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.
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Local News Roundup: CMPD says homicides are up; new Ballantyne development; Wegmans coming to the Queen City
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On this week's local news roundup: homicides are up in Charlotte this year by 31%. A new development is coming to Ballantyne with housing and a new school. Plus – the popular grocery store Wegmans is coming. Those stories and more.Από τον Wendy Herkey
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Set amid the Great Depression, the novel tells the story of a painter who travels to a rural town in Wyoming. Guest host Erik Spanberg sits down with Frazier to discuss the book, Frazier's past work and the role North Carolina plays in his writing.Από τον Gabe Altieri
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President Biden and Vice President Harris have been spending a lot of time in North Carolina touting their accomplishments as part of their reelection campaign. That said, a Democratic presidential candidate has only won the state twice in about 50 years. What would need to happen to flip the script?…
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On the next Charlotte Talks, an alarming 15% of Mecklenburg County households are food insecure, meaning they have a reduced quality and variety of diet and/or may eat less because of a lack of money. But in our area, the Carolina Farm Trust is about to open phase one of a new market this spring to bring jobs and food to what is now a food desert. …
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Democratic candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction on his background, his plan and the politics of public education
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Mo Green discusses his time as superintendent of Guilford County schools and the state of public education in North Carolina.Από τον Gabe Altieri
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Local News Roundup: CMS Budget, ups and downs of charter schools, tourism tax debate, and South Carolina WBB caps off undefeated season
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants an additional $83 million for certain operating expenses. Plus, after some discussion, it appears unlikely the hospitality tax will be used for anything other than tourist projects. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.Από τον Gabe Altieri
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StoryCorps — it’s a public radio mainstay and it's bringing its Mobile Tour to Charlotte later this month. Find out how you can tell and preserve your personal stories for posterity.Από τον Wendy Herkey
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A discussion with the chairs of Charlotte City Council's committees that help govern the Queen City, including transportation, jobs and economic development, and housing and safety. We hear about the priorities each committee has set, why they’ve set those goals and where they are in achieving them.Από τον Wendy Herkey
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On the next Charlotte Talks, with the filing deadline for taxes less than a week away, we explore a topic that is probably top of mind: Why is our tax system so complicated? Why does it take so long to gather the information for your tax preparer? And why do average people with mostly W-2 income need tax preparers — or do we? Can you really do it y…
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Contrasting how Charlotte and other NC communities spend tourism tax dollars and what it means for the future projects
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Charlotte has traditionally used tourism tax revenue for large projects like upgrading sports facilities. City leaders have said state law mandates that, but some believe the money could be spent differently.Από τον Gabe Altieri
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Local News Roundup: VP Harris visits Charlotte; Not enough NC school vouchers; Centene's HQ gets a new owner
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School vouchers are a hit...too much of one. There aren’t enough to go around. CATS holds public meetings about the Red Line. Centene’s defunct headquarters in University City gets new life as Vanguard buys the building and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says he has enough signatures to be on our state's November’s ballot. Those stories and more.…
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Joe Posnanski has set out to chronicle special moments in baseball history. His book, “Why We Love Baseball,” details instances such as Babe Ruth's called shot and the Japanese pitcher who went to extreme lengths to achieve a strikeout record. Posnanski joins guest host Erik Spanberg to discuss those moments and more.…
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The rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has left a lot of people looking for alternatives. Third-party options have historically siphoned votes, and some say this year will be no different. We look at that prospect and what third parties tell us about our current political landscape.Από τον Gabe Altieri
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Tuesday is opening night for "Message in a Bottle" at the Knight Theater in Charlotte, presented by Blumenthal Arts. The production features the music of Sting. We meet the creators.Από τον Wendy Herkey
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On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss the science behind the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, depression and other conditions.Από τον Sarah Delia
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Local News Roundup: Triplexes up for discussion again at City Council; Hornets practice facility approved; Pineville's controversial substation vote; March Madness in the Carolinas
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Charlotte City Council considers another change to the 2040 plan and moves ahead with plans for a Hornets practice facility. And Pineville approves a controversial substation. Those stories and more.Από τον Wendy Herkey
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Fake news is a phrase that's enveloped our politics over the last decade. A recent Ipsos poll found most people, regardless of ideology, blame social media, cable news and politicians for its rise. As for what qualifies as fake news, it depends on who you ask. We’ll examine the evolving role fake news and misinformation play in our society, how the…
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