1204: Charter school leaders explain what their 2021-22 school year will look like
Roblin Webb of Freedom Preparatory Academy, Yetta Lewis of Gestalt Community Schools and Bobby White of Frayser Community Schools joined Behind the He...
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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.
1203: Vaccinations join masks in pandemic politics
If masks have been the face of the nation’s political divide during the pandemic, what are COVID vaccinations?
1202: Porter-Leath talks future without SCS
On “Behind the Headlines,” Porter-Leath’s Rob Hughes discusses the future of preschool in Shelby County after the abrupt end to its partnership with S...
1201: Turner says penny tax hike about a more comprehensive response to violent crime
On “Behind The Headlines,” county commissioners Van Turner and Mark Billingsley clashed over whether the commission should reopen its budget season la...
1152: End of Byhalia pipeline truce approaches with more specific proposals
The nonprofit’s new executive director talked on “Behind the Headlines” about the end of a truce between the City Council, County Commission and the b...
1151: The case for property tax hikes in the suburbs
Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner and Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald talked on “Behind The Headlines” about property tax hikes passed and up for a final v...
1150: Local budget seasons command attention as final city and county votes near
The County Commission’s vote approving a one-cent property tax hike and the City Council’s consideration next week of a 29-cent city property tax hike...
1149: City and county budget paths get more interesting as fiscal year nears
The path of the two budget seasons and the use of federal funds to close financial gaps — plus other topics — are the focus of a reporters roundtable ...
1147: Don't forget the children; Budgets and BLDG Memphis
Executive Director of BLDG Memphis Deveney Perry and the Executive Director of Stand for Children Tennessee Cardell Orrin join host Eric Barnes to dis...
1146: City parks post-pandemic demand requires programming, upkeep, changes to meet diversity
City parks and neighborhoods director Nick Walker, on “Behind The Headlines,” talks about the new Gaisman Park and community center, the success of Da...