Best Denton Wood Podcasts (2024)

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S1E176 - Tamarques Porter, Daryl Lewis, and Dr. LaTonya Washington 58:40

8d ago58:40

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Episode Notes My guests include newly elected MSCS Board member Tamarques Porter. He is one of four new members responsible for helping guide our superintendent to best help our students to succeed. He tells me why he decided to run and what his priorities will be moving forward. If many of you are familiar with the STEM program you know that scien…

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Building a Successful Speaking Business: Insights and Advice from Mark Denton 33:39

8d ago33:39

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Join us in this exciting episode of the Speaking Business podcast as we dive deep into the world of leadership, resilience, and high-performance teamwork with multi-award-winning speaker Mark Denton. Mark shares his incredible journey from leading a team to victory in the world's most challenging yacht race to becoming a sought-after keynote speake…

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S1E175 - Natalie McKinney, Meghan Paige, and DeAndre Brown 59:00

14d ago59:00

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Episode Notes My guests include Natalie McKinney, newly elected MSCS board member for District 2. She defeated incumbent and board chair Althea Greene. Now that she is in the seat, she tells me why she choose to run, what she sees as the major issues of concern and how she’s plans to help address them. Now that we are upon the beginning of another …

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S1E174 - Raumesh Akbari, Brandy Flynn, and Alicia Denton 58:37

17d ago58:37

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Episode Notes Guests include TN. State Senator Raumesh Akbari. As a delegate to the Democratic Party, and who some consider a rising star, what is her take on the change at the top of the ticket and can Kamala Harris make history twice. Also, what she thinks about the state Republican Party plan to take over Shelby County. Next, mental health issue…

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S1E173 - Steve Mulroy, Karen Camper, and Yolanda Fant 57:33

22d ago57:33

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Episode Notes Guests include Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. He joins me live in studio to talk about his ouster attempt from Sen. Brent Taylor and House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Also, his latestattempt at bail reform. State Rep. Karen Camper represents many areas including the Whitehaven community. It was scheduled for the second part…

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S1E172 - Christopher B. Davis, Melanie Keller, and Nicole Grida 56:11

29d ago56:11

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Episode Notes The new President of LeMoyne Owen College Christopher B. Davis. He joins me to talk about his journey, what makes the school so special and how he plans to lead it moving forward. Next, Dementia is an illness that affects thousands of people every year but the care is both expensive and exhausting. Meritan, Inc, a Memphis health care …

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S1E171 - Linda Phillips, Shawn Jones, Mike Williams 59:13

1M ago59:13

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Episode Notes Guests include Shelby County Election Commissioner Linda Phillips. With a big election just around the corner, it's time we got an update on what you can expect to see. New machines are also on the ballot and she explains everything you need to know to be an informed voter. Next, the recent revelation that MPD Asst. Chief Shawn Jones …

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S1E170 - Dr. Michelle Taylor, Anthony Buckner, and Kevin Woods 58:56

1M ago58:56

58:56

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director, Shelby County Health department. She joins me to discuss a few top of mind issues like the high incidence of HIV in our community and that gun violence is now a public health emergency. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has its own set of challenges, one in particular, having enough of…

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S1E169 - Chandell Ryan, Van Turner, and Dr. Nick Watkins 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

Episode Notes On the next and all new Real Talk Memphis my guests include; Chandell Ryan, President/CEO of the Downtown Memphis Commission. She makes her first visit to the show to talk about her new position and how if anything she did as the former COO for the City of Memphis helped her. Also, now that we are in the midst of a busy tourist season…

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Get started using AI in your Speaking Business with Ben Gold 36:14

2M ago36:14

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In the latest episode of my Speaking Business podcast, I interview AI expert Ben Gold, delving into his extensive experience in technology and AI. Ben shares insights from his 20-year career in tech sales, particularly focusing on the transformative impact of generative AI. He discusses practical applications of AI, emphasizing how speakers and bus…

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S1E168 - Sarah Houston, Bennie Cobb, and Geoff Calkins 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Episode Notes My guests include Sarah Houston, aka the ‘water warrior’. With all the excitement and fuss about the new xAI supercomputer project, many people wonder what it all means and how it will affect certain things like our water. Sarah joins me to share the pros or cons. Next, gun violence can lead to tragic consequences. Bennie Cobb is a fo…

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Episode 12: What is AI? Demystifying ChatGPT 12:23

