Gabe Altieri
Senior Producer, Charlotte Talks with Mike CollinsGabe Altieri is a Senior Producer for Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. Prior to joining WFAE in 2022, he worked for WSKG Public Media in Binghamton, New York. While at WSKG, he was the local Morning Edition host before being promoted to Managing Editor/News Director. His reporting has focused on child sexual abuse, veteran access to health care and local government spending. Gabe is a 2014 graduate of Syracuse University.
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2023 was the hottest year on record. The heat produced droughts and wildfires, lowering air quality over major cities and blotting out the sun. In 2024, El Niño is expected to raise global temperatures again. We hear from scientists about what the year ahead may hold in terms of climate change and rising temperatures.
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David Tepper punctuates the Panthers worst loss of the season with a "let them eat cake" moment. The adult website Pornhub shuts down access in North Carolina in response to the state's new age-verification law. A mass shooting uptown on New Year's Eve spurs the continued conversation over violence in the city and Charlotte banking magnate Ed Crutchfield dies at the age of 82.
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Many of our Founding Fathers were not interested in partisan politics. Yet, shortly after the founding of the republic, parties rose up as debate grew regarding the federal government's powers. H.W. Brands writes about these topics in his new book "Founding Partisans." He joins us to discuss the impact of partisanship on our democracy.
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Mike Collins and our panel of guests explore the world of credit, how your personal credit score is determined and how it is used. Plus, we examine the impact of race, gender and economic status.
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We take a closer look at the next 11 months politically, including the factors facing politicians and the many choices facing voters.
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We breakdown the mystery illness spreading among dogs nationwide. Vets are unsure of exactly what it is, but they do have some recommendations on how to keep your pet safe. Plus, ahead of the holidays, what is the state of local shelters?
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For years, people have denied the human connection to climate change, even going so far as to deny the climate is changing. Part of the problem is a deficiency of scientific literacy and a lack of understanding of how science works. We discuss how some are working to change that and their suggestions on how to deal with scientific mis- and disinformation.
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We explore a study from the Urban Institute on the barriers immigrants face when accessing health care in North Carolina and how that compares to the rest of the country.
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Mike Collins and our panel of guests explore the world of credit, how your personal credit score is determined, and how it is used. Plus, we examine the impact of race, gender and economic status.
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The holidays often coincide with something called seasonal affective disorder, a kind of depression. Its exact cause isn’t known, but it could be because of shorter days and the fact that the holidays aren’t equally merry for everyone. We learn more and dive into some solutions.