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Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy discussed the DOJ's investigation into MPD, attempts to remove him from office and conditions at the Shelby County Jail on WKNO's “Behind the Headlines.”

A roundtable of journalists on WKNO's “Behind The Headlines,” talks about changes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools by the new superintendent and how the August elections could mean more changes for the school system.

“I think it's time for us to figure out a solution, and it's hard to believe that the solution is Wanda Halbert as county clerk,” said the Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris on WKNO's “Behind the Headlines.”

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with WKNO / Channel 10's Education & Outreach Manager, Felicia Peat, to discuss her whimsical character, Teacher Teacher who produces and develops outreach programming for Mid-South youth through her early literacy platform.During the conversation, Felicia talks about their Excellent Effort Awards from the SEED office of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the International Paper Foundation supported programming including Math Minutes, Silly Science, and Book Adventures.Learn more about Teacher Teacher here: https://www.wkno.org/wknokids/wknos-teacher-teacher/Follow Teacher Teacher on TikTok

The Daily Memphian columnist and contributor to WKNO and ABC24 News joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the importance of local journalism.

Shelby County Commission chairman Mickell Lowery says on WKNO's “Behind The Headlines” that he's counting votes on a proposed wheel tax hike that faces a critical commission vote Monday, June 4. He also talks about the investigation into commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. and oversight of judicial commissioners.

In a wide-ranging interview on WKNO's “Behind The Headlines,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said he is working through details of a Downtown pilot to enforce the city's curfew on children -- something he said county leaders should be addressing. He also said he is keeping his distance from the court case over residency requirements in the race to elect the next mayor.

Host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with WKNO / Channel 10's Education & Outreach Manager, Felicia Peat, to discuss her whimsical character, Teacher Teacher who produces and develops outreach programming for Mid-South youth through her early literacy platform.During the conversation, Felicia talks about their Excellent Effort Awards from the SEED office of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the International Paper Foundation supported programming including Math Minutes, Silly Science, and Book Adventures.Learn more about Teacher Teacher here: https://www.wkno.org/wknokids/wknos-teacher-teacher/Follow Teacher Teacher on TikTok

Nashville is known for music production, namely in country music, but it is also the hub for the Contemporary Christian Music industry. What does the Christian music industry look like these days, as praise and worship music has become a dominant trend? And how did Nashville become the place where CCM is made? But first, we hear from WKNO reporter Katie Riordan on the latest from Memphis, following Tyre Nichols' death. Guests: Katie Riordan, WKNO reporter Bart Millard, songwriter and lead singer of MercyMe Steve Taylor, producer, musician and filmmaker Brown Bannister, producer, songwriter and director of the School of Music at Lipscomb University

A Reporters Roundtable on WKNO's Behind The Headlines reviews the new agreement for Overton Park to end overflow parking on the Overton Park Greensward in two years.

We can all agree that access to news looks different than it once did. The nostalgia of reading the Sunday paper with a great cup of coffee is all but forgotten to a whole generation. But even with tremendous progress, there will always be an appetite authenticity. Mark Fleischer and Nikki Dean of Storyboard Memphis talk about a multimedia-model & filling story-telling gaps with long-form journalism from diverse contributors. Then, Memphis maven, arts-lovin', radio icon Kacky Walton of WKNO radio stops by to talk about the importance of public broadcasting.

Josh Spickler, of the criminal justice reform group Just City, said on WKNO's Behind The Headlines that there is another side to the claim by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. The differences over the solutions to the city's growing violent crime problem are likely to come to a head in elections this year featuring most of the elected positions that govern the county's criminal justice system.

On the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines,” Natalie McKinney and Terence Patterson also called for a move away from the idea that school choice for parents involves getting students to schools in other parts of the city.

A reporters roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” looks at the most recent chapter in a long-running civic discussion about tax break incentives for economic growth. 

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comWBHM Websitehttps://wbhm.orgIf you've ever had a question or comment about the station's programming, or were looking for a story from WBHM or NPR, chances are you've spoken with WBHM's Program Director Michael Krall. His job includes overseeing the station's on-air staff and curating the program schedule.You can hear Michael hosting Morning Edition or All Things Considered from time to time, and listen out for his interviews with artists and other interesting people who make their way through Birmingham.Originally from Chappaqua, N.Y., Michael came to WBHM in September of 1998 from WCBU in Peoria, Illinois. A graduate of the University of Maine, he's spent his entire career in public radio working in WKNO in Memphis and WSCL in Salisbury, Maryland, as well as Maine Public Radio.In his free time, Michael enjoys hiking, attending concerts, and playing Scrabble.Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Nearly seven months after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors are laying out their case against individual rioters and against at least three far-right militia groups they say contributed to the violence. Micah Loewinger, a reporter for WYNC's On the Media, explains. And, every year, pharmacists fill billions of dollars of prescriptions that patients never end up using. That's why a group in Memphis, Tennessee, set up a way of turning one patient's waste into another's lifeline. Katie Riordan from WKNO reports.

The pandemic's return to Memphis was among the topics discussed in a reporters' roundtable on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines.”

