The Extra Podcast: Dr. Stephen Threlkeld on the impact of coronavirus on the Memphis area

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 21, 2020 4:27 PM CT | Published: April 21, 2020 4:22 PM CT

Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, infectious disease expert at Baptist Memorial Health Care, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the Memphis area with host Eric Barnes.


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Eric Barnes

Eric Barnes

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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