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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Author Charles Frazier discusses his book 'The Trackers'
Set amid the Great Depression, the novel tells the story of a painter who travels to a rural town in Wyoming. Guest host Erik Spanberg sits down with Frazier to discuss the book, Frazier's past work and the role North Carolina plays in his writing.
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Democrats hope to take NC in 2024. Is that realistic?
President Biden and Vice President Harris have been spending a lot of time in North Carolina touting their accomplishments as part of their reelection campaign. That said, a Democratic presidential candidate has only won the state twice in about 50 years. What would need to happen to flip the script?
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Solutions for food insecurity in the Mecklenburg County and beyond
On the next Charlotte Talks, an alarming 15% of Mecklenburg County households are food insecure, meaning they have a reduced quality and variety of diet and/or may eat less because of a lack of money. But in our area, the Carolina Farm Trust is about to open phase one of a new market this spring to bring jobs and food to what is now a food desert. A look at that and other food insecurity solutions.
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Democratic candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction on his background, his plan and the politics of public education
Mo Green discusses his time as superintendent of Guilford County schools and the state of public education in North Carolina.
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Local News Roundup: CMS Budget, ups and downs of charter schools, tourism tax debate, and South Carolina WBB caps off undefeated season
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants an additional $83 million for certain operating expenses. Plus, after some discussion, it appears unlikely the hospitality tax will be used for anything other than tourist projects. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.
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StoryCorps' Mobile Tour comes to Charlotte
StoryCorps — it’s a public radio mainstay and it's bringing its Mobile Tour to Charlotte later this month. Find out how you can tell and preserve your personal stories for posterity.