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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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27:23

1132: The challenges of virtual learning - and how to...

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2021/02/04

Three education experts join Eric Barnes to discuss learning during a pandemic on this week's Behind the Headlines.

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27:19

1131: Akbari, Kelsey have different view of...

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2021/01/28

On “Behind The Headlines,” the Republican and Democratic legislators from the Shelby County delegation to Nashville also agreed on mandatory summer school or tutoring to help students who have slipped academically during the pandemic.

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27:08

1130: McGowen on COVID vaccine: 'Send us as much as...

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2021/01/21

On “Behind The Headlines,” Doug McGowen, the city’s chief operating officer, and Dr. Jon McCullers of UTHSC said multiple plans to vaccinate more than 600,000 people in Shelby County are ready to be used and adjusted to roll with the circumstances. They await an ongoing supply of the two vaccines with more vaccines awaiting approval.

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1129: Strickland and Harris say Shelby County vaccine...

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2021/01/14

The two mayors, in an extended interview on “Behind The Headlines” say new vaccines that don’t require two doses or sub zero refrigeration could work better for meeting the need countywide. Harris and Strickland say for now distribution problems nationwide prevent the countywide efforts from going to those eligible for the vaccine instead of them coming to the vaccine.

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27:47

1128: Vaccine and virus offers high hopes and worst...

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2021/01/07

One of the city’s leading experts on the COVID-19 virus says state and local officials need to figure out a vaccine pipeline that can keep the vaccine coming while not forgetting about the importance of testing. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld commented on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” on that and the pandemic’s volatile mix of science and politics.

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27:20

1125: Look back at 2020 includes peering into 2021

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2020/12/17

The local face of a global pandemic, challenges to education and the local reaction to the death of George Floyd topped a “Behind The Headlines” review of the year 2020.

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27:37

1124: Freedom Award goes virtual at National Civil...

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2020/12/10

The National Civil Rights Museum’s annual Freedom Awards Friday, Dec. 11, will be basically a “greatest hits” online moment in this year of the pandemic.

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27:20

1123: Pandemic challenges Food Bank and MIFA with...

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2020/12/04

Leaders of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association and Mid-South Food Bank talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the increased need produced by the pandemic, the prospect of a second surge and how the pandemic has changed their long-term logistics.

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27:19

1121: Push for broader state mask mandate bridges the...

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2020/11/20

The mayors of Bartlett and Germantown are pushing Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for a statewide mask mandate. Short of that, they’re working to create a county-by-county mandate among West Tennessee mayors. Keith McDonald and Mike Palazzolo said on “Behind The Headlines” it could be the difference between closing businesses again as opposed to fewer restrictions.

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35:34

1120: Harris pushes statewide mask rule, works on...

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2020/11/12

The effort short of a statewide mask mandate includes a coalition of local leaders across West Tennessee. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he is also working on a long-term plan for the county to continue to deal with the pandemic through 2021 and after federal CARES Act funding runs out at the end of December.

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27:42

1119: Local GOP chairman repeats mantra of electing...

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2020/11/06

On Behind The Headlines, Republican Party Chairman Chris Tutor says “don’t vote Democrat” if you want to see Memphis have more power in the state capitol. Democratic Party Chairman Michael Harris says Republicans in state government are explicitly ignoring Memphis.

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27:49

1118: Lakeland and Millington school superintendents...

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2020/10/29

On “Behind The Headlines,” the leaders of the two suburban school systems also agreed with the recommendation of Gov. Bill Lee not to use the results of state achievement tests this year to evaluate teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are watching to gauge the impact of the pandemic on learning and the lives of students.

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28:39

1117: Strickland says rebuilding MPD will cost more...

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2020/10/22

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also said on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” that police reform still means hiring more police officers, although it might not be as many as the 700 more recommended earlier this year by criminal justice consultants.

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27:09

1116: Police reform discussion focuses on questions...

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2020/10/15

Former Memphis City Council member Harold Collins and Just City Director Josh Spickler said on “Behind The Headlines” that for all of the talk of changing police, MPD is still policing the way it has for decades.

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27:15

1115: Bartlett and Germantown schools leaders see...

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2020/10/08

Germantown Municipal Schools District superintendent Jason Manuel and Bartlett City Schools superintendent David Stephens talked on “Behind The Headlines” about changing local health department requirements that require students in schools to wear masks and be six feet apart at all times.

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1114: Collierville and Arlington school leaders...

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2020/10/01

The Arlington and Collierville school systems are using a similar mix of hybrid online and in person classes along with virtual options for elementary school students. The superintendents of the two suburban school systems talked on “Behind The Headlines” about plans made and abandoned during the summer and the prospects for more change.

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27:31

1113: Shelby County Schools' transition back to...

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2020/09/24

During an appearance on “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Schools Superintendent Joris Ray also pushed back against the narrative that no high school football games for the state’s largest school system could limit the path to higher education for student athletes.

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27:26

1112: Sheriff says Shelby County Jail implementing...

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2020/09/18

On “Behind The Headlines,” Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. also said he sees an “appetite” for reform among law enforcement in general but has some hesitation about trying to codify reform measures he’s taken to apply to future sheriffs.

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27:55

1110: Schools open before Labor Day break with...

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2020/09/04

The start of the school year in Shelby County is the main topic of discussion on Behind The Headlines on WKNO Channel 10. The discussion features Laura Faith Kebede of Chalkbeat Tennessee and Toby Sells of The Memphis Flyer in a reporters’ roundtable.

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27:47

1109: Bradshaw: 'Not a fringe campaign'

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2020/08/28

On "Behind The Headlines," the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate says she's raised 10 times more money since she won the August primary statewide. Bradshaw touts an alternative path back to the U.S. Senate in Tennessee for Democrats that relies on community organizers and their networks.

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