Over the holidays, thousands of passengers were left stranded or delayed when Southwest Airline’s outdated re-booking software broke down. Who can be held accountable, and why don’t airlines invest more in their own infrastructure? Guest: Heather Tal Murphy, business and technology reporter for Slate. Host: Mary C. Curtis
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The virtual Democratic National Convention gets underway on Monday. So what will the message be? And how will Democrats keep the excitement up at a virtual event? And the debate over the post office and mail-in voting. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the video above.
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While the voting was still underway in South Carolina on Saturday, the former vice president made a quick side trip to Raleigh. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play,” Biden said at a rally at St. Augustine’s University. If North Carolina voters on Tuesday give him back-to-back Carolina victories, Biden said “it’s a straight
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The caucus results in Nevada had barely been tallied before the Democratic candidates for president packed their bags for South Carolina and Saturday’s “first in the South” primary. So Charlotte Talks has set up shop, too, at Amelie’s French Bakery in Rock Hill. Former Vice President Joe Biden put all his chips on South Carolina in an attempt to
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joe Biden hopes South Carolina can save his campaign. But after Bernie Sanders’ big win in Nevada, is there any stopping his momentum? The Democratic Socialist is gaining ground in the Palmetto State, as moderate democrats fight to see who can emerge as a challenger to Sanders. Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — The democratic presidential candidates have one more shot to make their case on the debate stage ahead of Saturday’s Nevada caucuses. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about what to expect ahead of Thursday’s debate.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Senator Bernie Sanders appeared in Charlotte on Friday, now considered a front-runner for the Democratic nomination heading into the Nevada caucuses and the South Carolina primary. And Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles recently endorsed Mike Bloomberg. The former NYC Mayor is rising in the polls, especially as former Vice President Joe Biden falls. But Bloomberg continues
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Are frightened Democrats in the middle of an ugly fight to the death between the so-called progressive and moderate wings of the party? To observe the weeping and gnashing of teeth after the New Hampshire primary, you might think so. Let’s just say, that reaction is premature and missing the point. Yet there are already
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Senator Bernie Sanders has won New Hampshire’s presidential primary edging out rival Pete Buttigieg. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis looks at the winners and those who fell short.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – DNC Chair Tom Perez is urging patience, following a chaotic week for Democrats. His party’s field of presidential candidates, are trying to re-group, as they prepare for Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire. All of this coming, after confusion in the Iowa caucuses led to a delay in results, and left two candidates declaring victory. Click above for more with
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