Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

50:15

Down the stretch, a look at election issues facing...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/08/04

Heading toward the midterm election, the North Carolina General Assembly moves to make changes affecting voting access. In a Senate vote along party lines, legislation passed to cut early voting, increase post-election audits, and reduce transparency in campaign financing. Plus, we discuss campaign press access and more.

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51:16

How Charlotte's bookstore boom could impact low rates...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/08/03

Charlotte is experiencing a bookstore boom, despite rates of reading for pleasure being down nationally. We explore the impact of AI use, social media and more on traditional literacy.

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51:16

Overcrowded animal shelters seek relief as pet owners...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/07/30

Nationwide, animal shelters have been overcrowded and overwhelmed. Much of the burden may stem from the rising costs of pet ownership. We look at the issues shelters are facing, the many financial challenges pet owners are dealing with, and how major advances in veterinary medicine also come with a price.

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50:01

Local News Roundup: CMS superintendent placed on...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/19

CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill is placed on leave, facing an investigation into how the district is run. Monroe City Council votes to reverse course and renew support for the I-77 toll lanes. Charlotte City Council has narrowed down mayoral candidates list. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and more.

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50:00

Journalist Karen Gray Houston shares her family's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/18

On the next Charlotte Talks, a story of the courage and tenacity it sometimes takes to open doors. It’s a story set in 1950, before Martin Luther King, Jr. was a household name, before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus. It is the story of a man taking a stand against discrimination who ended up on the front lines of the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott, and it is a story told by his daughter, an award-winning journalist.

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49:58

‘Out of This Strife’ author argues free people of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/17

The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history. Yet more than 160 years later, its legacy is still being written, and one historian argues a key part of that legacy involves free people of color. At the beginning of the war, nearly half a million people of color were free, and he says their stories ultimately helped lay the groundwork for a more expansive vision of American freedom.

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‘Out of This Strife’ author argues free people of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/16

The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history. Yet more than 160 years later, its legacy is still being written, and one historian argues a key part of that legacy involves free people of color. At the beginning of the war, nearly half a million people of color were free, and he says their stories ultimately helped lay the groundwork for a more expansive vision of American freedom.

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49:55

Charlotte Crown coach joins us to discuss the team’s...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/15

For the first time in nearly 20 years, professional women’s basketball has returned to the Queen City. The head coach of the Charlotte Crown joins us to discuss the team’s inaugural season. We also examine the latest on the Hurricanes, Hornets, soccer and other sports when we take a timeout for sports.

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49:59

New report details the challenges facing low-income...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/11

Over 12% of North Carolinians were living in poverty in 2024. However, a new report finds a much larger group in North Carolina still struggles to make ends meet. An additional 28% of the state’s households earn above the federal poverty threshold but not enough to afford basic expenses. We discuss the study and the affordability crisis impacting families.

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49:58

Highways, buses or rail lines? The latest in...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/09

As the city grows, getting around has become increasingly challenging. Efforts to relieve congestion on I-77 recently came to a halt when leaders rescinded proposed toll lanes. Public transit has grown slowly, with commitments to build the Red Line and the east-west Silver Line. However, those projects could take a decade or longer to complete. We untangle the ins and outs of transit in Charlotte.

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49:59

History and Legacy of Black Family Reunions

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/06/08

Black family reunions are often remembered for cookouts, family photos and matching shirts, but the centuries-long tradition runs much deeper. We explore how Black family reunions came to be, why they endured and what they continue to preserve.

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50:11

Investigating child welfare in NC and beyond in the...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/20

A bill is moving through the North Carolina General Assembly named after Dominique Moody. The 6-year-old died last year after being beaten and starved. Investigations found that the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services had received reports of abuse but failed to protect the child. We look at that failure, the role local reporting played in exposing it and what this bill would do to address it.

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50:14

Local News Roundup: State budget framework; Lyles...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/15

Legislative leaders break the impasse on the budget. That means state employees and teachers may finally get a raise. In the race to replace Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, calls have come for a Black person to fill that slot. Charlotte City Council withdraws its support for the I-77 toll lanes, and the CMS board approves its $2.1 billion budget.

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50:17

A look at this year's hurricane season, drought...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/14

Ahead of the start of this year’s hurricane season, we hear predictions for the number of likely storms and how to brace for whatever may come our way, plus an update on drought conditions and continued Helene recovery efforts.

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50:15

Conversations with NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/12

On the next Charlotte Talks, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson joins us. Since taking office, he has worked on opioid crisis litigation, consumer scams and housing-cost reforms. He also recently won a case breaking up the Ticketmaster–Live Nation monopoly that could save ticket buyers money. Then we’ll talk with Michael Graff, founder of the Charlotte Optimist, which just celebrated its first anniversary.

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50:18

Charlotte author helps us find our Walden

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/11

Henry David Thoreau lived in a time of rapid technological and economic change, political division and a pandemic. He reassessed his priorities and decided to pare down to trade up. Mike Collins discusses that with Jen McGivney, author of "Finding Your Walden."

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50:17

The impact and the pushback against data centers

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/07

On the next Charlotte Talks, everyone is talking about data centers — and so are we. We look at the latest: what impact they might have on our city and surrounding areas, why this region makes for a desirable location, and the community objections. Politicians at all levels have also been weighing in, with some calling for a moratorium on data centers. We’ll hear about all of this — and how their spread could impact your power bill.

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50:14

Post & Courier's 'Caught in the Cycle' investigation...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/06

Over the last decade, several inmates suffering from mental illnesses have died inside South Carolina jails. An investigation by the Post & Courier dove into the reasons why, how the situation got so bad, and possible solutions. Plus, in the wake of Iryna's Law, we'll see what lessons North Carolina can learn.

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50:18

A look at the drama and issues facing education at...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/05

On the next Charlotte Talks, educators are facing a tough time. North Carolina dropped three spots to 46th in the nation for teacher pay this year, and teachers from across the state marched in Raleigh last week for higher pay. Also, last week, the CMS board rejected the superintendent’s budget, then met for three hours on Saturday before closing the meeting to discuss personnel matters.

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50:12

Author Ben Greene discusses a joy-centered approach...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/05/04

Ben Greene, a trans man, speaker and author of "My Child Is Trans, Now What?," is on a mission to bring joy, humor and humanity into the conversation about raising and supporting trans children. Greene will share his philosophy of “joy-centered” storytelling, why he wrote his book, and what he’s learned speaking with families across the country.

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