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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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Three years since the Dobbs decision: Where does...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/01

It's been three years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, unleashing a wave of Southern states to enact restrictive bans against abortion. North Carolina enacted its own 12-week ban, but that hasn't stopped the state from emerging as a Southern hub for out-of-state abortion seekers. We discuss the state of abortion access and care in N.C.

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50:33

FIFA Club World Cup brings economic, cultural impact...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/30

The FIFA Club World Cup concludes its Charlotte stop Monday before continuing in other U.S. cities and wrapping up at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey next month. While the tournament drew fans eager to watch top international teams, it also faced challenges, including extreme heat and concerns over a possible ICE presence at games. The event offers a glimpse at the cultural and economic impact on Charlotte — and what it could signal for the city’s future as a host for major sporting events.

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50:14

What does Charlotte FC have to do to get back on top...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/24

They got off to a strong start and reached first place in the Eastern Conference, but then came injuries. Several players have also been called up to the U.S. National Team. Good for them, challenging for us. On the next Charlotte Talks, we take stock of the season so far.

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50:30

Selling the South: How 'Southern' brands become part...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/23

From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.

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50:28

Local News Roundup: Transit bill clears House; More...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/20

The regional transit plan advances in the North Carolina House, new information is revealed about CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, and the NAACP will not invite Trump to its convention in Charlotte.

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50:29

‘40 Acres and a Lie’ investigates broken land...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/19

We hear from the reporters who worked to reveal how dozens of Black families were denied intergenerational wealth when the federal government took their land after the Civil War.

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50:32

The latest from the General Assembly as Gov. Stein...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/18

As both chambers of the General Assembly negotiate a budget to send to Gov. Josh Stein, we examine the major sticking points in the House and Senate versions. Last Friday, Stein signed six bills into law, but did not take action on a concealed carry bill or two immigration bills. Since taking office, he has yet to issue a veto.

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50:32

10 years after the Mother Emanuel shooting, Malcolm...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/17

On the next Charlotte Talks, Charlotte City Council’s Malcolm Graham. Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Graham’s sister was among the nine who were killed. Graham has put his reflections about that day into a new book, “The Way Forward: Keeping the Faith and Doing the Work Amid Hatred and Violence.”

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50:32

How artificial intelligence is shaping health care

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/16

Artificial intelligence is weaving itself into many aspects of our lives, including medicine. We look at the promise and peril of that intersection.

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50:33

How will federal cuts impact hurricane season? Here's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/10

Hurricane season is underway, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting above normal activity in the Atlantic.

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50:33

'Tourists go home!': Overtourism and the rise of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/09

Tourism has long been seen as mutually beneficial — allowing travelers to experience new communities and cultures, while also boosting local economies. However, in recent years, the volume of global travel has sparked growing backlash in destinations big and small.

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50:19

Local News Roundup: Catawba County mass shooting;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/06

Arrests have been made in connection with a mass shooting in Catawba County. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings survived a vote of no confidence by the Fraternal Order of Police. Mecklenburg County officials are calling for civility after crickets were released during a commissioners meeting. And there’s a lot to like in Charlotte sports right now.

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50:33

Coach Dawn Staley reveals personal parts of herself...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/05

Dawn Staley has shattered expectations at every level of women’s basketball. She’s an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and considered the architect of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She joins us to discuss her new book, "Uncommon Favor."

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50:31

Historian Tom Hanchett tackles affordable housing in...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/03

Housing has been a challenge in Charlotte with the city struggling to balance growth and affordability. Historian Tom Hanchett explains in his new book how policymakers and advocates have wrestled with this issue for decades. Hanchett joins us to discuss the history of housing policy in the region and how Charlotte can do better.

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50:32

The case for reparations by those working to make it...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/02

Reparations for African Americans has long been a sticking point for a redress to this nation’s reckoning with both its historical wrongs and its contemporary consequences. Experts on the matter weigh in on the practicality and economics of reparations.

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50:33

Controversy and conflict surround Charlotte City...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/29

On the next Charlotte Talks, coming and goings, controversy and conflict — even an indictment. All of that is swirling around Charlotte City Council. We take a deep dive and answer your questions.

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50:34

A closer look at the prostate cancer research and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/27

On the next Charlotte Talks, we look at the treatment, screening and testing options for prostate cancer patients. We also look at promising new treatment research recently released by Duke University and hear from a prostate cancer survivor.

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50:31

A conversation with NC doctor Brian Klausner on his...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/26

Dr. Brian Klausner says the time has come to address the problem of homelessness, but it will require solutions grounded in our shared ideals and values. His book, "In the Gaps: Better Understanding the Expensive Human Suffering of Chronic Homelessness," addresses how we can come together to help this population and society as a whole.

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50:34

As Diorio sets eyes on retirement, we discuss the...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/21

A look at Mecklenburg County’s proposed budget, a possible property tax increase and County Manager Dena Diorio’s time in office.

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50:32

The 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/20

On the next Charlotte Talks, if legend is correct, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence turns 250 on Tuesday. It predates the Philadelphia declaration by a year and is a much beloved and much debated piece of Charlotte history. Questions swirl: Did the declaration really exist? Was the oft-quoted text actually part of the Mecklenburg Resolves? Did the wording influence Thomas Jefferson?

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