Best WFAE 90.7 Charlotte Podcasts (2025)

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As homelessness rises, advocates feel the strain 50:34

10h ago50:34

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444. That’s the number of homeless people living on the streets in the Charlotte area — the highest since 2010. The reasons people fall into homelessness are as numerous as the debates over how to address it. We examine the different strategies to quell this problem and what has and hasn’t worked.By Gabe Altieri

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Meet the UNC experts trying to better understand and help sharks 50:36

1d ago50:36

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The earth is warming and so are the oceans, resulting in shifts in feeding and migratory patterns. Sharks are part of this. At the top of the food chain, their health can tell us a lot about the well-being of the larger ecosystem. Scientists are working to understand sharks and they share what they know about the impact of climate change on sharks,…

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Local News Roundup: Transit pushback; update on City Council elections; Mace comes to Rock Hill; Pride returns to Charlotte 50:36

5d ago50:36

50:36

Activist Rev. William Barber comes out against the transit plan, a District 3 City Council candidate drops out of the race, concerns over immigration enforcement highlight the last CMS board meeting before the start of school, and Charlotte Pride returns for its 25th year, though with diminished corporate support.…

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Back-to-school check-in with superintendents of Union County, Cabarrus County and Iredell-Statesville Schools 50:36

6d ago50:36

50:36

We sit down with superintendents of Iredell-Statesville, Cabarrus County and Union County schools for back-to-school season. These three districts face their own changes and challenges this year. We’ll discuss everything from budgets and funding to student safety and closing the learning gap.

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Historian Tom Hanchett tackles affordable housing in Charlotte in new book 50:34

7d ago50:34

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Housing has been a challenge in Charlotte with the city struggling to balance growth and affordability. Historian Tom Hanchett explains in his new book how policymakers and advocates have wrestled with this issue for decades. Hanchett joins us to discuss the history of housing policy in the region and how Charlotte can do better.…

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Empty Seats: The Black male enrollment gap at HBCUs 50:36

8d ago50:36

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Historically Black colleges and universities have played a vital role in educating generations of students. But today, enrollment among Black males at HBCUs is at its lowest level since the mid-1970s. Studies indicate that when Black men disengage from HBCUs and higher education, the consequences are far-reaching. We examine the impact, why this is…

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Charlotte Pride at 25: Celebration and challenges 50:36

9d ago50:36

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Charlotte Pride celebrates its 25th anniversary as an organization this weekend. The marquee event is the largest festival and parade in Charlotte and this year it’s moving to First Ward Park in uptown. Another major change includes anti-DEI backlash that has made corporate sponsorship a challenge.

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Local News Roundup: Transit tax latest; Stein signs mini budget; Mace enters SC governor's race; Panthers kick off preseason 50:36

12d ago50:36

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Mecklenburg County commissioners vote on whether to increase the county-wide sales tax by 1 cent to fund the transit plan. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs the mini budget, albeit reluctantly. Nancy Mace throws her hat in the ring for South Carolina governor. Plus, the Panthers open preseason play.…

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Author Garrett Graff on his new book 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky' and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb 50:35

13d ago50:35

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Eighty years ago, the United States dropped a weapon unlike anything ever seen before on Japan. In his new book, "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky," author Garrett Graff writes about the development of the atomic bomb from those directly involved. Graff joins us to discuss what was going on inside the brain of those who created the first atomic wea…

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Washington Roundup: Epstein files, Congress, Cooper-Whatley ads and national news that could impact NC 50:37

14d ago50:37

50:37

Congress may be in recess, but the news from Washington hasn't stopped. We talk to Washington correspondents covering it all from the handling of the Epstein files and a redistricting arms race to the start of attack ads in the U.S. Senate race and more.

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'Modern Family' meets 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' in 'Immediate Family' 50:36

15d ago50:36

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Blumenthal Arts is showing a production of “Immediate Family,” a play billed as “'Modern Family'” meets 'Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.'” Led by the direction of two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, noted for her role as Clair Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” and written by Paul Oakley Stovall, a Tony Award-winning actor and playwright who also …

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Meet Nick Walker, Mecklenburg County's new park and recreation director 50:38

16d ago50:38

50:38

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with Nick Walker, the new director of Mecklenburg County’s Park and Recreation Department.By Sarah Delia

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Local News Roundup: Cooper, Whatley make it official; NC legislature overrides Stein's vetoes; NTSB investigates I-485 crash 50:36

19d ago50:36

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Formal announcements are made in the race for N.C. Senate, Republicans override several of Gov. Stein’s vetoes with the help of local Democrats, and the National Transportation Safety Board investigates an accident on Interstate 485 that left six dead.By Gabe Altieri

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A crisis on our roads: Examining pedestrian deaths and road safety 50:36

20d ago50:36

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So far this year, there have been 35 traffic-related deaths in Charlotte, including four cyclists and eight pedestrians. This has happened despite the city's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030. We explore what’s behind this rise in traffic-related deaths, its relationship to road design and what is and isn’t being done to make…

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Some North Carolina voters need to fix their voter registration. Do you? 50:35

21d ago50:35

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The North Carolina Board of Elections is moving forward with plans to update information on thousands of voters. Some of their registrations don’t comply with the law and now, many of those already-registered voters will have to fix their information. We tell you how to know if you’re among them and discuss the politics of this issue.…

