Charlotte Talks

Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Health care was the number one issue for many voters in the midterm. Mike Collins and health care experts examine what the election outcome will mean for the Affordable Care Act, pre-existing conditions, and Medicaid expansion.

Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Amazon has been filling its cart with all kinds of businesses, from a grocery store to a pharmacy. What used to be a book seller is now a seller of everything. What's behind this? This program originally aired Aug. 14, 2018

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 Before settling in for your Thanksgiving meal, Mike Collins and supermarket industry experts take a look at the heated battle among grocery stores for your food dollar, and why Charlotte has become ground zero. This program originally aired Feb. 7, 2018

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Most of us don't get enough exercise. But new federal guidelines have good news for all of us – even short bursts of activity can make a difference. We examine that.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 United Way of Central Carolinas has a new CEO. Guest host David Boraks sits down with Laura Clark to discuss the United Way's mission, and how the organization is helping those across Charlotte’s many neighborhoods. Also, what other social service organizationsare doing as winter approaches.

Monday, November 19, 2018 A look back at our founding fathers. In his new book “American Dialogue”, historian Joseph Ellis covers everything from what the words “pursuit of happiness” and “we the people” really meant back then, to how the founders might have handled some of today’s difficult topics. Guest host Erik Spanberg is joined by Joseph Ellis for a conversation about what Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Adams said about important issues and how we can apply their wisdom to today’s

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 An alarming number of guns continue to pop up on CMS campuses all over the county. The idea of four-year terms for Charlotte City Council could be put to your vote next year. Now that Amazon has chosen two other cities as their 2nd headquarters, we’ll get a chance to see the offer we made. And the I-77 toll road will not make its deadline of being fully open by the end of the year. Mike Collins and reporters detail those and other stories.

Thursday, November 15th, 2018 Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles joins host Mike Collins to talk about the passing of the $223 million in bonds, $50 million of which are earmarked for affordable housing. Also, we get her take on the Democratic sweep of county commission and the role of women on the outcome of this election. And since guns in schools is a community problem, we ask about what Charlotte can do about it. Plus, we take your questions on this edition of "Mike and the Mayor" on Charlotte Talks .

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Travel 100,000 miles around the country and you’ll find that rural America isn’t necessarily in decline. James and Deborah Fallows took that trip and share what they found.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Young people are smoking fewer cigarettes, but their use of e-cigarettes has risen to what the FDA calls “epidemic” levels. We examine the trend and the risks of vaping this hour.

Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 At least a dozen General Assembly seats flipped from Republican to Democrat in last week's election, ending the GOP's supermajority and giving Gov. Roy Cooper's veto stamp a little more muscle. What effect will the shifting balance of power have on state politics?

Friday, November 9th, 2018 The midterms are in the rearview mirror. A gun found at two CMS high schools and the fatal shooting at Butler High continues the conversation about guns and CMS. The school board gets a report on possible boundary changes in response to the town charter school bill. Bojangles' gets new ownership and Wells Fargo apologizes - again. Mike Collins and the Roundup Reporters cover these topics and more.

Thursday, November 8, 2018 O n the next Charlotte Talks we discuss ways to empower people by giving them the tools to find pathways to conflict resolution without resorting to guns.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 After voters have their say, what are the implications for Washington? For North Carolina? Mike Collins and veteran political watchers break down the results of the midterm.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Mecklenburg County Elections Director Michael Dickerson talks with Mike Collins about early voting numbers, turnout, and what to expect on Election Day. Polls are open in Mecklenburg County until 7:30pm. Find your polling place, sample ballot, and more here. WFAE 2018 Midterm Voter Guide