2M ago12:23

12:23

You've seen the headlines, but what really is AI? We talk about machine learning, large language models, and why you need to be careful browsing the Internet nowadays, even if you haven't jumped in on the AI craze. Links: Clip from the Mitchells vs the Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjj7J18-gv0 Reddit Charting for AI Training Data: https…

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Step Ten: Being Open to Change with Dr. Steven Windisch 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step ten in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations featuring Steven Windisch, the Director of the Crime and Security Data Analytics Lab in the Terrorism Research Center at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Windisch's research breaks away from approaches limited to specific phases of the extremist’…

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S1E167 - Marco McClendon, Mauricio Calvo, and Bobby & Derravia Rich 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Episode Notes My guests include West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon. We get the chance to catch up a bit on what he is doing as the city continues to grow along with some of the challenges he is facing. Next, the MSCS now has a new Superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins and as she prepares for a new school year, the school board prepares for reelection a…

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Step Nine: Developing Empathy with Dr. Barret Michalec 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step nine in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations featuring Barret Michalec, director of the Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (CAIPER), and an associate professor in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Michalec’s research examines humility…

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S1E165 - Jerri Green, John Covington, Dr. Shaneika Smith, and Kache Brooks 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

Episode Notes My guests include Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green. With budget season in full swing, the city is trying to figure out how to fill a $50 million dollar plus budget shortfall without putting a proposed 75 cent property tax increase on taxpayers. She has an idea and will share it with us. Next, we are all aware of some of the issue…

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Step Eight: Releasing Defenses with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 55:46

3M ago55:46

55:46

Send us a Text Message. This episode is step eight in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations featuring Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School who was recently named a Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants. Her book TALK: The Scienc…

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Episode 11: What is Malware? Staying Out of a Hacker's Botnet 11:56

3M ago11:56

11:56

Last time, we talked about why you might want to be more careful online. But how do you do that? We continue talking about an article discussing malicious software and how you can keep yourself safe. Links: Episode Article Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywireshow@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outr…

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S1E164 - Marilyn Rucker, Mickell Lowery, and Karen Camper 55:54

3M ago55:54

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Episode Notes My guests include Marilyn Rucker, Dementia and Alzheimer's advocate. She knows first hand just how difficult dealing with this disease really is. She along with a fellow expert Lynn Doyle will host a free seminar for the public Thursday nite to answer all your questions and provide available resources. Next, this is a challenging time…

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Step Seven: Encouraging Vulnerability with Dr. Mariel Buqué 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step seven in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations featuring Dr. Mariel Buqué, an Afro-Latina psychologist and author of the best-selling book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. She earned her doctoral degree in psychology at Columbia University, where she trained a…

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S1E163 - Dianne Marshall Young, Al Lewis, and Tangua Houston 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Episode Notes My guests include Pastor Dianne Marshall Young co-founder of the Healing Center. She along with her late husband Bishop William Young were given a vision from God years ago to make our community whole in spirit, soul and body. They were also leaders in the conversation surrounding mental health. She joins me to discuss her latest camp…

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Step Six: Learning to Listen with Julian Treasure 1:00:49

3M ago1:00:49

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step six in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Julian Treasure, a top-rated international speaker and award-winning author on the power of sound and the skills of speaking and listening for both individuals and organizations. Julian’s five TED talks have been viewed more than 15…

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Episode 10: Why Should I Care About Privacy? 14:18

3M ago14:18

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If I have nothing to hide, why should I? Let's talk about the importance of Internet safety and why you may want to think twice about your stance on cybersecurity. Links: Episode Article AI Phishing Calls Elevator Music: Glass of Wine by Oleksii Holubiev Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywire…

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S1E162 - Alicia Denton, Floyd Bonner, and Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Orr 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Episode Notes Guests include MPD victim advocate Alicia Denton. She is a mental health expert who also holds a first of its kind position with MPD over the Victims Services unit for families dealing with major traumatic events. Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner is the top law enforcement authority in Shelby County. These days, he's facing a few ch…

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Step Five: Mastering the Power of Inquiry with Dr. Natalie Nixon 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step five in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist and keynote speaker. She is valued for her accessible expertise in creativity, the future of work, and innovation. Natalie has been named among the top women keynote speakers by Real Leade…

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Step Four: Creating Safety in Conflict with Dr. Peter T. Coleman 1:03:43

