Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Is the United States ending its space program? We're moving toward a private model as President Trump seeks to end funding for the space station. Mike Collins looks at the future of space exploration.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 An examination of the less-than-excellent outcomes provided by America’s health care system, the cost of care and how we might improve the state of things.

Monday, March 19, 2018 Margaret Spellings talks about her first two years as president of the University of North Carolina system and more.

Friday, March 16, 2018 Students here and around the nation walk out to protest a lack of action on guns. A possible new owner of the Panthers emerges, and the Lynx Blue Line rides north. Those and other stories on the Local News Roundup.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 One of the biggest names in legal thrillers, John Grisham, ditches the courtroom for a beach read for his latest novel. He joins guest host Erik Spanberg.

Thursday, March 15th 2018 Mike Collins' guest is also Oprah’s all-time favorite guest. Dr. Tererai Trent is an internationally known humanitarian, educator and author whose latest book recently won the 2018 NAACP Award for Outstanding Literary work. She rose from humble beginnings in a farming community in Zimbabwe and went on to receive her Ph.D. in America. She uses her story to inspire others to achieve and follow their dreams.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 A new study tracked the speed of misinformation online compared to the slow pace of setting the record straight. Why do we so easily believe "fake news?"

Monday, March 12, 2018 On the next Charlotte Talks, what’s being done in Charlotte to prepare for a mass shooting particularly in our schools. There have been 34 this year and we talk to folks on the front lines of safety.

Friday, March 9, 2018 The sale of the Panthers appears to be gaining momentum. Atrium Health leaves UNC Health Care waiting at the altar. The president's steel tariff could have a ripple effect in the Carolinas. Mike Collins and a reporters roundtable look at the week's news.

Thursday, March 8, 2018 On this edition of Charlotte Talks, Mayor Vi Lyles returns for the second of her monthly chats with Mike Collins to discuss several important issues facing the city. She believes keeping the Panthers is a top priority when it comes to economic development. She’ll tell us why and share her thoughts on not being on Amazon’s list. We’ll also talk about CMPD staffing concerns just days after officers asked for a raise and her proposal to host the 2020 Republican National