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Sinopse
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.
Episódios
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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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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 Duração: 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.
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Local News Roundup: Tracks for the Red Line price tag; back to school; Panthers make roster cuts
30/08/2024 Duração: 50minThe price tag to buy the tracks for the Red Line: $91 million. City Council will vote on that soon. It’s back to school at CMS this week, with a lot to talk about including some controversies outside the classroom. Mike Collins and guests cover these stories and more.
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Addul Ali, the Republican running against Rep. Alma Adams. Plus, an elections update
29/08/2024 Duração: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, the Republican running for Congress in North Carolina’s 12th District shares his thoughts on the race, and we hear from two congressional reporters on political issues heading into November.
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The impact on the clean energy transition locally and elsewhere
28/08/2024 Duração: 50minThe need for lithium is increasing. That brings challenges to areas where lithium is mined and one of those is Gaston County, where Piedmont Lithium wants to locate a mine.
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Charlotte's mobility plan: a discussion about Charlotte's transit plan changes, how Matthews feels about BRT, and what transit success would look like
27/08/2024 Duração: 50minCharlotte’s mobility plan is in flux and has ruffled feathers as a result, shifting from a focus on trains to roads and buses. Mike Collins and those involved give us a closer look at it all.
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Politics Monday: As the new school year begins, a look at the role education is playing in the election
26/08/2024 Duração: 50minEducation, especially public education, is one of the dividing lines between left and right. From book bans to gender identity to school vouchers, we discuss the role schools are playing in politics ahead of November.