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