Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 What happens to all the students at the now-defunct Charlotte School of Law? The school's alumni president joins Mike Collins, then a look at the latest exit from Wells Fargo and the CEO's warning of more bad news ahead.

Monday, August 21, 2017 Monday’s solar eclipse is bringing thousands to North and South Carolina for the experience. We hear from scientists, a meteorologist, and others about what to expect and get tips on how to view it safely.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 White supremacist marches have renewed the conversation about what should happen to symbols of the Confederacy. What do these monuments and markers represent, and what would their removal mean? Mike Collins talks with a Pulitzer Prize-nominated Civil War historian and hears from both sides of the issue.

Friday, August 18, 2017 Violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia sets off a new conversation about race and racist symbols. What are our politicians are saying? Governor Cooper says all Confederate monuments in the state should come down. Charlotte School of Law is no more, after the American Bar Association denies plans to move forward. And the eclipse is coming and so are the tourists. Mike Collins and the Roundup Reporters cove those stories and more on the local news roundup.

Thursday, August 17, 2017 Six weeks into his tenure as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent, Clayton Wilcox joins Mike Collins for a discussion on his vision for the district's 150,000 students.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 A new state law benefits solar energy but also places a moratorium on wind energy. We get an update on that and on other alternative energy projects.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Charlotte is a hot spot for human trafficking. North Carolina is a top-ten state for the practice and because of our geography, Charlotte is the number one city for human trafficking in the state. Young people are particularly vulnerable to this and some Charlotte groups are jumping in to respond. One is working to train professionals to identify at-risk youth. Mike Collins gathers experts to hear more about steps being taken to thwart this activity.

Monday, August 14, 2017 Are you a liar? You bet you are but the real you is emerging through your online activities. What Big Data knows about the real you.

Friday, August 11, 2017 Professional golf royalty has been in town all week for the PGA Championship. How did Charlotte do as host to a major tournament? The Citizens Review Board held a hearing on CMPD’s internal exoneration of the officer who shot Keith Lamont Scott nearly a year ago. Teacher and principal pay raises highlighted the newly approved CMS budget. And Governor Cooper came to Charlotte to announce the expansion of Allstate Insurance- the company is bringing 2,500 jobs to the Queen

Thursday, August 10, 2017 Gentrification can spruce up neighborhoods but it can also price long-term residents out. We examine that and hear about what may be a first-of-its-kind effort to slow gentrification down.