20 episodes
Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins WFAE
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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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A conversation with Dr. Joyce Payne, founder of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Dr. Joyce Payne, who has devoted herself to helping fund higher education for African American students since the 1980s, joins us to talk about the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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Investigative series '40 Acres and a Lie' explores the history of a government program that gave formerly enslaved people land titles, only to take the land back
On the next Charlotte Talks, we hear from the reporters who worked to reveal how dozens of Black families were denied intergenerational wealth when the federal government took their land after the Civil War.
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'Where I Belong': A conversation with musician Rockie Lynne Rash
Mike Collins meets and hears the story behind Rockie Lynne Rash’s rise through the ranks of successful country music artists.
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Local News Roundup: Public reaction to renovations plan at Bank of America Stadium; Kamala Harris in the Queen City; Charlotte budget approved with tax increase
Not everyone is excited about supporting Bank of America stadium renovations to the tune of $650 million. VP Kamala Harris comes to Charlotte. And we move closer to making the dream of the Red Line train to Davidson a reality.
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How to find joy in a chaotic world
On the next Charlotte Talks, how to find the joy in life even when you’re down, even when things aren’t going your way, even when the news makes you want to scream.
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Hurricane season is expected to be very active — what role is climate change playing? Plus, a closer look at our local weather reporting
What to expect this hurricane season, and how climate change is playing a role? Plus, a closer look at how we report on the weather in the Charlotte area.