Charlotte Talks

Reports of a negative working environment created by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Charlotte settles a lawsuit with the family of a man shot and killed by police in 2017. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins the second phase of its comprehensive student assignment review. And Charlotte FC's goalie gets recognized by the league.

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about decency — or the lack of it — during the recent political campaign and the impact of that rhetoric on young people.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be here Wednesday to talk about the election, transparency and more.

Donald Trump’s victory doesn’t just have domestic implications. The world is watching, and world leaders are making their calculations about how another Trump presidency might affect international relations. Ukraine, the Mideast and NATO are just a few entities in awkward positions. We look at Trump’s new White House and what his transactional approach may mean to world security.

We speak with mental health experts and a veteran about the state of veterans' mental health in the U.S., and how the country treats veterans when they return home.

We look at the role North Carolina played in Trump's victory. Josh Stein wins the governor’s race and may have an easier time of things as it appears the N.C. GOP loses its supermajority. The Panthers win and now head to Munich, with some members of city council joining the trip — but at what cost to taxpayers? Plus, Charlotte FC looks to move on in the MLS postseason.

On the next Charlotte Talks, a new documentary details racial strife, political turmoil and a bloody insurrection in 1898 — the only successful coup in U.S. history.

What decisions did voters make? We look at that, at turnout, and at what kind of role North Carolina played in the presidential contest. Plus, congressional and statewide results.

Many believe our politics and our government are broken — both sides seem able to agree on that. Part of the problem may be that our 18th-century system isn’t a good fit for 21st-century realities. Law professor Maxwell Stearns has analyzed our democracy, looking at what works and what doesn’t.

On the next Charlotte Talks, a final look at early voter turnout, what we can glean from polls, and how those polls are conducted.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the “do-or-die” moment for Charlotte FC. This week, they’re back at home with a must-win game if they want to stay alive in the MLS Playoff Cup. They’ll be at Bank of America Stadium Friday night for a second of three series game against Orlando City. If they lose, their playoff hopes are over.

A look at what it means to be a fascist, whether candidates for president meet that definition, and what the language means for the future of our democracy.

By now, you’ve probably boned up on all the candidates in this election, but how much do you know about the constitutional amendment or the three bond referenda you’ll be voting on? The constitutional amendment doesn’t appear to be controversial, but it is. And the referenda may or may not put transportation and road improvements on a fast track.

Former President Trump continues lying about the federal response to Helene in North Carolina even as he stumps for votes, the latest numbers on early voting, and Charlotte F.C. begins postseason play against Orlando.

Affordable housing is in short supply but there may be a solution that serves a dual purpose. Preserving and repurposing older or historic buildings could be the key rather than locating land and trying to build our way out of the problem. Ahead of his Oct. 24 talk, Donovan Rypkema brings his ideas and research to Charlotte Talks to discuss how historic preservation can significantly generate affordable housing for the Mecklenburg County area.

On the next Charlotte Talks, preparing your garden for the cold months ahead so it will be ready for spring. If you’re not sure what that entails, we have you covered. We’ll get you ready, tell you what plants can winter outside, what should be taken in and discuss any potential impact Hurricane Helene might have had on your fall gardening.

This is peak season for agritourism. That’s something small family farms engage in to diversify their income so they can compete with big commercial enterprises. Almost 1,000 farms in our state are in the agritourism business. We examine why this number is growing, look at the benefits and barriers to farmers, explore how all this works, and more.

This Politics Monday on Charlotte Talks, we begin by debunking false claims about the election with the executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Then, we consider the outsized power voter turnout will have in Mecklenburg County — the results of which could very well decide who becomes the next U.S. president.

Mark Robinson filed a defamation suit against CNN after the network reported he made racist and misogynistic posts on a pornographic website. Officials across the region decide whether to approve a plan that would partner with a private company to build and manage Interstate 77 express toll lanes. And the fallout from Helene continues with many still digging out from the aftermath as misinformation spreads.

North Carolina has a rich musical history. Since 2009, those who create this music have been honored in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. This year, there are six new inductees. They range from a historical opera company to a Grammy-nominated fiddler to rap artist Petey Pablo. We break down what these inductees have done to impact their industries and how their North Carolina roots shape their music.