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NPR Music received a record number of entries to this year's Tiny Desk Contest: 7,500. The judges discovered so many amazing entries, and now we're sharing some of those standouts here.

Honda, which has long aspired to launch off the road and into the skies, is one step closer to that goal. It has started production on its HondaJet. It's a twin jet engine aircraft, being assembled in North Carolina, aimed at the business market. Industry insiders call it the "Honda Civic of the skies."

Actor Tom Cruise was caught on tape admonishing the crew for breaking safety protocols on the set of Mission: Impossible 7. NPR discusses the difficulties of moviemaking during the pandemic.

The television show Weeds returns for a new season, and creator Jenji Kohan has major changes in store for its drug-dealing soccer mom protagonist.

This looks and sounds more like sci-fi, but this is nonfiction farming. Photographer Freya Najade journeys into the evolving state of Europe's agricultural system, observing fewer humans, more robots and, oddly, less and less time outside.

T.R. Reid, Washington Post Rocky Mountain bureau chief, talks about President Bush's visit to Europe. Reid discusses what it will take for the president to patch relations with the European Union. Reid is the author of The United States of Europe: The New Superpower and the End of American Supremacy.

Sao Paulo, Brazil, is the last place where the iconic vehicle is manufactured. Production is scheduled to stop at the end of the year. In Brazil, many the vans are turned into food trucks or school buses.

Hil St. Soul is tearing up the charts in the United Kingdom, but the soul duo hasn't received much attention here in the States yet. Hilary Mwelwa and Victor Redwood Sawyerr just released their third album of R&B and soul. It's called Black Rose.

Editorial cartoonist Nick Anderson has won fans for the edgy messages often found in his seemingly conventional drawings. Now Anderson has won a Pulitzer for his work.

President Bush says military personnel in Iraq are right to question whether they're getting the best possible equipment, but the White House insists armored vehicles are being produced as fast as possible. Some contractors disagree. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

The Warm Soles Night Walk, presented by Novant Health. I would be grateful if you could please put it on your calendar to share with your network. This event is particularly poignant given the recent, tragic discovery of a homeless individual found deceased during the annual Point-in-Time Count in Mecklenburg County.

Warm Soles Night Walk Presented by Novant Health
Date: Saturday, February 28, 4-7pm
Location: Queens University – 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28274

Empathy in Every Step: Experience the Night, Support Our Homeless Neighbors

Supportive Housing Communities (SHC) Warm Soles Night Walk offers an inspiring opportunity to step into the shoes of our neighbor's experiencing homelessness. Participants will immerse themselves in an evening filled with real stories and a powerful mission moment that will leave them feeling moved and motivated. Register to walk, donate, and help create lasting change, one step at a time!

This is not just a typical walk; it is an experience designed to remind us of the struggles our homeless neighbors face on the coldest nights of the year. By walking together, we honor their resilience and bring awareness to their challenges while raising vital funds to provide warmth, shelter, and essentials during the harsh winter months.

Come out to BOOM Charlotte, an eclectic arts festival created by artists that has something for everyone. Attendees can have a wide range of ticketed and free art experiences at Camp North End (1824 Statesville Ave.) from April 21-23.

+Friday, April 21 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
+Saturday, April 22, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
+Sunday, April 23, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Go to a psychedelic Hip Hop show and attend a classical music ensemble concert. See some modern dance and attend a few spoken word theatre shows. Take a spray-painting class and view visual art works in an outdoor setting. The list of art experiences goes on and on. Explore the variety of shows by visiting the schedule at https://boomcharlotte.org/schedule/.

Meet us at BOOM Intersection (under the Water Tower) for free arts experiences throughout the weekend. Enjoy more intimate indoor performances of experimental original art at BOOM Fringe for $10 each. Get a weekend pass for $75 to see up to 13 shows (a $130 value).

Get tickets, passes and RSVP to BOOM Charlotte at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3327140

Ring in the season with JOY!, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte’s signature holiday celebration. Expect a sparkling mix of stunning singing and playful hijinks you won’t find anywhere else—from the serenity of Morten Lauridsen’s Magnum Mysterium to the feel-good lift of That Christmas Morning Feelin’ (Spirited), capped by the debut of Dan Forrest’s breathtaking arrangement for men’s voices of Angels We Have Heard on High.

Equal parts heart and camp, tradition and surprise, JOY! sweeps from classical to pop and everything in between—wrapped in GMCC’s trademark warmth, wit, and wall-of-sound harmonies. Come for the sparkle, leave humming… with JOY!

Get your seats now—holiday happiness starts here!

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location:
Galilee Center
3601 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Accessibility: The Thursday, December 4th performance at 7:30 PM will feature ASL interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons. We’re proud to make JOY! inclusive and welcoming to all.

Laurie Levenson, a former federal prosecutor and professor at Loyola Law School, talks with Scott Simon about the new charges against R. Kelly and Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said that the Trump impeachment process has been a political one rather than a judicial one.

Bill Zeeble of member station KERA reports on the popularity f the board game Scrabble. The 20th North American Scrabble Championship took lace this past week in Dallas.

As part of its "Way Forward" restructuring campaign, the Ford Motor Company says it will reduce its fourth-quarter vehicle production by 168,000 in North America, compared with a year ago. That's down more than 20 percent. The company hopes to reduce bulging dealer inventories by temporarily shutting down ten plants. Analysts say the production cuts could pay off if Ford's new models prove popular.

The federal government has so far identified 600 people who've gotten sick from salmonella traced to peanuts. Scientists estimate there are 30 or more actual cases for every one that's reported. Nine deaths have been linked to the outbreak, and it's led to one of the biggest food recalls in recent years. A House subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday on the salmonella outbreak.

The band R.E.M. has released its first album in four years, Accelerate. Critics have been describing the disc as a "comeback," saying it's the band's best album in ages. Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills join Terry Gross for a conversation.

in the U.S. Capitol Dome's Statuary Hall: Each state is allowed two statues, but Colorado has only one. It seems the state can't agree on who the second statue should represent.