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On the morning after Charlotte City Council votes to use $650 million to help Tepper Sports with stadium renovations, we take measure of what the decision will mean.

A group of Charlotte faith leaders went to Northern Ireland to understand The Troubles. They join Mike Collins to discuss what they learned and how it can be applied to the United States.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we preview the first presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, look back at famous debate moments in history and discuss whether these events still serve their purpose.

It’s been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which gave women the constitutional right to an abortion. Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias, authors of "The Fall of Roe," join guest host Erik Spanberg to talk about how it happened and its ongoing impact.

It’s hot and getting hotter. What’s being done to help municipalities be better prepared for the hotter temperatures climate change is ushering in?

Both Trump and Biden believe they can win North Carolina this fall. With recent Supreme Court decisions and issues facing both candidates, who has the upper hand?

On the next Charlotte Talks, doing the right thing can often be costly for those calling out a wrong others would like concealed. We hear from a whistleblower about that cost and what makes it worth it.

A rash of shootings in Charlotte as homicides continue to rise, bucking a national trend. Charlotte’s city manager is optimistic about our mobility plan but predicts a higher price tag. And an international soccer tournament comes to town. Mike Collins and guests discuss.

On the local news roundup — Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be on North Carolina ballots. Cornel West will not. Josh Stein is way ahead of Mark Robinson in political contributions in the gubernatorial race. A change in the Charlotte Checkers’ ownership, and the heat continues.

We’re spending time this week listening to some of our favorite interviews of 2024. We begin with opera star Denyce Graves, who came to town in February to appear in a production centering on Mary Cardwell Dawson, who grew up during Jim Crow but founded the first Black opera company in America. Graves talks about her mission to preserve Dawson’s legacy and more.

A woman of great accomplishment, Charlottean Cathy Bessant spent more than 40 years in key jobs at Bank of America around the world. She retired from that job and now runs the Foundation for the Carolinas.

Mike Collins meets Bob Gale, co-creator and screenwriter for the "Back to the Future" films — and the man who wrote the script for "Back to the Future: The Musical," now playing in Charlotte.

The Queen City is bucking a national trend. Homicides are down nationwide, but not here. Here they’re up 33%. We take a closer look.

On the next Charlotte Talks, Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride shares what’s in store for Charlotte audiences when he returns to the Blumenthal this week.

As we prepare for the start of the Paris Olympics, we look back at the competition and politics at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin to see what it can teach us about the past and the future.

We sit down with the authors of "Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare." Originally written for young adult and teen audiences, the authors shed light on the human stories behind historic events, ensuring that the lessons of the past are not forgotten in today's rapidly changing world. Guest host Erik Spanberg dives into McCarthy's infamous hunt for communists during the 1950s Red Scare.

With Congress on summer break, members are in their districts visiting with constituents, a good time for 12th District Rep. Alma Adams to visit with us. We’ll get her thoughts on the most recent session, how she works with GOP colleagues across the aisle, and the presidential race. Then, we hear from two political reporters about Election 2024 and Kamala Harris’ VP pick.

Blumenthal Arts is hosting a five-week run of Disney's "The Lion King" now in Charlotte. We'll be joined by "Scar" and those responsible for making the puppetry in the show come to life onstage.

On Charlotte Talks, trash talk — specifically the litter that is increasingly on our roads and sidewalks, and in our creeks and streams. And what it’s costing you.

Candidates for president are in North Carolina this week to talk about the economy. A big no from the Matthews Town Council threatens the transit plan even as Charlotte gets ready to vote on buying tracks for the Red Line. RFK Jr and Cornel West can be on the ballot in North Carolina. Mike Collins and guests discuss those stories and more.