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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
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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.
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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.
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77 episodes
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×1 Local News Roundup: Snow, frigid temps hit Charlotte; officials get another transit update; local impact of Trump's executive orders 50:29
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50:29Freezing temperatures and snow in Charlotte, local transit officials learn more about the possible cost of the transit plan, and Trump's executive orders are felt in North Carolina.
1 The complexities of the legal battle for a seat on the NC Supreme Court 50:35
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50:35On the next Charlotte Talks, the unending race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. After two nonpartisan recounts, Democrat Allison Riggs was determined to be the winner, but Republican Jefferson Griffin is trying to overturn that victory. The 4th Circuit Court is set to hear oral arguments Monday, and we spend the hour looking at this complex battle.…
1 Sobriety efforts in the food service industry, the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol consumption, plus a local effort to see food as medicine 50:34
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50:34On the next Charlotte Talks, alcohol consumption. Increasingly, the medical community has issued warnings about the safety of drinking alcohol – even one drink per day – due to links between that and cancer. On the flip side of consuming something potentially harmful is the concept of food as medicine, one being acted on by a cooperative effort between a behavioral health facility and a Charlotte chef.…
1 How climate change is fueling migration worldwide 50:32
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50:32Last year was the warmest on record — again. One study has found that, within 50 years, the planet could experience a greater temperature increase than in the last 6,000 years. In places, going outside for a few hours would result in death even for the fittest humans. Meanwhile, we are experiencing stronger storms, longer droughts, floods and fires. What does all this portend for our state?…
1 Local News Roundup: Charlotte discusses safety, transit, and more; Duke's CEO steps down; Respiratory viruses impact hospitals' guidelines 50:29
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50:29CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings briefs City Council on police policy in the face of rising homicides, but gets some pushback on not being tough enough. Rising cases of flu, RSV and COVID cause some health care facilities to restrict visitors. Plus, the latest with the Riggs/Griffin state Supreme Court race.…
1 Cell phones are designed to be addictive. How NC schools are handling them 50:31
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50:31On the next Charlotte Talks, cell phones in classrooms. Designed to be addictive, they’re also distracting students and teachers. Should they be in classrooms? You decide, Thursday morning at 9.
1 An update on recovery efforts in the NC mountains from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene 50:32
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50:32On the next Charlotte Talks, it was just over three months ago that Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the North Carolina mountains. It devastated entire communities, wiped homes and businesses off the map, took too many lives and destroyed others. Where are these communities — these people — in their recovery efforts?…
1 Homicides are on the rise in Charlotte. A look at why and efforts to curtail the trend 50:34
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50:34Last year, 110 people were killed in Charlotte. It's the highest number since 2020 and goes against a national trend. This comes as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and departments across the country, labor to recruit and retain officers. We hear some theories on why this is happening and about efforts to turn the situation around.…
1 The viruses that are currently spreading and the vaccines that can help 50:30
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50:30On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss viruses circulating in our area that are making people sick — and the science behind the vaccines that can help.
1 Local News Roundup: Winter storm prep; Riggs-Griffin continues; NC General Assembly underway; Panthers end on a high note 50:29
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50:29For the first time in years, Charlotte may get snow. We detail the forecast. In the election that will not end, the NC Supreme Court has ruled the State Board of Elections should not yet certify a victory for a Democrat. Gov. Josh Stein continues to issue executive orders related to Helene relief. Plus, baby steps in improvement for Charlotte sports.…
1 A look at the opportunities and challenges facing Charlotte City Council in 2025 50:30
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50:30On the next Charlotte Talks, a look at the challenges, opportunities and issues facing Charlotte City Council this year.
1 Trump is about to return to office. What this means for immigrants 50:32
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50:32On this episode of Charlotte Talks, a look at what the promise of the largest deportation in American history may mean for those singled out by the incoming Trump administration.
1 Local News Roundup: New Year's in the Queen City, Stein takes office, Duke's Mayo Bowl ramps up security 50:29
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50:29A year after a shooting marred New Year's celebrations Uptown, how did the event fare this year? Meanwhile, the Queen City remembers Jimmy Carter and his impact on the Charlotte area. Plus, Josh Stein takes the oath of office. That and more on the first local news roundup of 2025.
1 A look back at 2024 and preview of 2025 in NC politics 50:30
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50:30In 2024, North Carolina witnessed political scandals around Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The state chose Democrat Josh Stein to be the next governor and Republican Donald Trump for president. Meanwhile, Democrats narrowly broke the GOP supermajority in the General Assembly, but a recent bill strips some high-ranking Democrats of power. A look back at 2024 politics in North Carolina — and what to expect in 2025.…
1 The state of local news in NC and across the nation 50:27
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50:27For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups attempting to fill the void.…
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