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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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50:32

PGA Championship preview: Charlotte hosts golf's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/12

The PGA Championship returns to Charlotte, bringing the world's top golfers to Quail Hollow. We preview the tournament with organizer insights, and cover everything from players to watch to the local impact on the economy and tourism.

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50:35

A look at Trump's first 100 days in office during his...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/29

This week marks the 100th day of the second Trump administration — time Donald Trump has used to make good on many of his promises: deporting migrants, slashing government agencies, and taking aim at diversity initiatives. But he hasn’t reduced inflation. He hasn’t ended the war in Ukraine. And the markets are in turmoil. Public opinion is also down. We look at what’s transpired, and the impact here and worldwide.

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50:38

Cuts at the federal level span almost all agencies —...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/28

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore the fallout from the Trump administration’s cuts to college and university research funding, with a focus on what’s happening right here in Charlotte.

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50:35

Local News Roundup: CMS budget; Riggs-Griffin latest;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/25

The CMS Board of Education approves a $2.1 billion budget, the latest in the Riggs-Griffin election case, Catholics across the region react to the death of Pope Francis, and Charlotte FC is on top of the Eastern Conference and hasn't lost at home this season.

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50:35

Griffin-Riggs: Where the nation's only unresolved...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/24

We take a deep dive into the race for the North Carolina Supreme Court. It’s in the middle of a court battle, where the outcome could be precedent setting. We discuss how we got here and what’s at stake.

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50:38

What you need to know about the implementation of the...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/23

On the next Charlotte Talks, the clock is ticking. The federal government says it will finally begin enforcing the national Real ID law beginning May 7. What to know and how to prepared, both at the DMV and the airport.

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50:34

Breast cancer diagnoses rising fastest among young women

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/22

Recent statistics from the American Cancer Society reveal an increase in diagnoses of breast cancer among young women. We hear from two experts and a survivor about this trend, early detection, treatment and more.

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50:32

A disappearing drawl: The changing sound of the South

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/21

The Southern accent — one of the most recognizable in the country — appears to be fading. The shifting of the population seems to be causing us to lose our drawl and with it some of our identity. We explore the evolution of the various Southern accents, how they shape the way we talk today and how accents are a powerful symbol of belonging.

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50:36

Whose bathroom is it? privacy, policy and the...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/15

A new bill — The Women’s Safety and Protection Act — is under consideration in the state Senate, which would require individuals to use restrooms in public schools and some government-funded buildings based on the sex listed on their birth certificates. It would also restrict other rights. We look at the bill and hear from those in favor and those against.

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50:34

From Washington to Main Street: How federal climate...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/14

A conversation from WFAE's Climate Summit about how federal environmental policies could affect North Carolina — and what local leaders are doing in response.

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50:36

Six months after the storm, where does western NC stand?

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/08

We get an update on recovery efforts in western North Carolina from the devastation of Hurricane Helene — and a look at what the summer tourist season looks like.

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50:36

Journalist Brian Goldstone and Roof Above CEO Liz...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/07

Hard work and determination are supposed to lead to success. That’s the story we tell ourselves — but for many, that story is little more than a myth. One look at the alarming number of people who go to work every day but are homeless will tell you we have a problem.

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50:31

Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg Co. picks new...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/04

Commissioners hire a new Mecklenburg County manager. Rain helps firefighters battling mountain wildfires. A wrinkle in the race for state supreme court. And South Carolina women's basketball team and Duke men's basketball team each head to the Final Four.

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50:34

Tech companies share insight on startup entrepreneurship

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/03

In Silicon Valley, there is a group referred to as the PayPal Mafia — the founders and employees of PayPal who later started their own successful tech companies. In Charlotte, we have the Passport Mafia which springs from a company called Passport, which provided employees with experience in building a business and helped birth more than a dozen startups. Is Charlotte an entrepreneur’s kind of place?

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50:34

Public safety training facility plan in Matthews met...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/02

Since 2020, large public safety training centers have been cropping up around the country. Last summer, Central Piedmont Community College announced plans to build a facility in Matthews to provide training for police, fire and Medic personnel. These projects have faced opposition nationally and locally.

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50:33

We dig into your spring gardening questions

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/01

On the next Charlotte Talks, the trees are leafing out, the azaleas are blooming, the grass is greening – all sure signs that spring is here and that means gardeners should be working hard to capitalize on the season. A lot of people turned to gardening during the pandemic and stuck with it, and whether you have a typical suburban plot of land or an apartment balcony with flowerpots, we have advice for gardeners, info on native plants, even ways to incorporate chickens into your gardens.

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50:31

The state of firearm safety in North Carolina and beyond

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/31

Laws are being proposed and passed nationwide and in North Carolina to loosen gun restrictions. All of this is happening even though nearly 47,000 people died in the U.S. in 2023 from gun-related injuries.

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50:34

Local News Roundup: Bokhari goes to Washington;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/28

Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari steps down to become deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration. Mecklenburg County remains a point of irritation for ICE while immigrants face a massive court backlog due to a lack of resources. And Charlotte continues to woo the CIAA in an effort to bring its tournaments back to town.

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50:32

The wait is over. The Carolina Theatre is ready to...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/27

Ninety-eight years ago, the Carolina Theatre was born. It closed in 1978 and has sat vacant for nearly half its lifetime — 47 years. Now, it’s set to make a comeback. After years of construction, the theater has been restored to its former glory but also as a state-of-the-art masterpiece.

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50:32

A look at the history, context and importance of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/26

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about the true story captured in the musical, "Parade," with playwright Alfred Uhry and Rabbi Steven Lebow.

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