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, 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.
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As both chambers of the General Assembly negotiate a budget to send to Gov. Josh Stein, we examine the major sticking points in the House and Senate versions. Last Friday, Stein signed six bills into law, but did not take action on a concealed carry bill or two immigration bills. Since taking office, he has yet to issue a veto. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, Charlotte City Council’s Malcolm Graham. Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Graham’s sister was among the nine who were killed. Graham has put his reflections about that day into a new book, “The Way Forward: Keeping the Faith and Doing the Work Amid Hatred and Violence.” -
Artificial intelligence is weaving itself into many aspects of our lives, including medicine. We look at the promise and peril of that intersection. -
A lot of activity this week on Charlotte City Council, bills over immigration and transit move through the General Assembly, and the Charlotte Checkers take on the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, we explore the science and questioning of adding fluoride to drinking water supplies. -
Last month, the House passed President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which includes tax cuts, Medicaid and food stamp restrictions, border security funding and more. As the bill moves to the Senate, we take a closer look at it and at how Trump’s policies are affecting North Carolina and its lawmakers. -
Hurricane season is underway, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting above normal activity in the Atlantic. -
Tourism has long been seen as mutually beneficial — allowing travelers to experience new communities and cultures, while also boosting local economies. However, in recent years, the volume of global travel has sparked growing backlash in destinations big and small. -
Arrests have been made in connection with a mass shooting in Catawba County. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings survived a vote of no confidence by the Fraternal Order of Police. Mecklenburg County officials are calling for civility after crickets were released during a commissioners meeting. And there’s a lot to like in Charlotte sports right now. -
Dawn Staley has shattered expectations at every level of women’s basketball. She’s an Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star and considered the architect of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team. She joins us to discuss her new book, "Uncommon Favor."
