
Behind the Headlines Podcast
Each week host Eric Barnes discusses major stories in the Memphis area with business executives, community leaders and politicians, as well as local journalists. WKNO’s Behind the Headlines Podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian.
Latest episodes

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 31min
1434: Memphis Mayor Paul Young - Part Two
A continuation of last week's interview with Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

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.

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.”