Charlotte Talks
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 16:25:28
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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: CMPD says homicides are up; new Ballantyne development; Wegmans coming to the Queen City
19/04/2024 Duration: 50minOn this week's local news roundup: homicides are up in Charlotte this year by 31%. A new development is coming to Ballantyne with housing and a new school. Plus – the popular grocery store Wegmans is coming. Those stories and more.
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Author Charles Frazier discusses his book 'The Trackers'
18/04/2024 Duration: 50minSet amid the Great Depression, the novel tells the story of a painter who travels to a rural town in Wyoming. Guest host Erik Spanberg sits down with Frazier to discuss the book, Frazier's past work and the role North Carolina plays in his writing.
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Democrats hope to take NC in 2024. Is that realistic?
17/04/2024 Duration: 50minPresident Biden and Vice President Harris have been spending a lot of time in North Carolina touting their accomplishments as part of their reelection campaign. That said, a Democratic presidential candidate has only won the state twice in about 50 years. What would need to happen to flip the script?
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Solutions for food insecurity in the Mecklenburg County and beyond
16/04/2024 Duration: 50minOn the next Charlotte Talks, an alarming 15% of Mecklenburg County households are food insecure, meaning they have a reduced quality and variety of diet and/or may eat less because of a lack of money. But in our area, the Carolina Farm Trust is about to open phase one of a new market this spring to bring jobs and food to what is now a food desert. A look at that and other food insecurity solutions.
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Democratic candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction on his background, his plan and the politics of public education
15/04/2024 Duration: 50minMo Green discusses his time as superintendent of Guilford County schools and the state of public education in North Carolina.
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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.