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, growth, the 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. Learn more about Charlotte Talks.
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Latest Episodes
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On 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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Mike 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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Posnanski 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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On 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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Charlotte 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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The 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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Charlotte 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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On the next Charlotte Talks, we sit down with author Steve Benen to discuss his new book, "Ministry of Truth."
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We 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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Charlotte 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.