Podcast appearances and mentions of bill dries

The county property tax rate proposed by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is four cents higher than the state's certified rate, but he said it's not a tax hike. Harris and Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon join Eric Barnes and Bill Dries on this week's episode. 

Chris Herrington joins the show to discuss part 2 of his column about Grizzlies' player values. Bill Dries joins the show to discuss his big piece on Tom Lee.

Bill Dries and Julia Baker with The Daily Memphian, Toby Sells with The Memphis Flyer and Laura Testino with Chalkbeat Tennessee join Eric Barnes to discuss the biggest stories of the week. 

Daily Memphian political reporters Sam Hardiman and Bill Dries go over some notes on the 2023 city elections and what the unofficial results mean in an “On The Record” podcast.

Marcus Pohlmann is a former political science professor at Rhodes College whose 2008 book “Opportunity Lost: Race and Poverty in Memphis City Schools” is required reading for teachers and school administrators in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. It is a case study of busing in Memphis City Schools.

Roshun Austin is a founder of The Works Inc., a community development corporation. She is also a planner who works as a developer in some of the communities affected the most by the impact of busing. She grew up in the Hyde Park section of North Memphis. Austin is also on the board of Memphis Fourth Estate, the nonprofit behind The Daily Memphian.

Roderick Richmond started at Shannon Elementary School as his neighborhood school at a time when busing as well as private schools were changing the definition of neighborhood schools in public and private school systems. For the first grade, he was bused to Wells Station Elementary School, which racially was a school in transition. His time as a student came as longer-term patterns in the reaction to busing were taking root.

Chapter Three: 'Plan Z' busing begins.

Chapter Three: 'Plan Z' busing begins.

Drawing Plans A and Z.

Steve Steffens arrived in Memphis with his family from rural Illinois and Arkansas in 1972, a semester before Plan A began. His neighborhood school was Oakshire Junior High in Whitehaven as an eighth grader. Oakshire and greater Whitehaven beyond the school was predominantly white at the time. Steffens and his family were part of that white majority in a city whose housing patterns were just as segregated as its schools.

Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with The Memphis Flyer's Toby Sells and The Daily Memphian reporters Abigail Warren and Bill Dries to discuss midterm election results, including constitutional amendments, newly elected officials, and voter turnout. In addition, guests talk about local environmental justice issues, MLGW, and bills targeting drag shows and transgender adolescent treatments.

The Daily Memphian's Bill Dries and Abigail Warren along with Toby Sells with the Memphis Flyer join Eric Barnes for a reporters roundtable.

Bill Dries interviews Linda Harris.

Bill Dries interviews Janika White.

Bill Dries interviews Steve Mulroy.

Director of the Shelby County Health Department Alisa Haushalter and the Medical Director for Infectious Disease at Baptist Memorial Health Care Stephen Threlkeld discuss the ongoing COVID-19 battle in Memphis with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray discusses reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, including changes in how schools will operate in order to maintain the health and safety of students and staff with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with The Daily Memphian to discuss police reform in Memphis and Shelby County.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris discusses COVID-19, next year’s County budget, and more with host Eric Barnes and the Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries.

The New Tri-State Defender’s Karanja Ajanaku joins host Eric Barnes for a journalist roundtable with The Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries to discuss the local protests that have taken place. Ajanaku explains why the Black Lives Matter movement has recently gained momentum and the effects it is having locally and across the nation. Dries also talks about the Memphis city council passing an ordinance requiring individuals to wear face masks in public. In addition, guests discuss the City of Memphis’ decision to halt phase three of reopening the city.

President and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water J.T. Young joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to talk about the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which is a process to help MLGW find the most cost effective, eco-friendly, reliable energy source. In addition, Young discusses the positive and negative effects of finding a new power source.

President and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Jeff Lyash joins host Eric Barnes and The Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries to discuss the benefits of MLGW’s partnership with TVA, as well as the effects of MLGW ending its 80-year-old contract with TVA.

Wolo and Stats talk Grizz and Tigers with Evan Barnes from The Commercial Appeal then rehear from Bill Dries and ends the day with Crunch Time.

Wolo and Stats talk everything from the weekend in sports then talk with Bill Dries,reporter from The Daily Memphian.

