1622: Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Release Date: 12/01/2025
1626: How clear is the line between immigration stops and MPD policy?
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Activists responding to immigration police calls on behalf of those detained said on “Behind The Headlines” the lines look blurred at times as a police stop is followed by a federal presence.
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1625: Services helping poor county residents are putting 'Band-Aids on bullet wounds'
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The leader of Shelby County’s Community Services Division talks about the safety net of programs and the balancing act that comes with uncertain money.
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1624: Selling another big economic development project in the age of the 'Digital Delta'
Behind the Headlines Podcast
The announcement of a multi-billion dollar plan for a cloud computing hub on the site of another blockbuster development that never panned out is among the topics discussed on Behind The Headlines in a reporters roundtable.
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1623: Shelby County Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the number of jail deaths calls for dramatic change that could include the county or the state taking over the county jail currently run by Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
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1622: Richmond wants to stay in charge at Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Behind the Headlines Podcast
After nearly a year leading Memphis’ school system, wants to keep going. Richmond discussed progress toward his goals for the district, his approach to school closures, and more.
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1620: State Rep. Pearson said he can work across the aisle without moderating his political views
Behind the Headlines Podcast
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked about his tenure in the Tennessee House of Representatives and his views on the Memphis Safe Task Force on “Behind The Headlines.”
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1619: Public holds GOP responsible for ongoing government shutdown, Cohen says
Behind the Headlines Podcast
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump but agreed with Trump’s assessment of the set of elections this past week that saw Democratic victory.
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1618: Millington leaders talk Navy Road comeback, big-box growth
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin and Millington Chamber of Commerce director Chris Thomas talked about the suburb’s growth and unique development history.
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1617: Federal intervention in Memphis
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Executive Director of Stand for Children Tennessee, Cardell Orrin, and Executive Director of Just City, Josh Spickler join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries to discuss the impact of the federal intervention in Memphis, including transparency concerns and the long-term effects on public trust and community safety.
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1616: How Mayor Young wants to work with the Memphis Safe Task Force — instead of contesting it
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Mayor Paul Young is aware his strategy — and the Task Force itself — are controversial.
info_outlineAfter nearly a year leading Memphis’ school system, Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond wants to keep going. Richmond discussed progress toward his goals for the district, his approach to school closures, and more.