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A discussion with the chairs of Charlotte City Council's committees that help govern the Queen City, including transportation, jobs and economic development, and housing and safety. We hear about the priorities each committee has set, why they’ve set those goals and where they are in achieving them.

In 1964, President Johnson traveled to Martin County, Ky., to try to sell his "war on poverty" to the American public. What residents say they need now is steady work.

Houston Grand Opera presents one of music's greatest rarities — a successful opera based on Shakespeare. It's Charles Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, in a production starring soprano Ana Maria Martinez and tenor Ramon Vargas in the title roles.

Radio Express, a California-based production company, produces and exports pre-packaged music radio programming to more than 130 countries, including several in Africa. The company has just created "Jammin' Africa," a program that helps African artists get exposure across the continent. NPR's Tony Cox visited Radio Express, and spoke with members of the staff, including CEO Tom Rounds.

"I was reassured Wednesday of why I have no faith in the legal system, in the police, in the law," Tamika Palmer said in a statement. "They are not made to protect us Black and brown people."

Here are two absolutes about politics in Kentucky: The state is reliably Republican, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is a political heavyweight in his home state. Tuesday, he made only his second appearance at a Tea Party event. Since some of McConnell's hand-picked candidates have been beaten easily in recent elections, he's reaching out to his entire party. Phillip Bailey reports from member station WFPL in Louisville.

Local officials said three people were still unaccounted for after the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history. Authorities also raised the count of homes destroyed to nearly 1,000.

Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the scandal at Rutgers University, and the NCAA basketball finals for both men and women this weekend.

In April, the president put $450 million on hold for Guatemala as well as Honduras and El Salvador over what he described as the failure of their governments to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.

In western Kentucky, the city of Mayfield got walloped by Friday night's tornado. Huge swathes of the area were destroyed and an unknown number of people were killed.

The NCAA men's basketball tournament is down to the Final Four. Louisville will play Wichita State and Syracuse faces Michigan. Why does college basketball celebrate the semifinalist teams almost as much as the finalists?

All Things Considered host Melissa Block talks to Corinne Sams, who has closely followed the careers of Louisville basketball players Shoni and Jude Schimmel since they were five years olds playing ball on a Native American reservation in Oregon. She talks about the excitement and support for the players in Native American communities around the country.

Abortion has been unavailable in Kentucky for more than a week, after a new state law took effect that puts layers of new requirements on providers.

Giacomo, a 50-1 longshot, won Saturday's 131st running of the Kentucky Derby. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with Courier Journal reporter Jenny Rees about the unexpected victory of the 2-year-old gray roan.

Lexie Schapitl is a production assistant with NPR's Washington Desk, where she produces radio pieces and digital content. She also reports from the field and assists with production of the NPR Politics Podcast.

The Food and Drug Administration says it will step up surveillance of "green leafy products" from Mexico in the wake of the multistate outbreak.

Vocalist René Marie, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about her unique, storytelling approach to jazz and the roots that her music spring from.
René Marie was born in Virginia and has spent her life across this region. She didn’t begin her musical career until after age 40, and has since released 8 CDs, culminating in a Grammy nomination, plus a theater production.
Join us on the YouTube livestream for this rich conversation, or be in person at the Stage Door Theater to participate in person.
Through free panels, discussions, and workshops, JazzArts Charlotte is committed to bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Charlotte to enhance the experience of the music.
Join us in one-on-one conversation for a glimpse at the story behind the song.

A little more about Rene Marie:
Website: https://renemarie.com/
interview with Sanctuary magazine just after Grammy nomination. https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/interview-w-rene-marie.html
Most recent album, Sound of Red, released April 2016, represents her first album of all-original material.

Ryan joined KNAU's newsroom in 2013. He covers a broad range of stories from local, state and tribal politics to education, economy, energy and public lands issues, and frequently interviews internationally known and regional musicians. Ryan is an Edward R. Murrow Award winner and a frequent contributor to NPR News and National Native News.

One Man Show That Honors Famed Tuskegee Airman, Ben Davis -- Watch
Him Fly, to Premiere at the Carolina Theatre
Take flight this September at the newly restored Carolina Theatre with the unforgettable story of
General Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the trailblazing leader of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. In the
powerful one-man show, Ben Davis – Watch Him Fly, writer, producer, and performer J. Leon
Pridgen II brings to life the courage, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements of a true
American hero. The one-night-only performance is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025.
From Davis’s lonely days as the only Black cadet at West Point in the 1930s to his historic role
integrating the U.S. military, this compelling production tells a story that soars beyond history
books—into the heart and soul of a man who refused to be grounded by racism or doubt.
The choice of venue is also notable. The Carolina Theatre – like most Southern theatres –
prohibited Black guests from entering for decades. Once permitted inside, Black guests were
then relegated to the Balcony before the theatre fully integrated in the 1960s.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this masterful performance—live and in person—for one night
only at the newly restored historic Carolina Theatre!
Directed by the acclaimed actress, writer and producer Karen Abercrombie, this play is both a
tribute and a triumph—an emotional journey that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and deeply
moved.
Whether you're a history buff, aviation enthusiast or simply a lover of powerful storytelling, this
is the kind of show that stays with you long after the curtain falls. Tickets go on sale to the
general public on Friday, Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. Guests can purchase tickets through https://www.thecarolina.com/events
About the Carolina Theatre at Belk Place
Originally opened in 1927, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte reopened in 2025 after
nearly 50 years of vacancy. Lovingly restored to its original glory by Foundation For The
Carolinas, the Carolina Theatre serves as a dynamic civic and entertainment hub in one of
America’s fastest-growing cities. Visit TheCarolina.com to learn more. Media contact: Jared
Misner, communications director, 980-502-5876 or jared@thecarolina.com.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL, a delightful holiday show that Broadway World calls a “holiday masterpiece...brimming with Christmas spirit”, December 8-17, 2023. This lively musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol features both new and returning cast members along with uplifting musical numbers, show-stopping choreography, beautiful period costumes, and rousing performances from some of Charlotte's favorite actors.
Based on the popular musical film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge! The Musical is set in bustling 19th century London. When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner and three spirits one Christmas Eve, he undergoes a transition and receives the greatest gift of all—redemption. 
Performance dates and ticket information is available at www.matthewsplayhouse.com/scrooge. 
Special Events
**Audiences are encouraged to wear their favorite “Ugly Christmas Sweater” or other festive holiday gear to the Friday, December 8, 2023 opening performance for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Matthews Playhouse production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical coming in January 2024 along with a giftcard for dinner to a local restaurant.**
**The 7:30 p.m. performance on Wednesday, December 13th will be a Pay-What-You-Can performance benefiting Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays, Inc. Seating is general admission and there will be no advanced reservations. Patrons will be seated on a first-come-first-serve basis. The theatre suggests a $10 donation per person, but any amount will be accepted. Donations can be made with cash or credit.**   

Happens on the following Dates:
Dec 8, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Dec 9, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Dec 9, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Dec 10, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Dec 13, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Dec 14, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Dec 16, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Dec 16, 2023, 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
Dec 17, 2023, 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST