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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Combatting and understanding fake news and misinformation in 2024
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Fake news is a phrase that's enveloped our politics over the last decade. A recent Ipsos poll found most people, regardless of ideology, blame social media, cable news and politicians for its rise. As for what qualifies as fake news, it depends on who you ask. We’ll examine the evolving role fake news and misinformation play in our society, how the…
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'Charlotte SHOUT!' back in the Queen City
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Charlotte SHOUT!, a celebration of art, culture and community, begins this weekend. It's billed as an “inclusive and inspirational sensory feast for all ages.” Last year, nearly 2 million people ventured uptown during this 17-day event, and they’re hoping to beat that number this year. Meet some of the people responsible, a London artist, and hear …
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Children's author Kelly Barnhill on reclaiming her creativity after traumatic brain injury
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Award-winning writer Kelly Barnhill tells her story of perseverance and of triumph over a brain injury that left her unable to put words together.Por Sarah Delia
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On 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.Por Sarah Delia
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Local News Roundup: TikTok backlash, bald eagles at Piper Glen and March Madness in Charlotte
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TikTok backlash, the cause of a roller coaster crack, bald eagles at Piper Glen and March Madness in Charlotte. Those stories and more with Mike Collins and local journalists on the Local News Roundup.Por Wendy Herkey
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Looking at the art and science of one-on-one meetings
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Your work schedule is probably full of meetings! On Charlotte Talks, expert and organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg will talk about making 1:1 meetings better, productive and even pleasant.Por Wendy Herkey
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Burn survivor Connor McKemey shares his story of strength, resiliency in new book 'Life Ignited'
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On the next Charlotte Talks, the true story of a life ignited by fire, resulting in third-degree burns over 90% of Connor McKemey’s body.Por Sarah Delia
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The state of reproductive rights in NC and across the country
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It's been nearly two years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade. Reproductive healthcare remains in a state of confusion. Here, the state passed a law that bans abortion in most cases after 12 weeks and includes additional requirements for those seeking the procedure. We discuss the impact thus far and what the future might hold.…
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When it comes to child care, how do parents find the right, safe, and affordable fit?
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On the next Charlotte Talks, the state of daycare. How to shop for a day care center, how to budget for it, and why the waiting lists are so long.Por Sarah Delia
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Local News Roundup: Rep. Jeff Jackson votes for TikTok ban; Sports betting live in NC; Aftermath of state superintendent primary upset; CMS superintendent on district's future
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Representative Jeff Jackson votes for a proposed TikTok ban in Congress, and Dan Bishop votes against it. Sports betting is live in NC, haven't you heard? We discuss the aftermath of the state superintendent primary upset, and CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill talks about the future of the district.Por Wendy Herkey
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Checking in with CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill
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On the next Charlotte Talks, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill in a conversation about the challenges she and other educators are facing in public education.Por Sarah Delia
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Solutions to the racial wealth disparity in Charlotte and across the country
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A look at how Black Americans have been disproportionately locked out of the home buying market and what some are attempting to do about it.Por Gabe Altieri
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Online sports betting is officially live in NC. But how does it all work, and what are the ethical implications?
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Online sports betting is officially legal in the state of North Carolina. But how does it all work? And where does the money from these bets go? What are the ethical implications of sports betting, and how will it be regulated?Por Sarah Delia
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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 now analyzed our democracy, looking at what works and what doesn’t.Por Gabe Altieri
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Local News Roundup: Pat Cotham out after Super Tuesday upset; Matthews Commission discontinues Zoom comments; Sheriff McFadden at the SOTU address
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A local upset on Super Tuesday. The Town of Matthews nixes Zoom participation in meetings. Congresswoman Alma Adams invites Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden to be her guest at the State of the Union. Mike Collins and guests will discuss those stories and more.Por Wendy Herkey
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New president of The Levine Museum of the New South shares his vision for institution's path forward
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On the next Charlotte Talks, we speak with the new president of the Levine Museum of the New South, Richard Cooper, about where he’s been, where the museum is going and his vision for the future.Por Sarah Delia
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A recap of Super Tuesday results and a look ahead to November
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We take a look at Super Tuesday election results here and in other states. We explore what message the voters sent and how it may impact November.Por Gabe Altieri
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