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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

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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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Beau Whitney
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Mike Collins
Host of Charlotte Talks

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 203 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 States3 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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Local News Roundup: Crystal Hill investigation; South Carolina Senate race; Duke Energy rates; cyclospora update
Q: What is the status of Superintendent Crystal Hill's investigation and its potential impact on CMS?
Panelists note the investigation is ongoing with limited public detail, raising questions about timelines, potential outcomes, and how it could affect the first day of school and teacher pay adjustments tied to the budget.
New book examines impact of 1898 Wilmington Massacre
Q: How did you structure the book around four families to convey this longitudinal impact?
She chose a multi-generational approach, tracing both white and Black families to show how actions and memory propagated through generations and affected wealth, rights, and community identity.
New book examines impact of 1898 Wilmington Massacre
Q: What did you mean by saying November 10, 1898 is a centuries-long day that isn't over yet?
Collins explains that the effects of the coup and massacre extended far beyond 1898, shaping Jim Crow, school desegregation, ongoing voter suppression, and today's political battles, thereby making it a continuous chapter in American history.
Short Session Catch-Up: The General Assembly passes its long-awaited budget. We discuss what’s in it and more
Q: How does the budget address the need for more staff in public agencies, particularly in law enforcement and corrections?
The budget targets staffing shortages with substantial raises for law enforcement and corrections officers, as well as position reductions in other areas; officials argue this reflects where shortages exist while critics point to overall cuts.
Short Session Catch-Up: The General Assembly passes its long-awaited budget. We discuss what’s in it and more
Q: Why aren't teacher pay raises retroactive, given past practice?
The Senate's preference for one-time bonuses instead of retroactive raises is framed as creating a current-year increase while avoiding retroactivity, with proponents arguing the bonuses can substitute for legacy increases, and opponents noting the impact on long-term compensation.

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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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