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:
Friday, February 9, 2018 On the Local News Roundup, the Supreme Court rejects legislative districts drawn by federal judges. What this means for this year’s election. Carolina’s Healthcare System changes its name to Atrium – but why? And speaking of names, the hashtag #droptheUNC is gaining attention. What does UNC-Charlotte think about that? That and more on the Local News Roundup.
Thursday, February 8, 2018 On this edition of Charlotte Talks, we start something new: Monthly conversations with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on the most important issues facing the city, like affordable housing, domestic violence, and growth .
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 What’s happening in the battle among grocers for your food dollar? Mike Collins and industry experts check in on the Store Wars.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Charlotte ranks near the top in the nation for the number of active hate groups. Crimes against American Muslims are at their highest levels since 9-11. Recently, a local church was defaced with anti LGBTQ slurs. Mike sits down with community members who are working to bring unity to Charlotte.
Monday, February 5, 2018 After losing our Amazon bid because we don’t have enough tech workers, what our city is doing to strengthen our tech workforce.
Friday, February 2 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup, local pundits and lawmakers react to President Trump’s State of the Union speech. Our city council holds a retreat in Durham. We tell you what they talked about. Duke Energy customers don’t like the company’s request to increase rates.
Thursday, February 1, 2018 Fighting "Imposter Syndrome," that nagging feeling in the back of your mind that you aren't up to the job and may be found out. Then we shift focus to harnessing your personal style to increase your productivity.
Wednesday, Jan. 31 2018 President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address. Guest host Michael Bitzer gets morning-after analysis from political watchers and lawmakers.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 Finding adequate health care in rural North Carolina is a challenge . Twenty counties don’t have a pediatrician. Twenty-six don’t have an OBGYN. Psychiatrists are MIA in 32 North Carolina counties and to make matters worse, many hospitals in rural areas are closing their doors due in large part to the lack of proper Medicaid coverage for the working poor. Mike sits down with those who are working to solve our state's rural health care crisis.
Monday, January 29, 2018 CATS CEO John Lewis shares his "big-idea" plans for the future. Rail to Matthews, Lake Norman and the Airport. Why we need it and how he can get it done.
Friday, January 26, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup, did an NCDOT advisory group have a meeting that violated open meeting laws this week? A raucous, contentious school board meeting ends with CMS taking a stronger stand for LGBTQ students. City Council reinstates TV broadcasts of their twice-monthly public forums. Last week, Amazon turned Charlotte down, and this week we learned why. Mike Collins and our roundtable of reporters expound on those stories and more.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 The events of January 1973 put the country on a course that has led to today's political divisions, from the Roe v Wade decision to the Vietnam War.
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 This past weekend saw the second women’s march in Charlotte with about 5,000 people filling the streets. That work was the work of organizers. This is difficult work, a fact sometimes overlooked even by those who advocate for change. Mike talks with those who are interested in making that political change happen.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 The Queen City loses out on what has been described as the economic development project of the decade. We look at what we might have done wrong and then get an update on the flu season. Just how bad is it here?
Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 Domestic violence is being called an "epidemic" in Charlotte, as was apparent in a string of domestic violence-related murders this month. Mike Collins talks with those on the front line of domestic violence.
