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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.

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North Carolina’s prison system is facing a crisis, from severe staffing shortages and budget pressures to the growing needs of an aging inmate population. We sit down with Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes to talk about the mounting concerns. Then we ... more

America’s role in the world is changing. The thought used to be that a post-Soviet Russia and a more global China could become more friendly to the West. That has not happened. We hear from New York Times White House and national security corresponde... more

We examine the constitutional amendment proposals in North Carolina and discuss if they could boost voter participation at the polls. We’ll also get an update from South Carolina on how their redistricting plan has panned out.

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Marshall Runge
Professor of Medicinal Science, University of Michigan
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Episode: Ready or not, AI is being integrated into healthcare in NC and nationwide
Dan Janis
Professor of Bioinformatics and Co-Director of CIFER
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Naomi Coles
Investigative reporter, WBTV
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Emily Putnam-Hornstein
John A. Tate Distinguished Professor for Children in Need
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Joshua Curvin
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Mike Collins
Host of Charlotte Talks

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 202 ratings
  • One sided

    Seems like the show is scared to have a conservative pundit on to challenge the progressive panel on the weekly news roundup. Very one sided

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scfire33
    United States2 years ago
  • Topic on taxes 4/10

    I have never wrote a review before let me start with how important that is. This has the be the most thorough explanation of taxes and how they are here within the USA. It is a shame that our taxes have been turned to a tool of greed by outsourcing it to private companies. Our taxes do not need to be complicated. But I will say there should be a required class in school even in highschool since more and more kids are doing social media and need to report that income, and just “normal” jobs. I lo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OreoNerd
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this podcast, but please turn up the volume

    I listen to this podcast a few times a week and love the content. Even on topics I’m less interested in, I am always pleasantly surprised. Mike Collins is great! My only issue is on Apple Podcasts the volume is so low, I have to turn the volume to almost twice other podcasts. I don’t want to be dramatic, but I sometimes skip the episode just because the volume is so low and I don’t want my eardrums blown out from either the ads or when the next podcast episode plays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiffanyo18
    United States2 years ago
  • Great roundtable, but otherwise getting exhausted with Mike’s interviewing style

    I’ve listened to Charlotte Talks for years and love Mike Collins as a personality, but his interviewing style overwhelms the conversation

    See if you notice if his questions to his guests are open-ended “probing” type questions, allowing them to expound, or whether those questions are simply a selection of “muktiple choice” answers.

    I’ve noticed that. the more passionate he is about the topic, the worse it gets. It’s almost like he's shaping the direction that the discussion will go.

    Contras... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BTBost
    United States3 years ago
  • A love this show! Mike Collins asks the tough questions, the ones you as a listener would ask. This show is also informative and there’s nothing better than the Friday news roundup!

    Audible
    5
    KIKI
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners feel the host's interviewing style can dominate conversations, preferring more guest-led dialogue.
Listeners appreciate the depth and relevance of local policy discussions.
The roundups and expert guests help demystify complex budget and governance topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

No property tax increases, no reduction to services: County Manager Mike Bryant discusses his proposed budget
Q: Do you think that constitutional amendments capping property tax increases would hurt the ability to maintain services?
Yes, caps would reduce flexibility to adjust tax rates in response to growth, potentially forcing tough choices on education, parks, libraries, and other services unless state funding steps up.
No property tax increases, no reduction to services: County Manager Mike Bryant discusses his proposed budget
Q: Would this money help reopen that juvenile facility locally that was closed and moved out of Mecklenburg County several years ago?
No; operating the detention center is a state responsibility, and while the county has investments in related areas, the intent is not to run a state-directed facility locally.
No property tax increases, no reduction to services: County Manager Mike Bryant discusses his proposed budget
Q: When you made your budget presentation to the Mecklenburg County Commissioners, you said that the outcomes we seek require a high degree of collaboration. Explain that.
Collaboration involves a formalized cross-sector process, including the quality of life collaborative with government, private sector, nonprofits, and education partners, to align priorities and drive integrated investments for better life outcomes.
No property tax increases, no reduction to services: County Manager Mike Bryant discusses his proposed budget
Q: So one of the things that you wanted to do was redefine efficiency. How do you define it now?
Efficiency now means achieving the same outcomes with a more cost-conscious approach, reallocating funds, and using the existing budget to fund priority services without increasing taxes.
Post & Courier's 'Caught in the Cycle' investigation highlights deaths, mental health crisis in South Carolina Jails
Q: What led the Post and Courier to devote time and resources to this extensive story?
The reporters describe a tip that led them to a case involving a murder dismissal, which opened a window into a trove of unsealed records showing a long history of failed treatments and interactions among the criminal justice, psychiatric, and hospital systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

What is Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show serves as a deeply local roundtable and interview format that concentrates on Charlotte and North Carolina governance, budget battles, education funding, housing and development, and regional infrastructure—often pairing policymakers with reporters and subject-matter experts. Episodes blend live panel discussion with in-depth interviews on timely issues like state budgets, school funding, data-center governance, climate and drought impact, and the dynamics of local leadership, yielding practical perspectives for listeners who want to understand how policy and politics affect the Charlotte region. A standout trait is the proven ability to connect national trends to local outcomes through diverse guests, including politicians, journa... more

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Recent guests on Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins include:

1. Kelly Policelli
2. Mary Ramsey
3. Ryan Pitkin
4. Marshall Runge
5. Dan Janis
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7. Emily Putnam-Hornstein
8. Amy Canavello

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