
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Democratic nominee for Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner talks about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail.
John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talks about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week's journalist roundtable on "Behind The Headlines."
Habitat for Humanity recently hit a milestone in Uptown: Two homes it finished building in February had their appraisals match their costs, which isn't a given when talking about affordable housing in Memphis.
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Eric Barnes and Bill Dries have consistently provided excellent journalism over many years. Thank you and the Daily Memphian!
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This show features roundtable-style and interview-style discussions focused on Memphis-area politics, governance, crime, education, housing, and urban development. Hosts frequently anchor conversations with local journalists, public officials, and community leaders, creating data-informed takes on issues like school governance, public safety, and city growth. The format tends to blend reporting context with policy analysis, often highlighting how state decisions intersect with Memphis-area realities. A standout trait is its steady involvement of veteran local journalists and a broad mix of stakeholders—from elected officials to nonprofit and business leaders—delivering a grounded, civically focused briefing for residents interested in how l... more
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