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