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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.

Set amid the Great Depression, the novel tells the story of a painter who travels to a rural town in Wyoming. Guest host Erik Spanberg sits down with Frazier to discuss the book, Frazier's past work and the role North Carolina plays in his writing.

We explore the impact gun violence has on us all, but especially on children. Also, an overview of gun policy in North Carolina and nationwide.

The case for a four-day workweek. We speak with one of the lead researchers on a project that did workplace tests that uncovered benefits for both employees and employers. But is it practical? We find out.

Rep. Tricia Cotham’s defection to the Republican Party consolidates the GOP’s control over the North Carolina legislature and their agenda. Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss what this might mean for North Carolina and for you.

On the local news roundup, Tricia Cotham switches political parties. CATS receives a warning from the NCDOT after a surprise inspection and Mecklenburg County commissioners react to the revaluation. Plus, Family Dollar founder Leon Levine dies. Guest host Erik Spanberg and local journalists will fill you in on those stories and more.

Council just voted to spend millions to fix light rail. They’d been left in the dark for almost a year after a derailment. Will this money finally put this to rest? Plus a look at budget preparations, money for affordable housing and other issues facing Charlotte.

Driver shortages continue to be a problem for the Charlotte Area Transit System even after a new contract raises pay and benefits. CATS is now talking about cutting service, even as the City Council votes to spend $30 million on LYNX repairs. Mecklenburg County Commissioners working on the budget worry about being able to meet community needs. And Cornelius police observe Madalina Cojocari’s 12th birthday. She’s been missing since last Thanksgiving. Those stories and more.

CMS continues its search for a Superintendent as Gaston County’s just begins. Mecklenburg County’s air quality is graded “F.” The North Carolina legislature advances a bill barring trans athletes. And drag shows where minors can see them may become illegal in the state. Those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

WFAE climate reporter David Boraks fills us in on wood pellets, harvested in North Carolina and shipped to Europe for use as fuel. Is that an environmental double whammy?

An update on the many education stories dominating the news in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston and in the North Carolina General Assembly.

The two presidential frontrunners for 2024 are getting up in years as are many members of Congress. Mike Collins speaks with reporters from Insider's "Red, White, and Gray" series to look at what impact this may be having on how we’re governed.

On the local news roundup, the city unveils a budget with raises for employees but one that is revenue neutral. City Council makes some decisions on what’s happening at Eastland Yards and we have an update on the Charlotte Area Transit System. There may be an extension to our hotel and food tax, and our state’s abortion law may be about to change. Those stories and more.

On this edition of Mike and the Mayor ... Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones talk about the newly proposed city budget, CATS, transparency and the latest on Eastland Mall redevelopment.

The new Republican-controlled state Supreme Court has returned the job of drawing voter maps to the legislature without judicial interference. Mike Collins and guests discuss the impact..

Mike Collins is joined by leaders of the No Labels movement in politics, Pat McCrory and Dr. Ben Chavis. They explain the movement, why it started, why they’re involved and what they hope to accomplish.

Eight years ago, Charlotte ranked 50 out of 50 in an upward mobility study from Harvard University. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and others join host Mary C. Curtis to discuss upward mobility — the good, the not so good and what still needs to be done.

Gov. Roy Cooper visits Charlotte on his road trip declaring a state of emergency in public education. Newly named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill starts her tenure with a lot on her plate including a contentious meeting on school boundaries. Tempers also flared at City Council this week. And Charlotte Area Transit System puts its chief of rail operations on leave. Our roundtable of reporters covers those and other stories.

Some who contracted COVID-19 continue to suffer from long COVID. We learn more about it, its impact and how it’s treated.

County Manager Dena Diorio has told county commissioners that we cannot remain revenue-neutral after this most recent property revaluation. She is predicting that, in order to fund everything on the county’s wish list, 91% of homeowners will end up paying more in property taxes. Since this directly affects you, we’ve invited Diorio to take us through the proposed county budget.