City of Memphis Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen joined host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries to discuss the metrics that the City of Memphis’ elected officials and health officers studied to determine when to start gradually reopening the city. In addition, McGowen talked about initiatives taken by the local, state, and federal government to alleviate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Manoj Jain, infectious disease physician and epidemiologist, discusses how Memphis moves forward during the pandemic with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

This week on WKNO’s Behind the Headlines, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland discusses the ways the city is working to meet the needs of Memphians during the COVID-19 pandemic with host Eric Barnes and the Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries.

Director of Memphis Housing and Community Development Paul Young joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss the city’s efforts to help people living in public housing and experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week on Behind the Headlines, President and CEO of Memphis Tourism, Kevin Kane joins host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses and tourism.

Dr. Jon McCullers, Pediatrician-in-Chief for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Dr. Nicholas Hysmith, Medical Director of Infection Prevention for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss local efforts against COVID-19 in the Memphis area and the shortage of testing kits.

Toby Sells with the Memphis Flyer, Karanja Ajanaku with the New Tri-State Defender and Laura Faith Kebede with Chalkbeat TN join host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian to discuss the current legislative session, including proposed changes to gun laws, well drilling permits, reading instruction in TN, a change to the Achievement School District and more. They also discuss the budget shortfall for Shelby County and Memphis’ sales tax increase.

Memphis City Council members Rhonda Logan, Chase Carlisle and JB Smiley Jr. discuss their first impressions after four city council meetings and the residency referendum with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

General Weirich discusses why Shelby County has been facing an increase in highway shootings, as well as actions being taken to combat the issue with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

Tennessee House Minority Leader Karen Camper (D) and Tennessee House Representative Jesse Chism (D) discuss pending bills in this year's state legislative session with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Memphis Zoo President and CEO Jim Dean discusses new plans to alleviate parking issues during peak season and upcoming renovations with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses challenges in recruiting, plans for a new juvenile detention center, highway shootings and more with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

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

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

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.

Roshun Austin, President/CEO of The Works, Inc.; Noah Gray, Executive Director of Binghampton Development Corporation; and Steve Lockwood, Executive Director of Frayser Community Development Corporation discuss the efforts in their respective communities towards neighborhood development and revitalization with Bill Dries, reporter for the Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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.

Dr. Tracy Hall, President of Southwest TN Community College; and Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Associate VP of Retention & Student Success at Southwest TN community college discuss the impact and relevance of Community College in the Mid-South with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Carol Coletta of the Memphis River Parks Partnership talks about the future of Tom Lee Park and the river front, with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

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.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris discusses the sales tax referendum, MATA, and more with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries.

Newly re-elected Mayor of Memphis Jim Strickland joins Bill Dries, reporter with The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes, to talk about his second term, tax incentives, Tom Lee Park, and more.

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 host Eric Barnes.

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.

Karanja Ajanaku, editor of The New Tri-State Defender, and Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian discuss the results of the 2019 Memphis city elections with host Eric Barnes.

Jack Shannon, President of Christian Brothers University; and Marjorie Hass, President of Rhodes College, discuss the challenges and opportunities of higher education in Memphis with Bill Dries, reporter for  The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Kemp Conrad, Chair of the Memphis City Council, and Tommy Malone, President of the Memphis Firefighter's Association discuss the proposed sales tax increase to restore benefits to police and firefighters with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Dr. M. David Rudd, President of the University of Memphis, discusses enrollment changes, the budget, athletics, and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Mayor Jim Strickland talks about his record and re-election campaign with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Toby Sells of the Memphis Flyer, Laura Faith Kebede of Chalkbeat Tennessee and Karanja Ajanaku of The New Tri-State Defender discuss the upcoming Memphis city elections, construction on the Greensward, the death penalty and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Candidate for Mayor, County Commissioner Tami Sawyer talks with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes about her stance on many of the issues in the 2019 Memphis Mayoral election.

Gary Rosenfeld, CEO of the Memphis Area Transit Authority talks about public transportation in Memphis with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

The Shelby County general election is less than a week away, and your host is a hopeless political junkie. So, for this special episode, Josh convened a special election roundtable with two of Memphis' top political reporters. Ryan Poe of the Commercial Appeal and Bill Dries of the Memphis Daily News have been covering elections up and down the ballot for this and many elections past. Hear what they have to say about the County Mayor's race, the new County Commission, and the impact that the Juvenile Court oversight has had on this election. Plus, a lot more!