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On Jan. 6, a mob of pro-Trump supporters breached the U.S. Capitol doors, roaming the halls of the building and Senate and House chambers for about four hours before police finally cleared them. They were protesting the U.S. Congress tallying Electoral College votes that affirmed and declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

A K-pop blockbuster lands atop this week's Billboard albums chart, but it's not the one you might be expecting.

If you've ever had to make a big move in your life, you can probably relate on some level to WFAE listener Julianne Wooten. She moved to Charlotte two and…

NPR Music's editorial assistant shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

It was a three-way, down-to-the-wire race between A$AP Rocky, ENHYPEN and Bad Bunny to be No. 1 on this week's Billboard 200 albums chart.

This year's Tiny Desk Contest was truly like no other. Our winner stood out from the over 6,000 entries with a song about slowing down and enjoying life that captivated our judges.

If the tax cut for wealthiest Americans is allowed to expire, those households making over $250,000 would see their income tax rate rise from 33 percent to 36 percent and those making upwards of $375,000 would go from a 35 percent rate to 39.6 percent. But does it make sense for the tax rate for someone making six figures to be the same as for multimillionaires?

Aegon catches on to Aemond's power plays. Plus: Alicent shows symptoms of maternal instinct.

Balancing your kids’ screen time. With remote learning and fewer social activities – time on devices has skyrocketed. How much is too much, and how’s this impacting their mental health? Guest host Erik Spanberg gets some tips from experts.

Dad jokes aren't just a thing of the present: NPR's Scott Simon has the details on the "Liber Patavinus" - a book of humor for Ancient Rome.

Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, oldest ones in the city?

Listen to a playlist of classic soul songs (perhaps featuring legends like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin or Otis Redding), and you'll hear some common themes: resilience, love, healing. While contemporaries to the original soul movement, Soulganic brings the same sentiments and vintage sounds forward and takes them into the future with some indie flair and Latin twists.

Let your little learner step into the shoes of an archaeologist! In this hands-on session, children will explore the basics of archaeology through:

Sensory Dig Bin – Search for “artifacts” like plastic animals, shells, and coins buried in sand or rice.

Brush It Off – Use paintbrushes to gently uncover hidden objects, just like real archaeologists!

Match the Pieces – Reassemble simple “broken” pottery puzzles and learn how archaeologists put history back together.

Book Nook – Cozy up with picture books about archaeology, buried treasure, and underground adventures that spark curiosity and inspire little explorers to discover the world around them.

Your ticket includes all program activities and museum admission. Stick around after the program and enjoy exhibits, our historic grounds, and more!

About Past & Play

Past & Play: A Little Learners Series invites toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–4) and their grown-ups to explore history through storytelling, songs, movement, and hands-on fun. This program is part of the Past & Play series — join us again on March 28 and June 13 for more playful adventures!

Blast off into an exciting evening of discovery with planetary astronomer Pranvera Hyseni! A Ph.D. candidate at UC Santa Cruz, Hyseni’s research focuses on understanding on the formation histories of asteroids, comets, and meteorites through spectroscopy analysis — and she even has an asteroid named after her!

Ms. Hyseni brought science to her community by establishing the nonprofit organization Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo in 2015. She is the founder of the Kosovo’s first observatory and planetarium, featuring a Celestron C14 Edge HD telescope, the largest telescope in the Republic of Kosovo. Pranvera’s research achievements extend to her discovery of a Main Belt asteroid, 2020 SS13, by using data provided by PAN-STARRS in collaboration with the International Asteroid Search Collaboration.

Ms. Hyseni’s dedication to advancing science education, outreach, and astronomical research marks her as a notable figure in the scientific community. Highly regarded for her expertise, she is in high demand at universities and international astronomy conferences worldwide. As a testament to her profound impact, she serves as the Official Brand Ambassador for Celestron, inspiring countless individuals with the wonders of the universe.

The JAZZ ROOM celebrates its 100th month in elegant fashion, presenting trumpeter/vocalist Jeremy Davenport and his quintet for a romantic evening of old-fashioned vocal classics from the Great American Song Book. Davenport’s cool blend of timeless swing and charismatic storytelling delivers the quintessential lounge experience reminiscent of jazz rooms of yesteryear.
Raised on the St. Louis Symphony, Jeremy Davenport moved to New Orleans to discover jazz, and toured the world for six years with Harry Connick, Jr. A born entertainer, he went on to discover his own voice, literally as vocalist and trumpeter, with several critically acclaimed albums that highlight his unique blend of New Orleans jazz with a modern edge, bringing a jazz celebration to the JAZZ ROOM.

FEATURED MUSICIANS
Karen Shiraishi on piano
Aaron Narcisse on saxophone
Jesse Boyd on bass
Troy Davis on drums

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Tamara Keith has been a White House correspondent for NPR since 2014 and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast, the top political news podcast in America. Keith has chronicled the Trump administration from day one, putting this unorthodox presidency in context for NPR listeners, from early morning tweets to executive orders and investigations. She covered the final two years of the Obama presidency, and during the 2016 presidential campaign she was assigned to cover Hillary Clinton. In 2018, Keith was elected to serve on the board of the White House Correspondents' Association.

There are not enough schools participating because of coronavirus cancellations and season postponements.

Some voters may be wondering where their legislative representatives stand today on North Carolina's House Bill Two. A direct answer may be more elusive…

Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday to repeal LGBT protections the city adopted in February. Council members say they've come around to a deal…