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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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50:36

A crisis on our roads: Examining pedestrian deaths...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/31

So far this year, there have been 35 traffic-related deaths in Charlotte, including four cyclists and eight pedestrians. This has happened despite the city's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030. We explore what’s behind this rise in traffic-related deaths, its relationship to road design and what is and isn’t being done to make our streets safe.

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50:35

Some North Carolina voters need to fix their voter...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/30

The North Carolina Board of Elections is moving forward with plans to update information on thousands of voters. Some of their registrations don’t comply with the law and now, many of those already-registered voters will have to fix their information. We tell you how to know if you’re among them and discuss the politics of this issue.

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50:32

A conversation with the curators of the Mint and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/24

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore some of the work of photographer Annie Leibovitz, on display at the Mint Museum, and a unique exhibit at the Bechtler that uses sound to experience various visual works.

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50:33

The Charlotte area is about to hit peak mosquito season

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/23

Mosquitoes — these tiny blood suckers can be annoying and drive you away from enjoying the outdoors. But they can also be dangerous. More than 900 cases of tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported statewide last year, including West Nile Virus. As we head into the peak of mosquito season here, we look at how to protect yourself and what may happen as the climate continues to warm.

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50:35

Public radio stations across the state face difficult...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/22

The impact of federal funding cuts to public radio and television — what it means for news, children’s programming, and how stations are working to limit the damage.

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Candidate filing closes Friday;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/18

Candidate filing for this fall’s elections is wrapping up — we look at who's running. Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over education funding cuts. And Charlotte has been named the host city for next year's MLS All-Star Game.

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50:32

Local News Roundup: Candidate filing begins; Monroe...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/11

Candidate filing for local elections began Monday. The Monroe City Council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Robert Burns. Parts of Central North Carolina are recovering from Tropical Storm Chantal. And the NAACP national convention comes to town.

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50:33

The NAACP National Convention comes to Charlotte

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/10

On the next Charlotte Talks, the 116th NAACP Convention in Charlotte. Thousands are expected to be at the Charlotte Convention Center for the event, the theme for which is "The fierce urgency of now.” Martin Luther King Jr. coined that phrase in 1963, but organizers believe it accurately describes conditions today. We get a preview of the convention ahead, and thoughts on its theme and its relevance.

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50:33

Raleigh has approved the transit plan. Now what?

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/09

The long-discussed transit plan may be coming to a ballot near you. The referendum for a one-cent sales tax for transit has one more hurdle to clear: the Mecklenburg County Commission. If they say yes, you’ll be asked to vote on it in November. But not everyone is on board for what has been described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity. We’ll talk about pros and cons.

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50:35

The value of regional bats

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/08

Mosquito-eating bats eat nearly their entire body weight in insects every night, but bats are under threat of extinction. We look at efforts to reverse the trend.

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50:31

Candidate filing for Charlotte City Council opens:...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/07

Candidate filing for Charlotte City Council begins Monday. All 11 council seats, the Charlotte mayor’s seat, and six Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board seats will be on the ballot. The mayor has not yet announced whether she will seek reelection, and one council member is under federal indictment but says she plans to run. We look at what to expect during the short campaign filing window.

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50:34

Foreign adversaries sow division in local...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/03

For years, foreign adversaries have worked to spread misinformation. The German Marshall Fund found that Russia, China and others are becoming more effective at it, targeting state and local governments. North Carolina is one of those targets, and social media is aiding the spread.

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50:33

Local News Roundup: Transit bill advances; Sweltering...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/27

The regional transit bill moves forward in Raleigh, temperatures hit the triple digits in the region this week, Charlotte imposes new restrictions on street vending in NoDa, and the Checkers Calder Cup hopes end. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters

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50:31

First heat wave of the summer hits Charlotte; how...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/26

Much of the central and eastern U.S. is sweltering under dangerously hot and humid conditions, with temperatures near 100 degrees. The heat index in Charlotte is as high as 108 during the first heat wave of the summer. We examine the impact of excessive heat on health, how to stay safe, and why Mecklenburg is one of North Carolina's hardest-hit counties.

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50:32

Examining the impact of protest movements

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/25

The recent "No Kings" protests resulted in millions of people assembling around the country to take issue with the Trump administration. It’s a constitutional right for people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances. But do these efforts change things? Do they work? A look at the history of protests.

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Charlotte City Council update;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/13

A lot of activity this week on Charlotte City Council, bills over immigration and transit move through the General Assembly, and the Charlotte Checkers take on the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals.

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50:32

The science and skepticism behind fluoride in NC...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/12

On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore the science and questioning of adding fluoride to drinking water supplies.

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50:30

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' and what it could mean...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/11

Last month, the House passed President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which includes tax cuts, Medicaid and food stamp restrictions, border security funding and more. As the bill moves to the Senate, we take a closer look at it and at how Trump’s policies are affecting North Carolina and its lawmakers.

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50:32

Previewing the Carolina Ascent postseason

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/06/04

Carolina Ascent FC are the top seed heading into the USL Super League's inaugural postseason. We're joined by two players to discuss the team chemistry, success and what needs to happen for it all to continue. We also speak with two writers to put the Ascent's season in perspective with the growing soccer culture in the Queen City.

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50:32

Local News Roundup: City Council drama; Ardrey Kell's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/30

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases details of his settlement with the city and says he will retire at the end of the year. Ardrey Kell parents want more transparency from CMS after the principal is suspended. The Trump administration is suing North Carolina over voter registration records, and the CIAA will not bring its basketball tournaments back to Charlotte.

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