Charlotte Talks

Wednesday September 16, 2009 | Mega Regions: Piedmont Atlantic

Growth and development is a constant issue in Charlotte but it’s far larger than most people realize. Experts say there is a mega-region emerging that stretches from Birmingham Alabama to Richmond Virginia and Charlotte is at the core of this area of vast growth. Mayor Pat McCrory is teaming up with Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin to explore the challenges and opportunities of being a part of a mega-region. McCrory and a panel of experts join us to discuss the mega-region in our midst.
Guests
Pat McCrory – Mayor of Charlotte
Tim Gulden – Co-Author of The Rise of the Mega-Region
Debra Campbell – Planning Director, Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Department
Dr. Catherine Ross – Professor and Director of Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development at Georgia Tech

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Tuesday September 15, 2009 | Compassion & Civility in Society

Civility and compassion are two commodities that sometimes seem to be in short supply. Examples start with our political conversation – or lack of conversation – and include other examples often found in the headlines. Rabbi Brad Hirschfield says You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to be Right, in fact, that’s the name of one of his books. He says we can be civil to one another. Rabbi Hirschfield joins us to share more thoughts along those lines.
Guest
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield – Author of You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right, former activist in the West Bank and Radio Host

• Amazon  |  You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right
• Event  |  Rabbi Hirschfield speaks at Lees McRae College Sept. 15th

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