Sarah Delia
Senior Producer, Charlotte Talks with Mike CollinsSarah Delia is a Senior Producer for Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. Sarah joined the WFAE news team in 2014. An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, Sarah has lived and told stories from Maine, New York, Indiana, Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina. Sarah received her B.A. in English and Art history from James Madison University, where she began her broadcast career at college radio station WXJM. Sarah has interned and worked at NPR in Washington DC, interned and freelanced for WNYC, and attended the Salt Institute for Radio Documentary Studies.
Sarah was the lead reporter of She Says, an investigative award winning podcast that follows the journey of a sexual assault survivor as she navigates her way through the criminal justice system. She was also the host of the award winning series The List, which examines the child sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte.
She enjoys finding stories off the beaten path.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, stories from eastern North Carolina’s Lumbee Tribe about survival and resilience in the face of radical environmental change. -
Politics can really take a toll on our mental and physical health. On the one hand, getting involved in political matters can boost our well-being, but right now, many Americans are feeling stressed about what’s happening politically. We talk to an expert who can help. We also hear from a group committed to bringing Democrats and Republicans together. And, we'll have tips for how to navigate relationships when you find yourself and a loved one on opposing sides. -
On the local news roundup, the North Carolina Legislature gets busy further weakening the office of the governor, requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE and choosing their next speaker. And after 53 days without municipal water, clean water flows through Asheville’s taps. -
Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like. -
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be here Wednesday to talk about the election, transparency and more. -
What decisions did voters make? We look at that, at turnout, and at what kind of role North Carolina played in the presidential contest. Plus, congressional and statewide results. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, a final look at early voter turnout, what we can glean from polls, and how those polls are conducted. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, the “do-or-die” moment for Charlotte FC. This week, they’re back at home with a must-win game if they want to stay alive in the MLS Playoff Cup. They’ll be at Bank of America Stadium Friday night for a second of three series game against Orlando City. If they lose, their playoff hopes are over. -
By now, you’ve probably boned up on all the candidates in this election, but how much do you know about the constitutional amendment or the three bond referenda you’ll be voting on? The constitutional amendment doesn’t appear to be controversial, but it is. And the referenda may or may not put transportation and road improvements on a fast track. -
Affordable housing is in short supply but there may be a solution that serves a dual purpose. Preserving and repurposing older or historic buildings could be the key rather than locating land and trying to build our way out of the problem. Ahead of his Oct. 24 talk, Donovan Rypkema brings his ideas and research to Charlotte Talks to discuss how historic preservation can significantly generate affordable housing for the Mecklenburg County area.
