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Public radio journalist Stephanie Foo’s latest story is her own. She talks about her diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder from an abusive childhood and her new memoir, “What My Bones Know."

Homelessness has been something Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have struggled with for years, despite significant infusions of money from the public and private sectors. A new report has some new suggestions on how to get a handle on the issue.

As of March, there are officially more unaffiliated voters in North Carolina than there are registered Democrats or Republicans. We analyze what's behind the surge and what it means for Tar Heel politics.

Since the pandemic began, school boards have faced tough decisions attempting to balance safety with quality education. While nearly every North Carolina school district saw a drop in test scores last year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools often saw larger drops than those in nearby districts. We sit down with school officials to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and goals moving forward.

Mayor Vi Lyles follows up the new LGBTQ protections ordinance after it was approved Monday night, as well as her recent comments about mask mandates and the Alternatives to Violence interrupter program.

The social movement that followed the death of George Floyd last year was global. We were told we were witnessing an inflection point. But has anything really changed?

Both sides in the debate over the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan weigh in before a final City Council vote on the plan that has been a lightning rod in city government.

First, Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement; what that means for the Supreme Court. Then, Senate Republicans recently blocked new voting rights legislation, and two Democratic senators then prevented changes to the filibuster in order to pass those bills specifically. We discuss the complex relationship between voting rights and the filibuster, and what they mean for the future of politics nationwide.

Can companies mix business with politics without losing customers? It's a tough act to pull off in our hyper-politicized climate.

When it comes to police and interactions with the public, transparency is all-important. However, transparency in government and policing is often difficult to achieve. We talk about that and roadblocks to public records.

Public radio journalist Stephanie Foo’s latest story is her own. She talks about her diagnosis of complex post-traumatic stress disorder from an abusive childhood and her new memoir, “What My Bones Know."

Senate Bill 101 is the latest of bills Republican lawmakers have attempted to pass that would require collaboration of ICE from local law enforcement. The new bill is said to be similar to House Bill 370. We'll sit down with experts to learn more.

On the local news roundup, no criminal charges for Charlotte City Council member James "Smuggie" Mitchell. It looks like the new uptown bus station will be underground, and the Lynx Silver line will skirt the city rather than going through town. And CMS has launched its search for the next superintendent. Those stories and much more with Mike Collins and local journalists on the next Charlotte Talks.

On the local news roundup: Charlotte City Council passes its budget without raising taxes. Still, you’ll pay more. Mecklenburg County passes its budget with a tax increase. Yes, you’ll pay more. And sports betting becomes legal in North Carolina. Those stories and more.

A video of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer punching a woman goes viral. A new company has been named to run the Charlotte Area Transit System. And fires continue in western North Carolina due to drought and rising temperatures. Those stories and more.

The housing market is making it very difficult for first-time buyers to find a home they can afford. Some are taking a different approach: rent-to-own. Is this a good idea? Are there pitfalls to be aware of?

Award-winning writer Kelly Barnhill tells her story of perseverance and of triumph over a brain injury that left her unable to put words together.

Since the beginning, Donald Trump has led the Republican candidate presidential contest and his lead continues to grow. That includes in North Carolina, where he leads his closest competitor, Nikki Haley, by more than 50 points. We look at the "Trumpification" of the Republican Party in North Carolina.

Kelly Barnhill tells her story of perseverance and of triumph over a brain injury that left an award-winning writer unable to put words together.

Four law enforcement officers were shot and killed in Charlotte’s deadliest day for law enforcement. Protesters are arrested at UNC-Chapel Hill. And the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board plans to send a slightly less expensive budget to the county.