@CharlotteTalks

Covering the news and trends shaping the #CLT region. Tune in weekdays at 9 a.m. on 90.7 @WFAE, #CLT's @NPR News Source, and download the podcast anytime.

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Missed today's conversation on mounting questions about access to affordable care, hospital consolidation and rising costs in NC? Listen back here: wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

Hospital giants and rising costs: what it all means for patients and care

North Carolina’s healthcare system faces mounting questions about access to affordable care, hospital consolidation and rising costs. The State Health Plan moved the largest hospital system out of...

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Fallout from racist text messages within CMPD, Charlotte considers extending a ban on new data centers, and the CMS board hears from the community. Those stories and more with @Hunt_Saenz, @ESPortillo, @mcurtisnc3, @CBJspanberg at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…
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Happening now: Leadership changes and questions about how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is governed have raised public concerns. We unpack the latest developments and explain what we know — and what we still don’t. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

Inside the turmoil at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Leadership changes and questions about how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is governed have raised public concerns. We unpack the latest developments and explain what we know — and what we still don’t.

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Missed yesterday's show? We discussed polling methodology, margin of error, how to interpret poll results and more. Listen back here: wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

Political polling: how it works, accuracy and gaining public trust

As Election Day for the midterms inches closer, the polling industry across the country is focused on getting accurate predictions about what will happen on Nov. 3. In recent years, midterm election...

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This morning at 9am: We discuss varying Senate campaign strategies, compare them to other campaigns across the country and look at the state of democracy in 2026. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

A look at the strategy for Senate races in North and South Carolina

Flashback to 2024. Republicans hammered Democrats on affordability. Now, it’s the Democrats’ turn. Two years ago, Democrats pushed social issues like abortion rights and democracy and lost. This...

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Missed yesterday's conversation with NC Dept. of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson? Catch it on our podcast and at: wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson on Helene Recovery, PFAS and climate resiliency

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in western North Carolina, the state is still navigating the long process of recovery, while also preparing for the next disaster. We speak...

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On Tuesday, we revisit a conversation with Seth Harp, author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," about his book. It covers drug trafficking, murder, and a cover up involving members of the U.S. military. That's at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

'Fort Bragg Cartel' author discusses drug trafficking and murders impacting the U.S. Special Forces

A conversation with Seth Harp, author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," about his book. It covers drug trafficking, murder, and a cover up involving members of the U.S. military.

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On Friday, CMS turmoil continues, Charlotte City Council passes teen curfew for teens, and Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney is out. That and more with @farrellj329, @hodgesreporting, and @mcolleen1996 at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…
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On Tuesday, Marine Corps veteran and author @ryebarcott explores what we can learn from ten veterans who put principle ahead of party. That's at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

Can courage bridge America’s political divide? A Marine veteran shares his take from his new book,...

Political division is rampant. But what if courage, not just compromise, could help bring us back together? Marine Corps veteran and author Rye Barcott explores what we can learn from ten veterans...

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This morning, @AnnieAndrewsMD joins us to discuss her plans for SC should she win a seat in the U.S. Senate. That's at 9am on @WFAE. NOTE: CT has also made a request to the campaign of @DarlineGrahamSC. We have not received a response. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in S.C. since 1998, Dr. Annie Andrews hopes to change that

Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mother from Charleston. She is the Democratic candidate running for the open U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina. No Democrat has won a Senate seat in S.C....

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On Friday, CMS turmoil continues, Trump stumps for Whatley, Charlotte may reverse its opposition to the I-77 toll lanes, and the WTA is moving its headquarters to Charlotte. That and more with @farrellj329, @alexsands_, and @Bentnews at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…
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On Friday, CMS turmoil continues, Trump stumps for Whatley, Charlotte may reverse its opposition to the I-77 toll lanes, and the WTA is moving its headquarters to Charlotte. That and more with @farrellj329, @alexsands_, and @Bentnews at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…
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On Thursday, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we listen back to how Charlotte Talks sounded in the aftermath, examine the state of Islamophobia, and learn about the impact 9/11 had on the youth of the time. That's at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

A look back at 9/11, 25 years later.

On Sept. 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. Two flew into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Then, everything changed. Those who are...

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On Wednesday, the Panthers 2025 season starts this week. We discuss the expectations, plus take a look at stadium renovations and a recent report on football players and CTE. Join @KelliBartik, @scott_fowler, and @MikeSolarte at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

Panthers season preview, the push for major events in the city, and a new CTE report

The NFL is back on Wednesday and Carolina starts on Sunday. The Panthers 2025 season featured a surprise division crown that's led to some primetime matchups for the team this season. We discuss the...

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This morning at 9am: wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

A back-to-school conversation with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates significant post-pa...

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CMS is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates post-pandemic academic gains. We’ll talk to Hill about her return, recent district academic gains and more. Tomorrow at 9am.
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We are live with Meck. Sheriff Garry McFadden now. You can tune in over the air or by streaming. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

‘We are ready’: Sheriff McFadden discusses reopening Jail North, overcrowding, Iryna’s Law and more

We sit down with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden to discuss jail overcrowding, deaths in custody, cooperation with immigration enforcement officials, the need for a juvenile detention...

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Tomorrow at 9a: We sit with Meck Sheriff Garry McFadden to discuss jail overcrowding, deaths in custody, cooperation with ICE, the need for a juvenile detention facility, and much more. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

‘We are ready’: Sheriff McFadden discusses reopening Jail North, overcrowding, Iryna’s Law and more

We sit down with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden to discuss jail overcrowding, deaths in custody, cooperation with immigration enforcement officials, the need for a juvenile detention...

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On Friday, details of the Crystal Hill investigation could come in September, Greg Bovino pushes for more deportations, and Darline Graham wins the SC GOP primary runoff. Join @nickdelacanal, @mcurtisnc3, @ashleytfahey, and @julianrberger at 9am on @WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…
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Coming up at 9a: North Carolina's midterm early voting plans are set - and we'll look how voters feel regarding election security. Plus, a new study shows how Charlotte's growth is taking over local farmland. wfae.org/show/charlotte-talk…

NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing...

Ahead of the midterm elections, North Carolina’s early voting locations and hours have been set. We discuss the impact and how voters feel about confidence in election security. Later in the show,...

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