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COVID-19 vaccines are available for our youngest children. NASCAR Hall of Famer and founder of Charlotte Motor Speedway Bruton Smith has died at age 95. North Carolina sees its first case of monkeypox. And, few answers emerge — even after two years — about a shooting on Beatties Ford Road.

There's a strong need for mental health care but, as the coronavirus pandemic revealed, getting that care can mean overcoming a number of obstacles. We help kick off WFAE’s series focusing on this challenge by talking to mental health care professionals.

Despite this past weekend’s rain, North Carolina is suffering through an abnormally dry start to summer. Farmers are feeling the effects. We take a close look at why the state is so dry.

Mecklenburg County is under-parked and struggling to keep pace with growth but now, $50 million has been allocated to parks and rec for future parks so enjoying the outdoors might improve soon.

We get some tips on good books to spend time with this summer at the beach or on your couch.

On the Charlotte Talks local news roundup, early voting for Charlotte city elections is underway. Public safety concerns escalate here following the July 4th shooting in Highland Park. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings defends police actions after a high speed chase, and the driver shortages at CATS continue. Those stories and more.

Ridership on Charlotte Area Transit System buses has declined 75%. Mecklenburg County has more than half of all the monkeypox cases reported in the state. More toll lanes could be coming to I-77 and South Carolina considers more abortion restrictions. We discuss those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

To many, it seems their values no longer align with what government is doing. Are they right? If so, how do we fix it? Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss.

No bus system in the top 50 cities has lost more riders than the Charlotte Area Transit System has and, in recent months, other problems have cropped up, too. We take a closer look.

For many Americans, the first time we understood the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic was when the NBA indefinitely suspended its season in March. Since then, navigating how to play, watch, and operate the sports industry has been an unprecedented challenge on both a national and local level.

American soldiers put their lives on the line to serve. But when they return home, many struggle desperately to maintain their mental health. On Veteran's Day, we speak with health professionals, scientists, and a decorated veteran who has navigated the transition from soldier to civilian in order to understand the intricacies of mental health in the armed forces, and how America can better care for its veterans.

Gov. Roy Cooper extends Phase 3 and orders lower limits for indoor gatherings as COVID cases rise. CMS pauses its plan to bring middle school students back – but they’re blaming a bus driver shortage. Thom Tillis declares victory as Cal Cunningham concedes. And Mecklenburg County is one of five counties cutting ties with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.

Black voters are largely responsible for Joe Biden winning the presidency. What organization went into mobilizing the Black vote, and what do they hope to see from the Biden-Harris administration?

The pandemic has been disastrous for the economy as a whole, but the worst effects have been felt disproportionately by Black and Latino communities. As the pandemic drags on, we sit down with Charlotte’s Black and Latino business leaders and analysts to understand what is behind these racial disparities and what solutions might lead us towards a more equitable economy.

Major technology companies like Facebook and Apple have long had a cozy relationship with Washington. But last month, the Department of Justice filed a major antitrust lawsuit against Google. What does this mean for the future of Big Tech?

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. The COVID nightmare predicted by medical experts appears to be happening. So, we hear from health experts around the state and the head of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute on all things pandemic.

We delve into the first master plan for growth Charlotte has had since 1975. How the Charlotte 2040 Plan will help us grow in a safe, inclusive, environmentally sustainable way.

The state launches a color-coded map to help pinpoint COVID-19 hot spots as our numbers rise to uncomfortably high levels. City Council OKs a zoning change on Charlotte’s west side, but not everyone is happy.

The Founding Fathers still loom large in American politics, but who inspired them when it came to starting this “Great Experiment” in government?

6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. We take a look at the races around the state, at voter turnout, and hear from listeners. We'll be joined by political reporters and political experts from around North Carolina for analysis and perspective.