Thursday, December 6, 2018 The newspaper industry has shed 60% of its jobs since 1990. Despite this decline in the health of print publications and print journalism, Mike hears from three local editors about why print isn’t dead and why alternative publications still matter.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 As the country honors former President George H.W. Bush, Mike Collins gathers reflections on a life of leadership and devotion to a country the 41st president imagined as kinder and gentler.

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 T he November election left Mecklenburg County Republicans wondering about their party's future in local politics. Mike Collins talks with GOP veterans, including two who experienced blue wave defeats.

Monday, December 3, 2018 Our town’s 250th Birthday. Charlotte Town was born on December 3rd, 1768, which makes us older than the US, and several historians help us look back on our history.

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 The North Carolina elections board declines to certify the 9th Congressional District race citing “unfortunate activities.” City Council unanimously agrees on changes to make it easier for neighborhoods to slow traffic. And Atrium Health is breached with hackers accessing the healthcare system’s billing records. Mike Collins and our roundtable of reporters detail those and other stories on Charlotte Talks ' Local News Roundup.

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 There are competing ideas of what that future of energy looks like, and how best to achieve it. Mike Collins and industry watchers discuss those different - and differing - options.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 Vietnam POW and North Carolina native Lt. Col. Barry Bridger talks about his time in the Hanoi Hilton, and explores the parallels between that war and today's conflicts.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Charlotte City Council is considering four-year terms, but a recent poll indicates Charlotteans are overwhelmingly opposed. We hear from two council members on opposite sides of this debate. What do you think? Should city council move from two-year to four-year terms? Vote in WFAE's poll.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 What to expect as Mecklenburg County undertakes property revaluation, the first in 8 years. This process didn’t go well last time, but they say improvements have been made. Still, what could your tax bill look like? We examine that.

Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Health care was the number one issue for many voters in the midterm. Mike Collins and health care experts examine what the election outcome will mean for the Affordable Care Act, pre-existing conditions, and Medicaid expansion.