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Behind the Headlines Podcast

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Apr 19, 2024 • 27min

1442: Journalist Roundtable

A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 31min

1440: University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave

University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave talks about the impact of a population drop in college age adults on Behind The Headlines.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 31min

1439: Police union leaders support new state law preventing limits on traffic stops

Memphis Police Association President Matt Cunningham and Vice President John Covington discussed recent public safety legislation, agreements and negotiations with the Memphis Police Department, recruitment and more on the WKNO-TV program “Behind The Headlines.”
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Mar 21, 2024 • 31min

1438: Crime and Economic Development

Memphis business leaders discuss the impact of crime on economic development, advocating for legislative reforms. They address challenges in public safety, investment decisions amid crime concerns, and the involvement of nonpartisan organizations in addressing crime. The podcast also explores the complexities of the criminal justice system, economic growth initiatives, and private investments in Memphis.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 31min

1437: Downtown Memphis Commission president and CEO Chandell Ryan

The coming of spring means another safety plan for the Beale Street entertainment district. Downtown Memphis Commission president and CEO Chandell Ryan talks about the plan on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Mar 8, 2024 • 31min

1436: City Council members say fear of crime is as legitimate as crime stats in weighing solutions

Memphis City Council members Pearl Walker and Jerri Green talk on “Behind The Headlines” about fear of crime and what statistics say about the true level of crime and the criminal justice system.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 31min

1435: State Sens. London Lamar and Brent Taylor debate on bail reform and proposed laws

Two state senators, both from the Memphis area and both members of Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee, agree on many aspects of the city’s crime problem even though they see different paths for solving it.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 31min

1434: Memphis Mayor Paul Young - Part Two

A continuation of last week's interview with Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 27min

1433: Memphis Mayor Paul Young - Part One

Memphis Mayor Paul Young discusses the city's response to violent crime, bail reform, coordinating public safety efforts, ongoing investigations, and proposed solutions to address the crime problem in Memphis.
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Feb 10, 2024 • 32min

1432: DA Mulroy talks bail bills, court backlogs and more

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy discussed new legislation, court backlogs and more during an episode of WKNO-TV’s “Behind the Headlines.”

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