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Public Conversations
2:25 pm
Fri April 12, 2013

One Charlotte or Many? A Neighborhood Perspective

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Charlotte needs to find new ways to increase its tax base. In the past, annexation provided low-hanging fruit. But there's almost no more space to annex. Today, south Charlotte property taxes provide half the city’s revenue. Policymakers have presented initiatives and projects, such as affordable housing and the street car, but what do neighborhood residents want?

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Public Conversations
4:43 pm
Fri February 1, 2013

Voices In The Gun Debate

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Moderator Ben Bradford, Larry Hyatt, Rep. Mel Watt
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Larry Hyatt, owner Hyatt Gun Shop
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Congressman Mel Watt
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WFAE's Public Conversations Series examined the current debate on guns and gun violence in America. Panelists and audience members discussed recent proposals designed to reduce gun violence. Moderated by WFAE's Ben Bradford, the forum also addressed Second Amendment issues, enforcement of gun laws, underlying causes of gun violence, and the politics of the gun control debate.  

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Public Conversations
12:03 pm
Fri October 26, 2012

Respect And Disrespect: What's Up In Our Society?

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Panelists Cyndi Shaw, school psychologist, Jerry McGee, president of Wingate University, Judge Rickye McCoy Mitchell, WFAE News Director Greg Collard
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WFAE's Mark Rumsey greets the audience
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Forum attendees.
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This community forum explored what many people see as a widespread culture of disrespect permeating our society and communities today.  Panelists and audience members discussed the causes and effects of this apparent breakdown in common respect.   The forum also examined the roles of parents, schools, public figures, the media and other groups in fostering an atmosphere of respect, or disrespect, in the local community.  

 

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Politics In The Streets
1:00 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

Politics In The Streets

Audience members had plenty of questions and comments for the panelists. Photo: Tanner Latham
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Audience members had plenty of questions and comments for the panelists. Photo: Tanner Latham

Panelists and audience members engaged in a lively conversation about the First Amendment rights of protesters during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, and the city's plans to maintain order and safety during the DNC. About 170 people attended the free community forum at the Mint Museum - Uptown.

Moderator: Greg Collard, WFAE News Director

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