Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about rising costs and lower attendance figures as well as how the zoo’s focus on elephants in an upcoming exhibit.

Shamichael Hallman is the author of “Meet Me at the Library,” which makes the case for the importance not just of libraries but public spaces of all kinds. He’s a guest on “The Sidebar.”

Good Fortune Co. has appeared on the Food Network on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” and the co-owners have appeared separately on “Guy’s Grocery Games.” They talk about that and more on “Sound Bites.”

SunAh Laybourn’s desire to highlight the culture and history of Asian Americans in Memphis has brought, in part, the extensive range of local events happening during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. She’s also a guest on “The Sidebar.”

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Why libraries and public spaces are important By Eric Barnes

Sound Bites: Good Fortune Co. co-owners talk about Guy Fieri and more By Holly Whitfield

SunAh Laybourn on Asian American culture and history in Memphis By Eric Barnes

Will city stay committed to police reforms after DOJ changes position? By Bill Dries

Grizzlies podcast: Which NBA Finals showdown would be most watchable? By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington

Sound Bites: Bari’s ‘Bacchus’ on drink trends, digestifs and Memphis gin By Holly Whitfield

Federal funding cuts accelerate uncertainty for Memphis nonprofits By Bill Dries

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