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Coming off a league-worst 2-15 season, we dive into the Panthers upcoming season which includes a new head coach, a new general manager, and a new deal to upgrade Bank of America Stadium. Plus, how will Bryce Young look in year two, and what to expect from David Tepper after controversies regarding his behavior and management decisions.

Charlotte’s mobility plan is in flux and has ruffled feathers as a result, shifting from a focus on trains to roads and buses. Mike Collins and those involved give us a closer look at it all.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the efforts Charlotte has put into improving economic opportunity may be paying off. The bar was set by Raj Chetty’s study on economic mobility, and he explains the latest metrics.

For some, not retiring is purely a financial decision. For others, work is entangled with their sense of self and self-worth.

The price tag to buy the tracks for the Red Line: $91 million. The Charlotte City Council will vote on that soon. It’s back to school at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools this week, with a lot to talk about including some controversies outside the classroom. Mike Collins and guests cover these stories and more.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID-19 is here to stay, but in predictable ways. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is watching an mpox outbreak just as flu and RSV season are set to start. We look at all these viruses and the ins and outs of the vaccines that fight them.

Say hello to Carolina Ascent FC — our town’s first professional women’s soccer team.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we sit down with author Steve Benen to discuss his new book, "Ministry of Truth."

Charlotte City Council OKs buying the tracks for the Red Line and takes the next steps in the Eastland Yards project. The neck-and-neck presidential race brings Donald Trump to town. Plus, Duke’s Mayo Classic is back.

Charlotte City Council votes to pump $11 million more into the sports complex at Eastland Yards. Kamala Harris follows up her debate with a stop in the Queen City, and we remember former state Rep. Kelly Alexander.

Mike Collins and our panel of guests look at the first hard data on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re off to see the wizard and talk to many of the people responsible for bringing all the Oz characters to life in books, movies and musicals.

On the next Local News Roundup: Donald Trump rallies in Charlotte as Gov. Roy Cooper finds himself among possible Democratic vice presidential candidates. Violent and juvenile crimes are up dramatically here. And some local athletes are in Paris for the Summer Olympics. Those stories and more.

Project 2025: We’ve been hearing it mentioned frequently during this campaign season. But what is it, really?

Gov. Roy Cooper takes himself out of the running for Kamala Harris’ vice president. Parking will soon cost more in uptown Charlotte, and we look at preparations for the Charlotte City Council’s September vote on buying the tracks from Norfolk Southern for the Red Line. Mike Collins covers those stories and more.

We hear from the co-authors of a Charlotte Observer series about a deadly plane crash here 50 years ago that has nearly been forgotten, but shouldn’t be.

The need for lithium is increasing. That brings challenges to areas where lithium is mined and one of those is Gaston County, where Piedmont Lithium wants to locate a mine.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the Republican running for Congress in North Carolina’s 12th District shares his thoughts on the race, and we hear from two congressional reporters on political issues heading into November.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles resumes her visits to Charlotte Talks. She joins us to talk about the recent city council decision surrounding transit and Eastland Yards, the political season ahead, and we’ll give her an opportunity to reflect on the life and contributions of the late state Rep. Kelly Alexander.

The changing climate is affecting our beaches and is causing massive forest fires. Heatwaves are rampant and out of control rains are causing devastating floods and landslides. Less obvious, though, is the damage being done to agriculture.