Aspire Public Schools superintendent Nick Manning talks about Aspire’s new local control model and the relationship between charter school operators and Shelby County Schools.

Jennifer Biggs and Kelly English talk about changes at Second Line/ Restaurant Iris and their Christmas tradition before they get off track and talk about all the things.

Richard W. Smith talks about his role at the Greater Memphis Chamber, the Memphis economy and job market, and his various roles at FedEx Express with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

If there’s no one investing in you, invest in yourself. Britney Thornton, founder of JUICE Orange Mound, is on a mission to mobilize residents to revitalize the neighborhood on their own terms.

Eric Robertson talks about the many ways – some complicated, some simple – that economic development can be brought to neighborhoods all across Memphis.

Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess and Ken Washington, deputy administrator over residential appraisal in the assessor’s office, discuss the Orange Mound Initiative.

Chris Herrington is joined by Chris Vernon of Grind City Media/The Ringer to talk about the exciting play of rookie Ja Morant, the growing pains of second-year forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and other Grizzlies issues.

Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill are joined by columnist Geoff Calkins to discuss Mike Norvell's coaching future, bowl opponents and Memphis basketball's wins over Ole Miss and NC State.

Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs compare the virtues of brined vs. fried turkeys, and agree that traditional cornbread is essential to good dressing.

Southwest Tennessee Community College President Tracy Hall and Jacqueline Taylor, associate vice president of retention and student success, discuss the impact and relevance of community college in the Mid-South with reporter Bill Dries and host Eric Barnes.

Business and civic leader Darrell Cobbins of 100 Black Men of Memphis joins The Extra Podcast to talk about the progress – and impediments – to improving the lives of African-Americans in Memphis.

Chris Herrington and Geoff Calkins check in on the Grizzlies as the holiday season begins. Should fans feel good about where the team is and where it’s headed?

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the season - series? - finale of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates stand up for a free press, a regular character meets a bad end, and we gather around for an early Thanksgiving dinner. 

World Relief Memphis’ PJ Moore and Basuze Madogo speak to the experiences of refugees resettling in Memphis and why immigrants are critical to a robust local economy.

The new City Council that takes office in January and the transition from candidate to elected official, along with Smiley’s views on residency requirements, MLGW rate hikes and “scare tactics.”

A mother and daughter talk to Jennifer about cornbread dressing and the smells of Thanksgiving dinner.

Carol Coletta of the Memphis River Parks Partnership discusses the future of Tom Lee Park and the riverfront with reporter Bill Dries and host Eric Barnes.

Tigers beat reporters Jonah Jordan and Drew Hill discuss the Tigers playing without James Wiseman, basketball recruiting and the rest of the football season.

The Brooks’ executive director walks through the decision to move the museum to the riverfront – and gives a progress report on the new building.

MUS assistant coach Glen Rogers Jr. and Daily Memphian preps reporter John Varlas preview the Owls’ playoff game against Montgomery Bell Academy Friday.

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the penultimate ninth episode of “Bluff City Law,” where Strait & Associates take on the Catholic church and the state of Tennessee. 

Slider Inn owner Aldo Dean talks to Jennifer Biggs about his journey to Memphis and what's happened since.

Michael Rallings, Director of the Memphis Police Department, and Bruce McMullen, Chief Legal Officer for Memphis, discuss the most recent ruling from Federal Judge John McCalla denying the city's motion to modify the 1978 consent decree with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Justin Merrick and Lenell Burton from Center for Transforming Communities join High Ground to discuss CTC's expansion into new neighborhoods, the role of artists in connecting neighbors and the power of storytelling.

The legendary developer renovated buildings Downtown when everyone else thought he was crazy. “I didn’t know what I was doing,” he says. “And I was scared to death.”