Charlotte Talks show

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.

Podcasts:

 Charlotte Talks: Ensuring The Safety Of Our Schools | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2439

Monday, March 12, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks, what’s being done in Charlotte to prepare for a mass shooting particularly in our schools. There have been 34 this year and we talk to folks on the front lines of safety.

 Charlotte Talks News Roundup: Atrium Calls Off UNC Marriage, Panthers Sale Could Ramp Up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2389

Friday, March 9, 2018 The sale of the Panthers appears to be gaining momentum. Atrium Health leaves UNC Health Care waiting at the altar. The president's steel tariff could have a ripple effect in the Carolinas. Mike Collins and a reporters roundtable look at the week's news.

 Charlotte Talks: Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2495

Thursday, March 8, 2018 On this edition of Charlotte Talks, Mayor Vi Lyles returns for the second of her monthly chats with Mike Collins to discuss several important issues facing the city. She believes keeping the Panthers is a top priority when it comes to economic development. She’ll tell us why and share her thoughts on not being on Amazon’s list. We’ll also talk about CMPD staffing concerns just days after officers asked for a raise and her proposal to host the 2020 Republican National

 Charlotte Talks: ESPN's Jay Bilas Critiques NCAA Because He Loves The Game | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2366

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 March Madness begins with college basketball under a cloud. Guest host Erik Spanberg examines the state of play with ESPN college basketball analyst and Charlotte lawyer Jay Bilas.

 Charlotte Talks: What Will Light Rail Mean For UNC Charlotte And University City? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2913

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Expectations of transformation. What the Lynx Blue Line extension will likely mean for UNC Charlotte and the University City Area.

 Charlotte Talks: The Integration And Desegregation Of Our Schools | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2912

Monday, March 5, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks we hear from a panel of guests who were instrumental in the integration of our nation's schools. We also discuss how Charlotte has resegregated our schools and what that reality means to today’s students.

 Charlotte Talks News Roundup: Nation Honors Billy Graham, School Leaders Oppose Armed Teachers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2911

Friday, March 2, 2018 Three presidents come to Charlotte to pay their respects to Billy Graham. President Trump's idea of arming teachers gets a thumbs-down here. CMS releases a report full of "unpleasant truths." Mike Collins recaps the week's news with our reporters roundtable.

 Charlotte Talks: Former CIA Director John Brennan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2909

Thursday, March 1 2018 Former CIA Director John Brennan joined Mike Collins to discuss the national security challenges the nation has faced and continues to face, from Russian interference in our election cycle and their planting of fake news in social media, to the threat posed by North Korea to pressures in the Middle East. John Brennan is now a national security and intelligence analyst for NBC News.

 Charlotte Talks: Nation's Top Public School Teacher Is From Gaston County | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2911

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 The nation’s top teacher, Bobbie Cavnar, from South Point High in Belmont talks about excellence in teaching and why, after all the accolades he’s received, he stays in the classroom.

 WFAE's Public Conversation On Building An Inclusive City | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4628

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 We are in a unique moment: Many of Charlotte’s top leaders are African-American. We talk with some of them - Mayor Vi Lyles, Police Chief Kerr Putney, DA Spencer Merriweather, and City Manager Marcus Jones in a special WFAE Public Conversation - "Building An Inclusive City."

 Charlotte Talks: Jail Visits Go Digital - And Raise Questions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2910

Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 Should jail visits be in-person or by video? In Mecklenburg County, inmates' connections with family are digital-only. Some in the legal community don't like the new approach, but Sheriff Irwin Carmichael says it's effective. Mike Collins hears from both sides.

 Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Billy Graham Dies At 99; CMS Students On School Safety; More | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2912

Friday, February 23, 2018 Charlotte native Billy Graham dies at the age of 99. A week after the Florida high school shooting, the gun debate continues around the country with student protests planned in Charlotte. The Queen City is among those areas that were targeted by the Russians during the last election cycle. And reaching out from prison former Panther Rae Carruth attempts to build a relationship with his son and is rebuffed. Mike Collins and the roundup reporters detail those stories and

 Charlotte Talks: The Life and Legacy of Billy Graham | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2912

Thursday, February 22, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks, native son of Charlotte, evangelist to millions and religious counselor to Presidents all the way back to Harry Truman, the Reverend Billy Graham has died. Rev. Graham died at his Western North Carolina home Wednesday morning shortly before 8:00 am at the age of 99. Host Mike Collins is joined by religion writers and experts to talk about the life and legacy of Reverend Billy Graham.

 Charlotte Talks: Remembering Billy Graham; The Politics Of Guns | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2911

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2018 Billy Graham, the Charlotte native who became "America's pastor," has died at age 99. A look at his life and legacy, and then the political passions being stirred over guns after the Florida high school shooting.

 Charlotte Talks: NC Environmental Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2938

Tuesday February 20, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks, we get an update on some of the key environmental issues facing North Carolina. Mike sits down with a panel of reporters and environmentalists to discuss some of the important issues in 2018.

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