Behind the Headlines Podcast

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Each week host Eric Barnes discusses major stories in the Memphis area with business executives, community leaders and politicians, as well as local journalists. WKNO's Behind the Headlines Podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian.

  1. 1633: Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says

    1 G FA

    1633: Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says

    Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on "Behind The Headlines" about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.

    31 min
  2. 1632: School board elections and superintendent contract 'irrelevant' with MSCS takeover looming, lawmakers say

    9 FEB

    1632: School board elections and superintendent contract 'irrelevant' with MSCS takeover looming, lawmakers say

    The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board is about to decide on the district's leadership, and candidates are campaigning for school board seats. But two sponsors of a state bill say little, if any, of that matters.

    32 min
  3. 1630: Journalist Roundtable

    23 GEN

    1630: Journalist Roundtable

    Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with The Memphis Flyer reporter Kailynn Johnson and Daily Memphian reporters Samuel Hardiman and Bill Dries. The panel discusses pre-K funding delays, a possible state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, immigration enforcement, xAI's Memphis operations, and more.

    31 min
  4. 1629: Outgoing Public Defender Phyllis Aluko

    16 GEN

    1629: Outgoing Public Defender Phyllis Aluko

    Phyllis Aluko said there's been a shift in people's attitudes toward crime, punishment and due process, but public defenders play a key role in upholding constitutional standards.

    32 min
  5. 1628: Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say

    10 GEN

    1628: Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say

    State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force's immigration role as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.

    31 min
  6. 1627: Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection

    5 GEN

    1627: Two of the biggest Memphis stories of 2025 have a surprising connection

    Reporters discuss top local stories of 2025, including the link between the Memphis-Shelby County Schools ouster of Marie Feagins, and the arrival of the National Guard.

    27 min
  7. 1626: How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?

    30/12/2025

    1626: How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?

    Activists responding to immigration police calls on behalf of those detained said on "Behind The Headlines" the lines look blurred at times as a police stop is followed by a federal presence.

    31 min
  8. 1625: Services helping poor county residents are putting 'Band-Aids on bullet wounds'

    22/12/2025

    1625: Services helping poor county residents are putting 'Band-Aids on bullet wounds'

    The leader of Shelby County's Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.

    32 min
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Descrizione

Each week host Eric Barnes discusses major stories in the Memphis area with business executives, community leaders and politicians, as well as local journalists. WKNO's Behind the Headlines Podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian.

Informazioni

  • Canale
    The Daily Memphian
  • Creatore
    WKNO/The Daily Memphian
  • Anni di attività
    2019 - 2026
  • Puntate
    100
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2026 The Daily Memphian
  • Sito web del podcast
    Behind the Headlines Podcast

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