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

On the Ground publisher Emily Trenholm is joined by Wendy Holmes from the Minneapolis-based Artspace and Sabrina Norwood from Young Actors Guild. The Artspace Immersion: Memphis program is helping local arts organization with a variety of real estate projects.

Robert Donati of the political action committee Future901 talks about the local PAC’s effort to raise money for state House races and get it to key races that can make a difference in 2020.

Chris Herrington is joined by independent Grizzlies/NBA writer Matt Hrdlicka to talk about the team’s ahead-of-schedule competitive arc, and how that might influence the franchise’s approach to the trade deadline and beyond. 

Ekundayo Bandele, CEO of Hattiloo Theatre, talks to Eric Barnes about the history and future of the theater he founded.

Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill talk about Ryan Silverfield's staff hires, Brady White retention and Penny Hardaway's path to the NCAA Tournament.

Domenico Canale’s 177th birthday is a good reason to have a party at Old Dominick, where all the liquor is made in-house.

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

City council member Chase Carlisle talks about the start of the new council’s four-year term of office and the Downtown-Midtown development boom and what that could mean for areas of disinvestment.

Chris Herrington is joined by Anthony Sain of Sports Illustrated Grizzlies Maven to talk about the Grizzlies’ winning streak, the emerging play of De’Anthony Melton and Dillon Brooks, Taylor Jenkins’ coaching and more. 

Drew Hill is joined by Wichita State beat writer for the Wichita Eagle Taylor Eldridge to discuss the conference showdown between the Tigers and Shockers.

Jennifer Biggs and registered dietitian Megan Murphy talk about good habits for the new decade.

High Ground’s Emily Trenholm and Cole Bradley along with our podcast producer, Natalie Van Gundy, reflect on our first year of our On the Ground Podcast, including favorite moments and biggest impacts. 

We review the city election year, the third car fee and whether a half-cent sales tax hike will restore benefits for police and firefighters.

Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss the Grizzlies' recent good play, Zach Randolph’s retirement and the death of former NBA commissioner David Stern. 

Natalie Wilson, the executive director of The Levitt Shell, walked me through The Shell's economics, as well as some of the lesser known history of The Shell, and the role The Shell’s revitalization played in the wave of historic preservation and renewal that’s come to Memphis.

Wine expert Fredric Koeppel shares tips for selecting New Year's Eve beverages.

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.

Sam Goff, who ran as the Republican nominee for Shelby County Commission in 2018, says he is leaving the party over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Jennifer and Chef Tamra Patterson talk about her new place, vintage candy, her grandmother's legacy, if spaghetti is a side and more.

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 monuments and more with host Eric Barnes.

On the Ground lead writer A. J. Dugger talks with the family behind B Chill Lemonade about how they got started and what's next for the luxury lemonade brand.

On this special edition episode, Tigers beat writers Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss James Wiseman leaving Memphis to prepare for the NBA draft and what that means for the Tigers.

Thomas Abt, author of “Bleeding Out,” talks about urban violence and different methods for reducing it.

Chris Herrington and Don Wade talk about the sudden uptick in the Grizzlies’ performance and signs of a young team coming together.