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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Launched in April 1998, Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins has become the region"s exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, arts, culture, social issues, literature, human interest, the environment and more.

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50:30

Local News Roundup: NC GOP attempts to weaken...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/22

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.

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50:31

New faces in NC's congressional delegation and how...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/20

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.

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51:46

The state of local news in NC and across the nation

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/19

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.

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49:50

A conversation with Melissa Ludtke, author of 'Locker...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/18

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.

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50:30

Local News Roundup: Accusations against Sheriff...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/15

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.

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50:28

A look at foreign policy under a second Trump...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/12

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.

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50:34

U.S. veterans often struggle not only with...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/11

We speak with mental health experts and a veteran about the state of veterans' mental health in the U.S., and how the country treats veterans when they return home.

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50:29

Local News Roundup: Trump takes NC; Democrats win...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/08

We look at the role North Carolina played in Trump's victory. Josh Stein wins the governor’s race and may have an easier time of things as it appears the N.C. GOP loses its supermajority. The Panthers win and now head to Munich, with some members of city council joining the trip — but at what cost to taxpayers? Plus, Charlotte FC looks to move on in the MLS postseason.

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49:51

A new documentary details the only coup in American...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/07

On the next Charlotte Talks, a new documentary details racial strife, political turmoil and a bloody insurrection in 1898 — the only successful coup in U.S. history.

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50:31

Election results, analysis, and what comes next?

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/11/06

What decisions did voters make? We look at that, at turnout, and at what kind of role North Carolina played in the presidential contest. Plus, congressional and statewide results.

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50:29

Fall in love with your autumn garden

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/23

On the next Charlotte Talks, preparing your garden for the cold months ahead so it will be ready for spring. If you’re not sure what that entails, we have you covered. We’ll get you ready, tell you what plants can winter outside, what should be taken in and discuss any potential impact Hurricane Helene might have had on your fall gardening.

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50:03

After Helene, the state of agritourism in western...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/22

This is peak season for agritourism. That’s something small family farms engage in to diversify their income so they can compete with big commercial enterprises. Almost 1,000 farms in our state are in the agritourism business. We examine why this number is growing, look at the benefits and barriers to farmers, explore how all this works, and more.

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50:29

Politics Monday: Debunking misinformation and a...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/21

This Politics Monday on Charlotte Talks, we begin by debunking false claims about the election with the executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Then, we consider the outsized power voter turnout will have in Mecklenburg County — the results of which could very well decide who becomes the next U.S. president.

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50:29

Local News Roundup: Robinson files lawsuit against...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/18

Mark Robinson filed a defamation suit against CNN after the network reported he made racist and misogynistic posts on a pornographic website. Officials across the region decide whether to approve a plan that would partner with a private company to build and manage Interstate 77 express toll lanes. And the fallout from Helene continues with many still digging out from the aftermath as misinformation spreads.

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50:32

NC Music Hall of Fame inducts six new artists,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/17

North Carolina has a rich musical history. Since 2009, those who create this music have been honored in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. This year, there are six new inductees. They range from a historical opera company to a Grammy-nominated fiddler to rap artist Petey Pablo. We break down what these inductees have done to impact their industries and how their North Carolina roots shape their music.

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50:28

A conversation with Melissa Ludtke, author of 'Locker...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/02

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.

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50:30

Space Explorers: The Infinite, Faulty Towers: The...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/10/01

Blume Studios, the latest venture by Blumenthal Arts has opened and you’re in for two very different experiences. We hear about both from those bringing them to you. Plus, what's next for Blume?

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50:31

An update on Helene, plus Politics Monday: The...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/09/30

We set our eyes on western North Carolina as we get an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We discuss the latest on the devastation from Helene and what you can do to help. Then it's time for Politics Monday. What is the strategy behind political advertising and how you either win people over or dissuade them from voting for the other candidate? What is the best approach?

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43:28

Burn survivor Connor McKemey shares his story of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/09/26

On the next Charlotte Talks, the true story of a life ignited by fire, resulting in third-degree burns over 90% of Connor McKemey’s body.

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50:29

Grab your ruby slippers, the land of Oz is coming to...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2024/09/19

On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re off to see the wizard and talk to many of the people responsible for bringing all the Oz characters to life in books, movies and musicals.

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