New book traces Pat McCrory's path from Charlotte's longest-serving mayor to governor

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins · Jul 21, 2026 · 51m

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 columnist Andrew Dunn focuses on McCrory’s rise, reckoning and legacy in a new book, “The Change Agent.”