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North Carolina has a rich musical history. Since 2009, those who create this music have been honored in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. This year, there are six new inductees. They range from a historical opera company to a Grammy-nominated fiddler to rap artist Petey Pablo. We break down what these inductees have done to impact their industries and how their North Carolina roots shape their music.

The murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in South Carolina in the summer of 2021 captured the nation's attention and shined a light on a family that had an influence in the South Carolina Lowcountry reaching back generations. Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has written a new book about Alex Murdaugh, the murders and his family's history.

As fall sports are underway for high school athletes in North Carolina, participation is at an all-time high, and it's the girls leading the pack in record numbers. We’ll dive into how athletics can impact students, the surge in participation, and whether rowdy parents and fans are taking away enjoyment for the athletes.

The murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in South Carolina in the summer of 2021 captured the nation's attention and shined a light on a family that had an influence in the South Carolina Lowcountry reaching back generations. Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has written a new book about Alex Murdaugh, the murders and his family's history.

This is peak season for agritourism. That’s something small family farms engage in to diversify their income so they can compete with big commercial enterprises. Almost 1,000 farms in our state are in the agritourism business. We examine why this number is growing, look at the benefits and barriers to farmers, explore how all this works, and more.

Affordable housing is in short supply but there may be a solution that serves a dual purpose. Preserving and repurposing older or historic buildings could be the key rather than locating land and trying to build our way out of the problem. Ahead of his Oct. 24 talk, Donovan Rypkema brings his ideas and research to Charlotte Talks to discuss how historic preservation can significantly generate affordable housing for the Mecklenburg County area.

Mark Robinson filed a defamation suit against CNN after the network reported he made racist and misogynistic posts on a pornographic website. Officials across the region decide whether to approve a plan that would partner with a private company to build and manage Interstate 77 express toll lanes. And the fallout from Helene continues with many still digging out from the aftermath as misinformation spreads.

It’s Indigenous Peoples Day, and we’ll devote the hour to hearing what’s on the hearts and minds of this important, yet often overlooked voter population.

A look at the purple nature of the most purple of purple states: North Carolina, with political scientist Dr. Chris Cooper.

We zoom in on an important and growing voter population in our area — the Latino community. In 2020, they played a significant role in helping Biden win the election. Now that Harris is running, what are those voters thinking?

On the next Charlotte Talks, a look at how officials are working to keep you and your vote safe during a time of heightened fears about the security of our elections.

We discuss the impact young voters may have on the election, the issues they care about, and their views on government’s role in our lives.

Education, especially public education, is one of the dividing lines between left and right. From book bans to gender identity to school vouchers, we discuss the role schools are playing in politics ahead of November.

A look at the state of the Democratic Party as the DNC begins this week. Plus, how the event can impact the final stretch of the presidential race.

North Carolina Democratic leaders have made gaining ground in rural parts of the state a priority. Are the efforts working?

This Politics Monday on Charlotte Talks, we begin by debunking false claims about the election with the executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Then, we consider the outsized power voter turnout will have in Mecklenburg County — the results of which could very well decide who becomes the next U.S. president.

More than a week after Helene rampaged through the North Carolina mountains, the death toll continues to rise. Flooding, landslides and collapsed homes caused many of the deaths, but some have died from a lack of basic necessities. Helene also destroyed the illusion that Asheville was a climate haven. So why did this storm hit them so hard? We get an update on that and the state of the recovery.

The 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man, while he was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood, reignited an outcry against racial injustice, and it also rippled through the running community. We examine what it means to "Run while Black" — and the push to make running more accessible and welcoming.

We set our eyes on western North Carolina as we get an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We discuss the latest on the devastation from Helene and what you can do to help. Then it's time for Politics Monday. What is the strategy behind political advertising and how you either win people over or dissuade them from voting for the other candidate? What is the best approach?

Blume Studios, the latest venture by Blumenthal Arts has opened and you’re in for two very different experiences. We hear about both from those bringing them to you. Plus, what's next for Blume?