Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

• Local News Roundup: Another light rail stabbing; Latest on Medicaid; CMS enrollment dips; Panthers aim for first

  A second stabbing on the light rail leads to more questions about safety on public transit, Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions. CMS enrollment is at its lowest point in 14 years, and the Panthers return to the field after last week's bye.

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• The potential chaos of the 2026 midterms

  On the next Charlotte Talks, a look ahead to the 2026 midterms. Will they be normal or engulfed in chaos?

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• Selling the South: How 'Southern' brands become part of someone's identity

  From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.

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• Sam Smith on ‘Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players’

  Sportswriter Sam Smith and former NBA coach Phil Jackson are longtime friends and now co-authors. Their new book, "Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players," dissects the careers of some of the all-time greats, including Jordan, Shaq and Steph Curry. We sit down with Smith to talk about the book and take a look at some players on the list with North Carolina roots.

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• 2025 in Review: Looking back at Charlotte's economy, from trends in mergers to the impact of tariffs

  We look back on some of the biggest economic news of the year for the region. We also take a moment to consider what’s in store for the region in 2026.

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