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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

Chasing Losses: When online gambling becomes more...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/19

Online sports gambling was legalized statewide in March 2024. As wagers increased, so did calls to a hotline for those seeking help. Who is at risk for problem gambling? How can they get support?

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50:32

Local News Roundup: City Council controversy; Griffin...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/09

Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin concedes. The Charlotte city budget is proposed, but a closed-door meeting to settle a potential lawsuit overshadows that announcement. After years of waiting, REAL ID goes into effect, and the Charlotte Checkers are moving through the Calder Cup playoffs.

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50:33

A closer look at the Matthews Public Safety Training...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/08

The Public Safety Training Facility coming to CPCC’s Matthews campus is a collaboration with Mecklenburg County’s first responder agencies including the sheriff’s office, CMPD, fire and MEDIC. But some community members have pushed back — something that has happened in other communities over similar facilities. We hear from the college and law enforcement about what to expect.

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50:31

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/07

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and City Manager Marcus Jones talk about the proposed budget, transit plan and much more.

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50:33

Davidson College president joins educational leaders...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/06

Over 600 leaders of universities and colleges recently signed a statement for “constructive engagement” as the result of conflict between the government and higher education. Particularly concerning are cuts in funding for research, student visa status and DEI. On the next Charlotte Talks, we hear from Davidson College President Doug Hicks about the pressures facing educational institutions.

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50:35

Meeting the needs: Domestic violence prevention and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/05

Last year in North Carolina, there was a domestic-violence–related homicide every four days on average. In fact, such homicides have increased nearly 70% since 2018. We look at the root causes of domestic violence, its rise and what's being done to address it.

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50:37

Local News Roundup: Anniversary of Charlotte's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/02

A look back at the one-year anniversary of the deadliest day for law enforcement in Charlotte history, Charlotte City Council begins its search for a replacement for Tariq Bokhari, and Mecklenburg County is at the center of the immigration debate in North Carolina.

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50:28

Empty Seats: The Black male enrollment gap at HBCUs

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/05/01

Historically Black colleges and universities have played a vital role in educating generations of students. But today, enrollment among Black males at HBCUs is at its lowest level since the mid-1970s. Studies indicate that when Black men disengage from HBCUs and higher education, the consequences are far-reaching. We examine the impact, why this is happening, what schools are doing to combat it and more.

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50:36

A conversation with Catawba Riverkeeper Brandon Jones...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/30

On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with Brandon Jones, the Catawba Riverkeeper. Debris from Hurricane Helene — and the continuous cleanup effort from that storm. We'll also get an update on the environmental and physical impact on the river and what’s left to be done. Plus, water safety.

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Brooklyn Village update; Bokhari...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/18

The city of Charlotte is recommending that City Council deny the developer funding for the Brooklyn Village project. Republican Councilman Tariq Bokhari is set to leave office on Sunday. Attorney General Jackson has settled a lawsuit with a landlord accused of using AI to illegally set rents. And the Savannah Bananas sell out Bank of America Stadium.

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50:34

The story of local man deported to El Salvador and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/17

Among the people deported by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador was a man living here: Julio Zambrano Perez. His family says ICE misidentified him as a gang member because of tattoos. His story is not unique. We talk about it, and the legal implications of these deportations.

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50:34

A national push to limit social media for children...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/16

Two years ago, the then-surgeon general published an advisory stating up to 95% of teens reported using social media “almost constantly.” We know that this increases depression and anxiety, and that is why nine states have taken steps to regulate its use. Now, North Carolina may be jumping on the bandwagon.

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50:32

Local News Roundup: Trump pauses some tariffs for 90...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/11

On the Local News Roundup, a sigh of relief for some as Trump announces a 90-day tariff pause. The public weighs in on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools proposed budget. A bill filed Monday seeking to ban most abortions in North Carolina will not move forward. And David Tepper wants to make Charlotte a host city for the 2031 Women’s World Cup.

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50:34

Sobriety efforts in the food service industry, the...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/10

Increasingly, the medical community has issued warnings about the safety of drinking alcohol — even one drink per day — due to links between that and cancer. On the flip side of consuming something potentially harmful is the concept of food as medicine, one being acted on by a cooperative effort between a behavioral health facility and a Charlotte chef.

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50:34

What Trump’s tariffs mean for North Carolina,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/04/09

When President Trump announced tariffs, he said it would make the nation wealthy. But retailers are planning for price hikes and investors are selling, driving stock markets down around the world. We discuss the impact this has on North Carolina, on Charlotte and on your wallet.

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50:33

Local News Roundup: The state of Mecklenburg County;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/21

Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell gives his first State of the County address after warning of the need for belt tightening and a potential property tax increase. N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis releases records of threats he’s received recently. ICE says it has arrested two dozen undocumented immigrants in the area. And Union County votes to ban "obscene" events from parks.

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50:30

How changes at the IRS could impact tax season — and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/20

As you figure out your taxes, the Trump administration is planning changes at the IRS, including more layoffs to shrink the agency. The IRS isn’t exactly popular, but both customer service wait times and revenue collection have improved recently due to an infusion of cash. All of that is in jeopardy.

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50:32

Laugh out loud: Live comedy is on the rise in Charlotte

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/19

Need a good laugh? We look at the expanding and serious business of comedy, and how the Queen City is getting in on a booming industry.

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50:31

Swift changes come to the Education Department; local...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/18

We speak with a journalist covering higher education to better understand the fast-moving, far-reaching changes at the Department of Education. We’ll also hear from two HBCU leaders at Johnson C. Smith University and Clinton College about how their campuses are doing as they face potential federal funding cuts.

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50:32

Exploring the influence of cryptocurrency in state...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/03/17

We break down the rising influence of cryptocurrency and moves by federal and state governments to embrace it, including in North Carolina.

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