Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
MON-FRI • 9AM-10AM / 8PM-9PM | SAT • 7AM-8AM
Launched in April 1998, Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins has become the region's exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, growth, the 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. Learn more about Charlotte Talks.
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Latest Episodes
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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. -
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.
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Incredibly low voter turnout in municipal primary elections virtually ensure another term for Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Mark Harris who was at the center of an election scandal in 2018, runs again. Mike Collins and local journalists go through those stories and more.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, members of the production team of the new Hulu series, "Sam: A Saxon," share his true story as they visit Davidson College.
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Mike Collins hosts our final summer conversation with mayors of towns surrounding Charlotte. We hear from the mayors of Fort Mill and Rock Hill.
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College athletics are in a state of chaos. Most of this has centered around football, which brings in more revenue than most other NCAA sports combined. But there's been a cost. Regional ties are being lost and some conferences are fighting to avoid being left in the dust. That includes the ACC, which recently moved its headquarters to Charlotte.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, the do's and don’ts of recycling and composting.
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On the local news roundup, school performance and test scores are out around North Carolina. How’d we do in Mecklenburg County? Less experienced operators appear to be a factor in many of Charlotte Area Transit Systems' recent derailments. And the Panthers play Atlanta to start the NFL season. Guest host David Boraks and guests cover that and more.
