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.

1D AGO

1603: Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Development

President and CEO of Crosstown Concourse, Todd Richardson, Associate VP of Meharry’s Office of Memphis Programs, Dr. Stephanie Sweet, and Pastor of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, J. Lawrence Turner join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. Guests discuss transforming church-owned land into a mixed-use space, as well as the Cleveland Street Corridor.

32 min
4D AGO

1602: Two state lawmakers plan to push for MSCS takeover

Rep. Mark White and Sen. Brent Taylor, both Republicans, propose the next steps for their bills that would give the state more power over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

31 min
JUL 3

1552: Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’

Shelby County Election Commission Chairman Mark Luttrell says candidates running for office have much to do with how many voters turn out in elections. And voter turnout in Memphis and Shelby County has been lower for years. Luttrell and Shelby County Election Commission Administrator of Elections Linda Phillips are this week's guests on Behind the Headlines.

31 min
JUN 18

1551: Immigration in Memphis

Casey Bryant, Executive Director of Advocates for Immigrant Rights, and Michael Phillips, Executive Director of Su Casa Family Ministries discuss how immigration law and enforcement are playing out locally, from daily ICE activity to concerns over due process.

32 min
JUN 14

1550: County mayor's property tax proposal becomes tax hike

The county property tax rate proposed by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is four cents higher than the state’s certified rate, but he said it’s not a tax hike. Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon join Eric Barnes and Bill Dries on this week's episode.

32 min
JUN 6

1549: Hospitality Hub builds in north, looks to southeast city

The executive director of Hospitality Hub and one of the Memphis City Council members who sought to find a second site for the shelter and program for those in homelessness talked on “Behind The Headlines” about future goals and the road to the North Memphis campus that broke ground last week.

32 min
MAY 29

1548: Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson

Thompson joins Eric Barnes to discuss the fundraising goals for the Memphis Zoo funding and future exhibits.

31 min
MAY 23

1547: Justice Department review of MPD withdrawn but not forgotten

A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” discusses this week’s decision by the Trump Justice Department to withdraw its December 2024 report critical of the Memphis Police Department.

27 min

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Eric Barnes and Bill Dries have consistently provided excellent journalism over many years. Thank you and the Daily Memphian!

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.