved a controversial school boundary plan during a 5-hour board meeting. The Mecklenburg County Commission passed its $2.36 billion budget for next year. And the Charlotte Area Transit System fired its general manager of rail operations after criticism from NCDOT. Guest host David Boraks details these stories and more.

We hear from four artists about the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience in Charlotte, and how they express that experience through their art.

A new take on "1776". It's the story of the debate in the Continental Congress over the Declaration of Independence and contains surprises, even if you think you know American history. This version, opening Tuesday at the Belk, turns casting upside down, which shifts the perspective of the arguments and the results.

How did North Carolina’s members of Congress vote on the debt ceiling deal? Protests over school boundary changes in southern Mecklenburg continue. Video is released of the shooting incident involving a Charlotte Area Transit System bus driver and passenger. Charlotte Fire officials discuss new potential fire-prevention requirements at construction sites following a massive fire near SouthPark. And the county narrowly approves a straw vote for Charlotte-Mecklenburt Schools’ request for a $2.5 billion bond package.

Through WFAE's partnership with Novant Health Foundation, "Advancing Maternal Health Equity" explores all aspects of birth equity and talk about what needs to be done to improve infant and maternal health.

Gov. Roy Cooper visits Charlotte on his road trip declaring a state of emergency in public education. Newly named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill starts her tenure with a lot on her plate including a contentious meeting on school boundaries. Tempers also flared at City Council this week. And Charlotte Area Transit System puts its chief of rail operations on leave. Our roundtable of reporters covers those and other stories.

Gov. Cooper says “it’s time to declare a state of emergency for public education” in North Carolina. He’s hitting the road to talk to citizens about what he views as harmful proposals in the legislature which would increase access to Opportunity Scholarships and impact teacher pay. Many see these Republican moves as efforts to crush public education. A look at what the governor is hoping to achieve.

Some who contracted COVID-19 continue to suffer from long COVID. We learn more about it, its impact and how it’s treated.

The General Assembly overrides the governor’s veto and abortion restrictions tighten. Mecklenburg County manager Dena Diorio releases the proposed County Budget. And Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools could have a new Superintendent by the end of the week. Those stories and more on the local news roundup on Charlotte Talks.

Mike Collins and guests take a closer look at a law aimed at prohibiting members of Congress from profiting from information they know before most of the rest of us. The STOCK Act, on this hour of Charlotte Talks.