Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
New episodes every Monday through Friday.
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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A look at the rise of labor and the concurrent rise in public support for labor unions. We look at why these are both happening at the same time and what it means for workers. -
Pressures increase to change how the Charlotte Area Transit System is managed. Another discussion at Charlotte City Council about public urination and defecation in uptown. And a local civil rights leader dies. Those stories and more.
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Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss the details of the North Carolina budget that passed last week — and why it has some controversy attached to it.
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The CIAF brings creative minds and talents from our area and all over the world together for an explosion of visual and performing arts, food and more. It’s already underway and the offerings are bigger than ever. We hear from some of the artists and organizers.
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The movie "Barbie" was the hit of the summer but before that film hit the screens there was "Black Barbie: A Documentary." We hear that story from the filmmaker herself.
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On the local news roundup…a compromise in Raleigh on the budget. CMS bans another book. And Charlotte airport workers march for better wages, better benefits and better working conditions. Mike Collins and local journalists will have those stories and more.
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Saturday marks the beginning of autumn and, believe it or not, it's a good time to begin thinking about your garden. Now is the time of year to prepare the soil and even some of your plants for next spring. It’s also a good time to grow certain vegetables and ornamental plants.
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Anderson Clayton is working to raise the profile of Democrats in North Carolina. She is determined to put a Democrat on the ballot in every state House and Senate race. We talk with Clayton about those plans and the state of our democracy.
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Mike Collins and our panel of guests discuss the impact on student loan debtors and on the economy in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling against the Biden administration’s plan to cancel that debt.
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They may only grow to be roughly the size of an apple seed, but ticks can cause big problems. As the planet continues to warm, experts are looking at the impact rising temperatures are having on the tick population.