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The SouthBound finale: Host Tommy Tomlinson on talking to fascinating Southerners 44:04

20d ago44:04

44:04

This week on SouthBound, we air our final episode. WFAE’s Ely Portillo interviews host Tommy Tomlinson about Tommy's favorite SouthBound moment, the future of journalism and what still gives him hope. Please join us.By Tommy Tomlinson

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NC DHHS braces for Medicaid and SNAP changes for North Carolinians 50:36

21d ago50:36

50:36

We look at the separate but connected impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on food assistance and health care access now that the bill has passed. For Medicaid, new eligibility restrictions and administrative requirements could affect thousands. For SNAP, work-reporting rules and imposed time limits could impact access to food aid for individu…

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A conversation with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers: bassist, history buff, podcast host 50:38

23d ago50:38

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Not only has Crawford made significant contributions to the national success of this homegrown band, he's also hosting a new podcast. It's called “American History Hotline,” and he talks with some of the best historians about everything from the American Revolution to rock 'n' roll feuds.By Sarah Delia

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Local News Roundup: Charlotte hires outside firm to investigate conduct claims; N.C. Senate race comes into form; Hornets win Summer League 50:32

26d ago50:32

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The city of Charlotte has hired an outside attorney to investigate allegations of unethical conduct on the City Council made earlier this year. Charlotte Civil Rights icon and a member of the legal team that ended racial segregation in education, James Ferguson, has died. The latest on North Carolina's Senate race and the Charlotte Hornets win the …

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A conversation with the curators of the Mint and Bechtler Museums 50:32

27d ago50:32

50:32

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore some of the work of photographer Annie Leibovitz, on display at the Mint Museum, and a unique exhibit at the Bechtler that uses sound to experience various visual works.

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The Charlotte area is about to hit peak mosquito season 50:33

28d ago50:33

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Mosquitoes — these tiny blood suckers can be annoying and drive you away from enjoying the outdoors. But they can also be dangerous. More than 900 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported statewide last year, including West Nile Virus. As we head into the peak of mosquito season here, we look at how to protect yourself and what may…

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Georgann Eubanks travels the South to find out where the wild things are 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Georgann Eubanks, who traveled the wild South to visit everything from frogs to swans for her new book, “The Fabulous Ordinary.”By Tommy Tomlinson

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Jeremy Markovich dives down the North Carolina Rabbit Hole in search of quirky stories 34:31

2M ago34:31

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Jeremy Markovich, whose newsletter, the North Carolina Rabbit Hole, covers all manner of strange and wonderful little stories about the Tar Heel state.By Tommy Tomlinson

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SouthBound Replay: Dale Earnhardt Jr. grapples with his family's legacy 35:37

3M ago35:37

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This week on SouthBound, we're replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's 2018 talk with Dale Earnhardt Jr. There’s a new documentary produced by Dale Jr. on his dad, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, and the conversation gets into their complicated family dynamic.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve 45:17

3M ago45:17

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to novelist Carl Hiaasen, who has been spinning wild tales of heroes and villains in Florida for nearly 40 years. They talk about his new book, “Fever Beach,” and lots more — including his longtime friendship with Jimmy Buffett.By Tommy Tomlinson

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As homelessness rises, advocates feel the strain 50:34

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Meet the UNC experts trying to better understand and help sharks 50:36

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Local News Roundup: Transit pushback; update on City Council elections; Mace comes to Rock Hill; Pride returns to Charlotte 50:36

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Back-to-school check-in with superintendents of Union County, Cabarrus County and Iredell-Statesville Schools 50:36

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Historian Tom Hanchett tackles affordable housing in Charlotte in new book 50:34

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Empty Seats: The Black male enrollment gap at HBCUs 50:36

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Charlotte Pride at 25: Celebration and challenges 50:36

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Local News Roundup: Transit tax latest; Stein signs mini budget; Mace enters SC governor's race; Panthers kick off preseason 50:36

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Author Garrett Graff on his new book 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky' and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb 50:35

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Washington Roundup: Epstein files, Congress, Cooper-Whatley ads and national news that could impact NC 50:37

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'Modern Family' meets 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' in 'Immediate Family' 50:36

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Meet Nick Walker, Mecklenburg County's new park and recreation director 50:38

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Local News Roundup: Cooper, Whatley make it official; NC legislature overrides Stein's vetoes; NTSB investigates I-485 crash 50:36

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A crisis on our roads: Examining pedestrian deaths and road safety 50:36

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Some North Carolina voters need to fix their voter registration. Do you? 50:35

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The SouthBound finale: Host Tommy Tomlinson on talking to fascinating Southerners 44:04

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NC DHHS braces for Medicaid and SNAP changes for North Carolinians 50:36

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A conversation with Bob Crawford of the Avett Brothers: bassist, history buff, podcast host 50:38

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Local News Roundup: Charlotte hires outside firm to investigate conduct claims; N.C. Senate race comes into form; Hornets win Summer League 50:32

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A conversation with the curators of the Mint and Bechtler Museums 50:32

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The Charlotte area is about to hit peak mosquito season 50:33

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Georgann Eubanks travels the South to find out where the wild things are 35:14

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Jeremy Markovich dives down the North Carolina Rabbit Hole in search of quirky stories 34:31

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SouthBound Replay: Dale Earnhardt Jr. grapples with his family's legacy 35:37

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Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve 45:17

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