Behind the Headlines Podcast: Memphis City Council
City Council members Martavius Jones and Gerre Currie discuss police residency, the sales tax referendum and more with Bill Dries, reporter for the Daily Memphian, and Eric Barnes, host.
City Council members Martavius Jones and Gerre Currie discuss police residency, the sales tax referendum and more with Bill Dries, reporter for the Daily Memphian, and Eric Barnes, host.
Sijuwola Crawford and Earle Fisher of Up The Vote 901 and the People's Convention talk about what voters were saying in city elections, voices outside the polling places and the return of the People’s Convention.
Keenon McCloy, the director of Memphis Public Libraries, talks about how the library remains relevant — and then some — in the digital age
On this week's episode of In the Trenches, Daily Memphian preps reporter John Varlas and Douglass coach Preston Harris talk about the Red Devils' season to date, including last week's exciting win over MAHS, and get the lowdown on what it means to coach in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game.
Chris Herrington, Geoff Calkins and Don Wade look ahead to this season of Memphis Grizzlies basketball.
Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill predict whether ESPN College GameDay will come to Memphis then talk Tulsa, James Wiseman and the Tigers’ matchup with CBU.
Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the fifth episode of "Bluff City Law," where the levee broke and we've got the blues.
Kristin Fox-Trautman with Inspire Community Cafe in Binghampton talks about the growing business and its unique model to build community that includes a living wage, supporting area nonprofits and sourcing produce grown in the neighborhood.
Jennifer Biggs talks to Karen Carrier about her outdoor venue Back Do/Mi Yard in Cooper-Young.
A round table of journalists discusses some of the biggest stories in Memphis, including the impact of the sales tax referendum, the achievement school district, a natural hair discrimination ban and more.
Mayor Jim Strickland’s campaign consultant talks about what happened behind the scenes of the race for Memphis mayor, a critical change in the polling and the fallacy of a split black vote in the election results.
A conversation with the director of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens about the museum's collection, its new education center and how the Dixon connects with the city – and its neighborhood.
Tigers beat reporters Drew Hill and Jonah Jordan discuss the overturned catch in the Memphis versus Temple game and AAC basketball media day.
Chris Herrington and Nate Duncan discuss the Memphis Grizzlies — particularly the versatility of Jaren Jackson Jr. — in a simulcast of the Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the latest episode of “Bluff City Law,” where the water’s just right at Court Square and Jimmy Smits got fired up in the courtroom.
Jennifer Biggs and Kelly English talk about Iris’ new Sunday suppers, pet peeves, drag shows and beignets.
Shelby County Commissioners Edmund Ford Jr. and Van Turner discuss the possible impacts of the passing of a sales tax increase by referendum in the recent Memphis city elections with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.
Davida Cruthird with Agape Child and Family Services and Candace Taylor with Power Center CDC talk history, industry, and community in Hickory Hill and the details on the upcoming Hickory Hill resource and career fair on Oct. 19.
Carlos Ochoa of Ranked Choice Tennessee talks about ranked choice voting and the group’s push to have it implemented in Memphis elections over the last decade.
On this week’s episode of In the Trenches, Daily Memphian high school reporter John Varlas and East coach Dr. Katarii Donald discuss the Mustangs’ remarkable turnaround this year, preview Thursday’s big region game against Westwood and talk about what kids need to succeed when football ends.
Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins discuss their first impressions from Grizzlies preseason, where Ja Morant is putting on a show.
Terri Freeman, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, talks about her five years in Memphis, the role of the museum locally and nationally, and the history of systemic racism in the country.
Memphis Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill preview the Tigers' matchup with Temple and break down Memphis Madness and Penny Hardaway's Pro Day.
Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the third episode of “Bluff City Law,” where the ribs were big and the family revelations bigger.
Jennifer Biggs talks with chef Michelle Tribble and Marne Anderson of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits about the Memphis Food & Wine Festival, which is set for Oct. 12 at Memphis Botanic Garden.