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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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50:37

Local News Roundup: 'Iryna's Law' moves through...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/26

The murder of Iryna Zarutska continues to reverberate. In Raleigh, lawmakers pass a crime bill with her name on it and in Charlotte, a vigil is held in her memory. Elsewhere, J.D. Vance visited Concord to focus on the administration’s commitment to state and local law enforcement. Plus, on the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the federal government releases millions in relief funding.

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50:36

Free speech in the crosshairs: media power,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/25

Free speech in America is under scrutiny, from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension to calls for employers to punish speech deemed offensive. We examine the blurred lines between free expression, hate speech and censorship.

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50:38

The importance of trusted local news during natural...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/24

Over the last several decades, areas of North Carolina became news deserts where finding local news was difficult, if not impossible. Mostly, that happened in rural areas. During disasters, a lack of news can result in the spread of misinformation, making it harder to get help and increase distrust of those who really do help.

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50:36

The environmental impact of Hurricane Helene one year...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/23

A year after Hurricane Helene, we look at the environmental changes that led to the storm and the environmental impact of the aftermath of that storm.

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50:36

Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/22

After many ups and downs, the film industry in North Carolina is making gains. Last year, film and TV productions here generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending and Charlotte is taking in some of that money with productions like "The Hunting Wives," "Roofman," "Bad Counselors" and "Top Chef" shooting here. We take a closer look at what this means for our economy, culture and workforce.

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50:34

Carolina Panthers football is back. Will they show...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/04

This weekend, the Carolina Panthers return to regular-season NFL action with high hopes to improve their standing in the NFC South. The pressure is on for third-year quarterback Bryce Young and coach Dave Canales to deliver after a slight roster shake-up on offense and defense. The Panthers haven’t made it to the playoffs in seven years. Will this be the year?

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50:35

Author Dan Fesperman discusses new book 'Pariah,' his...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/09/03

Author Dan Fesperman, who grew up in Charlotte and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is no stranger to dangerous situations. He was a foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun and reported from Europe and the Middle East. He now writes thrillers full-time. He’ll be in Charlotte at Park Road Books on Sept. 4 to discuss his new novel Pariah.

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50:34

Local News Roundup: Crime headlines, Charlotte City...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/29

A fatal stabbing has officials concerned not only about crime but also its potential impact this incident might have on the transit vote in November. The CMS school year is underway, North Carolina's legislature is back in Raleigh, but won’t vote on a budget, and the Panthers have traded a star.

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50:04

Remembering Humpy Wheeler

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/26

The "P.T. Barnum of motorsports," Humpy Wheeler, died last week at the age of 86. He made immeasurable contributions to NASCAR and the sport of racing and that means he made immeasurable contributions to Charlotte and the region. He was a character, the likes of which we may never see again. We listen back to a conversation we had with Humpy Wheeler, to remind us of who he was and what we’ve lost.

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50:34

The rising danger of child grooming in a digital world

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/25

Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children logged more than a half million reports of online enticement, manipulation and sextortion of children. This school year, districts are helping students spot this dangerous trend. We hear from a survivor of online grooming and those working to prevent it.

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50:35

Local News Roundup: Hurricane Erin bears down;...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/22

Hurricane Erin is causing concern as rough seas hit the coast, a second sheriff’s deputy resigns, echoing concerns of a previous deputy about Garry McFadden’s leadership, the Black Political Caucus endorses Joi Mayo over Tiawana Brown for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte FC is the hottest team in Major League Soccer.

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50:33

HIGHLIGHTS: WFAE & LWV of Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/21

We're replaying highlights of the candidate forum hosted earlier this week by WFAE and the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Moderated by WFAE's Steve Harrison, hear from several candidates for offices across Charlotte ahead of the primary election in September.

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50:35

The race to redistrict: The national implications of...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/20

Texas plans to redistrict to help Republicans retain control of the House in the midterm elections. That effort is being met by similar moves in Democrat-controlled states. North Carolina is no stranger to gerrymandering and we take a closer look at how our past efforts can inform the current moment.

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50:34

As homelessness rises, advocates feel the strain

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/19

444. That’s the number of homeless people living on the streets in the Charlotte area — the highest since 2010. The reasons people fall into homelessness are as numerous as the debates over how to address it. We examine the different strategies to quell this problem and what has and hasn’t worked.

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50:36

Meet the UNC experts trying to better understand and...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/18

The earth is warming and so are the oceans, resulting in shifts in feeding and migratory patterns. Sharks are part of this. At the top of the food chain, their health can tell us a lot about the well-being of the larger ecosystem. Scientists are working to understand sharks and they share what they know about the impact of climate change on sharks, their behavior, and their role in the environment.

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50:36

Local News Roundup: Transit pushback; update on City...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/15

Activist Rev. William Barber comes out against the transit plan, a District 3 City Council candidate drops out of the race, concerns over immigration enforcement highlight the last CMS board meeting before the start of school, and Charlotte Pride returns for its 25th year, though with diminished corporate support.

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50:35

Author Garrett Graff on his new book 'The Devil...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/07

Eighty years ago, the United States dropped a weapon unlike anything ever seen before on Japan. In his new book, "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky," author Garrett Graff writes about the development of the atomic bomb from those directly involved. Graff joins us to discuss what was going on inside the brain of those who created the first atomic weapon and what today's leaders can learn from that moment in history.

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50:37

Washington Roundup: Epstein files, Congress,...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/08/06

Congress may be in recess, but the news from Washington hasn't stopped. We talk to Washington correspondents covering it all from the handling of the Epstein files and a redistricting arms race to the start of attack ads in the U.S. Senate race and more.

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50:36

NC DHHS braces for Medicaid and SNAP changes for...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/29

We look at the separate but connected impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on food assistance and health care access now that the bill has passed. For Medicaid, new eligibility restrictions and administrative requirements could affect thousands. For SNAP, work-reporting rules and imposed time limits could impact access to food aid for individuals and low-income families.

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50:38

A conversation with Bob Crawford of the Avett...

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins ·

2025/07/28

Not only has Crawford made significant contributions to the national success of this homegrown band, he's also hosting a new podcast. It's called “American History Hotline,” and he talks with some of the best historians about everything from the American Revolution to rock 'n' roll feuds.

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