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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Michael Regan, former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on the environmental challenges North Carolina facesFormer Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan shares his record, his views on what’s happening at the EPA now and his connection to North Carolina.
560|50M
Local News Roundup: Crystal Hill investigation; South Carolina Senate race; Duke Energy rates; cyclospora updateThe CMS Board of Education says it expects to reveal the results of an investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill before school starts. Darline Graham Nordone and Ralph Norman are among those vying for Lindsey Graham’s seat in the U.S. Senate, and Duke Energy has reached a settlement on its rate of return.
559|50M
Cyclospora cases tick up in the region; HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black residents of Mecklenburg CountyCases of cyclosporiasis are ticking up in our region as the state cites more than 500 cases across North Carolina. We’ll discuss what you need to know and how to protect yourself. We’ll also discuss why, despite major advances in treatment and prevention, HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black residents in Mecklenburg County.
558|51M
Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell on I-77, data centers, state budget and moreThe county is set to vote on whether to reverse its rejection of the I-77 toll lane project, and we’ll see which way he’s leaning. Plus, the state finally has a budget — after a long delay — and we’ll look at how the county dealt with the uncertainty surrounding it. We’ll also get into data centers, finances, the immigration crackdown and more with Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell.
557|50M
New book traces Pat McCrory's path from Charlotte's longest-serving mayor to governorPat McCrory is one of the most consequential and polarizing political figures in North Carolina history. From mayor of Charlotte to governor of North Carolina, McCrory spent nearly two decades shaping the city before a turbulent term as governor that transformed his career and public image. Journalist and columnist Andrew Dunn focuses on McCrory’s rise, reckoning and legacy in a new book, “The Change Agent.”
556|51M
‘Teen takeovers’: Charlotte leaders move to revise curfew as minors ask where they’re supposed to go‘Teen takeovers’ have become a nuisance in cities like Charlotte and Raleigh, with large groups of teenagers gathering in public spaces, causing disruption and sometimes engaging in destructive behavior. CMPD now recommends a 9 p.m. curfew for all minors. We look at how that curfew would be enforced, what is contributing to the gatherings, and possible solutions for providing safe spaces for minors.
555|51M
The economics of North Carolina's hemp industryNorth Carolina’s hemp industry has largely been unregulated, but that may soon change, and this multi-billion-dollar sector of our state’s economy hangs in the balance. A federal law banning intoxicating hemp products is scheduled to go into effect in November and the General Assembly is considering its own prohibitions. A look at what this may mean for the industry and the 16,000 people working in it.
554|51M
Local News Roundup: Teen takeovers; Graham’s replacement; another I-77 vote upcoming; parasitic illness continues to impact the CarolinasCharlotte City Council is looking for ways to address teen takeovers and may implement a stricter curfew. There's a new wrinkle in the I-77 toll lane saga. South Carolina U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sister has been appointed to fill his seat in Congress, and a parasitic illness has arrived in North Carolina.
553|50M
How the NC budget impacts higher educationA look at how the recently passed North Carolina state budget affects higher education. One of the biggest headlines from is a fully funded UNC system, but it would also make certain records related to discipline proceedings exempt from the state public records law including cases of sexual misconduct. That plus tuition changes, student loans, and more.
552|50M
New book examines impact of 1898 Wilmington MassacreIn 1898, a white mob massacred dozens of Black residents in Wilmington, North Carolina. They used a machine gun and stoked fear to stage what is considered the only successful coup in U.S. history. Author Lauren Collins joins Charlotte Talks to discuss the impact.
551|50M

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