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Last month, an unusual winter storm left millions in Texas without power and potable water for weeks. Now that the lights are back on, we sit down with experts to find out what went wrong in Texas, how North Carolina would fare under similar circumstances, and how we might prepare for increasingly intense weather patterns.

The department store writes a new chapter in its long history: Chapter 11. The bankruptcy filing is the latest to hit the retail sector, particularly mall-based stores such as Belk, as the coronavirus pandemic accelerated changes in shopping.

Donald Trump is no less a force in Republican politics today than he was when he left the presidency — which he made clear Sunday in his return to the political stage at the CPAC convention.

Americans owe a staggering $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt. We sit down with leading experts to understand how student debt has grown to astronomical proportions and how it’s impacting much more than just the borrowers.

Schools are coming to terms with the good and the bad of American history and teaching it to children. North Carolina is adopting controversial new standards for doing just that, and we explore them.

From a devastating impact on public health to lockdowns on the economy, the pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on North Carolina. In a special statewide broadcast, Charlotte Talks speaks with state health and education officials as we partner with North Carolina public radio stations WUNC in Chapel Hill, WFDD in Winston-Salem, WHQR in Wilmington and Blue Ridge Public Radio in Asheville.

Republican legislators across the country have proposed at least 250 new election laws in 43 states. Democratic lawmakers have stated that these laws are making the voting process more difficult and are a form of voter suppression, while Republican lawmakers say they're concerned about election security. We sit down with political experts to learn more.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools increases the number of days of in-person learning for students, but what does that mean for the rest of this year? Gov. Roy Cooper and state lawmakers agree on a compromise to reopen schools across the state. Fewer people are getting COVID-19 tests, so cases reported are dropping — but that hurts in predicting any future upticks. And we get an update on the former residents of "Tent City."

Among the things the Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan proposes are zoning changes allowing multi-family housing in traditional single-family zoned areas. It’s a sticking point we’ll talk about.

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.

President Biden says every adult in the U.S. will be eligible for a vaccine by April 19. Currently, about one-fifth of Americans are fully vaccinated and one-third have received at least one dose. But what do experts say you can do once you are fully vaccinated? Will variants throw a wrench into the country's move toward normalcy? And is there a fourth wave coming?

Have you developed some unexplainable bad habits during the pandemic, like procrastination, stress-eating or endless scrolling on the internet? One neuroscientist says it could be connected to anxiety, and he tells us how to break the cycle.

On the Local News Roundup: A mass shooting in Rock Hill where the suspect is reportedly a former NFL player. With about 25% of North Carolinians vaccinated against COVID-19, the governor opens the door to more — everyone over 16. And some former Tent City residents will get permanent housing.

We're joined by Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt and City Council member Malcolm Graham of District 2. We discuss the city's latest efforts on funding the arts, homelessness, development, the 2040 plan and more.

On the Local News Roundup: Pat McCrory is running for the U.S. Senate. Barringer Academic Center gets a new name and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announces this spring’s commencement ceremonies will be in person. And an update on where we are with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Hugh McColl is often credited as being responsible for the creation of modern-day Charlotte and one of the biggest banks in the country, Bank of America. He'll be here as a new book about his life and contributions over 20 years of retirement is released.

Around 10 years ago, one Bitcoin was worth less than a penny. Today, they go for nearly $60,000 each. As cryptocurrencies creep into the mainstream, we speak with experts on the future of currencies designed to “circumvent the traditional banking infrastructure."

A historian sheds light on why we don’t seem to share any common ground when it comes to agreeing on the causes of the Civil War or the meaning or fate of Confederate monuments.

The modern use of the filibuster in the Senate brings legislation to a dead stop. It has become a kill switch, and some would like to get rid of it. Should we?

Mass shootings have become relatively common in the United States — there have already been more than 100 this year. And while mass shootings do take place in other countries, they are often followed by significant gun control legislation. We examine why the United States continues to tolerate excessive gun violence and if renewed calls for legislative action will come to pass.