Episodes
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We take a look at the difference Medicaid expansion has made in the lives of North Carolinians, discuss the state’s outreach to the newly qualified, and whether we can expect changes to the program in Trump’s second term.
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Household debt in this country is high — and getting higher. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, it increased by $150 billion in the third quarter of this year alone. There are those carrying a lot of debt from student loans to credit cards to car and personal loans, but personal finance author and Charlotte resident Bernadette Joy says there is a way out.
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Lawmakers in Raleigh move to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of a bill that would strip power from the incoming Democrats. City Council approves expanding flight paths over Charlotte. North Carolina Rep. Dan Bishop is tapped to join President-elect Trump's administration. And the North Carolina Board of Elections makes some important decisions
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After Hurricane Helene, we all witnessed what it was like when the municipal water supply in Asheville stopped working. Eventually, the water was turned back on, the boil water notice lifted, and no lead or other contaminants were found. Still, it will take years to fully recover. And there are other challenges facing drinking water statewide, including from private wells.
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Following World War II, North Carolina recognized a need for education beyond high school, but shy of a four-year degree. That led to the creation of community colleges. Now, 70 years later, there are 58 community colleges in N.C. and funding is increasing to accommodate growth. We take a look at what’s driving that enrollment, how these schools provide workforce development, and how they help adult learners.
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When you think of contributions to the visual arts in the 20th century, New York City and Europe might come to mind. But the South has made its own artistic contributions. And the Mint Museum Uptown is showing over 100 paintings and prints exploring the social history of the period. We talk about this intersection of art and history and what we can learn from it.
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On the local news roundup, ahead of losing their supermajority, Republican members of the North Carolina General Assembly passed more legislation, the skies are changing in Charlotte as flight paths to and from the airport are set to expand and the first snow hit the Queen City in about three years.
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Women make up 51% of the population, but the impression is they’re having a tough time making inroads in politics — witness Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris’ failed presidential attempts. But women in some states make up the majority of those state’s legislatures. Why? What does it take for women to win, and how would our politics and governance change if more they did?
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What governments do with their time and your money is a matter of public record. But, as we have seen, governments often drag their feet for months, even years, on releasing documents the public has a right to see. We look at the struggle for transparency.
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By law, solitary confinement in North Carolina ended years ago. But last year, a report revealed some young prisoners were being locked in small rooms alone, 23 hours a day for days — or weeks — on end. A lawsuit was filed to make the state comply with its own law. We'll have more on the story and the damaging effects of this practice.
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Politics can really take a toll on our mental and physical health. On the one hand, getting involved in political matters can boost our well-being, but right now, many Americans are feeling stressed about what’s happening politically. We talk to an expert who can help. We also hear from a group committed to bringing Democrats and Republicans together. And, we'll have tips for how to navigate relationships when you find yourself and a loved one on opposing sides.
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Last year, trucks and SUVs made up 80% of new car sales. Some drivers like sitting higher in the cab of a big car. They might feel safer, but are they? In truth, traffic fatalities have only increased with more big cars on the road. We examine this consumer preference — and hear from experts on how this trend is impacting city planning, safety and the climate.
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For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups attempting to fill the void.
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Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like.
