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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.
Episódios
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Local News Roundup: City Council's vote to renovate Bank of America Stadium; Charlotte Knights have a new owner
28/06/2024 Duração: 50minCity Council votes to contribute $650 million to refurbish Bank of America Stadium. The Charlotte Knights are sold to a New York-based company. The state’s fiscal year is about to end without a budget. The major sticking points include teacher and state employee raises. And, after two years, Madalina Cojocari’s mother has been named as a suspect in her disappearance.
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Do presidential debates carry the same significance as they used to? A closer look at Thursday's debate and its outcome
27/06/2024 Duração: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we preview the first presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, look back at famous debate moments in history and discuss whether these events still serve their purpose.
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More than halfway through the season, Charlotte FC has shown a lot of heart. But, can the young soccer team keep it going?
26/06/2024 Duração: 50minAs Charlotte FC enters the second half of the Major League Soccer season, we look at what their past performance this year might mean for the rest of the season — and their playoff hopes.
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Charlotte City Council's vote on Bank of America Stadium renovation contribution
25/06/2024 Duração: 50minOn the morning after Charlotte City Council votes to use $650 million to help Tepper Sports with stadium renovations, we take measure of what the decision will mean.
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April Simpkins, mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, shares her late daughter's accomplishments and struggles in new book
24/06/2024 Duração: 50minThe story of Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, as told in the manuscript she left behind — which became the book, “By The Time You Read This." Her mother, April Simpkins, joins us to share her late daughter's story and her own.
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Local News Roundup: Public comments about stadium renovations; tension at County Commission meeting; new CATS management agreement
21/06/2024 Duração: 50minOn the local news roundup: a public hearing on the Panthers’ request for stadium remodeling funds gives city council “a lot to think about.” Tension at the county commission meeting regarding Pride Month. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg County Commission approves a new way to operate CATS. And CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings is disappointed by a gubernatorial veto.
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Charlotte faith leaders learn lessons from Northern Ireland, unite to avoid more political violence in America
20/06/2024 Duração: 50minA group of Charlotte faith leaders went to Northern Ireland to understand The Troubles. They join Mike Collins to discuss what they learned and how it can be applied to the United States.
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A conversation with Dr. Joyce Payne, founder of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
19/06/2024 Duração: 50minDr. Joyce Payne, who has devoted herself to helping fund higher education for African American students since the 1980s, joins us to talk about the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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Investigative series '40 Acres and a Lie' explores the history of a government program that gave formerly enslaved people land titles, only to take the land back
18/06/2024 Duração: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we hear from the reporters who worked to reveal how dozens of Black families were denied intergenerational wealth when the federal government took their land after the Civil War.
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'Where I Belong': A conversation with musician Rockie Lynne Rash
17/06/2024 Duração: 50minMike Collins meets and hears the story behind Rockie Lynne Rash’s rise through the ranks of successful country music artists.
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Local News Roundup: Public reaction to renovations plan at Bank of America Stadium; Kamala Harris in the Queen City; Charlotte budget approved with tax increase
14/06/2024 Duração: 50minNot everyone is excited about supporting Bank of America stadium renovations to the tune of $650 million. VP Kamala Harris comes to Charlotte. And we move closer to making the dream of the Red Line train to Davidson a reality.
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How to find joy in a chaotic world
13/06/2024 Duração: 43minOn the next Charlotte Talks, how to find the joy in life even when you’re down, even when things aren’t going your way, even when the news makes you want to scream.
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Hurricane season is expected to be very active — what role is climate change playing? Plus, a closer look at our local weather reporting
12/06/2024 Duração: 43minWhat to expect this hurricane season, and how climate change is playing a role? Plus, a closer look at how we report on the weather in the Charlotte area.
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What the Bank of America Stadium upgrades would mean for Charlotte
11/06/2024 Duração: 42minTepper Sports has asked the city for $650 million to modernize Bank of America Stadium. In return, the Panthers and Charlotte FC will commit to staying here at least until the 2040s.
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'Unjust Debts' author on bankruptcy and the injustice baked in
10/06/2024 Duração: 50minUNC-Chapel Hill professor and author Melissa Jacoby on how the bankruptcy system can take advantage of the poor and be used as a tool for those who have done wrong to skirt responsibility.
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Local News Roundup: Bank of America Stadium upgrade discussion; County approves one cent tax hike; new ad in NC governor's race in national news
07/06/2024 Duração: 50minCharlotte business leaders say Bank of America Stadium needs upgrades for Charlotte to be a “big league city.” Mecklenburg County Commissioners approved a one-cent tax increase to help cover the $2.5 billion budget voted on this week. And a new ad about the North Carolina governor's race gets national attention.
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'When The Sea Came Alive' author on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
06/06/2024 Duração: 50minIn the new book, author Garrett Graff tells the story of D-Day from those who experienced it firsthand.
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'Parliamentary America' author Maxwell Stearns on fixing our democratic system
05/06/2024 Duração: 50minMany believe our politics and our government are broken — both sides seem able to agree on that. Part of the problem may be that our 18th-century system isn’t a good fit for 21st-century realities. Law professor Maxwell Stearns has analyzed our democracy, looking at what works and what doesn’t.
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What went well this school year, what needs improvement, and what are the priorities for fall 2024? We check in with members of the CMS Board of Education to find out
04/06/2024 Duração: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation with three of the nine members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education about the challenges they face and about their goals and priorities.
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A look at rent-to-own and other alternative home buying options
03/06/2024 Duração: 50minThe housing market is making it very difficult for first-time buyers to find a home they can afford. Some are taking a different approach: rent-to-own. Is this a good idea? Are there pitfalls to be aware of?