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100 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
WKNO/The Daily MemphianExplicit
No
Date created
2019/08/13
Latest episode
2026/10/16
Average duration
31 min.
Release period
7 days
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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.
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1716: Midterm campaigns turn to numbers as early voting begins
2026/10/16
The mix of early voting and campaigns watching the turnout while trying to mobilize their voters and partisans is the main topic of conversation on Behind The Headlines.
1715: Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid
2026/10/11
Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on 'Behind The Headlines.'
1714: Pearson says no U.S. military aid to Ukraine or Israel
2026/10/02
Democratic Congressional nominee Justin J. Pearson talked about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine and "America First" on Behind The Headlines in the latest discussion with Congressional contenders on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
1713: New county mayor focused on money
2026/09/28
Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county's financial stability.
1712: Task Force's 1-year mark comes with questions
2026/09/21
MSTF is among the topics discussed on the WKNO-TV program "Behind The Headlines." The reporters' roundtable includes Toby Sells of The Memphis Flyer and Aarron Fleming, Mary Cashiola and Bill Dries of The Daily Memphian.
1711: Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time
2026/09/14
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new "step-down" unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington.
1710: Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
2026/09/08
The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on "Behind The Headlines."
1709: Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program
2026/08/28
The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association talked about MIFA's complex structure and long reach into the problems of poverty and areas of need in Memphis and beyond the city.
1708: Brent Taylor touts end of birthright citizenship, immigration crackdown
2026/08/21
The Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also called for a Constitutional amendment to limit birthright citizenship and said legal immigrant should "assimilate" to American culture instead of "taking advantage of America."
1707: Green says path to winning Governor's race is past Blackburn's 'culture war' rhetoric
2026/08/17
TN Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green talked about why her call to abolish ICE doesn't mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools if elected Governor Nov. 3.
1706: Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery's job harder
2026/08/10
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.
1705: Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
2026/08/05
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.
1704: The changing landscaping for suburban schools
2026/07/23
Superintendents from three suburban school districts talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.
1703: Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders
2026/07/23
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.
1702: Lowery on 'Collaboration' with state, not intervention or takeover
2026/07/13
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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ftssss 2024/09/14
Great service to local/regional communities
Eric Barnes and Bill Dries have consistently provided excellent journalism over many years. Thank you and the Daily Memphian!
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