Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFormer Observer editor Rick Thames discusses his new book
Local news is in crisis. Newsrooms have shrunk, newspapers have closed, and communities across the country are increasingly becoming news deserts. In…
7 hours ago
CMS reinstates Superintendent Crystal Hill; How ICE policy affected summer in NC
First, we address breaking news as CMS reinstates Superintendent Crystal Hill. Then, Operation Charlotte’s Web, last fall’s Border Patrol operation, …
1 day, 7 hours ago
Ready or not, AI is being integrated into healthcare in North Carolina and nationwide
American medicine is changing, transformed by breakthroughs in gene therapies, innovative approaches to behavioral health, the advent of retail medic…
2 days, 6 hours ago
U.S. Rep. Edwards to be replaced, while Senate confirms Blanche before recess, punting other priorities
U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his reelection bid last week following a House ethics investigation confirming he “violated House Rules related to sexu…
3 days, 6 hours ago
Local News Roundup: Chuck Edwards' fall; Charlotte City Council ramps up; Hemp industry survives, for now; Kuechly to the Hall
Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards ends his reelection bid after a censure recommendation from the House Ethics Committee. Charlotte City Coun…
6 days, 6 hours ago
Fort Mill students return to class as Silfab Solar lawsuit continues; invasive yellow-legged hornet spreads to Matthews
Thousands of students returned to school for the first day of classes in South Carolina, including those near the controversial Silfab Solar manufact…
1 week ago
As e-bike popularity rises, so do emergency room visits; Charlotte City Council looks at taking action
As e-bikes become more common on Charlotte’s streets, concerns are growing over how some people are riding them and the safety risks they pose. Injur…
1 week, 1 day ago
Down the stretch, a look at election issues facing North Carolina and beyond
Heading toward the midterm election, the North Carolina General Assembly moves to make changes affecting voting access. In a Senate vote along party …
1 week, 2 days ago
How Charlotte's bookstore boom could impact low rates of adult literacy
Charlotte is experiencing a bookstore boom, despite rates of reading for pleasure being down nationally. We explore the impact of AI use, social medi…
1 week, 3 days ago
Local News Roundup: The push for I-77 support; NC budget changes; Lindsey Graham’s funeral; invasive yellow hornets
NCDOT says it will work with community partners to address food deserts on Charlotte’s west side in an effort to get support for toll lanes. The Nort…
1 week, 6 days ago