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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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50:04

Art as medicine: Social prescribing takes patients...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/23

Social prescribing is changing how health care is traditionally thought of by linking patients to community-based activities to address stress, loneliness and overall well-being. Through partnerships at hospitals and museums, Charlotte is beginning to explore how creative expression can support mental and physical health. We explore how social prescribing works and the research behind it.

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50:02

Author Dava Sobel on her new book ‘The Elements of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/16

Marie Curie is the most famous woman in the history of science. She coined the term “radioactivity” and traveled the world to share its secrets. Her story is told in a new book by acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel, but, along the way, she tells the stories of other women who trained in Curie’s lab who would pursue their own scientific careers.

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50:01

Journalist Karen Gray Houston shares her family's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/09

On the next Charlotte Talks, a story of the courage and tenacity it sometimes takes to open doors. It’s a story set in 1950, before Martin Luther King, Jr. was a household name, before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus. It is the story of a man taking a stand against discrimination who ended up on the front lines of the famous Montgomery Bus Boycott, and it is a story told by his daughter, an award-winning journalist.

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50:03

Age in the workplace: A discussion on bias and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/08

Americans are working longer than ever, but many say the workplace isn’t built to support them. Sixty-four percent of workers over 50 report seeing or experiencing age-discrimination. Twenty-two percent say they are being pushed out of their jobs because of their age. Since those 55 and older are the fastest-growing age group in the labor force, what does this mean for the workforce? How can older workers stay competitive?

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50:03

A conversation with interim CATS CEO Brent Cagle on...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/03

After two high-profile stabbings on the Lynx Blue Line train, questions about safety on public transit remain front and center. We sit down with CATS interim CEO Brent Cagle to ask what’s changed, what hasn’t and what riders can expect now.

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50:01

A deeper spiritual crisis: Former U.S. surgeon...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/01

After two high-profile stabbings on the Lynx Blue Line train, questions about safety on public transit remain front and center. We sit down with CATS interim CEO Brent Cagle to ask what’s changed, what hasn’t and what riders can expect now.

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50:00

Government agencies in North Carolina are supposed to...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/31

Under state law, public records requests are supposed to be completed quickly. Despite that mandate, agencies and governments across North Carolina often take months to respond, and even then, the records can be incomplete — limiting transparency. More on a new effort to shine a light on the problem.

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CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill talks proposed...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/30

As we approach the end of another school year, a conversation with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill. She recently recommended a $2.1 billion budget, meaning they might soon ask the county commission for nearly $699 million — about $31.1 million more than last year — despite a frozen state budget and federal cuts. How is she navigating it all?

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50:01

Local News Roundup: Berger concedes; latest on I-77;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/27

Phil Berger’s concession, I-77 toll lane acrimony, and comparatively short TSA lines at Charlotte Douglas. Plus, March Madness claims a big name: UNC-Chapel Hill coach Hubert Davis.

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49:59

Phil Berger concedes Senate race; state’s most...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/26

Phil Berger has conceded. The most powerful politician in North Carolina, after several recounts and election protests, has admitted defeat to his primary challenger, Sheriff Sam Page. Berger has dominated state politics for well over a decade, shaping both policy and power. Now, there’s a political power vacuum.

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50:01

Spring Reset: Clearing the clutter in your home, mind...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/24

Spring offers a natural opportunity to reset. We bring together a therapist, professional organizer and financial expert to explore how your environment, habits and money all impact your sense of control and well-being. They'll also share practical tips you could use today.

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49:57

'Everybody Loses' author discusses the meteoric rise...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/23

Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."

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50:01

Local News Roundup: Berger/Page latest; CMS won't...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/20

Behind in the vote totals, North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger files four election protests, CMS doesn’t plan to use makeup days for this year’s weather events so far, and Queens University prepares to take on Purdue in the NCAA Tournament.

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Dismantling DEI: North Carolina universities work to...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/19

Across North Carolina’s public universities and some private campuses, diversity, equity and inclusion programs are undergoing a major overhaul. We shed light on how these policy changes are playing out in North Carolina, how students and faculty are responding, and what this dismantling of DEI efforts may mean for the future of higher education in the state.

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50:05

Waymo comes to Charlotte—the safety and security...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/17

On the next Charlotte Talks, we look at Waymo’s self-driving cars, which will soon be operating on Charlotte’s streets. Because this technology is so new — and to some, a bit “spooky” — we’ll talk about how the cars operate, how to use them and how safe they are. Some say autonomous vehicles are actually safer than human-driven cars, but there have been issues. We’ll examine the technology, Waymo’s track record and more.

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50:02

Full Circle: Dell Curry on his legacy, jersey...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/16

Dell Curry is widely considered the figure most synonymous with the Charlotte Hornets’ history. His legacy is cemented by his 10-year playing career, franchise-leading statistics and more than a decade as a team broadcaster. He sits down with us.

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49:56

Local News Roundup: I-77 project's environmental...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/13

A study reveals several parks and greenways would be impacted by the proposed I-77 toll lanes, the former EpiCentre uptown is set to go up for sale, Sam Page widens his lead over North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger, and Queens University Men’s basketball is going to the Big Dance.

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50:02

SUFFS the musical and what the suffrage movement...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/12

On this Charlotte Talks, we discuss the successful fight for women’s suffrage — the right to vote. We look at the history of the movement and the Broadway musical that celebrates it.

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50:16

North Carolina’s Watchdog: State Auditor Dave Boliek...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/11

More than a year into his term, North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek says he’s working to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in state government. New laws have expanded the auditor’s investigative powers and even given the office a role in shaping election oversight. Boliek joins to discuss his approach to accountability, his growing authority and what it could mean for transparency and governance in North Carolina.

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50:01

How does your spring garden grow? Charlotte Talks...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/10

We’ve assembled a panel of gardening experts to tackle all your spring gardening questions. Write us throughout the show at charlottetalks@wfae.org with “gardening” in the subject line.

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