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Behind the Headlines Podcast

Each week host Eric Barnes discusses major stories in the Memphis area with business executives, community leaders and politicians, as well as local journalists. WKNO's Behind the Headlines Podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian.

Podcast · By WKNO/The Daily Memphian · American English · US · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    1713: New county mayor focused on money (opens the original)

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    Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county's financial stability.

  2. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    1712: Task Force's 1-year mark comes with questions (opens the original)

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    MSTF is among the topics discussed on the WKNO-TV program "Behind The Headlines." The reporters' roundtable includes Toby Sells of The Memphis Flyer and Aarron Fleming, Mary Cashiola and Bill Dries of The Daily Memphian.

  3. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    1711: Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time (opens the original)

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    Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new "step-down" unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington.

  4. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    1710: Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress (opens the original)

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    The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on "Behind The Headlines."

  5. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    1709: Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program (opens the original)

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    The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association talked about MIFA's complex structure and long reach into the problems of poverty and areas of need in Memphis and beyond the city.

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