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.
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From tennis legends to WNBA superstars, a look back on the year’s best sports writing
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On the next Charlotte Talks, a new book has compiled the best sports writing of the year. We speak with the book's editor about America’s fascination with sport and why the subject can appeal to more than just athletes.Kirjoittanut Jesse Steinmetz
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Examining racial maternal health disparities in the American South
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Racial disparities are prevalent in health care. This is especially true for people who are pregnant in the South. We're joined by a reporter covering this story across the region, plus two medical professionals, to discuss these issues and how to address medical mistrust.Kirjoittanut Gabe Altieri
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Learning how to navigate politics at the dinner table, and in relationships, during the holiday season
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Politics can really take a toll on our mental and physical health. On the one hand, getting involved in political matters can boost our well-being, but right now, many Americans are feeling stressed about what’s happening politically. We talk to an expert who can help. We also hear from a group committed to bringing Democrats and Republicans togeth…
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Local News Roundup: NC GOP attempts to weaken governor, lawmakers override veto of immigration bill, the race for a seat on the NC Supreme Court heads to a recount, and after 53 days Asheville has clean ...
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On the local news roundup, the North Carolina Legislature gets busy further weakening the office of the governor, requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE and choosing their next speaker. And after 53 days without municipal water, clean water flows through Asheville’s taps.Kirjoittanut Sarah Delia
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Big cars could mean big problems
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Last year, trucks and SUVs made up 80% of new car sales. Some drivers like sitting higher in the cab of a big car. They might feel safer, but are they? In truth, traffic fatalities have only increased with more big cars on the road. We examine this consumer preference — and hear from experts on how this trend is impacting city planning, safety and …
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New faces in NC's congressional delegation and how Washington politics impact the Old North
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What the GOP-dominated North Carolina congressional delegation — and the large number of new faces who are part of it — may mean for the state and Congress.Kirjoittanut Gabe Altieri
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The state of local news in NC and across the nation
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For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups att…
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A conversation with Melissa Ludtke, author of 'Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside'
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Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like.…
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Local News Roundup: Accusations against Sheriff McFadden; CMPD settles a lawsuit with family of man killed; CMS dives into the next phase of student assignments
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Reports of a negative working environment created by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Charlotte settles a lawsuit with the family of a man shot and killed by police in 2017. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins the second phase of its comprehensive student assignment review. And Charlotte FC's goalie gets recognized by the league.…
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How the Trump era is shaping the next generation of voters
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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about decency — or the lack of it — during the recent political campaign and the impact of that rhetoric on young people.Kirjoittanut Jeanne Davis
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Mayor Lyles reflects on the election, next steps for Dems, and city transparency
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be here Wednesday to talk about the election, transparency and more.Kirjoittanut Sarah Delia
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A look at foreign policy under a second Trump administration
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Donald Trump’s victory doesn’t just have domestic implications. The world is watching, and world leaders are making their calculations about how another Trump presidency might affect international relations. Ukraine, the Mideast and NATO are just a few entities in awkward positions. We look at Trump’s new White House and what his transactional appr…
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U.S. veterans often struggle not only with mental health, but accessing care itself
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We speak with mental health experts and a veteran about the state of veterans' mental health in the U.S., and how the country treats veterans when they return home.Kirjoittanut Jesse Steinmetz
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Local News Roundup: Trump takes NC; Democrats win elsewhere; Charlotte City Council members head to Munich; Charlotte FC faces Orlando City in winner-take-all matchup
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We look at the role North Carolina played in Trump's victory. Josh Stein wins the governor’s race and may have an easier time of things as it appears the N.C. GOP loses its supermajority. The Panthers win and now head to Munich, with some members of city council joining the trip — but at what cost to taxpayers? Plus, Charlotte FC looks to move on i…
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A new documentary details the only coup in American history: Wilmington, NC, in 1898
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On the next Charlotte Talks, a new documentary details racial strife, political turmoil and a bloody insurrection in 1898 — the only successful coup in U.S. history.Kirjoittanut Jesse Steinmetz
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Election results, analysis, and what comes next?
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What decisions did voters make? We look at that, at turnout, and at what kind of role North Carolina played in the presidential contest. Plus, congressional and statewide results.Kirjoittanut Gabe Altieri, Sarah Delia, Chris Jones
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'Parliamentary America' author Maxwell Stearns on fixing our democratic system
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Many 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.Kirjoittanut Gabe Altieri
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