Coronavirus
Where Memphis stands in the fight against COVID-19
Dr. Jon McCullers, Pediatrician in Chief at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, discusses where Memphis and Shelby County stand in the fight against COVID-19.
Eric Barnes
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Eric Barnes is CEO of The Daily Memphian, host of Behind the Headlines on WKNO-TV, host of The Sidebar on WYXR 91.7, and the author of four novels.
There are 296 articles by Eric Barnes :
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & moreHow the Memphis Medical District is coping during the shutdown
MMDC’s President Tommy Pacello talks about the group’s effort to support small businesses, residents in need, and future development on this week’s Extra Podcast.
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May 2020
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Metro Behind the Headlines: MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young
Listen as J.T. Young discusses the Integrated Resource Plan, a process to help MLGW find the most cost-effective, eco-friendly and reliable energy source.
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Podcasts How Stax Museum will reopen – Executive Director Jeff Kollath joins Eric Barnes on the Extra Podcast
The head of the Stax Museum talks about plans for reopening — and contemplates when live music and events will happen again.
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Podcasts Behind the Headlines: TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash
MLGW's 80-year partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority is up for renewal. TVA president and CEO Jeff Lyash talks with Eric Barnes and Bill Dries about the benefits of continuing this contract.
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: What’s next for billions of dollars in Downtown development?
Jennifer Oswalt of the Downtown Memphis Commission gives an update on the billions of dollars in Downtown development in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown.
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: How coronavirus shines a light on inequality
The National Civil Rights Museum’s Terri Freeman talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequality, as well as the financial impact the shutdown has had on the museum.
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Opinion Local news has never been so critical - yet the industry is in trouble
Just over two years ago, a nonprofit called Memphis Fourth Estate Inc. began operation. I am fortunate to be one of the first two employees of that organization, which would go on to launch The Daily Memphian in September 2018. -
Opinion Love – and dementia – in the time of coronavirus
The Daily Memphian’s Eric Barnes writes about how the emotional quarantine of dementia is made worse by coronavirus on Mother’s Day.
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Business Behind the Headlines Podcast: Coronavirus impact on business and future developments
Darrell Cobbins and Kemp Conrad join host Eric Barnes to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Memphis, including the impact it has had on businesses and future developments.
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: How Rhodes College is dealing with COVID-19
Rhodes President Marjorie Hass tells Eric Barnes about the contingencies the college is planning for as it finishes the year and plans for an opening in the fall.
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City of Memphis Behind the Headlines: Memphis COO discusses metrics to open city
City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen discusses the metrics Memphis’ elected officials and health officers studied to determine when to start gradually reopening the city.
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: How Memphis restaurants will reopen
Ernie Mellor, president of the Memphis Restaurant Association joins Eric Barnes to talk about the heavy economic toll COVID-19 has had on local restaurants — and the difficulties restaurants face in reopening.
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April 2020
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: Shantelle Leatherwood with Christ Community
Shantelle Leatherwood on how Christ Community Health Services is expanding COVID-19 testing into some of the hardest-hit communities and people in Memphis.
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Podcasts Extra Podcast: Dr. Scott Morris with Church Health
Dr. Scott Morris describes how Church Health has responded to the coronavirus crisis.
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Podcasts Behind the Headlines Podcast: Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Manoj Jain
Infectious disease physician and epidemiologist Dr. Manoj Jain discusses how Memphis will move forward during the pandemic.
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Coronavirus The Extra Podcast: Inside the ICU
What Chris Herrington saw and learned in his exclusive tour of Baptist’s COVID fighting efforts.
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Coronavirus The Extra Podcast: Dr. Stephen Threlkeld on the impact of coronavirus on the Memphis area
The Daily Memphian's Eric Barnes talks to infections disease expert Dr. Stephen Threlkeld about COVID-19 and its impact on Shelby County.
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Metro Behind the Headlines Podcast: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland
Host Eric Barnes and The Daily Memphian's Bill Dries talk to Mayor Jim Strickland about how Memphis is meeting citizens' needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Podcasts Behind the Headlines Podcast: Director of Memphis Housing and Community Development Paul Young
Director of Memphis Housing and Community Development Paul Young discusses the city’s efforts to help people living in public housing and experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Podcasts How the Community Foundation’s fund is impacting Memphians in need – The Extra Podcast
From supporting laid-off restaurant workers to providing translation services to refugees, the Community Foundation is trying to target money to the people who need it most.
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Podcasts Behind the Headlines Podcast: COVID-19 and tourism
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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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: Eric Barnes discusses the economic impact of coronavirus on Memphis
Local financial planner Duncan Miller talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the Memphis economy and how people view their retirement planning in the crisis.
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March 2020
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OPINION
CoronavirusWhen will they work again?
I’m worried about everyone. Not just my family, not just my friends, not just the people who work around me. But every single person I see.
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Podcasts The Extra Podcast: Dr. Jon McCullers on the hard choices we might have to make during a pandemic
If the notion of a dystopian society picking who should live and who should die during a viral pandemic upsets you, you really shouldn’t listen to this week’s edition of The Extra Podcast.
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