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New names are coming for nine Charlotte streets with ties to white supremacy. The transit plan will need to shift focus in order to get the support needed to raise taxes. Meanwhile, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools prepares to restart in-person education. Mike Collins and local reporters have those stories and more.

An update on the growing "Tent City" on the outskirts of Charlotte: It is a constant, highly visible reminder of our growing need for affordable housing. So, what are city and county leaders doing about it?

During this pandemic, working moms are becoming increasingly burned out. The New York Times examined this in their Primal Scream series in which working moms called in to vent. We listen in and delve deeper into the topic.

In 1918, the Spanish flu ravaged the globe. One hundred years later, we consider the striking parallels and lessons to be learned in the wake of COVID-19.

With the power shift in Washington comes a shift in the federal government's focus on COVID-19.

The U.S. Constitution is considered one of the most sacred documents in history, but now there are those pushing for a revamp. So far, 19 states have passed resolutions calling for a constitutional convention. We examine the wisdom of that.

We live in the best of times compared to previous generations and yet anxiety and depression are rising. The solution might be found in resiliency, and we look at that.

The COVID pandemic lingers on, years after its start. Some who contracted it continue to suffer, some with what's called long COVID. We learn more about it, its impact and how it’s treated.

CinemaBlend movie critic Sean O’Connell rejoins us to talk about his podcast, two bestsellers and more.

We take a look at the battle over the Internal Revenue Service waged by Democrats and Republicans, and why preparing your taxes can be so hard.

Medicaid has been expanded in North Carolina. The House overrides the governor’s veto and a pistol permit bill. And Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools asks for millions to make teacher pay competitive. The Charlotte Knights begin their 2023 season this week. Those stories and more.

What Mecklenburg County’s property revaluation may mean to your property tax bill. We hear from the county assessor and others.

Some professional advice for homebuyers and sellers as our seller’s market becomes more evenly balanced and as this hot housing market begins to cool. What to expect as spring real estate sales begin.

Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency as the region braces for a major winter weather event. Also raising concern, the flu has been more deadly than last year, with 67 deaths so far in South Carolina and 181 deaths in North Carolina. Meanwhile, for the second year in a row, a person was found dead during a count to assess homelessness.

Drones are being used in new ways across the region. Police departments throughout the state have turned to drones as first responders. Winston-Salem began using them seven years ago, and now Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are considering their use for rapid deployment in emergencies. We look at the capabilities of drones, their increasing use and some of the concerns surrounding that use, like privacy and transparency.

On the next Charlotte Talks, teachers aren’t holding back their frustration over delayed pay raises. Earlier this month, hundreds stayed out of work to hold protests across the state, calling out the General Assembly for not passing a budget. Our state’s teachers regularly rank near the bottom of the country for teacher pay. They say they have an important job and want — need — better pay, so why is this such a big ask? We search for answers.

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

On the next Charlotte Talks: freedom of the press. It’s a bedrock principle of American democracy and yet, one year into the second Trump administration, it is under attack. The Associated Press was banned from the White House Press room, journalists refused to comply with Pentagon rules controlling the narrative, the government defunded Public Broadcasting and Trump is suing and threatening networks and newspapers. We look at the damage done and what might be next.

It's been a rough week for parents, teachers and students as school goes virtual again, with another winter event possible this weekend. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis calls for Kristi Noem to be ousted from her job. Another measles case has been reported in Mecklenburg, with dozens more in upstate South Carolina. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters.

In January, President Trump urged Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% and said Americans are being “ripped off” by credit card companies. Bankers quickly opposed the idea, with some calling it an economic disaster. There is also debate over capping credit card late fees. We look at the pros and cons of these proposals and whether any of them would lead to more affordability.