4M ago1:03:43

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step four in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Peter T Coleman, a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University and a renowned expert on constructive conflict resolution, intractable conflict, and sustaining peace. Dr. Coleman has authored or edited a dozen b…

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Episode 9: How Do Developers Think? Interview with Annie Elequin 26:19

4M ago26:19

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You use websites all the time, but have you ever talked to a person who makes them? Annie Elequin joins us today to wrap up our series on the Internet with some insights into how the world of development works! Links from the show: Contact Annie! annie@elequin.io Beeper: https://www.beeper.com/ Switchboard: https://www.globalswitchboard.io/ Keep up…

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S1E161 - Yolanda Cooper Sutton, Britney Thornton, and Jesse Chism 58:34

4M ago58:34

58:34

Episode Notes My guests include City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper Sutton who is serious about her business and passionate about this city. She talks to me about the continuing violence, the upcoming budget and the proposed property tax increase. Britney Thornton is a County Commissioner who is community strong. We speak with her about her beloved Or…

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Step Three: Cultivating Curiosity with Dr. Todd Kashdan 59:30

4M ago59:30

59:30

Send us a Text Message. This episode is step three in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Todd B. Kashdan, a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, and a leading authority on well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He has published over 200 scientific articles, his work has been cited over 35,0…

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S1E160 - Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher and Dr. Taylor Reed 54:10

4M ago54:10

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Episode Notes Guests include; Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher, Sr. pastor, Abyssinian MB Church is a community leader who is concerned about our direction and future. He speaks to me about the current legislative agenda and if their actions are really for the benefit of our city. Lastly, we should all know how important good oral hygiene is, but did you know…

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Step Two: Recognizing Personal Biases with Dr. Mendoza-Denton 51:13

4M ago51:13

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is step two in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, with expertise in stereotyping and prejudice from the perspective of both target and perceiver, intergroup relations, and how these pro…

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Episode 8: What is Social Media? 11:43

4M ago11:43

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - what are they, and what do I do with them? We're taking a look at social media and how to be social in an online world. Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/06/24/americans-spent-more-than-1300-hours-on-social-media/?sh=54ef67782547 Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Com…

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S1E159 - Ted Townsend; Leslie Taylor and Norman Blake; and Vincent C. Perry 57:15

4M ago57:15

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Episode Notes My guests include Ted Townsend, President/CEO Greater Memphis Chamber. There is a lot of building going on downtown these days as one can see, and he joins me to share his goals, the overall direction of the city and the concerns about crime and how it might affect future growth. Speaking of crime, the criminal justice system can be a…

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Step One: Becoming Self-Aware with Dr. Rick Hanson 59:03

5M ago59:03

59:03

Send us a Text Message. This episode is step one in the 10-Step Toolkit to Having Critical Conversations and features Dr. Rick Hanson, a psychologist, senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times bestselling author. His seven books have been published in 31 languages and include Making Great Relationships, Neurodha…

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Episode 7: What is Email? Securing Your Online Presence 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

We're talking about email this week and how it's used! Since websites tend to identify you by your email, we'll go through what you can do to keep your online identity safe. Links: https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/use-strong-passwords https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/turn-mfa https://www.tomsguide.com/us/single-username-risks,news-18288.h…

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S1E158 - Althea Greene, Brian Harris, and August White 56:57

4M ago56:57

56:57

Episode Notes My guests include MSCS Board Chair Althea Greene. Difficult times filled with frustration does not begin to describe the many issues the board has had to address over the past year plus, but now the selection of a new school superintendent has finally been completed. She tells me what the path forward now looks like for our students a…

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S1E157 - Durell Cowan, Angela Owens, and Otis Sanford 58:28

5M ago58:28

58:28

Episode Notes My guests include Durell Cowan, founder and executive director of Heal 901. Since 2018, this organization has focused on violence prevention especially within youth populations. He tells us the challenges they face as well as the successes they continue to see. Next, remember the days when physicians actually made house-calls? Angela …

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S1E156 - Bacarra Mauldin, Mack Weaver, and Kadesha Gordon 58:33

5M ago58:33

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Episode Notes My guests include Bacarra Mauldin, Interim CEO of MATA. She is the first Black female to head the transit organization. She speaks to me about the significance of being selected to this position as well as the challenges and her vision for the future. Mack Weaver has been with the Memphis in May organization for over 25 years, and was…

