Behind the Headlines Podcast

Memphis Zoo President and CEO Jim Dean discusses new plans to alleviate parking issues during peak season and upcoming renovations with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner discusses challenges in recruiting, plans for a new juvenile detention center, highway shootings and more with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

CEO of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Scott Brockman discusses how airports are changing and how the Memphis airport is modernizing including undergoing renovations and changes in the operations. In addition, Brockman talks about the technical issues behind Boeing 737 MAX and the effects it has had on both the Memphis airport and airlines.

Executive Director of Just City Josh Spickler discusses juvenile justice in Shelby County with host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris discusses MATA funding, refugee resettlement plan, and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian and host Eric Barnes.

Kemp Conrad, outgoing chair of the Memphis City Council, and Patrice Robinson, incoming chair of the Memphis City Council, discuss MLGW rate hikes, increased solid waste fees, the fire and police pension referendum, and more with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Laura Faith Kebede of Chalkbeat Tennessee, Toby Sells of The Memphis Flyer and Karanja Ajanaku of The New Tri-State Defender discuss charter schools, Greensward parking, Confederate statues and more with host Eric Barnes.

Roshun Austin, President/CEO of The Works, Inc.; Noah Gray, Executive Director of Binghampton Development Corporation; and Steve Lockwood, Executive Director of Frayser Community Development Corporation discuss the efforts in their respective communities towards neighborhood development and revitalization with Bill Dries, reporter for the Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Richard W. Smith talks about his role at the Greater Memphis Chamber, the Memphis economy and job market, and his various roles at FedEx Express with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.

Dr. Tracy Hall, President of Southwest TN Community College; and Dr. Jacqueline Taylor, Associate VP of Retention & Student Success at Southwest TN community college discuss the impact and relevance of Community College in the Mid-South with Bill Dries, reporter for The Daily Memphian, and host Eric Barnes.