Episodes

  • Local News Roundup: Robinson faces new allegations; Another transit vote; The latest on the Asha Degree case; Candidates hit NC; Bryce Young benched

    Local News Roundup: Robinson faces new allegations; Another transit vote; The latest on the Asha Degree case; Candidates hit NC; Bryce Young benched
    Sep 20 2024
    New allegations against Mark Robinson. Another week, another vote on transit. New details in the Asha Degree case. Plus, after two losses to open the season, the Carolina Panthers bench Bryce Young.
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    50 mins
  • Grab your ruby slippers, the land of Oz is coming to Charlotte for a four-day festival

    Grab your ruby slippers, the land of Oz is coming to Charlotte for a four-day festival
    Sep 19 2024
    On the next Charlotte Talks, we’re off to see the wizard and talk to many of the people responsible for bringing all the Oz characters to life in books, movies and musicals.
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    50 mins
  • A year after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions, NC schools see drop in students of color

    A year after the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in college admissions, NC schools see drop in students of color
    Sep 18 2024
    Mike Collins and our panel of guests look at the first hard data on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions.
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    51 mins
  • Charlotte resident and author Joe Posnanski on his new book 'Why We Love Football'

    Charlotte resident and author Joe Posnanski on his new book 'Why We Love Football'
    Sep 17 2024
    Posnanski breaks down the biggest upsets, outrageous plays, and outstanding players to show why — despite its many faults — each fall millions turn back to football as one of this nation's true pastimes.
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    50 mins
  • Politics Monday: The safety, security and integrity of American elections

    Politics Monday: The safety, security and integrity of American elections
    Sep 16 2024
    On the next Charlotte Talks, a look at how officials are working to keep you and your vote safe during a time of heightened fears about the security of our elections.
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    51 mins
  • Local News Roundup: Harris campaigns in Charlotte; Additional funds for Eastland Yards; Former NC Rep. Kelly Alexander dies

    Local News Roundup: Harris campaigns in Charlotte; Additional funds for Eastland Yards; Former NC Rep. Kelly Alexander dies
    Sep 13 2024
    Charlotte City Council votes to pump $11 million more into the sports complex at Eastland Yards. Kamala Harris follows up her debate with a stop in the Queen City, and we remember former state Rep. Kelly Alexander.
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    50 mins
  • Fighting climate change with regenerative farming

    Fighting climate change with regenerative farming
    Sep 12 2024
    The changing climate is affecting our beaches and is causing massive forest fires. Heatwaves are rampant and out of control rains are causing devastating floods and landslides. Less obvious, though, is the damage being done to agriculture.
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    51 mins
  • Mayor Lyles reflects on the life, legacy of Rep. Kelly Alexander, transit, Eastland Yards and more

    Mayor Lyles reflects on the life, legacy of Rep. Kelly Alexander, transit, Eastland Yards and more
    Sep 11 2024
    Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles resumes her visits to Charlotte Talks. She joins us to talk about the recent city council decision surrounding transit and Eastland Yards, the political season ahead, and we’ll give her an opportunity to reflect on the life and contributions of the late state Rep. Kelly Alexander.
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    51 mins