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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

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Mecklenburg County
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Charlotte City Council
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Affordable Housing
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Charlotte, United States
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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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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Southeast Charlotte has transformed into one of the region's bustling centers for business, housing and development. We explore how it got here, how the area is changing and what comes next. We’ll also look at the push to create communities where peo... more

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Andrew Moore
Author of The Beasts of the East
Mariner Books / author
Episode: ‘The Beasts of the East’ follows the unusual story of North Carolina’s red wolves
Kyle Ingram
Democracy Reporter for the Raleigh News and Observer
Raleigh News & Observer
Episode: NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Kylus Venkitesubramanian
Director of Research Analytics, UNC Charlotte's Charlotte Urban Institute
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Episode: NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Eva Cason
Carolina Farms Fund Manager, Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund
Episode: NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Michael Bitzer
Professor of Politics and History, Director of the Center for North Carolina Politics and Public Service at Catawba College
Catawba College
Episode: NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Maria Hernandez
Shop steward
Unite Here
Episode: South Carolina runoff results plus the economic impact of deportations
Gordon Laffer
Research associate
Economic Policy Institute
Episode: South Carolina runoff results plus the economic impact of deportations
Dr. Jack Schaef
Associate Professor of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
UNC Charlotte
Episode: Heat, drought and impact: Recapping Charlotte’s summer climate and what’s next
Randall Hitt
Vice President of Unsheltered Services
Roof Above
Episode: Heat, drought and impact: Recapping Charlotte’s summer climate and what’s next

Host

Mike Collins
Host of the program

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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Mostly informative and locally relevant, with strong roundups on regional issues.
Listener feedback highlights high-quality guests but notes occasional volume and pacing concerns.
Show is valued for deep dives into local politics, governance, and policy.

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Back to school: Trump administration calls for separate MMR shots, plus other school news around the region
Q: Does breaking up MMR into separate vaccines make sense from a safety or efficacy perspective?
There is no data showing that breaking up vaccines improves safety or efficacy; in fact, studies suggesting potential harms or logistical burdens were cited, with emphasis on maintaining combined vaccines when possible.
Back to school: Trump administration calls for separate MMR shots, plus other school news around the region
Q: What's your impression about decreasing the number of diseases on the vaccine schedule?
The physician guest explains that there have been no new scientific studies supporting the policy shift, that there is no change to current vaccine requirements, and that separating MMR into individual vaccines would create logistical challenges without evidence of benefit.
NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Q: What is theConservation Fund's approach to preserving farmland amid development pressure?
The Fund buys at-risk farmland, connects farmers to land through lease-to-own arrangements, and uses conservation easements to ensure land remains farmland long-term.
NC voters are confident about their elections, skeptical of others. Plus, the region’s changing agricultural economy
Q: What is a democracy reporter, and why does a newspaper feel the need to have one?
A democracy reporter focuses on voting and elections and helps provide in-depth coverage of how changes in rules affect public participation and trust.
South Carolina runoff results plus the economic impact of deportations
Q: What is the broader economic cost of deportations according to the Institute calculator?
The calculator estimates hundreds of billions in national costs, with city-specific figures like Charlotte showing substantial potential allocations for public services if deportations had not occurred.

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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?

A locally focused current-events program that brings together a rotating panel of reporters, researchers, and policymakers to discuss regional politics, governance, infrastructure, and social issues. Episodes frequently blend municipal and state-level developments with practical implications for residents—ranging from transportation and housing to education, public health, and literacy. A standout pattern is the mix of hard-news analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and expert context from academia, journalism, and government agencies, along with notable coverage of big local stories and national parallels. The show stands out for its robust Friday roundups and its emphasis on informatively connecting policy decisions to everyday life in the C... more

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1. Andrew Moore
2. Kyle Ingram
3. Kylus Venkitesubramanian
4. Eva Cason
5. Michael Bitzer
6. Maria Hernandez
7. Gordon Laffer
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