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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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50:35

Local News Roundup: Queens, Elon announce merger;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/19

Queens and Elon universities announce plans to merge, Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve agreements to create a new MTC if voters approve a transit tax, Congress plans to hold a hearing on crime here in Charlotte following the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the Blue Line, and Charlotte FC aims to make history this weekend.

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50:36

Charlotte restaurateurs Jamie Brown and Jeff...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/18

Meet two of the master minds behind running creatively crafted restaurants in repurposed historic buildings right here in Charlotte. We'll sit down with Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel, who are about to be spotlighted in a 10-part PBS TV series, "Fork & Hammer."

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50:34

The push to improve reading proficiency

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/17

Improving test scores has been a focus of educators at CMS. The pandemic did a number on those scores and the struggle to raise them up has been daunting, but last year showed marked improvement with 72% of students hitting their benchmarks. Still, they fell short of expectations. So, we take a dive into the numbers, look at tools to improve learning, and more.

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50:36

Confusion has swirled around the latest COVID vaccine...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/16

We get guidance on who is eligible and how to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine.

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50:35

Duke Health enters the Charlotte market, what does...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/15

Triangle-based Duke Health has crossed into the Piedmont region, expanding its footprint into Atrium Health and Novant Health territory. Duke acquired Lake Norman Regional in Mooresville in April and will rebrand the hospital as Duke Health Lake Norman. What will this mean for health care?

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Light rail stabbing hits national...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/12

The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we’ll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.

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50:34

Author Ben Greene joins to discuss a joy-centered...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/11

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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50:34

Charlotte holds primary amid national spotlight

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/10

We examine the results of Charlotte's primary election as the city gains national attention, including from President Trump, over a stabbing death on the Blue Line in South End.

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50:36

North Carolina potters reflect on the devastation,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/09

Hurricane Helene took a severe toll on western North Carolina’s art scene, but it also resulted in uplifting stories of recovery.

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50:33

Author Rob Christensen discusses 'Southern News,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/08

Few people understand the struggles and power of newspapers better than Rob Christensen, who spent decades at North Carolina’s capital newspaper as chief political reporter. In his latest book, he recounts how The News & Observer shaped modern North Carolina in ways both profound and eyebrow-raising.

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47:56

Local News Roundup: Charlotte transit fallout; early...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/05

Fallout continues over a stabbing on the Lynx Blue Line as the mayor calls a special meeting of the MTC. The Charlotte municipal primary is less than a week away and turnout has been less than stellar. New state testing data is out and we look at where CMS stands, and the Panthers kick off a new season.

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50:34

Breaking down ICE concerns as new school year begins

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/02

Among the concerns some parents have heading into the new school year is whether there will be an ICE presence at their child's school. That includes CMS, where community members have expressed concern — even though board members say ICE can't enter campus without a subpoena or warrant. Still, anxiety remains. We explore that and dive into some of the legal questions around this issue.

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50:35

NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg is set to retire;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/01

As NPR founding mother Susan Stamberg prepares to retire, we revisit a special conversation with Mike Collins. Stamberg came to Charlotte in 2017 and joined us for a conversation about her early years in public radio, working in a male-dominated field, and her thoughts on the future of radio.

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50:35

The changing landscape of federal student loans

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/28

The Biden administration had planned for the most generous repayment plan in history, but the Trump administration is moving in a different direction. We examine the system in flux and how to navigate it.

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50:37

New Mecklenburg manager Mike Bryant on transit,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/27

For the first time in more than a decade, Mecklenburg County has a new manager. Mike Bryant stepped into the role in June following Dena Diorio’s retirement, but he’s been involved in local government for three decades and served as the county’s deputy manager.

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50:36

Back-to-school check-in with superintendents of Union...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/14

We sit down with superintendents of Iredell-Statesville, Cabarrus County and Union County schools for back-to-school season. These three districts face their own changes and challenges this year. We’ll discuss everything from budgets and funding to student safety and closing the learning gap.

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50:34

Historian Tom Hanchett tackles affordable housing in...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/13

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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50:36

Empty Seats: The Black male enrollment gap at HBCUs

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/12

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

Charlotte Pride at 25: Celebration and challenges

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/11

Charlotte Pride celebrates its 25th anniversary as an organization this weekend. The marquee event is the largest festival and parade in Charlotte and this year it’s moving to First Ward Park in uptown. Another major change includes anti-DEI backlash that has made corporate sponsorship a challenge.

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Transit tax latest; Stein signs...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/08

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote on whether to increase the county-wide sales tax by 1 cent to fund the transit plan. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs the mini budget, albeit reluctantly. Nancy Mace throws her hat in the ring for South Carolina governor. Plus, the Panthers open preseason play.

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