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Henry David Thoreau lived in a time of rapid technological and economic change, political division and a pandemic. He reassessed his priorit...
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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, th...
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Listen to Charlotte Talks, a News & Politics podcast by WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. Stream 29 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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20 of 29 episodesLocal News Roundup: Vi Lyles resigns; Senate passes property tax bill; Atrium, WakeMed consolidation on hold; Truist Championship tees off
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces her resignation, the state Senate votes to pause property tax assessments for a year, Wake County delays...
The impact and the pushback against data centers
On the next Charlotte Talks, everyone is talking about data centers — and so are we. We look at the latest: what impact they might have on o...
Post & Courier's 'Caught in the Cycle' investigation highlights deaths, mental health crisis in South Carolina Jails
Over the last decade, several inmates suffering from mental illnesses have died inside South Carolina jails. An investigation by the Post &...
A look at the drama and issues facing education at CMS and the state level
On the next Charlotte Talks, educators are facing a tough time. North Carolina dropped three spots to 46th in the nation for teacher pay thi...
Author Ben Greene discusses a joy-centered approach to trans lives and parenting
Ben Greene, a trans man, speaker and author of "My Child Is Trans, Now What?," is on a mission to bring joy, humor and humanity into the con...
Local News Roundup: CMS Board rejects superintendent’s proposed budget, Gov. Stein acts on Medicaid bill, CMS and others cancel classes Friday as teachers drive to Raleigh to protest
On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup, the CMS board rejects Superintendent Crystal Hill’s proposed budget, leaving her to question...
Comparing Charlotte's commercial real estate market with national trends
Across the country, the commercial real estate sector is facing problems. Although it’s been years since COVID-19, the impact of remote work...
Michael Regan, former administrator of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, on the environmental challenges North Carolina faces
On the next Charlotte Talks, former Environmental Protection Agency head Michael Regan shares his record, his views on what’s happening at t...
A look at storylines as the North Carolina General Assembly begins
The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session is underway, with lawmakers focused on several issues. One is the budget. The state has...
North Carolina grapples with drought. For the farming industry, it’s just one more added threat
Drought is worsening in North Carolina and municipalities across the Charlotte region are asking residents to voluntarily conserve water. As...
Local News Roundup: Alma Adams accusations, NCGA returns, severe drought continues, NFL draft
A report this week revealed Rep. Alma Adams was investigated and cleared by a House committee for an alleged inappropriate relationship with...
Art as medicine: Social prescribing takes patients from clinics to connection
Social prescribing is changing how health care is traditionally thought of by linking patients to community-based activities to address stre...
New survey says North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future but united behind constitutional checks and balances
A recent survey shows that while North Carolinians are pessimistic about the nation’s political future, they are strongly united in support...
Building Charlotte: Can the construction industry balance opportunity and uncertainty?
Charlotte is growing, but the construction industry is facing headwinds as they try to keep up. The industry is staring down a mix of challe...
Beyond the Storm: A look at Helene resiliency at WFAE's Carolinas Climate Summit
Nearly two years ago, Hurricane Helene devastated portions of the Carolinas. Since then, a change in administrations in Washington and a bud...
Local News Roundup: Mecklenburg leaders push back on tax amendment, bill advances; CMPD releases crime data; win or go home for the Hornets
The North Carolina General Assembly’s short session starts Tuesday, and a proposal to cap property tax increases has Mecklenburg leaders on...
Author Dava Sobel on her new book ‘The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science’
Marie Curie is the most famous woman in the history of science. She coined the term “radioactivity” and traveled the world to share its secr...
Set phasers to stun! A ride through William Shatner's career + WFAE's Carolina Climate Summit preview
Star Trek’s William Shatner talks about his career, the Earth and space. Then, we get a preview of WFAE’s Carolinas Climate Summit.
Inside the push to end predatory towing practices in Charlotte and North Carolina
We take a look at the predatory practices some Charlotte tow truck drivers use to take advantage of those they tow. That includes both civil...
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