Guests include Heidi Kuhn, Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk. She returns to discuss the very important issue of expungements, why they are so important and how they help to get folks back on track. Also, they have a new debt program to tell you about. With the election cycle in full swing, early voting begins this Wednesday. Shelby County Election Commissioner Linda Phillips joins me to talk about locations, closures, name changes and a recent Voter Ready Open House event that hopefully answered more than a few questions about a big change in the number of machines. Sickle cell anemia or disease is a disorder that can cause infections, pain and fatigue just to name a few. Dr’s Patricia Adams-Graves and Keesha Roach join to talk about it and how a sorority challenge, (Delta Sigma Theta) will help create awareness. It’s an informational RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Its time to talk!

My guests include Dexter Washington, Chief Executive Officer at the Memphis Housing Authority. We all know that the housing situation is at a critical point and it takes up to 30-40 percent of the total household income to keep a room over your head. He joins me to discuss what his agency is doing to help out those in need. The list of issues the Memphis City Council has to address and deal with are vast to be sure. Councilman Worth Morgan from District 5 pays a visit to discuss what their agenda looks like moving forward and some of his top priorities. Lee Giovannetti is someone you may not have heard of but he is a man of action. April is National Donate life Month and he will share his story about helping a friend in need and what he did to make sure that nothing would stand in the way of saving his life by giving a much needed gift. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7 pm central time on 91.7 FM WYXR, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!Its time to talk!

My guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast!

My guests include Sarah Houston, AKA the Water Warrior. A few months back, the headline was the protest of Byhalia pipeline and how it would affect various parts of the community if done. The project is back in the news and Sarah is back to tell us why it's a bad idea. Antonio Perez is the new General Manager for the Memphis Sports and Events Center. It's all part of the Liberty Park project bringing excitement to the city. He tells us what to expect. All on RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, TuneIn, YouTube, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts! It's time to talk!

My guests include Rob Moore, Business reporter from the Daily Memphian. With all of the turmoil and confusion surrounding logistics, supply chain concerns, supermarket prices and availability, unreal gas prices and a war, we need some understanding and he will help. Tougaloo College is a treasured HBCU and a place I hold dear. Recently, they were given a $10 million dollar gift from Netflix. Dr. Carmen Walters, Tougaloo President, joins me to talk about that gift and how it will be used to benefit young minds. Jerry Mitchell is a well known presence in Jackson, MS as a former investigative newspaper reporter. He joins me to talk about his latest book; race against time, as he reopens four unsolved murder cases of the civil rights era. That and more on air and online on the next RTM. Monday, 6-7 pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live and YouTube. Also available wherever you get your podcasts!

My guests include Chief Event Strategist Cynthia Daniels who will share the details on this year’s version of Memphis Black Restaurant Week. This year features 28 restaurants and 95 meals to choose from…I am getting hungry already. Davina Jones is the Executive Director of Couture Cares, a group that envisions a community where youth have access to the opportunities, skills, resources and relationships they need to fulfil their potential by empowering them. She tells us about one signature event, Her Prom Closet and how young ladies can become the bell of the ball. Craig Littles has spent much of his life in law enforcement serving and protecting others. Now, he heads an organization dedicated to helping our youth through athletics and mentorship as the director of Memphis Shelby PAL.

On the next and all new Real Talk Memphis;My guests include Alexis Pugh, Director, Memphis Animal Services. She will talk about a whole host of subjects regarding our pets also known as our family members, including a promotion with the Memphis Tigers which may get you a free pet adoption…My dog Moses may even tune in!

Next, did you know the AKA’s are coming to town? Seriously, they are returning to Memphis for the first time in six years  and it’s a pink and green takeover for their Regional Conference. We get all the details from South Eastern Regional Director Mitzi Dease Paige.

Next, many of you heard about the rodent infestation at a Family Dollar distribution hub in West Memphis. We speak with County Commissioner Van Turner about how this is impacting many people who may have gotten contaminated food, several stores closing and what the NAACP is doing to help those affected. This and more on air and online. It’s RTM, Monday 6-7 pm central time on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, YouTube, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts!It’s time to talk…

My guests include Karen Vogelsang, Executive Director of ARISE2Read. Their sole mission is to improve the reading literacy skills of our children. She joins me to talk about that and her recent trip to Athens, GA to speak to their annual Chamber of Commerce meeting on a shared vision. Also, exactly, how grouchy is the Ladybug. Pastor Terrell Monger is a man of God and an advocate for the health and safety of the Parkway Village community he serves. He will speak about that mission and a new facility from the One Glory Athletic Association that he hopes will build up the community by building up its people. And as we continue to celebrate Black History Month, NCRM President Russell Wigginton joins me to discuss what the museum is doing, and a special exhibit honoring the history of three Black doctors from St. Jude. That and MORE on RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your Podcasts. Its time to talk!

My guests include Elle Perry, Digital Desk Manager for the Daily Memphian and current President of MABJ. She tells us how the newsroom navigates the digital divide in a 24/7 news cycle and what we can expect from MABJ in 2022. Nicole Taylor is a newly minted member of the Memphis 7 but not because she wanted to be. That was the number of employees fired by Starbucks last week because they wanted to unionize and she joins me to talk about it. Lastly, we all want our children to be successful and so do the folks at Seeding Success. Their Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, Jamilica Burke will tell us about their mission to improve outcomes for every child from cradle to career. It’s another great show, Monday, 6-7 pm central live on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! It’s a Valentines Day talk fest so join me won’t you!

Joining me will be Randall Phillips, networking, computing and tech training and robotics instructor. If you are familiar with Code Crew and knowledge Quest, he works with children to teach them what the future of technology will be. The Stax  Museum of American Soul Music, located on the original site of Stax Records studio since 2003 recently received a huge honor. The announcement that the museum is now being added as an iconic location on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Museum Executive Director Jeff Kollath will join me to share how important this honor is.Storyboardmemphis is a publication that fits its title. Mark Fleischer is the publisher and will share with us how they focus on the stories that highlight what you thought you knew. Its an entertaining installment of RTM. Monday, 6-7 pm on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! Its time to talk…Are you ready?