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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Booking Overview

A public-affairs interview program focused on politics, local news, social issues, health, culture, and the environment, typically featuring politicians, reporters, subject-matter experts, and community or institutional leaders. Credible pitches include elected officials and candidates, academics, physicians, policy experts, journalists, and advocates with timely expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong credentials and a clear connection to regional or national issues.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

web@wfae.org

charlottetalks@wfae.org

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Host

Mike Collins - Mike Collins is the longtime host of WFAE’s Charlotte Talks, where he leads in-depth discussions with newsmakers, experts, journalists, and community leaders on major political, social, cultural, a...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Elected officials, political candidates, journalists, physicians, academics, policy specialists, advocates, and other recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on current public-affairs issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership in government, journalism, medicine, academia, or public policy, Direct involvement in significant regional or national issues, Recognized professional expertise or a prominent public-facing role

Recent Guest Discussions

Annie Andrews - Her Campaign And Hopes Of Winning A U.s. Senate Seat For Democrats In South Carolina

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Affairs, Local News, Social Issues, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
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Political polling: how it works, accuracy and gaining public trust

October 13, 2026

As Election Day for the midterms inches closer, the polling industry across the country is focused on getting accurate predictions about what will happen on Nov. 3. In recent years, midterm election polling has proven to be more accurate than presidential election polling. We discuss polling methodology, margin of error, how to interpret poll results and more.

Former ProPublica reporter investigates the lack of Black doctors in the U.S.

October 12, 2026

Fewer than 6% of American physicians identify as Black, but census data show roughly 12% of the U.S. population is Black. Some experts say that disparity is one reason communities of color tend to experience worse health outcomes in the U.S., including higher rates of high blood pressure, shorter life expectancy and higher risks during childbirth. A new book from a former ProPublica reporter links today’s inequalities to a long history of structural racism — part of which runs through North C...

Local News Roundup: FBI investigates CMS; General Assembly pushes for relief at pump; televangelist Jim Bakker dies

October 09, 2026

The FBI launches an investigation into CMS. The county might wait on the outcome of the several probes being conducted before it asks its own questions. But the county is asking questions about why Discovery Place can’t repay a $14 million loan. The General Assembly is set to consider suspending the gasoline tax, and PTL’s Jim Bakker dies. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters.

Frequently asked questions

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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
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How do I get in touch with Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins?

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins is hosted by Mike Collins. Its publicly listed emails are web@wfae.org and charlottetalks@wfae.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins?

The publicly listed emails for Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins: web@wfae.org and charlottetalks@wfae.org.

How many listeners does Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins have?

Podseeker estimates Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins?

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elected officials, political candidates, journalists, physicians, academics, policy specialists, advocates, and other recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on current public-affairs issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership in government, journalism, medicine, academia, or public policy; Direct involvement in significant regional or national issues; Recognized professional expertise or a prominent public-facing role. Recent guests include Annie Andrews.

How hard is it to get booked on Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Affairs, Local News, Social Issues, and Environment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

web@wfae.org

charlottetalks@wfae.org

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