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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about the true story captured in the musical, "Parade," with playwright Alfred Uhry and Rabbi Steven Lebow.

After years of several Democratic sheriffs in North Carolina opting out of a federal immigration program, the General Assembly passed a law requiring them to participate. The purpose is to aid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in removing undocumented immigrants. But in Mecklenburg County, there remains an ongoing dispute over the law. Sheriff McFadden joins us to share his point of view.

Ninety-eight years ago, the Carolina Theatre was born. It closed in 1978 and has sat vacant for nearly half its lifetime — 47 years. Now, it’s set to make a comeback. After years of construction, the theater has been restored to its former glory but also as a state-of-the-art masterpiece.

Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari steps down to become deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. Mecklenburg County remains a point of irritation for ICE while immigrants face a massive court backlog due to a lack of resources. And Charlotte continues to woo the CIAA in an effort to bring its tournaments back to town.

Among the people deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador was a man living here: Julio Zambrano Perez. His family says ICE misidentified him as a gang member because of tattoos. His story is not unique. We talk about it, and the legal implications of these deportations.

The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.

Two years ago, the then-surgeon general published an advisory stating up to 95% of teens reported using social media “almost constantly.” We know that this increases depression and anxiety, and that is why nine states have taken steps to regulate its use. Now, North Carolina may be jumping on the bandwagon.

The city of Charlotte is recommending that City Council deny the developer funding for the Brooklyn Village project. Republican Councilman Tariq Bokhari is set to leave office on Sunday. Attorney General Jackson has settled a lawsuit with a landlord accused of using AI to illegally set rents. And the Savannah Bananas sell out Bank of America Stadium.

After two nonpartisan recounts in the race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Democrat Allison Riggs was determined to be the winner, but Republican Jefferson Griffin is trying to overturn that victory. The 4th Circuit Court is set to hear oral arguments Monday. We spend the hour looking at this complex battle.

A conversation from WFAE's Climate Summit about how federal environmental policies could affect North Carolina — and what local leaders are doing in response.

Historically Black colleges and universities have played a vital role in educating generations of students. But today, enrollment among Black males at HBCUs is at its lowest level since the mid-1970s. Studies indicate that when Black men disengage from HBCUs and higher education, the consequences are far-reaching. We examine the impact, why this is happening, what schools are doing to combat it and more.

Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin concedes. The Charlotte city budget is proposed, but a closed-door meeting to settle a potential lawsuit overshadows that announcement. After years of waiting, REAL ID goes into effect, and the Charlotte Checkers are moving through the Calder Cup playoffs.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore the science and questioning of adding fluoride to drinking water supplies.

A lot of activity this week on Charlotte City Council, bills over immigration and transit move through the General Assembly, and the Charlotte Checkers take on the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals.

Hurricane season is underway, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting above normal activity in the Atlantic.

We hear from the reporters who worked to reveal how dozens of Black families were denied intergenerational wealth when the federal government took their land after the Civil War.

From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.

The regional transit plan advances in the North Carolina House, new information is revealed about CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, and the NAACP will not invite Trump to its convention in Charlotte.

The FIFA Club World Cup concludes its Charlotte stop Monday before continuing in other U.S. cities and wrapping up at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey next month. While the tournament drew fans eager to watch top international teams, it also faced challenges, including extreme heat and concerns over a possible ICE presence at games. The event offers a glimpse at the cultural and economic impact on Charlotte — and what it could signal for the city’s future as a host for major sporting events.

The regional transit bill moves forward in Raleigh, temperatures hit the triple digits in the region this week, Charlotte imposes new restrictions on street vending in NoDa, and the Checkers Calder Cup hopes end. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters