Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes It’s Pledge Drive week 2021! We are asking you to become a partner with WYXR 91.7 FM by giving so we can keep doing our thing. Speaking of that, I was told NOT to book guests this week because the 3 of us; Marquette, Adam and yours truly will be in the spotlight chair per and....Not exactly sure how all this will go, but I invite you to check it out and learn more about my ‘young gun...

Episode Notes My guests include Infectious disease doctor Dr. Steve Threlkeld who will give us his take on rising case numbers, variants, vaccinations, J&J and what comes next. Jerri Green, Director, Community Legal Center drops by to tell how they fulfill their mission to provide civil legal services to those with limited means and those at risk. And more importantly, how you can help them do...

Episode Notes My guests will be Anne Pitts, Director of Give 901. She will talk about the importance of helping and encouraging our young people through reading and education and how we can all help to make that happen. Police Director Mike Rallings joins me in one of his last interviews as he will be retiring from MPD in just a few days. He will talk about the highs and lows as well as his greate...

Episode Notes My guests include two guys anyone familiar with WYXR know. Robby Grant and Jared 'Jay B' Boyd join me for a 6 month progress report since the launch and what lies ahead. Dr. Manoj Jain, infectious disease doctor for Baptist pays a return visit. He will tell us about the Covid variant strains in our city, their impact and why its important to stay the course. Glen Thomas, Airport Auth...

Episode Notes Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams joins me to talk about a very important conversation she is hosting next week as we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month. Re-entry into society is difficult in a post incarceration world but especially so for women of color. She will 'Amplify the Voices' to provide advice and hope. Finally, a topic that has generated a lot of interest and concern f...

My guests include Chef D. Arthur aka Desmond Robinson. A busy man who besides recently appearing on the Food Network show 'Chopped' owns a full service catering company and is a private chef. He explains how he keeps things in balance. Shelby County Assessor of Property Melvin Burgess drops in to talk about the reappraisal process and what it means for your home. Finally, Latino Memphis Executive...

Episode Notes Karen Vogelsang, ARISE2Read Executive Director joins me to talk about an ongoing effort to encourage our children to read all across Memphis. Dorcas Griffin, Dir. Division of Community Services will tell us how you can apply for the Covid Emergency Rent and utility program. Also the acclaimed director of such projects as Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan, Footloose and Coming 2 Ame...

Episode Notes On this episode of Real Talk Memphis; It’s an hour worth your time! My guests include Nick Newman, Vice President of Engineering and Operations. He will discuss the great challenges faced by the recent show and ice storm storms, busted pipes and the boiled water advisory while trying to keep all of our heads above water. Trey Moore is an old soul in a very young man’s body. His focus...

Episode Notes My guests include Richard Greenwald, President/CEO Soulsville Foundation. He will tell us they keep the music playing during a pandemic, Justin Timberlake and a $1 million dollar scholarship donation to help make dreams come true. Jessica Taveau of Epicenter Memphis drops by to tell us how they connect, support, and expand the entrepreneurial spirit in our city and the greater Memphi...

Episode Notes On the next Real Talk; It's an hour worth your time! Guests include the new President of Lemoyne Owen College, Vernell Bennett-Fairs. She will talk about her plans for school and why she decided it was the place for her. Danette Stokes, President, United Education Association of Shelby County joins me to discuss the escalating noise about a return to the classroom for students and te...

Episode Notes On this episode Real Talk; Its an hour worth your time! Guests include Dr. Steven Threlkeld, Infection disease specialist, Baptist. He makes a return visit to update us on the virus, lower numbers the vaccines and the new variant we should be paying attention to. Also, Keith Williams, Executive Director, Memphis-Shelby County Education Association stops in to discuss the standoff bet...

Episode Notes This Time on Real Talk; Its an hour worth your time! Adequate and affordable housing has long been a big issue in Memphis and Shelby County. The pandemic has brought the eviction issue front and center for many. Dorcas Griffin, Director, Division of Community Services will give us an update on where things now stand. Also, Miska Clay Bibbs, Shelby County School Board Chair, will join...

Episode Notes On the next Real Talk: Guests include Randy Hutchinson of the Better Business Bureau will give us the latest on COVID scams aimed at seniors and how to recognize them. Josh Spickler, Executive director of Just City will tell about the $200k grant award his organization received from the NFL’s Inspire Change Social Justice Initiative. Finally, Darrell Cobbins, President of Universal C...

Episode Notes My guests include Karen Vogelsang, Executive director, of ARISE2Read and Red Door Urban Missions. She will tell us about how they are providing valuable one on one and face to face learning opportunities for our children in a classroom setting through their program. Also, award winning columnist, commentator and author Otis Sanford stops by to give his take on the year just ended, th...

Episode Notes My guests include Sally Heinz, Executive Director of MIFA who will tell us about delivering meals on Christmas day to our seniors and most vulnerable population as well as other community programs. Bob Fockler, President of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis joins me to discuss the role his organization has in helping meet the financial needs of so many organizations and cha...

Episode notes My guests include Paul Young, Director, Memphis Housing and Community Development. He will discuss what the city is doing to help our citizens who may be facing eviction soon, housing shortages and share information on various programs to help. James Kirkwood, newly elected Chairman of CLERB will share his thoughts on police reform, accountability and how we can all better work to cu...