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The Reinventing Transport show is for anyone, in any country, pushing for local changes to urban mobility, especially if you want your city to be more socially just, sustainable, safe, productive, full of great places and much better at helping us all to flourish. Intro and outro music: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar via http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/So_Far_So_Close
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Launched in April 1998, Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins has become the region's exclusive forum for the discussion of politics, arts, culture, social issues, literature, human interest, the environment and more.
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Back for the first time! Follow Dane, Stephen and O’Neal on their weekly exploits of all things Relevant/Controversial. The B.R.T Podcast will cover our thoughts, opinions and history of a range of topics including; Race relations, Religion, Hip-Hop culture to Stereotyping, “Real” Black History, Watermelon Pies and Biscuits. Look out for some crazy ass debates as well…. Stay tuned....
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Breaking news and feature stories straight from the WORT News team’s underground lair in Madison, Wisconsin. New episodes every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Also available live on 89.9 FM from 6:00-7:00 PM and online anytime at WORTFM.org.
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An urbanist podcast covering everything from transit and infrastructure to cities and sidewalks. We're often off-topic but always on-point, joint as we discuss everything related to urbanism!
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Join journalist Annalise Klingbeil and producer Kerianne Sproule as they dive into current municipal issues with community leaders, policy makers, politicians, journalists and — most importantly — everyday Calgarians. We take you beyond the daily headlines, and delve into topics that pique our interest and yours through in-depth reporting, entertaining conversation and engaging audio.
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A monthly show dedicated to pop culture. We focus primarily on movies and tv shows, but will occasionally venture into the world of video games, comic books, toys, and more!
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Mayor on BRT: From a city planning POV, "we were headed toward a trainwreck!"
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Here are your local headlines for August 28, 2024: Some Wisconsin Democrats running for Congress this time around are getting a necessary boost - we talk with a political analyst on why, The first leg of Bus Rapid Transit is coming to the city of Madison in a little under a month, and we get a preview from city leaders, including Mayor Rhodes-Conwa…
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Charlotte's mobility plan: a discussion about Charlotte's transit plan changes, how Matthews feels about BRT, and what transit success would look like
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Charlotte’s mobility plan is in flux and has ruffled feathers as a result, shifting from a focus on trains to roads and buses. Mike Collins and those involved give us a closer look at it all.By Wendy Herkey
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Local News Roundup: Tracks for the Red Line price tag; back to school; Panthers make roster cuts
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The price tag to buy the tracks for the Red Line: $91 million. City Council will vote on that soon. It’s back to school at CMS this week, with a lot to talk about including some controversies outside the classroom. Mike Collins and guests cover these stories and more.By Wendy Herkey
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"We’ve maximized what we have:" Veterans Museum Director on Move To Build and Expand
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In tonight's news... Metro Transit leaders gave a sneak peek of the new BRT route on Tuesday, as the new service is set to launch next month, The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is looking to the future, hoping to build a new museum on the Capitol Square, Our open records feature, Transparency Talk, adds one more to the team while talking body camera foo…
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Addul Ali, the Republican running against Rep. Alma Adams. Plus, an elections update
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On the next Charlotte Talks, the Republican running for Congress in North Carolina’s 12th District shares his thoughts on the race, and we hear from two congressional reporters on political issues heading into November.By Sarah Delia
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The impact on the clean energy transition locally and elsewhere
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The need for lithium is increasing. That brings challenges to areas where lithium is mined and one of those is Gaston County, where Piedmont Lithium wants to locate a mine.By Gabe Altieri
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On this show: Some municipalities open cooling centers during the heat wave. We learn about 'corn sweat' and how it contributes to humidity. Ospreys make their way to the Humane Society. We hear about a new exhibit at the Chazen. And more.By WORT News and Public Affairs
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UW Board of Regents Lays Off Tenured Professors
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In today's show: The UW Board of Regents lays off tenured professors under austerity measures. New rural road initiative is coming to Wisconsin. We hear from Senator Tammy Baldwin about the upcoming campaign. We learn to make a great Irish Coffee. We remember the fallout from Hurricane Katrina. And more…
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Politics Monday: As the new school year begins, a look at the role education is playing in the election
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Education, especially public education, is one of the dividing lines between left and right. From book bans to gender identity to school vouchers, we discuss the role schools are playing in politics ahead of November.By Gabe Altieri
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Local News Roundup: CMS vacancies as first day approaches; frustration over transit planning; Cooper to speak at DNC; Trump and Vance in NC
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The first day of school for CMS is Monday, and there are still hundreds of teacher vacancies. Matthews Mayor John Higdon continues to voice frustration over the mobility plan and the decision to cut rail to Matthews. Gov. Cooper is in Chicago for the DNC. And, former President Trump visits Asheboro. These stories and more.…