Is failure determined by your definition of failure or your definition of success? Andrea Hill, CVA shares profound knowledge that she learned from Kenny Rogers, talks about the importance of mentorship, how the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon works in volunteer management and how volunteer management is similar to the NBA.Contact Info:Website: www.Volunteermemphis.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cva-28285818/ BIO - Andrea Hill has received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is certified in Volunteer Administration through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. In May 2020, Andrea was able to recertify through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration because of her accomplishments in the field of volunteer engagement and management. Andrea is the Director of Volunteer Memphis. As Director, Andrea is a humble servant leader, knowledge and has a "work alongside you" attitude which makes her a powerful leader in our community. She has tremendous experience in the areas of volunteer management, project and event management, fundraising, resource development, and youth development. She tirelessly strives to encourage volunteerism across the greater Memphis community. Her work fosters collaboration between various non-profits and corporations. She has been appointed to the Volunteer Tennessee board. She is a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- GIVE 365 member, a board member of Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, Leadership Memphis Alumni, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.She is the 2017 Junior League of Memphis- Provisional of the Year. She has been named one of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite professionals. She was also named one of the 2018 Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 professionals. Because of her community work, she was awarded the National Urban League Young Professionals Inaugural Heroes In The Movement Award. Andrea is also a 2020 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Exemplary Leader Impact Award recipient. Andrea is also a proud supporter of WKNO.

One of the city’s leading experts on the COVID-19 virus says state and local officials need to figure out a vaccine pipeline that can keep the vaccine coming while not forgetting about the importance of testing. Dr. Stephen Threlkeld commented on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” on that and the pandemic’s volatile mix of science and politics.

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also said on the WKNO program “Behind The Headlines” that police reform still means hiring more police officers, although it might not be as many as the 700 more recommended earlier this year by criminal justice consultants.

The public comment period on the first draft of the study that plays a crucial role in whether the city-owned utility stays with the federal agency ends Monday. The Integrated Resource Plan in its final form goes to the MLGW board in August. The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast reviews three critical interviews on the issue on the WKNO series "Behind The Headlines."

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.

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WKNO, now more than 60 years old, is owned and operated by the Mid-South Public Communications Foundation, licensed to the community of Memphis, Tennessee, and governed by an all-volunteer, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. In its unique role as the independent, not-for-profit, community-owned broadcasting voice in the Mid-South, WKNO is dedicated to quality radio and television programming in order to illuminate, inform, entertain, and educate the people of the Mid-South community. WKNO is committed to respond to the needs of the community, reflect community talents and resources, and represent Memphis and the Mid-South to itself, the region and the nation. Over 76% of the annual budget comes from the Mid-South community. The remaining 24% comes from federal, state, and local government grants. WKNO also offers a variety of educational services, including programming for classrooms, state and local legislative coverage and more.

On this episode of Mid-South View Point, host Byron Tyler takes you to the Agricenter International in Memphis, TN for 2019 Information Fair Senior Expo. You’ll hear from Jan Hamilton, Judy Hall, and Ann Meier from Professional Network on Aging, Brandis Leverette from Oasis of Hope, Mary Williams from The Good Shepherd Pharmacy, Kenneth Jackson from Creative Aging, Chris Hardaway from WKNO’s “The Best Times”, and two of Bott Radio Network listeners Marcia Berry and Pat Chandler. Mid-South View Point radio show airs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:00 pm central time on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

It took forever but its now Episode #30 of Public Media Daily in your podcast feed. Highlights from Tuesday, July 3rd include...01) 94.9 KUOW Seattle and NPR are working on donations made by listeners tuning in through Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.02) Two retirements... Radio Kansas' music director Mark Simmons and WKNO's chief engineer Russ Abernathy.03) Two tower maintenances... WGVK-TV 52 Kalamazoo and 90.7 WMFE Orlando. Both were brief.04) NPR will continue its 30-year tradition by reading the Declaration of Independence during Morning Edition later today. Happy 4th of July! Its the USA's 242nd birthday.Programming note: PBS' annual A Capitol Fourth special hosted by John Stamos is at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT and then seen again at 9:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. CT on most PBS stations.Leave us a rating and a review as feedback is vital. Let us know how we're doing and what we can do to improve this podcast. Please subscribe to this pod wherever you listen to your programs for past episodes and future updates. Listen in including the new Google Podcasts as well as TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts and pretty much everywhere else.Follow us on Twitter @PubMediaFans for more news and content.

"Past Deadline" host Grace Elletson sat down with sophomore Sierra Guardiola and senior Isabella Grullon Paz to talk about their experience covering the commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination for NPR affiliate radio station, WKNO, in Memphis. Guardiola and Grullon Paz were two of 12 Ithaca College students who traveled to Memphis to cover the events. You can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes and SoundCloud.

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THE HALLOWEEN SHOW (HALLOWEEN/HORROR) Chatterbox's fifth annual Halloween broadcast on 91.1 WKNO features five spine-tingling tales of terror. "The Confessional," in which a repentant murderer is trapped by a demonic force; "The Damned Thing," an adaptation of Ambrose Bierce's classic story about an invisible monster; "Burning Cold," in which a vacationing family is lost in a mysterious realm; "Food for Worms," which finds a hapless reporter stumbling into the clutches of a wicked crone and her pet and "A Voice from the Woods," two campers are put to the test after a shocking intrusion onto their campsite. Chatterbox Audio Theater  

A look back at the closest thing the early 20th century may have had to Oprah Winfrey. The flamboyant Pentecostal preacher Aimee Semple McPherson was a multimedia sensation and a powerful female religious leader long before most of Christianity considered such a thing. The contradictions and passions of her life are a window into the world of global Pentecostalism that touches as many as half a billion lives today. Anthea Butler is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Graduate Chair of Religion at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Krista Tippett spoke with her on June 22, 2007 from the studios of APM in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ms. Butler was in a recording studio at public radio station WKNO in Memphis, TN. This interview is included in our show “Reviving Sister Aimee.” See more at onbeing.org/program/reviving-sister-aimee/166