1628: Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say
Release Date: 01/10/2026
1706: Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery's job harder
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
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1705: Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
Behind the Headlines Podcast
The many candidates for a wide range of local, state and federal offices were a key theme among journalists on this episode of “Behind the Headlines” on WKNO-TV.
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1704: The changing landscaping for suburban schools
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Superintendents from three suburban school districts talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.
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1703: Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Brad Less, the Republican nominee for Shelby County sheriff, talked about immediate solutions to problems at the Shelby County Jail and life after the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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1702: Lowery on 'Collaboration' with state, not intervention or takeover
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Democratic nominee for County Mayor Mickell Lowery talked about state intervention, his vote to raise county property taxes and tax breaks as economic development incentives on “Behind The Headlines.”
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1652: Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Election officials talk about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.
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1650: Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
Behind the Headlines Podcast
The local face of SpaceX has been making a lot of news as the Houston-based company goes public with a record-setting IPO. The local controversies against that backdrop were discussed in a journalist roundtable.
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1648: Buckner takes wait and see approach on sheriff's cooperation with federal immigration
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Democratic nominee for Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner talks about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail.
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1647: GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county
Behind the Headlines Podcast
John DeBerry, the Republican nominee for Shelby County mayor, talks about state intervention in Memphis and Shelby County as well as his hopes for a gradual withdrawal of the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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1645: The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
Behind the Headlines Podcast
The quick shift from the May elections to the August elections is the main topic of discussion on this week’s journalist roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
info_outlineState Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.