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Behind the Headlines Podcast

WKNO/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.

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31:10

1607: How to keep interest in Downtown Memphis ahead...

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2025/08/18

The head of the Downtown Memphis Commission talks about what’s beyond Downtown’s waiting period for several new and renovated institutions to come online.

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31:44

1606: TVA likely to be backup power for xAI

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2025/08/08

It does not appear that Memphis Light, Gas and Water will give Elon Musk’s xAI a meaningful amount of electricity for the company’s second Memphis data center. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said that MLGW will not be providing more than a small amount of power to xAI and that the Tennessee Valley Authority may not provide a lot either. Ursula Madden, the utility’s vice president of communications, also discussed the utility’s efforts to raise money for utility assistance.

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31:46

1605: Affordable housing in Memphis

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2025/08/01

President & CEO of The Works, Inc., Roshun Austin, Executive Director of United Housing, Amy Schaftlein, and Memphis Housing & Community Development Director, Ashley Cash, join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries to discuss the challenges and solutions around affordable housing in Memphis.

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32:03

1604: Memphis-Shelby County School Board of Education

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2025/07/24

Natalie McKinney and Michelle McKissack join The Daily Memphian's Eric Barnes and Laura Testino to discuss lawmakers' push for a takeover of the school district, the former superintendent Marie Feagins' lawsuit to get her job back, and more.

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31:53

1603: Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Development

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2025/07/18

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.

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31:00

1602: Two state lawmakers plan to push for MSCS takeover

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2025/07/15

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.

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31:25

1552: Candidates ‘have the responsibility for turnout’

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2025/07/03

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.

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31:48

1551: Immigration in Memphis

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2025/06/18

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.

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31:37

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

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2025/06/14

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.

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32:10

1549: Hospitality Hub builds in north, looks to...

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2025/06/06

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.

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30:51

1548: Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson

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2025/05/29

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

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26:38

1547: Justice Department review of MPD withdrawn but...

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2025/05/23

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.

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31:49

1546: Federal funding cuts accelerate uncertainty for...

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2025/05/16

Leaders of MIFA and the Aging Commission of the Mid-South talk on Behind The Headlines about uncertainty about possible cuts to federal funding.

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26:33

1545: Journalist round table

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2025/05/12

Kailynn Johnson of the Memphis Flyer and Katherine Burgess of MLK50 joined Laura Testino and Eric Barnes of The Daily Memphian to discuss updates about Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ buildings, the 2026 Shelby County ballot, xAI and more.

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31:27

1544: DA Steve Mulroy on crime reduction and bail reform

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2025/05/01

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Aarron Fleming. Mulroy discusses several important topics, including local crime reduction, the fast-tracking of violent crime cases, bail reform, and the political criticism he faces, among other issues.

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31:10

1543: Just City on the state comptroller’s report

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2025/04/25

Just City’s Executive Director Josh Spickler and Program and People Experience Manager Yonée Gibson join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Aarron Fleming to discuss issues affecting the local criminal justice system, including inconsistent data, chronic court case delays, overcrowded jails and more.

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31:15

1542: The path of court cases through the criminal...

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2025/04/17

The head of the Crime Commission and the principal investigator behind a new report on the path of court cases through the criminal justice system talked on “Behind The Headlines” about a clearing house for the data to change the system.

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31:10

1541: Church Health emphasizes local ties through...

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Church Health CEO Jennie Robbins talked about concerns that show up with the nonprofit’s patients amid national policy changes in Washington, D.C.

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26:20

1540: Busy week for public education includes new...

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2025/04/04

The Memphis education landscape is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”

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1529: Dining pros discuss the state of the Memphis...

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Three Memphis restaurant professionals joined The Daily Memphian's Eric Barnes and Holly Whitfield to discuss the struggles, successes and realities of the local industry.

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