Behind the Headlines Podcast

With less than 2 weeks before early voting begins in the 2023 Memphis elections, a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” looks at what is at stake.

Memphis Mayoral contender Paul Young talks on “Behind The Headlines” about his run for mayor and the campaign’s major issue -- crime.

The Memphis In May International Festival was founded to promote foreign business investment in the city. The tradition will continue with the Greater Memphis Chamber announcing the 2024 honored country next week.

The director of the Brooks says on “Behind The Headlines” the controversy over the bluffwalk on the river side of the museum being built Downtown depends on your definition of the public walkway atop much of the riverbluff.

Memphis Mayoral candidate Van Turner says on “Behind The Headlines” the federal investigation of the Memphis Police Department could play a large role in determining whether the next mayor changes MPD leadership. He also talked about a settlement of the lawsuit against the city over the January death of Tyre Nichols.

Memphis River Parks Partnership president and CEO Carol Coletta talks about the road to the September opening of the resdesigned Tom Lee Park.

The school board allowed Ray to resign in August 2022 after allegations of sexual misconduct with school system employees. The deal halted an investigation of that conduct and included a $480,000 payment to Ray. The information gathered in the investigation has never been released.

Memphis mayoral contender J.W. Gibson talked on “Behind The Headlines” about crime, power outages, garbage pickup and the state of the city’s politics. The interview is the latest in a series of one-on-one conversations with contenders for mayor.

Mayoral contender Karen Camper says on “Behind The Headlines” the city’s public safety strategy is too focused on the “tactical” when it should include a longer-term approach to crime.

State Senator Brent Taylor says he plans to change the state law on bail conditions. But on “Behind The Headlines,” Taylor said don’t look for major changes in gun laws in an August special session of the Legislature.