Charlotte Talks

Paper Promises

Charlotte Talks — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

As we know, there’s ongoing financial uncertainty going on around the world, and although we think of our economic crisis as a new thing, our guest today says different. Philip Coggan, a columnist for The Economist, says that the accumulation of debt that we’re seeing world wide is an age-old problem.

What The President Can And Cannot Do

Charlotte Talks — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

During election season there is no lack of blame to go around between the presidential candidates but how much can the president truly do? Our panel of political experts says there is often a misconception on exactly what the president can and cannot do so we’ll take a look at the extent of presidential power, both real and perceived.

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The Politics Of The Mammogram

Charlotte Talks — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

In the 1970’s two movements dovetailed to create a perfect storm of controversy that continues to the present day. The woman’s movement was in full swing. While bras were burning in protests nationwide, the health care industry was developing a new breast cancer screening technique called the mammogram. Almost from its inception the mammogram has been hailed as either a major breast cancer fighting tool or a political tool that did not make women’s health a top priority. Our guest, Dr.

Former POW Col. Lee Ellis

Charlotte Talks — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

When we look at our nation’s leaders, it sometimes helps to understand their perspective if we know what experiences influenced their leadership philosophy. With that in mind, we welcome Colonel Lee Ellis, a retired Air Force pilot who was a POW for over 5 years at the infamous Hanoi Hilton during Vietnam. He says that what he and his fellow prisoners experienced there tested their courage and honor… and while imprisoned, they applied important principles of leadership that made the difference between life and death in the camp.

American Chemical Society

Charlotte Talks — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Chemistry is a huge part of our lives. It's in our clothes, the food we eat, the cleaners we use to clean our homes, the sprays we use to maintain our yards and the lotions and toiletries we use on our bodies every day. It's also a part of corporate life, the food and water supply and in the defense of our country. Chemicals are everywhere. Dr. Shakhashiri knows this as well as anyone. He is the President of the American Chemical Society and he's coming to Charlotte to talk about the role of chemistry in some of society's biggest issues.

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Gubernatorial Interview 2: Barbara Howe

Charlotte Talks — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Today is our second of three interviews with the North Carolina candidates for governor. Last week, we interviewed Republican candidate Pat McCrory. Next week, we'll talk to Democratic candidate Walter Dalton, and so today's hour will be spent with Libertarian candidate Barbara Howe. Candidate Howe was not included in any of the televised debates prior to the election, even though she is on the ballot and she has been ranked as high as 9 percent in the polls. We'll learn about her philosophies and why she wants to be governor.
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Food As Entertainment

Charlotte Talks — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

We talk a lot about food on a local level here on Charlotte Talks. We visit with local food writers, chefs and restaurant owners and check in on the local food scene. But food is a big business now and it's big entertainment. From the Food Channel, to QVC, the television food industry commands big bucks and creates major stars.

Electoral Dysfunction

Charlotte Talks — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Soon millions of Americans will go to the polls to vote for a new president. The journey to a polling booth in our country is complex. In fact, America shares a distinction with only a handful of nations like Iran and Lybia in that our constitution does not explicitly include the right to vote. And that's just one of the astonishing facts in Victoria Bassetti's new book, Electoral Dysfunction. You'll learn how our country has 13,000 different voting districts, each with its own policies and we rank near the bottom in number of registered voters.

Do Ghosts Really Exist?

Charlotte Talks — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0000

This is the time of year that we pay attention to the presence of ghosts and goblins but our guests say that ghosts are real and that we create them all the time. How we do so may surprise you but we’ll explore the real world of ghosts and we’ll do so through the lens of some of the most famous ghost films ever made. We’d like to hear from you about your favorite ghost films and why.

Tort Reform And The State Of The American Justice System

Charlotte Talks — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:01:00 +0000

There are several terms in the legal community that have long stirred debate; among them are the phrases “frivolous lawsuit” and “tort reform.” One of the most famous cases regarding these issues was the case of an elderly woman spilling hot coffee in her lap then suing the restaurant that served her. But one of our guests says that this famous case and others are misunderstood by the public, that tort reform is a mistake and that there is a large and ominous machine behind so-called reform.