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On the next Charlotte Talks, what most newcomers must experience soon after their arrival: the DMV. Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss that and other rules of the road.

The repair bill to fix the LYNX Blue Line is ballooning and the timeline has been extended. CMS Chair Elyse Dashew decides not to seek a third term. And, in a rare occurrence, Charlotte City Council rejects several rezoning petitions. Mike Collins and local journalists cover those stories and more.

Charlotte’s got a lot to offer, and so does the surrounding area. If you’re looking for places to explore as a newcomer, where should go and where should you dine?

Mecklenburg County Commissioners move ahead with a $2.5 billion school bond package. Get ready to see the beginnings of the Brooklyn Village redevelopment project after county sells some uptown property to prepare the way. With the start of the school year weeks away, CMS and Union County schools have significant bus driver shortages. For the second time, North Carolina is named “America’s top state for business.” Those stories and more.

Mecklenburg County is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases that could last into the fall. Unlike the original outbreak, cases appear to be less severe because more people are vaccinated but there is still cause for concern. We hear what health professionals are recommending, and also discuss RSV and the flu.

Conservationists say our desire to beautify our surroundings has gotten off track. They’d like us to join a growing movement in gardening — rewilding, an effort to grow native plants, to ditch the well-manicured lawns and let nature do its thing. That approach creates an environment that they say is better for animals, birds and insects, like bees, and could help slow climate change.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools complies with the new Parents’ Bill of Rights. Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise in Charlotte. North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks to the Charlotte Rotary. And the Carolina Panthers get ready for Detroit. Those stories and more.

According to NASA, July was the hottest month on record. Jeff Goodell writes how all of this is part of a new normal in his book, "The Heat Will Kill You First." He joins Mike Collins to discuss the impact of this heat, and if there's anything that can still be done.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the do's and don’ts of recycling and composting.

Anderson Clayton is working to raise the profile of Democrats in North Carolina. She is determined to put a Democrat on the ballot in every state House and Senate race. We talk with Clayton about those plans and the state of our democracy.

They may only grow to be roughly the size of an apple seed, but ticks can cause big problems. As the planet continues to warm, experts are looking at the impact rising temperatures are having on the tick population.

Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss the impact on student loan debtors and on the economy in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against the Biden administration’s plan to cancel that debt.

On the local news roundup…a compromise in Raleigh on the budget. CMS bans another book. And Charlotte airport workers march for better wages, better benefits and better working conditions. Mike Collins and local journalists will have those stories and more.

College athletics are in a state of chaos. Most of this has centered around football, which brings in more revenue than most other NCAA sports combined. But there's been a cost. Regional ties are being lost and some conferences are fighting to avoid being left in the dust. That includes the ACC, which recently moved its headquarters to Charlotte.

Incredibly low voter turnout in municipal primary elections virtually ensure another term for Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Mark Harris who was at the center of an election scandal in 2018, runs again. Mike Collins and local journalists go through those stories and more.

Saturday marks the beginning of autumn and, believe it or not, it's a good time to begin thinking about your garden. Now is the time of year to prepare the soil and even some of your plants for next spring. It’s also a good time to grow certain vegetables and ornamental plants.

Mike Collins hosts our final summer conversation with mayors of towns surrounding Charlotte. We hear from the mayors of Fort Mill and Rock Hill.

On the next Charlotte Talks, members of the production team of the new Hulu series, "Sam: A Saxon," share his true story as they visit Davidson College.

The CIAF brings creative minds and talents from our area and all over the world together for an explosion of visual and performing arts, food and more. It’s already underway and the offerings are bigger than ever. We hear from some of the artists and organizers.

The movie "Barbie" was the hit of the summer but before that film hit the screens there was "Black Barbie: A Documentary." We hear that story from the filmmaker herself.