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Episode 6: What is a Search Engine? Googling Without Fumbling 9:47

5M ago9:47

9:47

How do you find something on the Internet? Use a search engine! We're talking about how to learn Google-fu and how not to trip up while you do it. From the episode: cookies are tools used by sites for a number of purposes. Since Google is both a search engine and an advertising platform (among other things), it's important to distinguish what the s…

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S1E155 - Ramesh Akbari, Kevin Ritz, and Sondra Kaye King 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

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Episode Notes Guests include State Senator Ramesh Akbari. She is having a busy legislative season with a primary focus on public safety. She speaks about her sponsorship of a bill that could soon become law which would reduce medical deaths in police custody among other things. U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz is the Chief federal law enforcement officer i…

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Episode 5: What is a Web App? How Web 2.0 Changed the Internet. 12:39

6M ago12:39

12:39

Continuing our series on the Internet, we're going to look at how web apps differ from web sites. We'll also examine how Web 2.0 led to a lot of ethical problems we're still wrestling with today! Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywireshow@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outro: Rock_BPM135 by DigitalDr…

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S1E154 - Dr. Reginald Boyce, and Carol Jackson 55:01

6M ago55:01

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Episode Notes My guests include Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyce, Dir. Office of Community Affairs and Special Assistant to Mayor Young. This week, the City of Memphis begins a listening tour called One Memphis beginning in Whitehaven. Dr. Boyce shares its intent and why it’s important for all citizens to be involved. Next, we all know how important the fam…

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S1E153 - Dwania Kyles and Leigh Mansberg 58:20

6M ago58:20

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Episode Notes My guests include a true Memphis trailblazer and barrier breaker in 1961. As she was a member of the Memphis 13, who helped open doors in education many of us take for granted. Dwania Kyles shares her story as one of the first Black students to integrate a Memphis City School. Next, Junior Achievement of the Mid South is an organizati…

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Episode 4: How Do I Use the Internet? 12:47

6M ago12:47

12:47

We're starting a new series on the Internet! This episode covers URLs (the addresses of websites) and some basic safety tips for using the world wide web. Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywireshow@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outro: Rock_BPM135 by DigitalDreamer Segments: Farmland by Musictown…

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S1E152 - Erika Sugarmon, Madeline Lyles and Dana Taylor; and Trey Moore 59:37

6M ago59:37

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Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon. It has already been a busy legislative session with several issues at the forefront. One of those is the appointment of a civilian review board for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. She tells me as sponsor, why it was so important to the community. Next, as we celebrate Bl…

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S1E151 - Kirsten Hipkins, Andrew Humphrey, and Stan Bell 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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Episode Notes On this episode of Real Talk Memphis, my guests include Kirsten Hipkins from the Community Alliance for the Homeless. Recently, as the Coordinated Entry Director, her team went into our streets for the Point in Time Count. Their goal is to not only help the homeless but to one day eliminate it. Next, weather in the Mid-South can be on…

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Episode 3: How Do I Think About Ethics? 12:10

7M ago12:10

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In order to talk about "the right way" to use computers, we need to know what "right" is. In this episode, we take a look at an ethical framework to lay a foundation for our discussion on computers. Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywireshow@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outro: Rock_BPM135 by Digita…

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S1E150 - Jerri Green, Sam McKenzie, and Sarah Houston 59:35

7M ago59:35

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Episode Notes My guests include Newly elected Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green. She is one of seven women on the body and recently voted no to reappoint now Interim Chief CJ Davis. She gives her reasons and what steps she thinks should happen next. Last week, a City Hall press conference was held to announce the introducing a new amendment to …

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S1E149 - Paul Young, Toni Williams, and Evan Wu 58:52

7M ago58:52

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Episode Notes My guests include the honorable Mayor Paul Young who after only being in office barely a month already has a full plate. A major snow storm that brought things to a grinding halt and a new City Council that put the brakes on the reappointment of Police Chief Davis. He talks about that and the rest of his agenda. Toni Williams is the I…

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Episode 2: How Did We Get Here? A Brief History of Computers 10:38

7M ago10:38

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We have to know where we've been to better understand where we are. This episode, we look at how computers have changed over time since the very first computer. Keep up with the show! https://linktr.ee/trialbywireshow Questions? Comments? Email trialbywireshow@gmail.com Music: Intro/Outro: Rock_BPM135 by DigitalDreamer Segments: Farmland by Musicto…

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