Behind the Headlines Podcast

The Nov. 3 election and its results were discussed in a reporters' roundtable that examined Shelby County's role as the bluest county in a red state that may not be that simple.

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked about the Task Force and investigations of fatal shootings by Task Force members on Behind The Headlines.

At the end of 12 years as Germantown mayor, Mike Palazzolo offers his advice to future leaders of the suburb.

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.

Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee,  discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on 'Behind The Headlines.' 

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.

Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county's financial stability.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris talks about his eight years as mayor and the challenges facing his successor, Mayor-elect Mickell Lowery.

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.

Superintendents from three suburban school districts talk about the changes and challenges their districts face.

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.

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."

Election officials talk about the disruption of new congressional districts and how that could lead to an increase in voter turnout.

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. 

Democratic nominee for Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner talks about immigration and the Memphis Safe Task Force as well as a new jail.

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.

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."

Habitat for Humanity recently hit a milestone in Uptown: Two homes it finished building in February had their appraisals match their costs, which isn't a given when talking about affordable housing in Memphis. Zach Amos, the public policy director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis; Kelbert Fagan, program manager of Convergence Memphis; and Ron Brooks, president of River City Capital, join...

Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable to discuss the Voting Rights Act ruling, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover, immigration enforcement, and more with Memphis Flyer's Toby Sells, MLK50's Katherine Burgess, and the Daily Memphian's Bill Dries and Mary Cashiola.