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Feed provided by WFAE 90.7 FM: Charlotte's NPR News Source
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Indians in Charlotte - Thursday, May 24, 2012 | Indians in Charlotte In Charlotte, the population of residents from India rose from around 10,000 in 2000, to over 25,000 by 2010. This massive increase in the Indian population brings with it a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds, as well as varied professions. We’ll be joined by four Indians who now call Charlotte home, and discuss their very different journeys settling here, what brought them to the US and to Charlotte. They’ll share their thoughts about how their cultural background helped them prepare for and execute the move. [Photo from the Charlotte Festival of India.] Guests Dr. Sarjoo Bhagia - A doctor at the OrthoCarolina Spine Center and on the honorary teaching faculty of the CMC Carolina Rehabilitation. He was born in India and lived in the UK and Germany before moving to Charlotte. Lal Vishin - Retired IT executive who came to the US from India after getting his engineering degree. He is the president of the India Association of Charlotte. Ritu Mukherji - Dance instructor who came to the US with her husband. Her dance academy specializes in classical Indian dance, modern “bollywood” and fitness dance. Dr. Vikram Kumar - Professor of Economics at Davidson College. He’s on the board of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the India Association of Charlotte. Add and read comments | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sustainable Seafood - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 | Sustainable Seafood America loves seafood. From grocery freezers to restaurants specializing in seafood dishes, we go through a great deal of seafood on a daily basis. So much so that industry experts are becoming concerned about overfishing and the health of the oceans fish populations. Recently Whole Foods stores announced that they will no longer purchase seafood from suppliers who don’t follow certain criteria for fishing and harvesting their catch. There are critics of that decision but what is the state of fishing in our oceans and can we sustain the level of fishing as it stands? Answers to those questions and more, when Charlotte Talks. Guests Peter Reinhart - Chef on Assignment, Johnson and Wales University Michael LaVecchia - Chief Fish Guy & Butcher, Meat & Fish Co. at 7th Street Market Carrie Brownstein - Seafood Quality Standards Coordinator, Whole Foods Add and read comments | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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World War II Off North Carolina’s Coast - Tuesday, May 22, 2012 | World War II Off North Carolina’s Coast It’s not a well-known fact that there were attacks off the coast of North Carolina during World War II. Now, stories and facts about World War II off our state’s coast are being made available to a wider audience through a new book by North Carolina author Kevin Duffus. He says that many people don’t know about the attacks off the North Carolina coast for reasons that include military secrecy, reluctance by those who experienced it to remember painful memories, and a lack of teaching this history in educational curriculum. Kevin Duffus joins us to talk about War Zone- World War II Off the North Carolina Coast. Guest Kevin Duffus - Author of War Zone: World War II Off the North Carolina Coast. He's been on the show to talk about his other books, The Lost Light, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate and Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks Kevin Duffus will speak at Park Road Books at 7pm on Tuesday, May 22. Details. Add and read comments | 5/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Camp: Homesick & Happy - Monday, May 21, 2012 | Camp: Homesick & Happy Summer is right around the corner and kids will be out of school. But instead of sitting around watching TV and playing on their iPhones, some parents will be sending their kids to summer camp - to hike and canoe their way around the outdoors, learn new skills and make lasting friendships. Michael Thompson, author of Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow says camp provides essential experiences for children. What he calls the "magic of camp" allows kids to mature and develop in a unique atmosphere away from school and home - teaching independence and values. But where does camp fit in an age of helicopter parents - where kids are rarely out of the sight of their folks? We'll explore the magic of camp and find out why kids need time away from home. Guests Michael Thompson, Ph.D. - Child psychologist and school consultant. Author of many bestselling books about child development, his latest is Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow. He's also a former board member of the American Camp Association. Dave Purcell - Executive Director of YMCA Camp Harrison. He began his career in camp leadership in 1987. Camp Harrison is a resident camp near Wilkesboro. Add and read comments | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tommy Tomlinson (Rebroadcast) - Friday, May 18, 2012 | Tommy Tomlinson (Rebroadcast) He's written around 1700 articles for the Charlotte Observer, and because of his talent for bringing emotion and humanity to the pages of the newspaper in whatever topic he writes about, Tommy Tomlinson has a big following of area readers. After 23 years at the Observer, he's left to write about another topic he has a passion for: sports. We revisit our conversation with Tommy about how the newspaper industry has changed in the last two decades, about his brand of storytelling, and how that will carry over into his new career. (Originally Aired May 3, 2012) Guest Tommy Tomlinson - Former Charlotte Observer Columnist Charlotte Observer | Tommy's columns Charlotte Observer | Tommy's Blog, Tommy's Table Add and read comments | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Not only for Charlotte, NC residents
Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins interviews a wide array of newsmakers, from politicians to authors, musicians, playwrights, film-makers, scientists and more. An interesting show for anyone that likes to stay in the know. If you're a fan of NPR-type talk shows, you'll want to subscribe to this one.
I really like this show
I like this show and am thrilled to find it on Itunes. I don't always get to listen to it in the morning because it is on from 9-10. Mike Collins is the host of this local Charlotte show that discusses topics that affect or impact us here in the region. I find that he usually has interesting topics and informative guests. I think he is an ok interviewer, better than Larry King, for what thats worth. Maybe I am just so into the show I dont notice.
Excellent show
Mike Collins is a breath of fresh air among the usual morning talk radio programs. I always learn something new and find the topics interesting and informative.
