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Charlotte Talks

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.

  • 50 minutes 30 seconds
    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 tap water
    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.
    22 November 2024, 3:27 pm
  • 50 minutes 29 seconds
    Big cars could mean big problems
    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 the climate.
    21 November 2024, 4:24 pm
  • 50 minutes 31 seconds
    New faces in NC's congressional delegation and how Washington politics impact the Old North
    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.
    20 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 46 seconds
    The state of local news in NC and across the nation
    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 attempting to fill the void.
    19 November 2024, 3:59 pm
  • 49 minutes 50 seconds
    A conversation with Melissa Ludtke, author of 'Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside'
    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.
    18 November 2024, 4:18 pm
  • 50 minutes 30 seconds
    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
    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.
    15 November 2024, 3:48 pm
  • 50 minutes 35 seconds
    How the Trump era is shaping the next generation of voters
    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.
    14 November 2024, 3:22 pm
  • 50 minutes 29 seconds
    Mayor Lyles reflects on the election, next steps for Dems, and city transparency
    Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will be here Wednesday to talk about the election, transparency and more.
    13 November 2024, 4:19 pm
  • 50 minutes 28 seconds
    A look at foreign policy under a second Trump administration
    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 approach may mean to world security.
    12 November 2024, 3:48 pm
  • 50 minutes 34 seconds
    U.S. veterans often struggle not only with mental health, but accessing care itself
    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.
    11 November 2024, 4:11 pm
  • 50 minutes 29 seconds
    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
    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 in the MLS postseason.
    8 November 2024, 3:48 pm
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