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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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1040: COVID-19 and tourism

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2020/04/03

This week on Behind the Headlines, President and CEO of Memphis Tourism, Kevin Kane joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and tourism.

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1039: COVID-19 in the Mid-South

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2020/03/26

Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris join host Eric Barnes and The Daily Memphian's Bill Dries to discuss COVID-19, including testing and medical resources available at this time for hospitals and patients. In addition, Harris talks about the social and economic impacts the novel coronavirus has had on Shelby County.

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1038: Local efforts against COVID-19

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2020/03/20

Dr. Jon McCullers, Pediatrician-in-Chief for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Dr. Nicholas Hysmith, Medical Director of Infection Prevention for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss local efforts against COVID-19 in the Memphis area and the shortage of testing kits.

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1037: Local charter schools

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2020/03/16

Dr. Bobby White, founder and CEO of Frayser Community Schools, and Shelby County Commissioner Michael Whaley discuss charter schools in Memphis, the proposal for a new high school in Frayser and the effects of COVID-19 on the community.

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1036: Journalist round table

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2020/03/06

Toby Sells with the Memphis Flyer, Karanja Ajanaku with the New Tri-State Defender and Laura Faith Kebede with Chalkbeat TN join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss the current legislative session, including proposed changes to gun laws, well drilling permits, reading instruction in TN, a change to the Achievement School District and more. They also discuss the budget shortfall for Shelby County and Memphis’ sales tax increase.

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1035: Trio of new Memphis City Council members

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2020/02/28

Memphis City Council members Rhonda Logan, Chase Carlisle and JB Smiley Jr. discuss their first impressions after four city council meetings and the residency referendum with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

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1034: Shelby County District Attorney General Amy...

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2020/02/22

General Weirich discusses why Shelby County has been facing an increase in highway shootings, as well as actions being taken to combat the issue with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

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1033: Tennessee Legislature

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2020/02/14

Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper (D) and Tennessee House Representative Jesse Chism (D) discuss pending bills in this year's state legislative session with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

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1032: Memphis Zoo President and CEO Jim Dean

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2020/02/08

Memphis Zoo President and CEO Jim Dean discusses new plans to alleviate parking issues during peak season and upcoming renovations with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

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1031: Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner

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2020/02/01

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses challenges in recruiting, plans for a new juvenile detention center, highway shootings and more with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

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1030: Memphis International Airport

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2020/01/25

CEO of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Scott Brockman discusses how airports are changing and how the Memphis airport is modernizing including undergoing renovations and changes in the operations. In addition, Brockman talks about the technical issues behind Boeing 737 MAX and the effects it has had on both the Memphis airport and airlines.

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1029: Juvenile justice

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2020/01/17

Executive Director of Just City Josh Spickler discusses juvenile justice in Shelby County with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

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1028: Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2020/01/10

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris discusses MATA funding, refugee resettlement plan, and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian and host Eric Barnes.

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1026: Memphis City Council

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/12/27

Kemp Conrad, outgoing chair of the Memphis City Council, and Patrice Robinson, incoming chair of the Memphis City Council, discuss MLGW rate hikes, increased solid waste fees, the fire and police pension referendum, and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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1025: Journalist round table

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/12/20

Laura Faith Kebede of Chalkbeat Tennessee, Toby Sells of The Memphis Flyer and Karanja Ajanaku of The New Tri-State Defender discuss charter schools, Greensward parking, Confederate statues and more with host Eric Barnes.

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1024: Rebuilding neighborhoods

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/12/13

Roshun Austin, President/CEO of The Works, Inc.; Noah Gray, Executive Director of Binghampton Development Corporation; and Steve Lockwood, Executive Director of Frayser Community Development Corporation discuss the efforts in their respective communities towards neighborhood development and revitalization with Bill Dries, reporter for the Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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1023: FedEx Express' Richard W. Smith

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2019/12/06

Richard W. Smith talks about his role at the Greater Memphis Chamber, the Memphis economy and job market, and his various roles at FedEx Express with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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1022: Southwest TN Community College

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/11/29

Dr. Tracy Hall, President of Southwest TN Community College; and Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Associate VP of Retention & Student Success at Southwest TN community college discuss the impact and relevance of Community College in the Mid-South with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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1021: The future of the riverfront

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/11/22

Carol Coletta of the Memphis River Parks Partnership talks about the future of Tom Lee Park and the river front, with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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1020: Crime and the Consent Decree

Behind the Headlines Podcast ·

2019/11/15

Michael Rallings, Director of the Memphis Police Department; and Bruce McMullen, Chief Legal Officer for Memphis, discuss the most recent ruling from Federal Judge John McCalla denying the city's motion to modify the 1978 consent decree with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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