The Bell Ringer Podcast with Stan Bell

WDIA's Stan Bell sat down with Mr. Bobby White, Chief Government Affairs Officer with Greater Memphis Chamber. Topic of Conversation: xAI

Stan's Special People Spotlight was shining on The Honorable Lee A. Harris, Shelby County Mayor. WDIA'S Stan Bell sat down to conduct the interview and discussed the brand new Summer Initiative with the Mayor. The conversation also shifted to allow listeners to call-in to ask questions concerning his accomplishments and endeavors during his tenure as Mayor. The Mayor graciously accepted the task,...

WDIA's Stan Bell sat down with State Representative Justin J. Pearson and Artist Larry Walker and wife Sharonda Walker.

WDIA's Morning Man, Stan Bell speaks with Director of Bands from LeMoyne-Owen College, Mr. Derrick (Blu Chaos) Lewis.  He is also joined by Dean of Enrollment, Ms. Kim Thunderbird and a few student musicians from the "Majestic Sounds of the South". The Marching Band is back at 807 Walker Avenue!!!

WDIA's Stan Bell conducted an interview with Mr. Melvin Burgess II. He is the Property Assessor for Shelby County. Joining Mr. Burgess is his Special Assistant, George Boyington. Topic of Discussion: Appraisals, Reassessment, and xAI.

WDIA'S venerable morning show host, Stan Bell, conducts the interview.  Topic: Public Transportation--namely Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). Listen as Stan addresses the issues going on at the agency.

WDIA's Stan Bell sits down with her to discuss the xAI Supercomputer--coming to Memphis, Elon Musk, Memphis' infrastructure, crime, reckless drivers, her family, as well as, take questions from the radio audience.

Memphis City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton sat down with WDIA's Stan Bell to discuss street conditions, potholes, budget and other citizen's concerns. The Special Assistant to Memphis Mayor Paul Young, is in the studio. Check out Dr. Reginald S. Boyce. He is also Director of Community Affairs. He talks to Stan Bell about a big expungement clinic & health fair coming to Riverside Baptist C...

WDIA's Stan Bell sits down with Shelby County Commissioner Britney Thornton--District 10. She is Young, Gifted & Black. She believes in people and demonstrates leadership. WDIA opened the phone line for "Ask the Commissioner

Ms. Zonja M. Glover, Principal of Hanley Elementary School (MSCS) Proud Principal Glover speaks on WDIA about how she and her staff/faculty are "moving the needle" at Hanley.  Her formula? Academics + Real World Experiences= Success 

WDIA's Stan Bell had a sit down with recent Grammy Award recipient, Maestro Adrian L. Maclin, Choir Director of Cordova High School (Memphis). He was awarded the prestigious 2025 "Music Educator of the Year" Grammy by The Recording Academy of America. Mr. Maclin is a native Memphian. He is deserving of this honor and achievement.

Dr. Christopher B. Davis, President of LeMoyne-Owen College The 14th President of LeMoyne-Owen College sits down with Stan Bell to talk about Straight A's - Academics, Achievement, Attendance, Acceptance Rates, Attitude, and Access.

Gwendolyn Woods, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis She is the first female chief since the (decades old) organization's existence. She sits down with WDIA's morning show host, Stan Bell, to talk about the beloved clubs' mission, as well as, her vision. 

Exclusive: WDIA's Stan Bell sits down with Memphis Shelby County Schools (Interim) Superintendent, Dr. Roderick Richmond.