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Tuesday, July 9, 2019You may be planning a vacation this summer, but politics is not.The onslaught of summertime politics includes the candidate filing…

Monday, July 15, 2019The national economy appears strong, so does Charlotte’s. That has not erased all fears about what the future may bring. Mike hears…

Monday, August 12, 2019Everything you need to know about sharks. Despite conditioning from Steven Spielberg, shark expert William McKeever says we…

Monday, August 5, 2019Travel 100,000 miles around the country and you’ll find that rural America isn’t necessarily in decline. James and Deborah Fallows…

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019Calls for launching an impeachment inquiry into President Trump are getting louder. What exactly would impeachment look like? How…

Tuesday, August 13, 2019We hear about a new movement – Sober Curious – that encourages people to think about why they drink before they do.Do we have a…

Friday, August 30th, 2019Dan Bishop and Dan McCready had their only debate this week, with the special 9th district election just 2 weeks away. RNC…

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019American politics is, essentially, a duopoly - two political parties that set the rules under which government operates. But…

Thursday, September 5, 2019The election of the Dans is underway and, in advance of Election Day, we talk to Democrat Dan McCready and Republican Dan…

Friday, September 20th, 2019The shooter in the UNC Charlotte murders pleads guilty. New political maps are drawn and approved by the legislature. Dan…

Wednesday, October 2, 2019A look at what’s happening with two of our city’s key drivers: business and development. Things are booming. What’s…

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019We are home to five schools, each representing a different part of the higher education ecosphere. With costs soaring and as more…

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019For years, the NCAA generated billions in revenue while athletes didn't receive a dime. After mounting pressure, they finally…

Thursday, Nov 14, 2019How do we help Charlotte's most vulnerable residents? Queen City voters said "yes" last year to a $50 million bond that would ease…

While NPR coverage of the House impeachment inquiry hearings pre-empts Charlotte Talks, listen back to our recent shows on impeachment.

Monday, Dec. 2, 2019Between the holidays, catch up on the area's business news, from bank mergers to plans for major projects, including a new uptown…

Monday, Dec. 16, 2019Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Well, our guest today says don't bother! Economist Joel Waldfogel has studied holiday…

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020We wrap up our work-life balance series on what we hope will be a positive note: how to find happiness and fulfillment in and…

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019You know his writing, and have gotten to know his voice. Now, Tommy Tomlinson shares a new side of himself as he writes about a…

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019Our week-long examination of the elusive work-life balance continues with a look at the impact of the need for and expense of child…