Politics can really take a toll on our mental and physical health. On one hand, getting involved in political matters can boost our well-being, but right now, many Americans are feeling stressed about what’s happening politically. We’ll to talk an expert who can help. We’ll also hear from a group committed to bringing Democrats and Republicans together. And, we'll have tips for how to navigate relationships when you find yourself and a loved one on opposing sides. That’s Monday morning at 9.

On the local news roundup, the North Carolina Legislature gets busy further weakening the office of the governor, requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE and choosing their next speaker. And after 53 days without municipal water, clean water flows through Asheville’s taps.

Last year, trucks and SUVs made up 80% of new car sales. Some drivers like sitting higher in the cab of a big car. They might feel safer, but are they? In truth, traffic fatalities have only increased with more big cars on the road. We examine this consumer preference — and hear from experts on how this trend is impacting city planning, safety and the climate.

What the GOP-dominated North Carolina congressional delegation — and the large number of new faces who are part of it — may mean for the state and Congress.

For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups attempting to fill the void.

Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like.

Reports of a negative working environment created by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Charlotte settles a lawsuit with the family of a man shot and killed by police in 2017. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins the second phase of its comprehensive student assignment review. And Charlotte FC's goalie gets recognized by the league.

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about decency — or the lack of it — during the recent political campaign and the impact of that rhetoric on young people.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be here Wednesday to talk about the election, transparency and more.

Donald Trump’s victory doesn’t just have domestic implications. The world is watching, and world leaders are making their calculations about how another Trump presidency might affect international relations. Ukraine, the Mideast and NATO are just a few entities in awkward positions. We look at Trump’s new White House and what his transactional approach may mean to world security.