Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

My guests include Tannera Gibson who was recently named the first black female President of the Memphis Bar Association. She will tell me about what the honor means to her and what the agenda looks like moving forward. For those of you who are aware of the hit musical talent show, the Voice, you know that recently one of our very own, Wendy Moten, was a finalist. She came in second but will always be first in our hearts. She joins me to share her amazing experience. Jason Farmer is the founder and CEO of BLP Film Studios. He joins me to discuss his ambitious, sprawling major entertainment studio plans for the Whitehaven community. Here’s a hint, he breaks ground this year! Join us for that and more as we raise the curtain on the new year. It’s Monday, 6-7 pm central on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts. Here we go, here we go!

My guests include Tangua Houston. An educator by trade, she saw something was missing and wanted to fill a need for many of our young people. That’s where Universal Achievers Foundation was born. She’s explains the concept of success through work. Many of you have heard of Kwanza but do you know it’s origins or meaning? Dr. Richard Cooper from Widener University will explain and enlighten. For those of you who are aware of the hit musical talent show, the Voice, you know recently one of our very own, Wendy Moten, was a finalist. She came in second but will always be first in our hearts. She joins me to share her amazing experience. That and much more Monday on RTM. It’s 6-7pm, central on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein and Facebook Live. On air and online, check it…let’s talk one more time before year’s end!

My guests include Rev. Dr. Walter Womack, Sr. Pastor of Faithful Baptist Church and SCLC president. He, like many of us is very troubled by the senseless violence we see on a daily basis in our city. Recently, he launched an effort he hopes others follow. He hit the streets for a real conversation and will tell us what he learned. Next, we have all heard of the fine work of the 100 Black Men of Memphis organization. This group is dedicated to changing our community and mentoring young men for success among other goals. Their new President Nate Ollie joins me to discuss his upcoming agenda. Organ donation is big deal and a bigger need for thousands of people. I recently learned about it first hand. Dr. James D. Eason of the Transplant Institute at Methodist University Hospital which bares his name will share why it’s something you may want to consider. That and more, on air and online Monday, 6-7pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, Tunein, WYXR.org and Facebook Live. RTM, let’s talk!

Guests include Rick James, CEO and owner of the Castle Retail Group, High Point grocery and Cash Saver. We have heard about the recent supply chain issues nationwide that are causing both shortages and higher prices in time for the holidays. He will explain the local impact and what you can expect. Next, as we enter into the holidays, our thoughts turn to those less fortunate. Anna Kathryn Word, Chief Development Officer from MIFA stops in to tell how the organization is doing its part to bring its continued support to our community. And Brian Harris gives us an update on MemFeast 2021 to feed the homeless and hungry. That and more including a special announcement! it’s RTM on air and online, Monday, 6-7pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein and Facebook Live. Check it, RTM is a boss show!

Guests include Jared Barnett, the CEO of Slingshot Memphis. Their purpose is simple; to be a catalyst for change behind a movement to fight poverty in our city. He will share their vision along with some of the various organizations they work with. LaDell Beamon is a man from and of the streets. His Heal the Hood Foundation is working hard to turn the hurt and pain into healing. He joins me to tell us how you can help. Britany Thornton has JUICE…..or should I say, she has it for her beloved Orange Mound community. She joins me to explain how the rest of us can help the least of us by just collecting some change to make change through her organization to create community based projects helping to help the Mound to rebound. It’s an enterprising and interesting RTM on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, also on WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and of course, wherever you get your podcasts! RTM is a boss show, check it!

Guests include Dr. Steve Threlkeld, Infectious disease specialist, Baptist hospital group. We will catch up all things Covid, whar the flu season will bring and how the recent actions in Nashville regarding the virus will affect us in Memphis and Shelby County. Next, this is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Anurag Mehrotra, specialist in pulmonary medicine. He will tell us about a new kind of testing which may offer real hope and early detection for potential treatment. And, we are all aware of the creative ways scammers try to take your money. Daniel Irwin from the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South drops by to give us the latest do’s and don’ts, how not to be a willing target and what new scams to expect during the holiday season. It’s an hour of power and information, Monday, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts. RTM is an hour worth your time!

Guests include Celebrity Chef Daudi McLean, aka Da Vegan Guru. His vegan menu has been catered by various celebrity clients, but NOW he is focusing his energy on opening Guru’s City Vegan which is Memphis’ first full service Black owned vegan restaurant. He explains how his plant based soul food menu will bring you back for more. This time of year is paradise for sports fans and especially Grizzlies fans! Sr. Editor and contributor for Grind City Media, Michael Wallace joins me to talk about the teams start of this new season, the return of fans and if we can expect big things from Ja and the boys. Paul Lamar Hunter knows a bit about sacrifice being the 19th of 21 children and the first to graduate from college in his family. His message is that no matter the challenge, even poverty as was his case, can keep you from reaching and fulfilling your dreams. It’s a RTM you don’t want to miss…Monday, 6-7 pm on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live or wherever you get your podcasts! Here we go, here we go!

My guests include Randa Lipman from Mid-South Transplant. She will talk to us about the great need for thousands of people who are awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant and how you can support their motto and mission; Give Hope. Give Life. Continuing the ‘giving’ theme, Erskine Gillespie from Vitalant Blood Donation will also join me to talk about the critical need and shortage they face, and will answer any questions you have about the process of donating blood even thru the Covid situation. On another note, as we are getting into the fall and with the holiday season quickly upon us, many of you are planning getaways. Glen Thomas from the Airport Authority checks in to let us know what to expect, the latest airport news updates and he will tell us about a new passenger program. That and more on RTM, Monday live on radio and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, 6-7pm central. Also on WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts!

Guests include the new President of Rust College in Holly Springs, MS., Dr. Ivy Taylor. She tells us about her plans to make the HBCU bigger, bolder and better. She will also tell us what brought her there after holding political office. This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Advocate and survivor Gwen Turner joins me for a frank and honest discussion about the issue and how to empower yourself to Not become a victim. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, something that affects and takes the lives of thousands every year. We will bring you the story of Paris Smith. This is a young, dynamic woman who is dealing daily with some serious health issues including breast cancer. She will tell you how she is turning adversity into a determination to survive and overcome.

My guests include Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane. This small town became the site of a national nightmare when a lone gunman opened fire in a Kroger grocery store that ended up wounding 15 people, killing one. He will talk to us about this unspeakable situation and how he and the community are trying to heal. Also, talking business as the demand for workers is paying off in higher wages. MLK50 reporter Hannah Grabenstein shares the details. Cummings Elementary school was the scene of a fight between two 13-year olds that turned into the shooting of one by the other. I talk to Rev. Rodney Kirkwood, Youth pastor from Fullview MB Church who will try to answer the question I have…Why is this happening?

That and your birthday shout-outs, Monday, 6-7 pm central both on-air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live or wherever you get your podcasts!

RTM is a Boss show…Here we go!