Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
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On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss the science behind the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, depression and other conditions.
Charlotte City Council considers another change to the 2040 plan and moves ahead with plans for a Hornets practice facility. And Pineville approves a controversial substation. Those stories and more.
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 they're influencing this year's election, and how they impact the future.
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 about the economic impact of this event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Collins takes a look at an election in a charged political climate with a formidable Republican candidate and one that was a landslide — 1976.
On the next Charlotte Talks, allergy season is upon us. We hear what experts have to say about what to expect this spring.
On the local news roundup: The message from North Carolina leaders about Charlotte’s transit plan came in loud and clear this week: they really don’t like it. A town commission meeting in Matthews falls victim to our political zeitgeist with racist and homophobic comments. Super Tuesday is next week — what you need to know before you vote. And longtime City Council member Lynn Wheeler dies.
Charlotte FC’s third season began with a new coach and a win in front of over 62,000 at Bank of America Stadium last Saturday. It was the first time the team won its opening game. But some of Charlotte FC’s flashier players are gone. As they cultivate new talent, can the wins keep coming?
Newcomers often wonder where old Charlotte is in our glowing New South city. Much of it is in the minds and memories of those who have lived here for generations. Jack Claiborne and his brother, Slug, fall into that category — and their story is the story of Charlotte.
The North Carolina primary is one week from Tuesday, and early voting is already underway. We break down the races to watch and the changes voters will see at the ballot box.
The death of a 12-year-old at a North Carolina wilderness camp has given rise to many questions about his death, about residential treatment camps and about why so many kids nationwide are attending them. We explore.
Union County Commissioners vote no on fluoridating the water, Wells Fargo’s name is about to go up in lights, and the 30-year-old Leandro suit makes its fifth return to the State Supreme Court. Those stories and more on this week's local news roundup.
On the next Charlotte Talks, Grammy Award-winning musician Christian McBride shares what’s in store for Charlotte audiences when he returns to the Blumenthal this week.
The N.C. Supreme Court will consider whether the state needs to pay around $700 million to fund education improvements, as ordered by a trial court. It’s another milestone in the landmark Leandro case, which has been in the courts for 30 years. It alleges the quality of education varies depending on the economic vitality of a particular area. We look at what’s at stake.
Since the beginning, Donald Trump has led the Republican candidate presidential contest and his lead continues to grow. That includes in North Carolina, where he leads his closest competitor, Nikki Haley, by more than 50 points. We look at the "Trumpification" of the Republican Party in North Carolina.
