Charlotte Talks
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- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 15:54:59
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Local News Roundup: CMS Budget, ups and downs of charter schools, tourism tax debate, and South Carolina WBB caps off undefeated season
12/04/2024 Duration: 50minCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants an additional $83 million for certain operating expenses. Plus, after some discussion, it appears unlikely the hospitality tax will be used for anything other than tourist projects. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.
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StoryCorps' Mobile Tour comes to Charlotte
11/04/2024 Duration: 50minStoryCorps — it’s a public radio mainstay and it's bringing its Mobile Tour to Charlotte later this month. Find out how you can tell and preserve your personal stories for posterity.
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Charlotte City Council's Committee chairs talk city priorities
10/04/2024 Duration: 50minA discussion with the chairs of Charlotte City Council's committees that help govern the Queen City, including transportation, jobs and economic development, and housing and safety. We hear about the priorities each committee has set, why they’ve set those goals and where they are in achieving them.
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What to expect this tax season and why taxes are always so complicated
09/04/2024 Duration: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, with the filing deadline for taxes less than a week away, we explore a topic that is probably top of mind: Why is our tax system so complicated? Why does it take so long to gather the information for your tax preparer? And why do average people with mostly W-2 income need tax preparers — or do we? Can you really do it yourself?
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Contrasting how Charlotte and other NC communities spend tourism tax dollars and what it means for the future projects
08/04/2024 Duration: 50minCharlotte has traditionally used tourism tax revenue for large projects like upgrading sports facilities. City leaders have said state law mandates that, but some believe the money could be spent differently.
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Local News Roundup: VP Harris visits Charlotte; Not enough NC school vouchers; Centene's HQ gets a new owner
05/04/2024 Duration: 50minSchool vouchers are a hit...too much of one. There aren’t enough to go around. CATS holds public meetings about the Red Line. Centene’s defunct headquarters in University City gets new life as Vanguard buys the building and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says he has enough signatures to be on our state's November’s ballot. Those stories and more.
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Author Joe Posnanski on his new book, 'Why We Love Baseball'
04/04/2024 Duration: 50minJoe Posnanski has set out to chronicle special moments in baseball history. His book, “Why We Love Baseball,” details instances such as Babe Ruth's called shot and the Japanese pitcher who went to extreme lengths to achieve a strikeout record. Posnanski joins guest host Erik Spanberg to discuss those moments and more.
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The impact of third parties on the 2024 election
03/04/2024 Duration: 50minThe rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has left a lot of people looking for alternatives. Third-party options have historically siphoned votes, and some say this year will be no different. We look at that prospect and what third parties tell us about our current political landscape.
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'Message in a Bottle,' featuring the music of Sting, arrives in Charlotte
02/04/2024 Duration: 50minTuesday is opening night for "Message in a Bottle" at the Knight Theater in Charlotte, presented by Blumenthal Arts. The production features the music of Sting. We meet the creators.
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Psychedelics, no longer just party drugs, and could change the way we treat mental health
01/04/2024 Duration: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss the science behind the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, depression and other conditions.
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Local News Roundup: Triplexes up for discussion again at City Council; Hornets practice facility approved; Pineville's controversial substation vote; March Madness in the Carolinas
29/03/2024 Duration: 50minCharlotte 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.
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Combatting and understanding fake news and misinformation in 2024
28/03/2024 Duration: 50minFake 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.
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'Charlotte SHOUT!' back in the Queen City
27/03/2024 Duration: 42minCharlotte 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.
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Children's author Kelly Barnhill on reclaiming her creativity after traumatic brain injury
26/03/2024 Duration: 40minAward-winning writer Kelly Barnhill tells her story of perseverance and of triumph over a brain injury that left her unable to put words together.
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How to find joy in a chaotic world
25/03/2024 Duration: 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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Local News Roundup: TikTok backlash, bald eagles at Piper Glen and March Madness in Charlotte
22/03/2024 Duration: 44minTikTok 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.
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Looking at the art and science of one-on-one meetings
21/03/2024 Duration: 40minYour 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.
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Burn survivor Connor McKemey shares his story of strength, resiliency in new book 'Life Ignited'
20/03/2024 Duration: 43minOn 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.
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The state of reproductive rights in NC and across the country
19/03/2024 Duration: 42minIt'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?
18/03/2024 Duration: 50minOn 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.