Howl in delight: WFAE's Tommy Tomlinson's new book 'Dogland' is out now

Mike Collins meets and hears the story behind Rockie Lynne Rash’s rise through the ranks of successful country music artists. The Statesville native joins Charlotte Talks.

The latest details on the tragic shooting deaths of four law enforcement officers and the injury of four others in an incident that unfolded Monday in east Charlotte.

We preview some of the items the legislature will be grappling with in their short session. That includes education funding, immigration, and what to do with a budget surplus.

On the next Charlotte Talks, CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the system’s chief financial officer share details of their budget request for next year. WFAE education reporter Ann Doss Helms join us as well.

On the Local News Roundup: CMS hears public comments on next year’s budget. The state’s chief justice makes a change at the district court level replacing Judge Elizabeth Trosch. The United Methodist Church holds its General Conference in Charlotte determining the fate of same-sex weddings in that denomination. And our two attorney general candidates are on opposite sides of a major vote in Congress.

On the next Charlotte Talks, our own Tommy Tomlinson shares what he discovered on his three-year quest to find out if show dogs are happy.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re joined by Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. You know them as The Indigo Girls. This highly successful duo is experiencing another peak in their career with one of their songs featured in Greta Gerwig’s hit film "Barbie." We talk about that and much more.

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with three of the nine members of the Mecklenburg County Commission — about the challenges they face and their goals and priorities.

The Carolinas are in the eye of the storm when it comes to feeling the impact of climate change. Mike Collins and guests discuss why and what’s being done about it.

On this week's local news roundup: homicides are up in Charlotte this year by 31%. A new development is coming to Ballantyne with housing and a new school. Plus – the popular grocery store Wegmans is coming. Those stories and more.