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We Decide: Day Four, Live Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
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We round out a week's worth of reporting from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with an extra-special, four-hour broadcast featuring the speech from Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris herself. The theme for the night was "for our future,” and featured additional speeches from Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly,…
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As misinformation about our elections spreads, this group looks to restore faith
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Americans used to trust the outcome of elections. Then came Donald Trump, who has cast doubt over the integrity of elections despite no evidence of widespread fraud. We meet a group that is trying to restore the public's faith in elections.By Gabe Altieri
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We Decide: Day Three, Live Coverage of the DNC
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The theme of the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was "a fight for our freedoms," and featured speeches from former President Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, and a surprise appearance from Oprah. And Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz took to the stage for the biggest speech of his life. In keeping…
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After a disastrous 2023, a preview of the upcoming Carolina Panthers' season
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Coming off a league-worst 2-15 season, we dive into the Panthers upcoming season which includes a new head coach, a new general manager, and a new deal to upgrade Bank of America Stadium. Plus, how will Bryce Young look in year two, and what to expect from David Tepper after controversies regarding his behavior and management decisions.…
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We Decide: Day Two, Live Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
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The theme of the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was “a bold vision for America’s future,” and featured speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama, Senator Bernie Sanders, Vice President Harris speaking in Milwaukee, and a symbolic roll call from each state and US territory. Co-anchors Jenna Flanagan and Chali Pittman spe…
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Valerie Bauerlein's 'The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty'
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The murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh in South Carolina in the summer of 2021 captured the nation's attention and shined a light on a family that had an influence in the South Carolina Lowcountry reaching back generations. Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein has written a new book about Alex Murdaugh, the murders and his family's histo…
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We Decide: Day One, Live Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
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The first day of the Democratic National Convention was labor heavy, featuring the heads of at least seven unions. We take we take up housing and labor issues facing the city of Chicago — and across the nation. Co-anchors Jenna Flanagan and Chali Pittman speak with local journalist Kari Lyderson about the Bring Chicago Home campaign, Chicago Teache…
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Politics Monday: Previewing the Democratic National Convention
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A look at the state of the Democratic Party as the DNC begins this week. Plus, how the event can impact the final stretch of the presidential race.By Gabe Altieri
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Local News Roundup: Presidential candidates visit NC; Matthews board opposes transit sales tax; CMS news heats up as new school year approaches
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Candidates for president are in North Carolina this week to talk about the economy. A big no from the Matthews Town Council threatens the transit plan even as Charlotte gets ready to vote on buying tracks for the Red Line. RFK Jr and Cornel West can be on the ballot in North Carolina. Mike Collins and guests discuss those stories and more.…
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Madison's "Hippie Christmas" is in full swing
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Here's your local news for Thursday, August 15, 2024: We find out what to expect during this year's "Hippie Christmas," Get an update from the Coalition to March on the DNC, Learn how a new platform is trying to close economic gaps, Ask an election official how turnout is calculated, Explain why the digital age makes open records law more complicat…
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Authors of 'Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare' join us to discuss how the lessons of the past impact us today
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We sit down with the authors of "Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare." Originally written for young adult and teen audiences, the authors shed light on the human stories behind historic events, ensuring that the lessons of the past are not forgotten in today's rapidly changing world. Guest host Erik Spanberg dives into McCarth…
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Ho-Chunk flag to fly outside City-County building in perpetuity
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Here's your local news for Wednesday, August 14, 2024: We hear the mayor's pitch for a property tax referendum, Check in with the Coalition to March on the DNC, Interview Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer, Hear about life as a solar panel installer, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And m…
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Charlotte Talks talks trash: Litter on our roads, sidewalks and waterways — and the price taxpayers pay
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On Charlotte Talks, trash talk — specifically the litter that is increasingly on our roads and sidewalks, and in our creeks and streams. And what it’s costing you.By Sarah Delia
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Partisan primary “going smoothly so far,” says Meagan Wolfe
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Here's your local news for Tuesday, August 13, 2024: We'll recap today's partisan primary, Head to Madison polling places to hear what voters are thinking, Check in on Wisconsin's spending of federal COVID relief funding, Find out why voting advocates say today's referendums are 'undemocratic,' Visit a northside bakery, Celebrate barn swallows, And…
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