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After seeing one too many advertisements about Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder, couch potato and commentator Mike Fisch daydreams about how chemicals can enhance his life, making him "better stronger, faster."

NPR's Ari Shapiro went to Kiev this month planning to report several feature stories on the Ukrainian revolution. Instead, he found himself documenting a country edging toward civil war.

A House select committee on Tuesday holds its first public hearing into the Jan, 6 insurrection, with testimony from four police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol from rioters.

As the weather heats up outside, so do the rhythms of the Jazz at the Bechtler series! June's performance summons a trio of special guests to bring the sounds of Cuba, Brazil, and Latin America to life with Latin Jazz. Latin Jazz is not limited to just Latin America but is rooted in the distinctive rhythms of Africa. There are several branches of Latin Jazz that include Afro-Cuban, bossa nova, and samba. To do the rhythms of this music justice, the Ziad Jazz Quartet brings a talented rhythm section to The Playroom stage. Long-time Jazz at the Bechtler fans will be familiar with Jim Brock, who brings an extensive kit of percussion instruments with him to the stage. Brock is noted to have performed alongside Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Valentin, Alex Acuna, Dave Valentin, and Arturo Sandoval to name a few. Sitting in on bass will be Nelson Rios, proficient at electric, synth, and upright bass, guitars and keyboards. Rios has played with a variety of artists such as Lee Ritenour, Alex Acuña, Airto Moreira, and Eyedentity. Finally, trumpeter Al Strong, who has performed with Brandford Marsalis and Aretha Franklin, will be sure to add peppery brass tones on top of the luscious beats.

NASCAR is eliminating corporate names from the title of its top-level racing series starting in 2020. The series, previously known as Monster Energy…

Also: Refugees race to escape fighting in Syria; Palestinians outraged by Romney's comments; grid failure cuts power to 370 million in India; McCain dismisses Cheney's criticism of Palin pick.

Also: Skype to make chats and user data more available to police; Obama and Romney differ over gun control; Chinese politician's wife charged with murder.

Also: Obama, Romney campaigns continue to spar over tax returns; U.K. and Sweden criticize Ecuador for giving asylum to Assange.

Also: Chicago teachers' strike continues; Buckingham Palace takes legal action over topless photos of Kate; Occupy movement marks one-year anniversary; new iPhone sets sales record.

Four-year-old Trumpet is the first bloodhound to take home the coveted Best in Show title. And he has something else to toot his horn about: he's a newcomer. Trumpet started competing in January.

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “Standing in the Shadows of Love,” has died at age 88.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with President Biden's top economic adviser, Jared Bernstein, about the state of inflation in the United States according to Thursday's Consumer Price Index report.

The investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and ties to the Trump campaign was chosen as the top political story of 2017, narrowly beating out the fallout from sexual harassment.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has raised more than $50 million to complete its three-year comprehensive campaign, the organization announced Wednesday.

Join us for one of the most swingin’ celebrations in town as we keep the tradition going with the annual JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Benefit! This festive evening will bring the sounds of the season to your home and feature many of your JAZZ ROOM favorites, reimagining holiday classics that you, your family and friends are sure to enjoy. The concert is FREE! A $10 donation per person is requested from those who are able to give. This benefit concert supports JazzArts Academy scholarships, local musicians and upcoming JazzArts virtual programs. Watch via Facebook Live or YouTube Live. PERFORMERS INCLUDE: Preservation Hall Jazz Band JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble Mac Arnold & Plate Full O-Blues Roxy Coss Amos Hoffman Matt Lemmler Sasha Masakowski Robyn Springer/Greg Cagle Corey Wilkes

CSO al Fresco returns this summer with four FREE virtual concerts, each featuring a different ensemble of CSO musicians performing a diverse range of works. Principal Cellist Alan Black hosts the concerts, which take place in his backyard in Charlotte, and engages the musicians in conversation about the music and their lives as performing musicians. The virtual concerts will premiere on Facebook and YouTube on Fridays at 7:30 pm between July 23 and September 3. Oliver Kot, principal second violin Carlos Tarazona, violin Ning Zhao, viola Alan Black, principal cello DVOŘÁK Three Cypresses for string quartet 1. I know that on my love to thee 2. You are my glorious rose 3. Nature lies peaceful in slumber and dreaming Joseph Meyer, assoc. concertmaster Jenny Topilow, violin Alan Black, principal cello Bill Congdon, harmonium DVOŘÁK Bagatelles

JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual series presents the funky hypnotic sounds of Cannoli. Malcolm Charles, a frequent jazz drummer in the JAZZ ROOM, brings his breadth of artistry to this trio, in the role of leader, keys, and vocalist. Cannoli’s funky jazz sound was influenced by Parliament-Funkadelic, Herbie Hancock, and J Dilla. Featuring: Malcolm Charles, band leader, piano & vocals Jaylen Robinson, guitar Jesse Williams, drums Cannoli dropped their first single September 2021. More recently, Malcolm Charles recorded a tiny desk submission. Tune in to Keep Jazz A-Live-Streaming to hear local jazz musicians live, straight to your living room via Facebook Live & YouTube Live.

This month, our monthly series “Conversation with Curtis” discusses the evolution of jazz drumming with world renowned drummer Willie Jones III. With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. Inspired by his father, the notable jazz pianist Willie Jones II, by his mid-20s his own talent had already been recognized and he had traveled Europe opening for Wynton Marsalis. Jones was a member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet, and is featured on Sandoval's GRAMMY® award winning release Hot House (N2K), Kurt Elling's GRAMMY® nominated Night Moves (Concord) and more. Tune in via YouTube Live or Facebook Live and join the chat live with industry leading artists.

Tuesday, September 12, is a make or break day for candidates. It's primary day after all, the day the candidate herd is culled.What is that day like for…