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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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New survey says North Carolinians are pessimistic...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/22

A recent survey shows that while North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future, they are strongly united in support of constitutional checks and balances. They also oppose presidential overreach. And they say these feelings would influence their vote in the next election, including among members of both parties.

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50:01

Building Charlotte: Can the construction industry...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/21

Charlotte is growing, but the construction industry is facing headwinds as they try to keep up. The industry is staring down a mix of challenges from rising costs, tariffs and workforce shortages. There's also opportunities, like how to implement artificial intelligence. We check in on an industry navigating change in a constantly evolving region.

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50:01

Beyond the Storm: A look at Helene resiliency at...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/20

Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene devastated portions of the Carolinas. Since then, a change in administrations in Washington and a budget standoff in Raleigh have led to confusion and frustration. Access to resources has often been difficult. Hear the conversation we had about that and resiliency during WFAEs Carolina’s Climate Summit.

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Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg leaders push back on...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/17

The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session starts Tuesday, and a proposal to cap property tax increases has Mecklenburg leaders on edge. Meanwhile, CMPD just dropped first-quarter crime stats and separate new data shows nearly half those arrested in last year's Charlotte Border Patrol operation had no criminal record. Also, after an overtime win on Tuesday, the Hornets face the Orlando Magic on Friday night, fighting for a final playoff spot.

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Set phasers to stun! A ride through William Shatner's...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/15

Star Trek’s William Shatner talks about his career, the Earth and space. Then, we get a preview of WFAE’s Carolinas Climate Summit.

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49:59

Inside the push to end predatory towing practices in...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/14

We take a look at the predatory practices some Charlotte tow truck drivers use to take advantage of those they tow. That includes both civilian and commercial truck drivers. Plus, we dive into what lawmakers are doing to stop it.

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50:01

What's in the air? A check on air quality and allergens

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/13

We look at what’s in the air right now and how it impacts us. We’ll break down how air quality is measured, what’s improved over time and what challenges remain. We’ll also examine the distinct forces behind the region's intense allergy season and what it means for daily life.

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Local News Roundup: CATS safety, redlight cameras,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/10

On the local news roundup, Charlotte City Council’s safety committee focuses on transit security and debates the return of red light cameras, Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney says he won’t resign following a vote of no confidence by the town board, and the Hornets are in the final stretch of their most successful season in years.

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50:10

A closer look at a newly released report on infant...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/07

On the next Charlotte Talks, we look at a newly released Mecklenburg County Health Department report on infant mortality. The findings are a mix of good and bad news. Overall birth outcomes have improved, but disparities remain, especially for non-Hispanic Black infants compared with non-Hispanic white infants. We’ll hear about the progress and what’s being done to address those disparities.

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50:00

Responsibly covering and discussing sexual violence

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/06

After years of lurking in the shadows, sexual predators now make the headlines. From abuse in the Catholic Church to the Me Too movement to the Epstein Files, the public and the media now push for answers and accountability. But what about survivors? How are they experiencing this moment? We hear from them.

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Local News Roundup: Leandro overturned, I-77 update,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/04/03

Major education news in North Carolina as the Leandro case is overturned, NCDOT opens an information center about plans for the I-77 toll lanes, Artemis II opens a new era in American space travel with a North Carolinian on board, and the South Carolina women's basketball team is back in the Final Four for the sixth straight year.

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An investigation into 'Wandering Officers' in North...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/25

We hear about a three-part investigation into hundreds of former law enforcement officers across North Carolina. The Carolina Public Press series examines misconduct allegations against these officers and how they were later rehired by other agencies — raising questions about public safety, potential liability for agencies that look the other way and the cost to taxpayers.

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Spending in the race for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/03/18

With the North Carolina primary over and done, get ready for the campaign leading to November. Get ready for a blizzard of advertising, particularly in the race for U.S. Senate. It is likely to be the most expensive Senate race in the country, with about half a billion dollars expected to be spent. In a world where people are entrenched in their ideologies, how do you convincingly use that money?

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49:59

Local News Roundup: Trump invokes Zarutska stabbing;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/27

President Trump invokes the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska during his State of the Union, incorrectly saying the man accused of killing her is an undocumented immigrant. Four people are taken into ICE custody outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, self-driving Waymo taxis may soon be on Charlotte streets, and the impact of the recent winter storm continues as power bills come due.

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Astronaut Winston Scott on his career, upcoming moon...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/24

More than 50 years since the end of NASA’s Apollo program, moon missions are about to start up again. As early as March, Artemis II is expected to take four astronauts to orbit the moon in preparation for a moon landing to come. In advance of next month’s launch, we spend an hour with former shuttle astronaut Winston Scott exploring spaceflight, moon missions and more.

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50:02

Why North Carolina matters in the midterm primaries

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/23

With early voting underway and turnout reportedly higher than normal, we look at the role North Carolina is likely to play nationally. And we examine some of the twists and turns already injected into this year’s elections, such as the 240,000 voters who received a letter stating their registration lacked certain required information.

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Local News Roundup: I-77 Latest; Changes to NoDa...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/20

The back-and-forth over I-77 toll lanes continues, street vending in NoDa is now illegal, Birkdale Village in Huntersville faces new restrictions after a disturbance involving hundreds of young people, and Charlotte FC is kicking off a new season.

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From Mecklenburg to the Senate: Key primary battles...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/19

Early voting for the March primaries is underway. We discuss some key races to watch for, how certain races could shift power in North Carolina and what to keep in mind as you head to the polls.

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50:03

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove on his newest book

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/17

We explore what can be learned about character from seven former American presidents. Presidential historian Mark Updegrove profiles Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, the Bushes, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, illustrating the traits that made each suited to their time in the Oval Office.

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50:18

Project 2025 in action: its impact and what’s next

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2026/02/16

During his campaign, President Trump denied any knowledge of Project 2025, a 900-page conservative blueprint of policy recommendations drafted by the Heritage Foundation. So far, it has served as the road map to his first year in office, reshaping how the government operates and how power is exercised by the executive branch. We look at the elements of Project 2025 that have been implemented and at what may be coming.

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