Episodes

  • Harrison's Law and the fight to end hazing

    Harrison's Law and the fight to end hazing
    Mar 2 2026
    Nearly two decades after the hazing death of 19-year-old Harrison Kowiak at Lenoir-Rhyne University, North Carolina has enacted Harrison’s Law, expanding the definition of hazing and increasing criminal penalties. We examine what the new law changes, the federal landscape for hazing and whether stronger statutes can truly shift campus culture.
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  • Local News Roundup: Trump invokes Zarutska stabbing; ICE arrests at Mecklenburg courthouse; Waymo sighted in Charlotte

    Local News Roundup: Trump invokes Zarutska stabbing; ICE arrests at Mecklenburg courthouse; Waymo sighted in Charlotte
    Feb 27 2026
    President Trump invokes the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska during his State of the Union, incorrectly saying the man accused of killing her is an undocumented immigrant. Four people are taken into ICE custody outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, self-driving Waymo taxis may soon be on Charlotte streets, and the impact of the recent winter storm continues as power bills come due.
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    50 mins
  • The latest data on homelessness in Mecklenburg County and a look at how it's collected

    The latest data on homelessness in Mecklenburg County and a look at how it's collected
    Feb 26 2026
    On the next Charlotte Talks, we take a close look at the findings just released in Mecklenburg County’s 2025 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness Report, plus a deep dive into the data the Charlotte Urban Institute and Mecklenburg County have collected over the past 10 years.
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    50 mins
  • A dive into the Charlotte Hornets, ahead of a possible playoff run

    A dive into the Charlotte Hornets, ahead of a possible playoff run
    Feb 25 2026
    The Charlotte Hornets have been near the bottom of the NBA for years, but things may be changing. Earlier this month, the team went on a nine-game winning streak. That's something that hasn't happened this century. We discuss the team's season, its history, and what a playoff berth would mean.
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    50 mins
  • Astronaut Winston Scott on his career, upcoming moon missions, and the state of the American space program

    Astronaut Winston Scott on his career, upcoming moon missions, and the state of the American space program
    Feb 24 2026
    More than 50 years since the end of NASA’s Apollo program, moon missions are about to start up again. As early as March, Artemis II is expected to take four astronauts to orbit the moon in preparation for a moon landing to come. In advance of next month’s launch, we spend an hour with former shuttle astronaut Winston Scott exploring spaceflight, moon missions and more.
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    50 mins
  • Why North Carolina matters in the midterm primaries

    Why North Carolina matters in the midterm primaries
    Feb 23 2026
    With early voting underway and turnout reportedly higher than normal, we look at the role North Carolina is likely to play nationally. And we examine some of the twists and turns already injected into this year’s elections, such as the 240,000 voters who received a letter stating their registration lacked certain required information.
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    50 mins
  • Local News Roundup: I-77 Latest; Changes to NoDa Street Vending; Birkdale Village Disruption; Charlotte FC Kicks Off New Season

    Local News Roundup: I-77 Latest; Changes to NoDa Street Vending; Birkdale Village Disruption; Charlotte FC Kicks Off New Season
    Feb 20 2026
    The back-and-forth over I-77 toll lanes continues, street vending in NoDa is now illegal, Birkdale Village in Huntersville faces new restrictions after a disturbance involving hundreds of young people, and Charlotte FC is kicking off a new season.
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    50 mins
  • From Mecklenburg to the Senate: Key primary battles and what to know before heading to the polls

    From Mecklenburg to the Senate: Key primary battles and what to know before heading to the polls
    Feb 19 2026
    Early voting for the March primaries is underway. We discuss some key races to watch for, how certain races could shift power in North Carolina and what to keep in mind as you head to the polls.
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    50 mins