The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more
The challenge of reopening schools
The issues facing schools as they look to reopen with some semblance of normalcy is almost overwhelming. A bit scary. And in some ways heartbreaking.
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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.
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July 2020
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more
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June 2020
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Shelby CountyHarris talks COVID-19, the budget and more
This week on WKNO’s Behind the Headlines, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries.
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Behind The HeadlinesJournalist round table with Karanja Ajanaku
The associate publisher/executive editor of the New Tri-State Defender explains why the Black Lives Matter movement has recently gained momentum.
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & moreHow the Federal Reserve works to support Memphis
Douglas Scarboro joins The Extra Podcast to talk about the Memphis branch, but also to give his views on the economic losses associated with systemic racism.
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Behind The HeadlinesMaking sense of the protests in Memphis
This week on WKNO’s Behind the Headlines, Faith Morris, Chief Marketing and External Affairs Officer for the National Civil Rights Museum, and Archie Willis, President of ComCap Partners, discuss protests in Memphis with Bill Dries and host Eric Barnes.
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The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & moreNews coverage in the time of COVID, protests and bubble sports
Executive Editor Ronnie Ramos talks about how The Daily Memphian has approached coverage of so many different stories at once on this week’s Extra Podcast with Eric Barnes.
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CoronavirusWhere 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.
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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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