Episodes
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For decades, most Americans got local news from newspapers, but the digital revolution destroyed a business model that paid for that coverage. Daily newspaper circulation has declined from 60 million in the 1990s to about 20 million today. Newspapers continue to downsize and shutter nationwide. We examine the alarming trend and look at startups attempting to fill the void.
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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.
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Reports of a negative working environment created by Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Charlotte settles a lawsuit with the family of a man shot and killed by police in 2017. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins the second phase of its comprehensive student assignment review. And Charlotte FC's goalie gets recognized by the league.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, a conversation about decency — or the lack of it — during the recent political campaign and the impact of that rhetoric on young people.
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Donald Trump’s victory doesn’t just have domestic implications. The world is watching, and world leaders are making their calculations about how another Trump presidency might affect international relations. Ukraine, the Mideast and NATO are just a few entities in awkward positions. We look at Trump’s new White House and what his transactional approach may mean to world security.
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We look at the role North Carolina played in Trump's victory. Josh Stein wins the governor’s race and may have an easier time of things as it appears the N.C. GOP loses its supermajority. The Panthers win and now head to Munich, with some members of city council joining the trip — but at what cost to taxpayers? Plus, Charlotte FC looks to move on in the MLS postseason.
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What decisions did voters make? We look at that, at turnout, and at what kind of role North Carolina played in the presidential contest. Plus, congressional and statewide results.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, the “do-or-die” moment for Charlotte FC. This week, they’re back at home with a must-win game if they want to stay alive in the MLS Playoff Cup. They’ll be at Bank of America Stadium Friday night for a second of three series game against Orlando City. If they lose, their playoff hopes are over.
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A look at what it means to be a fascist, whether candidates for president meet that definition, and what the language means for the future of our democracy.
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By now, you’ve probably boned up on all the candidates in this election, but how much do you know about the constitutional amendment or the three bond referenda you’ll be voting on? The constitutional amendment doesn’t appear to be controversial, but it is. And the referenda may or may not put transportation and road improvements on a fast track.
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Affordable housing is in short supply but there may be a solution that serves a dual purpose. Preserving and repurposing older or historic buildings could be the key rather than locating land and trying to build our way out of the problem. Ahead of his Oct. 24 talk, Donovan Rypkema brings his ideas and research to Charlotte Talks to discuss how historic preservation can significantly generate affordable housing for the Mecklenburg County area.
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On the next Charlotte Talks, preparing your garden for the cold months ahead so it will be ready for spring. If you’re not sure what that entails, we have you covered. We’ll get you ready, tell you what plants can winter outside, what should be taken in and discuss any potential impact Hurricane Helene might have had on your fall gardening.
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This is peak season for agritourism. That’s something small family farms engage in to diversify their income so they can compete with big commercial enterprises. Almost 1,000 farms in our state are in the agritourism business. We examine why this number is growing, look at the benefits and barriers to farmers, explore how all this works, and more.
