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Tensions are high in the Twin Cities over ICE's crackdown. A state lawsuit calls the agency's tactics dangerous and unconstitutional, while Trump officials say protesters are the real problem.

Affordable housing is a perennial issue in Mecklenburg County. Despite the city’s rapid growth and development all over the county, a new report shows the problem is only getting worse.

The past 12 months have been eventful, to say the least. As Charlotte Talks celebrates its 20th cycle around the news-sun in 2018, the CT team takes a…

Tuesday, March 12, 2019North Carolinians can’t seem to agree about what to do with Confederate monuments and other memorials of the Civil War. A series of…

On Monday, Governor McCrory signed a new election bill into law, a move that has received a lot of attention nationwide. Supporters of the…

Over 1.2 million drivers inNorth Carolina have had their licenses suspended because of unpaid traffic court fees and fines or failure to appear in court for their hearings. Thousands may be getting their licenses back, however, because of a recent court settlement.

This week, we revisit our series The Price We Pay for health care taking a deep dive each day into different aspects of this complicated issue and at its effect on us all.

We follow up on the first installment of WFAE’s health care series, “The Price We Pay.” Join us for a deeper dive into the question of why American health outcomes are so poor despite health care’s high prices.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Michael Williamson of the Washington Post, who was named the Photographer of the Year by the White House News Photographers' Association. (5:51) View some of Williams' photos.

"I felt the need to call the police on the police," Donald Williams said of the 911 call he made after an ambulance took George Floyd away. He said Derek Chauvin used a "blood choke" on Floyd.

Editing. Mixing. Engineering. While they might not be the most glamorous part of the music industry, they're just as essential to crafting your favorite song as singing and songwriting. Audio production requires a mix of patience and passion and for more than two decades, audio engineer Chris Garges has brought that level of professionalism to each of his recording experiences, whether it's with R.E.M. producer Don Dixon or legendary entertainer Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith.

A decade ago, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County were becoming increasingly Democratic, but the GOP was still a powerful voice in local politics.After all,…

Stalled confirmatory trials and lax enforcement plague the Food and Drug Administration's accelerated approval pathway for pharmaceuticals that target urgent medical needs.

Scientists say a pair of condors are likely tending to an egg high up in a California redwood — the first time that's happened there in more than a century. A Yurok wildlife official gives an update.

Debbie Williams died in April of non-COVID-19 related causes. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Scott Williams, Debbie's husband, and Andy Williams, their son, about losing a loved one during a pandemic.

Thursday, September 14, 2017Every part of Charlotte has its own history and its own set of history makers. Today, we hear about 10 men who left their mark…

Thursday, August 27In this two part show, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the Clinton White House from Melinda Bates, former director of the White…

Mike Collins and our panel of guests explore the world of credit, how your personal credit score is determined, and how it is used. Plus, we examine the impact of race, gender and economic status.

Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler talks with Mike Collins about his new book which features in-depth conversations and photos with everyone from Dell and Steph Curry to Phil Ford, Jeff Gordon, Coach K to George Shinn. And that just scratches the surface. We dig deeper.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the popularity of true crime stories and the ethics of reporting and consuming them.