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A new take on "1776". It's the story of the debate in the Continental Congress over the Declaration of Independence and contains surprises, even if you think you know American history. This version, opening Tuesday at the Belk, turns casting upside down, which shifts the perspective of the arguments and the results.

A new exhibit features the direct impact climate change is having on Charlotte — not just in ecology, but human migration. Guest host David Boraks and guests discuss the exhibit, as well as the future of the Levine Museum.

During the pandemic restaurants closed and more workers became remote. But not everyone left uptown and, in fact, some businesses are seeking it out.

Last year was a landmark year for the Supreme Court. The high court made rulings expanding gun rights, limiting the EPA and striking down Roe. For Michael Waldman, author of the new book "The Supermajority," that's not a good thing.

When professional soccer was announced as coming to Charlotte, the question was raised, is Charlotte a soccer city? We now know the answer: yes! As we enter the second half of the Charlotte FC season, some big games are on the schedule. It’s been an uneven season as far as wins, so we take a look at where the team is headed.

On the local news roundup: Charlotte City Council passes its budget without raising taxes. Still, you’ll pay more. Mecklenburg County passes its budget with a tax increase. Yes, you’ll pay more. And sports betting becomes legal in North Carolina. Those stories and more.

Mike Collins and our panel of guests explore changes to election law being introduced across the country, including in North Carolina, and what they mean for the future of elections.

Last week, the legislature reduced the time allowed for abortions in the state from 20 to 12 weeks. The governor is sure to veto the bill but, with a supermajority, Republicans are certain to override that veto. GOP lawmakers have framed this as a “mainstream compromise,” but it’s the latest move by an emboldened Republican Party. We look at the impact of this decision.

Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss the impact of the end of Title 42 at our southern border and in the Charlotte area.

Mike Collins and guests take a closer look at a law aimed at prohibiting members of Congress from profiting from information they know before most of the rest of us. The STOCK Act, on this hour of Charlotte Talks.

On the local news roundup, Mecklenburg County sends signals that you can probably expect a property tax hike. Charlotte City Council votes against asking you for four-year terms. And a new proposal for an international tennis tournament in Charlotte. Those stories and more.

MecDec Day is May 20. It commemorates the date in 1775 when a group signed a document separating themselves from England. It came more than a year before the more famous declaration was signed. Author David Fleming set out to learn the truth about the founding of our country.

On the next Charlotte Talks... the potential impact of artificial intelligence on education. It’s here, growing quickly and its appearance in the classroom is inevitable. We look at the pros and cons.

The General Assembly overrides the governor’s veto and abortion restrictions tighten. Mecklenburg County manager Dena Diorio releases the proposed County Budget. And Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools could have a new Superintendent by the end of the week. Those stories and more on the local news roundup on Charlotte Talks.

How did North Carolina’s members of Congress vote on the debt ceiling deal? Protests over school boundary changes in southern Mecklenburg continue. Video is released of the shooting incident involving a Charlotte Area Transit System bus driver and passenger. Charlotte Fire officials discuss new potential fire-prevention requirements at construction sites following a massive fire near SouthPark. And the county narrowly approves a straw vote for Charlotte-Mecklenburt Schools’ request for a $2.5 billion bond package.

Through WFAE's partnership with Novant Health Foundation, "Advancing Maternal Health Equity" explores all aspects of birth equity and talk about what needs to be done to improve infant and maternal health.

The latest discussions over thwarting the expiration of the debt ceiling are going down to the wire. An agreement apparently reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy must still meet approval by Republicans and Democrats in Congress but the deadline for going into default is now June 5. Even if this agreement takes hold, we’ll face a similar crisis in 2024. Why do we keep doing something so important the same way over and over?

Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss how transgender kids are affected by being at the center of culture wars raging throughout the country.

We hear from four artists about the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience in Charlotte, and how they express that experience through their art.

We explore how the North Carolina governor’s race is shaping up for 2024, including a preview of the players and the stakes.