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Every other week, Valerie and Helen will look at a different chick flick (muff film, broad comedy, lady thriller, period movie, whathaveyou) and boil it down to its themes and how those themes affect our tender feminine emotions. Mostly we'll just go off on tangents about Sex and the City. We'll talk about chick flick tropes, like love triangles/squares/pentagons and sisterhood. We'll explore just how strong girl power actually is and if real vampires sparkle in the sunlight, or if that's ju ...
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An idiotic comedy podcast where 2 idiots (Bryan and Valerie) discuss the real questions on everybody's mind, such as "What is the most hated Thanksgiving Day food?" and "Who was that actress in that one movie with Harrison Ford?" (Hint: it's not Helen Hunt.)
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A writer's podcast: part morning-drive radio; part graduate school; part old school; part train wreck. Hosted by Rick Krizman. Produced by Rick Krizman and Mike Magnuson. With Mike Magnuson, Bob Clark, and Chef Marcello Vazquez. Guest appearances by Mary Helen Stefaniak, Valerie Laken, and Jim Frank.
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In 2014 Kevin Cotter was diagnosed with depression after being hospitalized for Suicidal Ideation with a plan. If you are in crisis in the United States, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Support the efforts of this podcast by donating to NAMI Greater Houston (https://funraise.org/give/NAMI-Greater-Houston/7441fef6-7530-49c6-8e3e-aa690e47270c/) and Follow I'm Glad I Didn't Kill Myself on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImGladIDidnt Twitter: ht ...
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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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From the author who started it all and New Zealand's original podcast authoress, Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine return to Podiobooks.com with Tales from the Archives, a collection of original steampunk short stories set in the world of their award-winning series, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. Featuring voices familiar and new, Pip and Tee invite you to sample the fantastic world of their shadowy organisation that fights for Queen and Empire against the mysterious and unknown. This vol ...
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Politics Monday: Voting for candidates isn't the only decision voters will be making this election
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By now, you’ve probably boned up on all the candidates in this election, but how much do you know about the constitutional amendment or the three bond referenda you’ll be voting on? The constitutional amendment doesn’t appear to be controversial, but it is. And the referenda may or may not put transportation and road improvements on a fast track.…
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Local News Roundup: Campaigns ramp up; Early voting in NC and SC; Charlotte FC begins postseason play
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Former President Trump continues lying about the federal response to Helene in North Carolina even as he stumps for votes, the latest numbers on early voting, and Charlotte F.C. begins postseason play against Orlando.De către Gabe Altieri
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The answer to more affordable housing could be in historic buildings
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Affordable housing is in short supply but there may be a solution that serves a dual purpose. Preserving and repurposing older or historic buildings could be the key rather than locating land and trying to build our way out of the problem. Ahead of his Oct. 24 talk, Donovan Rypkema brings his ideas and research to Charlotte Talks to discuss how his…
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Fall in love with your autumn garden
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On the next Charlotte Talks, preparing your garden for the cold months ahead so it will be ready for spring. If you’re not sure what that entails, we have you covered. We’ll get you ready, tell you what plants can winter outside, what should be taken in and discuss any potential impact Hurricane Helene might have had on your fall gardening.…
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After Helene, the state of agritourism in western North Carolina
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This is peak season for agritourism. That’s something small family farms engage in to diversify their income so they can compete with big commercial enterprises. Almost 1,000 farms in our state are in the agritourism business. We examine why this number is growing, look at the benefits and barriers to farmers, explore how all this works, and more.…
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Politics Monday: Debunking misinformation and a closer look at Mecklenburg voter turnout
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This Politics Monday on Charlotte Talks, we begin by debunking false claims about the election with the executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Then, we consider the outsized power voter turnout will have in Mecklenburg County — the results of which could very well decide who becomes the next U.S. president.…
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Local News Roundup: Robinson files lawsuit against CNN; The latest on the I-77 toll lanes project; Fighting Helene misinformation; Early voting begins
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Mark Robinson filed a defamation suit against CNN after the network reported he made racist and misogynistic posts on a pornographic website. Officials across the region decide whether to approve a plan that would partner with a private company to build and manage Interstate 77 express toll lanes. And the fallout from Helene continues with many sti…
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NC Music Hall of Fame inducts six new artists, highlighting genres from country to hip-hop
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North Carolina has a rich musical history. Since 2009, those who create this music have been honored in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. This year, there are six new inductees. They range from a historical opera company to a Grammy-nominated fiddler to rap artist Petey Pablo. We break down what these inductees have done to impact their indust…
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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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Participation and decorum in high school athletics
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As fall sports are underway for high school athletes in North Carolina, participation is at an all-time high, and it's the girls leading the pack in record numbers. We’ll dive into how athletics can impact students, the surge in participation, and whether rowdy parents and fans are taking away enjoyment for the athletes.…
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Politics Monday: A closer look at issues that matter most to Native American voters
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It’s Indigenous Peoples Day, and we’ll devote the hour to hearing what’s on the hearts and minds of this important, yet often overlooked voter population.De către Sarah Delia
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Local News Roundup: Helene cleanup, politics and misinformation; Charlotte transit questions; NC musicians plan benefit concert
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An update on the cleanup from Helene. Meanwhile, early voting begins in North Carolina next week. How are state and local officials planning to make voting accessible to those impacted by the storm? Plus, the drama over regional transit continues and North Carolina musicians stars help raise funds for those impacted by the storm.…
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Examining the use of the death penalty in the Carolinas and across the country
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A look at death rows in the Carolinas, the political appetite for the punishment, and whether execution can ever be humane.De către Jeanne Davis
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An update on Helene and why WNC was hit so hard
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More than a week after Helene rampaged through the North Carolina mountains, the death toll continues to rise. Flooding, landslides and collapsed homes caused many of the deaths, but some have died from a lack of basic necessities. Helene also destroyed the illusion that Asheville was a climate haven. So why did this storm hit them so hard? We get …
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Running while Black: Making running more accessible and welcoming
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The 2020 shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed Black man, while he was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood, reignited an outcry against racial injustice, and it also rippled through the running community. We examine what it means to "Run while Black" — and the push to make running more accessible and welcoming.…
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Politics Monday: 'The Anatomy of a Purple State'
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A look at the purple nature of the most purple of purple states: North Carolina, with political scientist Dr. Chris Cooper.De către Sarah Delia
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