Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

We discuss the latest on the destruction and recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Helene. Plus, the latest poll numbers on Mark Robinson and Charlotte FC is heading to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

We discuss the latest on the destruction and recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Helene. Plus, the latest poll numbers on Mark Robinson and Charlotte FC is heading to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

There's scandal surrounding North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Other politicians before him have been caught up in scandal — some from the Tar Heel state, from John Edwards to Madison Cawthorn. Is our state scandal-prone? How have scandals influenced national and state politics? A look at the history.

Things have been changing for women in and around sports. Today, women can coach, manage, and report on both men’s and women’s teams — but that wasn’t always the case. And for women taking on the role of reporter, getting in was a struggle. Journalist and author Melissa Ludtke is one of the women who paved the way and knows what the fight was like.

Blume Studios, the latest venture by Blumenthal Arts has opened and you’re in for two very different experiences. We hear about both from those bringing them to you. Plus, what's next for Blume?

We set our eyes on western North Carolina as we get an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We discuss the latest on the devastation from Helene and what you can do to help. Then it's time for Politics Monday. What is the strategy behind political advertising and how you either win people over or dissuade them from voting for the other candidate? What is the best approach?

The fallout continues following a CNN report on Mark Robinson. Donald Trump campaigns in Mint Hill. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board votes on pupil assignment changes and Hurricane Helene hits the southeast. Those stories and more on the local news roundup.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the true story of a life ignited by fire, resulting in third-degree burns over 90% of Connor McKemey’s body.

On the next Charlotte Talks, we hear about some of the historic preservation efforts by the Charlotte Museum of History as well as some of the challenges the museum faces.

We hear from the co-authors of a Charlotte Observer series about a deadly plane crash here 50 years ago that has nearly been forgotten, but shouldn’t be.