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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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U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrests hundreds of people in Charlotte, pulling them from cars, chasing them down streets. Homeland Security and Republican lawmakers say it’s making us safer by removing criminals from our streets, yet we haven’t ... more

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The Catawba Riverkeeper organization is one of the 10 largest of its kind in the country, but the person responsible for that growth — Executive Director John Searby — is stepping down. As he prepares to leave, we look at his contributions to the org... more

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Executive Director of the Catawba Riverkeeper Organization and CEO of the collaboration between it and the Daniel Stowe Conservancy
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Episode: A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
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Episode: A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
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Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine
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Robert McCutcheon
CEO of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance
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Episode: Breaking down the 2025 election results
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Mike Collins
Host of a local talk show that encompasses discussions of politics, arts, culture, and social issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 199 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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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Criticism has been noted regarding the perceived bias of the discussions and the need for a wider array of political viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on local issues and the range of expert guests featured.
Many value the availability of local news and the in-depth exploration of community concerns, especially during relevant events.

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A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
Q: Why are they being just simply motioned to come here and talk to me?
Border Patrol is asserting they are targeting criminals, but in reality, they are questioning anyone who looks Latino, without prior knowledge of their status.
A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
Q: What precautions should community members be taking right now?
Community members are advised to collect identification and necessary documents to prepare for any detainment situations.
A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
Q: Does that appear to be what they're doing?
We don't know who they have arrested, as the agency hasn't released names or charges.
A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte
Q: How many Border Patrol or ICE agents have come to Charlotte in addition to the ICE agents already here to be part of this?
There hasn't been a confirmation of how many agents are present, but they seem to be everywhere over the weekend.
Executive Director John Searby bids farewell to Catawba Riverkeeper; update on solar energy tax credits and how to save money
Q: What impact will the expiration of solar tax credits have on the solar industry?
Zachary Turner notes the challenges faced by the solar industry but indicates optimism for future adaptations.

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1. Zachary Turner
2. John Searby
3. Nick Delacanel
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5. Stefania Artiega
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7. Robert McCutcheon
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