Tagged: Charlotte Talks

Charlotte Transit Debate The referendum on the 1/2 cent sales tax looms and debate concerning the tax is heating up. We'll talk with local leaders on both sides of the debate. Guests: Jeff Taylor - Chief Blogger for MeckDeck Patrick Mumford - Member, Charlotte City Council Contact the show: 704-926-9323, 800-603-9323 or charlottetalks@wfae.org.

The Culture Wars Renowned philosopher Dr. Tristram Engelhardt comes to Charlotte to speak to UNC-Charlotte students about the culture wars in bio-ethics and to give a talk on health care reform. First he joins us to discuss those important topics. Guest: Dr. Tristram Engelhardt Contact the show: 704-926-9323, 800-603-9323 or charlottetalks@wfae.org.

Alice Waters Alice Waters is one of America's most important chefs. Her restaurant, Chez Panisse, has been a pioneer in changing the way restaurants use fresh and locally grown food since it opened its doors in 1971. Ms. Waters' ideas about food have spread to restaurants and schools across the country. Guests: Alice Waters - Executive Chef and Founder, Chez Panisse Restaurant, Berkeley, California Peter Reinhart - Chef-In-Residence, Johnson and Wales University Contact the show: 704-926-9323, 800-603-9323 or charlottetalks@wfae.org.