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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, about former President Trump's attempts to block the release of documents related to the U.S. Capitol attack.

The next hearing of the January 6th Committee on Tuesday will focus on how Trump pressured state officials to help him overturn the election results — most prominently in Georgia.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of the House Jan. 6th committee about the panel's unanimous decision to subpoena former President Trump to testify.

The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role.

Thursday night, the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol launched a series of public hearings with a prime-time event. Here's what we expect for the rest of the month.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California, a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capital, for a preview Thursday's primetime hearing.

Distrust between the parties is high a year after the violent insurrection. And it has affected how the institution operates.

The Jan. 6 hearings have been packaged like TV shows: Each episode has a plot, and some special guest stars, announced in advance. As a miniseries, the verdict is in: This particular show is a hit.

D.C. police officers experienced some of the most intense violence during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. We sat down with two of them to rewatch their body camera footage from that day.

Friday, March 3, 2017Protesters disrupt a city council meeting. School busing for choice has a price tag and now we know it. And Governor Roy Cooper…

Staffing shortages are rampant in CMS. A court rules new voting maps are okay to use but an appeal of that decision is on the way. New Charlotte crime numbers are released, and COVID-19 is continuing to cause problems.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., about the eighth and final Jan. 6 hearing.

Join us for a tasty fundraiser for our friends at Ryz Ab0ve Fitness!
Ryz Ab0ve is a a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides exercise classes, day camps, and social opportunities that inspire individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. You may remember them as one of our charity of the months last year!
This year, we're helping them host a fun chili cook-off on September 21st from 2-4pm.
Purchase a ticket to sample and vote on 8 different chili dishes and help us name the Top 3 winners who will take home bragging rights and some pretty fly prizes.
Tickets: $20 each ($10 of each ticket will be donated to Ryz Ab0ve!) Link here: bit.ly/4dSq8Gl

Interested in competing instead? Here are some details:
What we ask of each competitor:
•Donate a large pot of their best chili
•To serve it during the event
•To provide a description and name for their chili
•Arrive by 1:15 pm to set up your chili station
What we provide:
•A wristband to drink free Pilot Beer (4 beer tickets given to each person) (or 2 craft NA drink like kombucha, VYBES, CBD water, NA Beer) during the event plus an extra wristband for a plus one.
•Free Soda Drinks
•Free entry to try other people's mac & cheese (no judging for contestants)
•Electricity hook up to keep a pot warm if needed
•Serving containers and spoons
Display sign with your mac and cheese description and name.
$25 Pilot Brewing Gift Card to use for a future visit.
A judging system for tasters to choose:
1st Place Medal - $50 gift card
2nd Place Medal - Pilot T-shirt or Hat for winner (and their plus one)
3rd Place Medal - Crowler of Draught Beer of Choice for winner (and their plus one)
Email rachael@pilotbrewing.us for more information and to sign up!!
Cheers!

The Department of Music presents a Faculty & Friends concert Featuring Associate Professor of Clarinet Jessica Lindsey with Department Pianist Claudio Olivera and a student/alumni clarinet choir.



The alumni participating are Wyatt Stocks, Jack Howard, Deanna Glenn, Sufian Azfar, Omar Wingo, and Chelsea Karpeh.



This concert is free for everyone!



Program:

A Short Lecture on The Clarinet by William Bolcom

Sonata by Amanda Harberg

Lenny by Stevie Ray Vaughan (trans. Michael Lowenstern for bass clarinet)

Eleven by Jonathan F. Russell

September by Earth Wind and Fire (arr. Michael Lowenstern)



Faculty Bios

Jessica Lindsey has established herself as a dynamic performer and pedagogue, pursuing a career that is equally devoted to both spheres. Her reputation as a clarinetist in both chamber and orchestral settings has seen her perform throughout the United States, and as far afield as China and New Zealand. Dr. Lindsey is committed to pushing the boundaries of the clarinet; by commissioning new repertoire, championing music by diverse composers, and showcasing works through commercial recordings, performances at festivals, and conferences presentations. Dr. Lindsey has taught clarinet, saxophone, and music-related courses at universities across Nebraska, Alaska, and Colorado. She is currently the Associate Professor of Clarinet at UNC Charlotte, where she prides herself on creating new musical opportunities for her growing studio of clarinet students, including a recent performance by the UNC Charlotte Clarinet Choir at the 2019 ClarinetFest® (the annual gathering of the members of the International Clarinet Association).




Pianist Claudio Olivera began his musical studies in Venezuela at age eight and debuted as a soloist with orchestra at 12. A prize-winning performer, he earned the Van Cliburn Award at the Interlochen Arts Camp and received top honors in competitions such as the Yamaha Piano Competition (2002) and El Salón Nacional de Pianistas de Venezuela (2006-07). Olivera has performed with nearly every major Venezuelan orchestra and internationally in Germany, Italy, Chile, Spain, France, and the U.S. Based in Charlotte since 2021, Olivera often collaborates with Opera Carolina, rehearses and performs regularly at Myers Park Baptist Church and is the main accompanist for Queen City Performing Arts. In 2025 he joined the Department of Music at UNC Charlotte as the staff pianist.

New York Times journalist Alan Feuer says some members of Trump's inner circle have close ties to the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, whose leaders have been charged with seditious conspiracy.

Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded by a gunman who fired on a congressional baseball practice in June, has left a Washington, D.C., hospital to begin a period of intensive rehabilitation.

Krista Bokhari on Tuesday won the Charlotte City Council District 6 Republican primary, defeating Sary Chakra.

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has issued five new subpoenas for witnesses lawmakers want to hear from, in addition to 40 witnesses subpoenaed already.

In softcover fiction, Mark Helprin sets a romance against the backdrop of midcentury New York, and Ian Frazier presents the journals of a mother who swears an extremely blue streak. In softcover nonfiction, Yael Kohen collects an oral history of women in comedy, and Jon Ronson gathers some funny stories of his own.

Interested in having your child or teen learn how to play a musical instrument this school year from the comfort of your home?

Join us for our 1-Day Virtual Music and Arts Workshop!

Students will learn from professional musicians music education and appreciation regarding the history of this unique woodwind. The instrument is a handheld free-reed similar to a pump organ or harmonica which also features a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole on the side of the instrument. Melodicas are small, lightweight, portable and many are designed for children to play!