Charlotte Talks
Summary: 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.
- Visit Website
- RSS
- Artist: WFAE
- Copyright: Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only
Podcasts:
Thursday, October 18, 2018 Those lucky enough to snag the hottest ticket in town will get an extra treat this hour. The Broadway Musical "Hamilton" is in town and that means one Charlottean has come home. Willie "Tre" Smith III got his start in dance here at the Northwest School of the Arts, but now travels the country appearing with every company of "Hamilton" -- including Broadway. He joins us in the first part of the program to talk about his journey.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 On this hour of Charlotte Talks, we discuss the impact of climate change and what Charlotte is doing to address it.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 This hour on Charlotte Talks, we sit down with astrophysicist Dr. Michio Kaku to hear his take on the future of humanity, and the impact science and technology will have on us going forward.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 We explore questions surrounding allegations of sexual assault. Whom do we believe? Should there be a default setting? How do we get beyond "he said/she said?" How do we raise children in this new environment?
More than two-thirds of North Carolina adults are overweight or obese, and our state has waged a war against fat with the Eat Smart Move More campaign and
Beauty Pageants have been a part of American culture for a long time and, for a good portion of that time, mocked by many in the general public. But the
In recent years, Charlotte's Levine Children's Hospital has embarked on notable research in pediatric cancers and clinical trials and treatment for
A group of 22 UNC Charlotte students, some of them Levine scholars, participated in a restricted site excavation in Jerusalem this summer. The site is only
The dog days of summer are upon us so maybe it's time to switch up your routine with a new food find around town. We gather our regular panel of Charlotte
When a loved one passes away they are often eulogized in church services, visitations and during the funeral. Every day folks and public figures are also
Earlier this month, we discussed some of the issues going on in the state legislature, but just barely scratched the surface in our discussion about taxes,
Closing the Achievement Gap for children in schools is a goal that's proven tough to achieve across the country over a period of several years, but it's
You may know Jim Rash as the spastic, outlandish and often costume-clad Dean Pelton from NBC's Community, where he plays the dean of a community college.
Dental education and regular dental care are important factors in keeping our bodies healthy. Poor dental health can create problems ranging from
Some of what you think you know about the US economy is wrong. At least that's what our guest today says. Wake Forest University Economist Sherry Jarrell
