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As NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg prepares to retire, we revisit a special conversation with Mike Collins. Stamberg came to Charlotte in 2017 and joined us for a conversation about her early years in public radio, working in a male-dominated field, and her thoughts on the future of radio.

Among the concerns some parents have heading into the new school year is whether there will be an ICE presence at their child's school. That includes CMS, where community members have expressed concern — even though board members say ICE can't enter campus without a subpoena or warrant. Still, anxiety remains. We explore that and dive into some of the legal questions around this issue.

Fallout continues over a stabbing on the Lynx Blue Line as the mayor calls a special meeting of the MTC. The Charlotte municipal primary is less than a week away and turnout has been less than stellar. New state testing data is out and we look at where CMS stands, and the Panthers kick off a new season.

Hurricane Helene took a severe toll on western North Carolina’s art scene, but it also resulted in uplifting stories of recovery.

We examine the results of Charlotte's primary election as the city gains national attention, including from President Trump, over a stabbing death on the Blue Line in South End.

Ben Greene, a trans man, speaker and author of "My Child Is Trans, Now What?," is on a mission to bring joy, humor and humanity into the conversation about raising and supporting trans children. Greene will share his philosophy of “joy-centered” storytelling, why he wrote his book, and what he’s learned speaking with families across the country.

This weekend, the Carolina Panthers return to regular-season NFL action with high hopes to improve their standing in the NFC South. The pressure is on for third-year quarterback Bryce Young and coach Dave Canales to deliver after a slight roster shake-up on offense and defense. The Panthers haven’t made it to the playoffs in seven years. Will this be the year?

Author Dan Fesperman, who grew up in Charlotte and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is no stranger to dangerous situations. He was a foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun and reported from Europe and the Middle East. He now writes thrillers full-time. He’ll be in Charlotte at Park Road Books on Sept. 4 to discuss his new novel Pariah.

So far this year, there have been 35 traffic-related deaths in Charlotte, including four cyclists and eight pedestrians. This has happened despite the city's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030. We explore what’s behind this rise in traffic-related deaths, its relationship to road design and what is and isn’t being done to make our streets safe.

Few people understand the struggles and power of newspapers better than Rob Christensen, who spent decades at North Carolina’s capital newspaper as chief political reporter. In his latest book, he recounts how The News & Observer shaped modern North Carolina in ways both profound and eyebrow-raising.

The Biden administration had planned for the most generous repayment plan in history, but the Trump administration is moving in a different direction. We examine the system in flux and how to navigate it.

Former President Trump continues lying about the federal response to Helene in North Carolina even as he stumps for votes, the latest numbers on early voting, and Charlotte F.C. begins postseason play against Orlando.

Quiet quitting is a trend among workers who want more balance in their life — something they discovered during the pandemic. It’s about doing just what you’re paid to do and no more. Will this actually be beneficial?

It's Mike Collins' monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. They'll talk about the recent revelation of a previously unknown LYNX derailment, taxes, the arts, crime and more.

Calls for transparency and accountability from Charlotte Area Transit System over last year’s hidden derailment. Huntersville rejects more development at Birkdale Village, but more is coming to SouthPark. And we remember the lives and contributions of former Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Parks Helms and former Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company chief and philanthropist Dale Halton.

Can this city of trees rebuild its disappearing tree canopy? There is a master plan for doing so, and we look at how realistic it is and where we are on the road to success in that effort.

Charlotte struggles with transparency. Reporters have alluded to it for years, and now WBTV and Axios Charlotte have done a joint investigation. We hear what they found, what we’ve missed as a result and some suggestions for change.

More troubles at the Charlotte Area Transit System with reports of a train car derailment last year. Gov. Roy Cooper releases his budget, which includes pay raises for teachers. House and Senate leaders call it “unrealistic.” Our state’s voter maps make a return appearance in the North Carolina Supreme Court as they rehear a gerrymandering case. And a look at how the crash of a California bank might affect us.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020In 1865, nearing the end of the Civil War, thousands of formerly enslaved people were promised 40 acres and, eventually, a mule.…

Tuesday, August 11, 2020Hurricane Isaias initiated North Carolina's hurricane season last week, leaving power outages and wreckage in its wake. As…