The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

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   Number 1: ‘The Beasts of the East’ follows the unusual story of North Carolina’s red wolves

   Millions of bison once roamed North America, from Alaska to North Carolina. After being hunted to near extinction, fewer than 1,000 were left by the late 1800s. Today, bison and a handful of other large animals are having a surprising renaissance. We speak with the author of a new book about why many animal populations have plummeted and why some are making an unexpected comeback.

   August 31, 2026·52min
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   Number 2: Local News Roundup: CMS begins classes amid leadership turmoil; Bovino makes stop in Charlotte; Graham wins SC U.S. Senate runoff

   The CMS board votes to release a summary of its recent investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Greg Bovino stops by east Charlotte, using anti-immigrant language and pushing for more deportations. And U.S. Sen. Darline Graham wins a GOP primary runoff in South Carolina.

   August 28, 2026·52min
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   Number 3: Local News Roundup: Hill returns to CMS; negative state audit for CATS; Stein vetoes election bill; Queen City Nerve shuts down

   CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill makes her first public appearance since being suspended. A state audit finds CATS has not spent the nearly $2 million set aside for safety improvements. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes a bill to change the election process by shortening voting periods. And Queen City Nerve ceases publication.

   August 21, 2026·52min
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   Number 4: Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington on I-77, Data Centers, Teen Takeovers and more

   Rob Harrington has served as Charlotte’s mayor for about two months, filling the post vacated by Vy Lyles. He’s only in office until the end of next year, but he has a lot on his plate as the council grapples with data centers, Interstate 77 toll lanes, teen takeovers and other issues.

   August 20, 2026·52min
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   Number 5: 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. Injury rates involving e-bikes among children and adolescents surged 7.5-fold between January 2023 and May 2026, with nearly 7% of those visits involving traumatic brain injuries. We look at how e-bikes are regulated and what the city of Charlotte may do about them.

   August 05, 2026·52min
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