901 Voices and Votes Podcast

901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 11

“xAI & Data Centers in Memphis”

What does Memphis gain from becoming a major hub for artificial intelligence—and what could the community be giving up in return?

In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, hosts Kelly Price and Jett Lucas take a closer look at xAI/SpaceXAI’s massive Colossus data center operations in Memphis and the growing debate surrounding the expansion of data centers across the region.

Kelly and Jett explore some of the biggest questions being raised by residents: How much water and electricity do these facilities require? What could increased industrial demand mean for the Memphis Sand Aquifer and the city’s drinking-water supply? What are the potential environmental impacts on surrounding neighborhoods? And do the jobs, tax revenue, investment, and economic development promised by these projects outweigh the potential costs? This episode asks a question that goes beyond technology: When major economic development comes to Memphis, how much information should the community receive—and how much of a voice should residents have in the decisions that could affect their neighborhoods, resources, and future?

Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice.

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901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 10

“Living in This Economy”

How much does it really cost just to live in America today?

In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, hosts Kelly Price and Jett Lucas tackle a conversation being felt at kitchen tables across the country: the financial strain facing poor, working-class, and middle-class American families.

From the rising cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, Kelly and Jett discuss what it means to try to make ends meet when the money coming in often doesn’t seem to keep pace with the money going out. Families who once considered themselves financially comfortable are being forced to rethink their budgets, cut back on spending, delay major purchases, and make difficult decisions just to stay afloat.

The conversation also looks at wages, inflation, debt, the shrinking feeling of financial security, and the growing question many Americans are asking: How much do you have to earn today just to live—not live extravagantly, but simply live comfortably?

Kelly and Jett bring the conversation back to the people behind the economic statistics—the parents choosing between bills, seniors stretching fixed incomes, young adults struggling to afford independence, and middle-class families discovering that a good job doesn’t always guarantee financial stability.

“Living in This Economy” is an honest conversation about money, survival, opportunity, and what the American economy feels like from the perspective of everyday people.

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901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 9

“Gutting the Voting Rights Act”

In this special re-airing of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, hosts Kelly Price and Jett Lucas revisit their important discussion on what many critics describe as the “gutting” of the Voting Rights Act.

With upcoming elections approaching, this conversation remains especially relevant. The episode examines how major court decisions have weakened key protections within the historic civil rights law, including the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder ruling, which made the Section 5 preclearance process inoperable unless Congress adopts a new coverage formula. Kelly and Jett also discuss later challenges involving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and how changes in the law’s enforcement can affect voting access, political representation, and redistricting.

What do these legal decisions mean for everyday voters? Who is most affected when federal voting protections are weakened? And what could the future of voting rights look like in Memphis, the Mid-South, and across the country?

We are re-airing this episode because the right to vote, access to the ballot, and informed participation in elections remain critical issues. Listeners are encouraged to learn about the candidates and issues on their ballots, make a voting plan, and exercise their right to vote in every local, state, and national election.

This episode connects the legal decisions happening in courtrooms to their real-world impact on communities, elections, representation, and the power of the vote.

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In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, hosts Kelly Price and Jett Lucas discuss the importance of Black scholar-athletes and why their intelligence, academic accomplishments, leadership, and community impact deserve to be celebrated alongside their athletic achievements. The conversation highlights athletes such as Jaylen Brown, whose work as an MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow has supported education, leadership, and opportunities for young people. Kelly and Jett also examine the journeys of other former professional athletes who moved into entirely different fields. This episode delivers an important reminder to young athletes, families, coaches, and communities: education is the cornerstone. Athletic ability may introduce the world to who you are, but knowledge, preparation, purpose, and community leadership can shape the legacy you leave behind. Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice.

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901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 7

What does America owe the descendants of the people whose enslaved labor helped build the nation—and why does the debate remain so urgent today?

In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, hosts Kelly Price and Jett Lucas examine the complex and often controversial topic of reparations for African Americans in the United States. They explore the history and ideology behind reparations, the lasting effects of slavery, segregation, redlining, and government-sanctioned racial discrimination, and how those policies continue to influence wealth, housing, education, and opportunity across generations. Kelly and Jett also discuss what reparations could mean beyond a single cash payment, why supporters view them as a form of acknowledgment, accountability, and repair, and why opponents continue to challenge the idea. This is a timely, honest, and thought-provoking conversation about history, justice and economic inequality.Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice.

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Season 3, Episode 6 of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast dives into the ongoing question surrounding the U.S. conflict with Iran: Is the war really over? Kelly Price and Jett Lucas break down the key dates, major quotes, and fast-moving developments that have defined this crisis, from the ceasefire agreement to the fragile diplomacy that followed. Even with attacks paused, Reuters reported on June 30 that the two sides remained far apart on the terms of a lasting peace. The episode also examines the staggering financial cost, including the White House’s $87.6 billion supplemental request and outside estimates suggesting the total taxpayer burden could reach far beyond that once indirect costs are counted. If you want context, clarity, and real discussion about what this means for the U.S., the Middle East, and American taxpayers, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

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In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, Kelly Price and Jett Lucas take on one of the most repeated claims in American politics: that today’s Republican Party is simply “the party of Lincoln.” The conversation explores the history of the Republican Party’s founding in the 1850s in opposition to the expansion of slavery, Lincoln’s role in that era, and the long political realignment that reshaped both major parties over the next century. The hosts break down why invoking Lincoln’s name does not automatically make the modern Republican Party the same political force it was during the Civil War and Reconstruction, especially after the 20th-century shifts tied to civil rights and the South. Thought-provoking and rooted in history, this episode challenges listeners to look past slogans and examine how political parties change over time. Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice. Brought to you by One Eighteen Media & Publishing LLC.

Season 3, Episode 4 of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast dives into one of the most heated issues in education and public life today: the banning of books in schools and libraries across Tennessee and the nation. Kelly Price and Jett Lucas discuss the growing wave of censorship affecting classic and widely discussed works, including Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. This episode examines how book removals shape what students learn, whose histories are protected, and whose stories are pushed aside. If you care about education, access, truth, and the future of public dialogue, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice. Brought to you by One Eighteen Media & Publishing LLC

901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 3

In this episode of 901 Voices & Votes Podcast, Kelly Price and Jett Lucas take on two powerful and controversial issues shaping the political conversation across the South. First, they break down how the Tennessee State Capitol is running red under Republican control, with the GOP holding the governorship and both chambers of the General Assembly. Then they turn to Mississippi, where they discuss calls from some conservatives to challenge or roll back long-settled constitutional protections, including debate touching the 14th Amendment. This episode dives into what these political battles could mean for civil rights, representation, power, and the future of communities across Tennessee, Mississippi, and beyond. Bold, timely, and community-centered, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. Your Community. Your Concerns. Your Voice. Produced by One Eighteen Media & Publishing LLC.

901 Voices & Votes Podcast – Season 3, Episode 2

In this episode, Kelly Price and Jett Lucas dive into two important topics shaping the future of Memphis and Shelby County — the redistricting of Memphis and the local Shelby County primary election results. The conversation explores how redistricting can impact representation, political power, and community voices, while also breaking down what the primary results may mean for local leadership and the direction of upcoming elections. With insight, perspective, and a focus on the issues that matter most to everyday people, this episode connects the dots between policy, politics, and the real-life impact on our community.

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