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.

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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
12/30/2025

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
12/22/2025

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
12/12/2025

1624: Selling another big economic development project in the age of the 'Digital Delta'

The announcement of a multi-billion dollar plan for a cloud computing hub on the site of another blockbuster development that never panned out is among the topics discussed on Behind The Headlines in a reporters roundtable.

27 min
12/05/2025

1623: Shelby County Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the number of jail deaths calls for dramatic change that could include the county or the state taking over the county jail currently run by Sheriff Floyd Bonner.

32 min
12/01/2025

1622: Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools

After nearly a year leading Memphis' school system, Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond wants to keep going. Richmond discussed progress toward his goals for the district, his approach to school closures, and more.

31 min
11/14/2025

1620: State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on "Behind The Headlines."

32 min
11/07/2025

1619: Public holds GOP responsible for ongoing government shutdown, Cohen says

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump but agreed with Trump's assessment of the set of elections this past week that saw Democratic victory.

32 min

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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.