Chris Jones
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New book traces Pat McCrory's path from Charlotte's longest-serving mayor to governor (opens the original)
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NOTE: This program originally aired July 21st, 2026. Pat McCrory is one of the most consequential and polarizing political figures in North Carolina history. From mayor of Charlotte to governor of North Carolina, McCrory spent nearly two decades shaping the city before a turbulent term as governor that transformed his career and public image. Journalist and author Andrew Dunn writes about McCrory’s career in his new biography, "The Change Agent: Pat McCrory’s Rise, Reckoning, and Legacy." Drawin
Can courage bridge America’s political divide? A Marine veteran shares his take from his new book, 'Courage Can Save Us' (opens the original)
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Polarization and a culture of contempt have plagued Congress as approval ratings have seen historic lows recently. While Washington may seem like an unreliable place to find examples of selflessness, civility and humility, one author argues courage does exist — if you know where to find it. Rye Barcott is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served three tours in Iraq. He is co-founder and CEO of With Honor, a cross-partisan organization that helps get military veterans elected across the country. In
No Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in S.C. since 1998, Dr. Annie Andrews hopes to change that (opens the original)
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NOTE: Republican nominee and U.S. Senator Darline Graham has also been invited to join the program. We have not received a reply. That invitation remains open. South Carolina voters have had quite the summer of elections to finally narrow their choice for their next U.S. Senator — a seat that will be held by a new face. In June, two candidates prevailed in primary races - Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and mother from Charleston winning the Democratic ticket and longtime, incumbent U.S. Senat
A look at how Ballantyne and southeast Charlotte continues to evolve (opens the original)
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Southeast Charlotte has transformed into one of the region's bustling centers for business, housing and development. What was once mostly rural land now appears as its own urban center within the larger city of Charlotte. As places like Ballantyne, Waverly, Blakeney and Rea Farms continue to grow, the area is becoming more walkable and mixed-use — but that growth is also raising questions about traffic, transit, infrastructure, housing affordability and the character of the community. That growt
A back-to-school conversation with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill (opens the original)
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates significant post-pandemic academic gains. Back in the hallways to start the school year, Hill has embarked once again on a 30-in-30 school initiative, visiting 30 schools in the first 30 days. Hill returns after being placed on paid administrative leave this summer while the school board investigated allegations invo
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