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Mecklenburg County joins other jurisdictions in changing mask requirements. The first draft in a redraw for maps for North Carolina congressional districts is released. And the newly appointed head of the Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative steps down but controversy continues.

Mecklenburg County Health Director Raynard Washington joins the program to discuss his masking decision, and we explore what has been described as confusing CDC guidance on COVID-19.

Historian Nathaniel Philbrick recreated the epic road trip traveled by George Washington in his quest to unify the fledgling United States. On this Presidents' Day, he shares what he learned in his book "Travels with George."

The newly released CMS budget containing raises and bonuses is $2.3 billion. The Charlotte region’s annual report on homelessness and housing instability is released with recommendations. We'll cover those stories and more.

We take a closer look at how memory works, why some memories are more vivid than others and why we forget things. Plus, we get some tips on how to keep our memory sharp.

While local newspapers have been a mainstay in American communities for generations, they have been struggling to survive in recent years. At least 1,800 newspapers have folded since 2004, and over 100 local newsrooms folded during the pandemic alone. Still, there are signs of hope as new startups are finding success with nontraditional business models. We sit down with experts and leaders of media outlets to discuss the state of local news in North Carolina and nationwide.

The interim Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent says he's ready to remove gridlock in the district. U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is in trouble again after being caught with a loaded gun at Charlotte's airport and is facing a possible ethics investigation. Meanwhile, Panthers owner David Tepper avoids speaking about what happened with the team's project in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

From the the Capitol insurrection to Russia’s unprovoked assault on a sovereign nation, democracy around the world is struggling. But one author believes a solution can be found in redefining patriotism. We speak with Yascha Mounk on how democratic ideals can survive the global rise of autocracy.

All signs point to our weather becoming more erratic as climate change is causing temperatures to rise. This winter, our temperatures were 2 to 3 degrees above normal. What might that mean for summer?

There are changing attitudes and laws surrounding marijuana. Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized it with many others allowing its medical use. Federal policy is lagging, as are laws in the Carolinas. A look at what has become a $33 billion industry.

Reporter and author J. David McSwane joins us to discuss how a handful of profiteers took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to line their pockets.

Muggsy Bogues discusses his new book “Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball.” We discuss the early days of the Charlotte Hornets and his impact as the smallest player in modern NBA history.

The growth of South End and its transformation from a seedy wasteland to a hip, bustling place has presented some challenges that must be met.

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has been a lightning rod for his views on abortion, LGBTQ and gun rights. Robinson recently sat down with Steve Harrison from WFAE's Inside Politics podcast to discuss all of these issues and more. We hear that conversation on the next Charlotte Talks.

Mike Collins examines the impact of an increasingly alienated and lonely population, which can have devastating personal consequences and make us collectively susceptible to authoritarianism. We’re already seeing that — and we get some suggestions on finding connection in an age of isolation, from author Kim Samuel.

An argument over legislative control of elections to be argued in the coming Supreme Court session has roots in North Carolina and presents serious questions about the future of free elections.

What's next for North Carolina’s hemp industry after legislation was signed to keep its production legal and what it may mean for the potential legalization of medical marijuana.

Carolina Panthers football is set to begin and Charlotte FC appears to be in the thrust of a playoff push. That should make owner David Tepper a hero, but questions have been raised by other moves off the field. We discuss what this might mean for the future on Charlotte Talks.

It’s our monthly conversation with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles fresh from her election victory to a third term in office. We get some post-election thoughts on her priorities for this new, but shortened, term.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have a high number of teacher vacancies and reports of poor test scores — meanwhile, advocates say funding isn't nearly as high as it should be. With students heading back to school on Aug. 29, we sit down with CMS teachers to discuss morale, pay, retention and more.