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CLT1st (Charlotte)

CLT1st (Charlotte) offers a policy-focused, center-leaning perspective on local and national issues, with a critical eye on healthcare and federal spending.

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Episodes transcribed
Sep 2025Aug 2026 covered
18
Episodes analyzed
22 tone reads — one per figure per episode
Mixed
No clear favorite or target
thin read

What This Tone Is Based On

The tone scores on this page come from analyzing how this show covers each political figure it mentions. Below is the breakdown of how many of those reads were positive, neutral, or negative.

Positive627%
Neutral1045%
Negative627%

Net media tone Neutral across 22 figure-in-episode tone reads (not audience/impressions).

That average is a partisan split, not genuine neutrality27% of reads are positive and 27% negative, and they cancel to the middle.

How CLT1st (Charlotte) Differs from Other Shows

Overall this show runs in line with the rest of the media — mean tone -0.07 vs the media's -0.08.

Editorial Identity

The editorial fingerprint of this center local news show — who it elevates, who it goes after, and where it breaks from the pack.

CLT1st (Charlotte) is a center-leaning local news program that prioritizes policy discussions, dedicating the majority of its coverage to issues like healthcare, federal spending, and border security. The show maintains a critical stance on these topics, often questioning the effectiveness and ethics of government actions. It provides a balanced view by covering a mix of local and national figures, with a slight critical tone towards most, indicating a cautious approach to political endorsements.

Who it champions

CLT1st (Charlotte) shows a relatively favorable stance towards Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Senator, who is covered more positively than the media average. The show highlights his efforts in demanding accountability and transparency from federal agencies, particularly in matters of border security.

Who it targets

The show is notably critical of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., particularly in relation to his controversial positions on healthcare, such as his anti-vaccine stance. This critical approach extends to other figures like Susie Wiles and Sean Duffy, reflecting a skepticism towards certain political narratives and actions.

How it differs from the consensus

CLT1st (Charlotte) distinguishes itself by its heavy focus on healthcare, covering it significantly more than the average outlet, and often with a critical tone. This emphasis on policy over scandal or horse race framing sets it apart, as it seeks to delve into the implications and effectiveness of government policies rather than just the political drama.

14 episodes · 8 figures · Sep 9, 2025 – Aug 7, 2026 · updated Aug 20, 2026

Coverage Volume

Transcribed episodes per week — last 26 weeks

Sentiment Trajectory

Average weekly tone toward figures — green favorable, red critical

Top Issues CLT1st (Charlotte) drives

Top Issues ranked by lift — how much harder this show pushes an issue than the average outlet. ≥ 1.25× over-indexes.

CLT1st (Charlotte) pushes Healthcare hardest — 7.5× the average outlet's rate of coverage.

Thin sample — 13 analyzed episodes behind these issues; lift is directional.

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