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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. If something is of interest to the Charlotte region, listeners and leaders know the topic is bound to be discussed on Charlotte Talks. Follow along: @CharlotteTalks.
Episodios
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Local News Roundup: Robinson fallout; Trump campaigns in Mint Hill; CMS assignments; Hurricane Helene latest
27/09/2024 Duración: 50minThe fallout continues following a CNN report on Mark Robinson. Donald Trump campaigns in Mint Hill. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board votes on pupil assignment changes and Hurricane Helene hits the southeast. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.
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Burn survivor Connor McKemey shares his story of strength, resiliency in new book 'Life Ignited'
26/09/2024 Duración: 43minOn the next Charlotte Talks, the true story of a life ignited by fire, resulting in third-degree burns over 90% of Connor McKemey’s body.
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A conversation with Terri White, president of the Charlotte Museum of History
25/09/2024 Duración: 45minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we hear about some of the historic preservation efforts by the Charlotte Museum of History as well as some of the challenges the museum faces.
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Remembering the Eastern Air crash, 50 years later
24/09/2024 Duración: 44minWe hear from the co-authors of a Charlotte Observer series about a deadly plane crash here 50 years ago that has nearly been forgotten, but shouldn’t be.
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Politics Monday: A closer look at issues that matter most to Latino voters and voter registration efforts
23/09/2024 Duración: 44minWe zoom in on an important and growing voter population in our area — the Latino community. In 2020, they played a significant role in helping Biden win the election. Now that Harris is running, what are those voters thinking?
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Local News Roundup: Robinson faces new allegations; Another transit vote; The latest on the Asha Degree case; Candidates hit NC; Bryce Young benched
20/09/2024 Duración: 50minNew allegations against Mark Robinson. Another week, another vote on transit. New details in the Asha Degree case. Plus, after two losses to open the season, the Carolina Panthers bench Bryce Young.
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Grab your ruby slippers, the land of Oz is coming to Charlotte for a four-day festival
19/09/2024 Duración: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we’re off to see the wizard and talk to many of the people responsible for bringing all the Oz characters to life in books, movies and musicals.
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A year after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions, NC schools see drop in students of color
18/09/2024 Duración: 50minMike Collins and our panel of guests look at the first hard data on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions.
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Charlotte resident and author Joe Posnanski on his new book 'Why We Love Football'
17/09/2024 Duración: 50minPosnanski breaks down the biggest upsets, outrageous plays, and outstanding players to show why — despite its many faults — each fall millions turn back to football as one of this nation's true pastimes.
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Politics Monday: The safety, security and integrity of American elections
16/09/2024 Duración: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, a look at how officials are working to keep you and your vote safe during a time of heightened fears about the security of our elections.
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Local News Roundup: Harris campaigns in Charlotte; Additional funds for Eastland Yards; Former NC Rep. Kelly Alexander dies
13/09/2024 Duración: 50minCharlotte City Council votes to pump $11 million more into the sports complex at Eastland Yards. Kamala Harris follows up her debate with a stop in the Queen City, and we remember former state Rep. Kelly Alexander.
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Fighting climate change with regenerative farming
12/09/2024 Duración: 50minThe changing climate is affecting our beaches and is causing massive forest fires. Heatwaves are rampant and out of control rains are causing devastating floods and landslides. Less obvious, though, is the damage being done to agriculture.
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Mayor Lyles reflects on the life, legacy of Rep. Kelly Alexander, transit, Eastland Yards and more
11/09/2024 Duración: 50minCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles resumes her visits to Charlotte Talks. She joins us to talk about the recent city council decision surrounding transit and Eastland Yards, the political season ahead, and we’ll give her an opportunity to reflect on the life and contributions of the late state Rep. Kelly Alexander.
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In his new book 'Ministry of Truth' Steve Benen warns readers on the dangers of rewriting recent history
10/09/2024 Duración: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we sit down with author Steve Benen to discuss his new book, "Ministry of Truth."
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Politics Monday: The impact of young voters on the election
09/09/2024 Duración: 50minWe discuss the impact young voters may have on the election, the issues they care about, and their views on government’s role in our lives.
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Local News Roundup: Red Line and Eastland Yards updates; Trump visits Charlotte; Duke's Mayo Classic is back
06/09/2024 Duración: 50minCharlotte City Council OKs buying the tracks for the Red Line and takes the next steps in the Eastland Yards project. The neck-and-neck presidential race brings Donald Trump to town. Plus, Duke’s Mayo Classic is back.
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Women's soccer expands in the Carolinas
05/09/2024 Duración: 50minSay hello to Carolina Ascent FC — our town’s first professional women’s soccer team.
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Harvard's Raj Chetty breaks down new data that shows some improvement in Charlotte's upward mobility
04/09/2024 Duración: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, the efforts Charlotte has put into improving economic opportunity may be paying off. The bar was set by Raj Chetty’s study on economic mobility, and he explains the latest metrics.
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Entering the fall, what should we know about COVID, RSV and more?
03/09/2024 Duración: 50minThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID-19 is here to stay, but in predictable ways. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization is watching an mpox outbreak just as flu and RSV season are set to start. We look at all these viruses and the ins and outs of the vaccines that fight them.