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, growth, the arts, culture, social issues, literature, human interest, the environment and more. If something is of interest to the Charlotte region, listeners and leaders know the topic is bound to be discussed on Charlotte Talks. Learn more about Charlotte Talks.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, alcohol consumption. Increasingly, the medical community has issued warnings about the safety of drinking alcohol – even one drink per day – due to links between that and cancer. On the flip side of consuming something potentially harmful is the concept of food as medicine, one being acted on by a cooperative effort between a behavioral health facility and a Charlotte chef. -
Last year was the warmest on record — again. One study has found that, within 50 years, the planet could experience a greater temperature increase than in the last 6,000 years. In places, going outside for a few hours would result in death even for the fittest humans. Meanwhile, we are experiencing stronger storms, longer droughts, floods and fires. What does all this portend for our state? -
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings briefs City Council on police policy in the face of rising homicides, but gets some pushback on not being tough enough. Rising cases of flu, RSV and COVID cause some health care facilities to restrict visitors. Plus, the latest with the Riggs/Griffin state Supreme Court race. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, cell phones in classrooms. Designed to be addictive, they’re also distracting students and teachers. Should they be in classrooms? You decide, Thursday morning at 9. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, it was just over three months ago that Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the North Carolina mountains. It devastated entire communities, wiped homes and businesses off the map, took too many lives and destroyed others. Where are these communities — these people — in their recovery efforts? -
On the next Charlotte Talks, we discuss viruses circulating in our area that are making people sick — and the science behind the vaccines that can help. -
Last year, 110 people were killed in Charlotte. It's the highest number since 2020 and goes against a national trend. This comes as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and departments across the country, labor to recruit and retain officers. We hear some theories on why this is happening and about efforts to turn the situation around. -
For the first time in years, Charlotte may get snow. We detail the forecast. In the election that will not end, the NC Supreme Court has ruled the State Board of Elections should not yet certify a victory for a Democrat. Gov. Josh Stein continues to issue executive orders related to Helene relief. Plus, baby steps in improvement for Charlotte sports. -
On the next Charlotte Talks, a look at the challenges, opportunities and issues facing Charlotte City Council this year. -
The beginning of the new Congress is already off to an eventful start with a fight over speaker, jockeying for presidential nominees, and several new members from the North Carolina delegation getting sworn in. All of this comes before Donald Trump enters office for a second time.
