Welcome to the Breaking Silence Podcast. Throughout this podcast, our Executive Director, Alli Meyerhardt, interviews those that are impacted by interpersonal violence as a way for us to learn how we can all be a part of violence prevention. In this space, we hope that you will find healing, understanding and empathy. We are all Breakers!
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On Free Market News John St George talks with business and community leaders and how they solve problems 'Free Market Style'. The private sector combined with ethical business standards can do more good for communities and the world than any other field of endeavor. Thank you for visiting this site. We hope you enjoy Free Market Thinking!
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Geo-Political commentary in the Jamaican diaspora.
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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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We're no longer publishing new episodes of this podcast, but check out our podcast Consider This, where we help you make sense of a major news story and what it means to you six days a week.
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Corrected Felon Podcast is a podcast based on 3 principles, 1. Information 2. Inspiration and 3. Mobilization. It’s in conjunction with our other 2 podcast, Brown Paper Bag Podcast and Purple Pill Politix .
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A sarcastic, frequently tastless, and if you're lucky - amusing look at the News nobody cares about!
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Black Coffee No Sugar, No Cream provides educational programming and talk radio that embraces culture, diversity, inclusion, advocacy, harm reduction, justice, and independence.
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1507: Overton Park Conservancy director discusses greensward changes
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Tina Sullivan talked on “Behind The Headlines” about her 12 years as Overton Park Conservancy’s first executive director and what’s next for the greensward as she prepares to step down.By The Daily Memphian
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1506: Tennessee Republican DA defends Steve Mulroy
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Frederick Agee — the Republican District Attorney for Tennessee's Crockett, Gibson and Haywood counties — talks on “Behind The Headlines” about his defense of Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, who is likely to face an ouster attempt in the Tennessee legislature led by Republicans.…
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1505: Germantown and Collierville administrators discuss growth, overcoming challenges
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Germantown City Administrator Jason Huisman and Collierville Town Administrator Molly Mehner joined “Behind the Headlines” to discuss their communities and challenges they’ve overcome since taking their positions.By The Daily Memphian
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In this episode we debunk the argument surrounding the sovereignty of the Maroon territory. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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Accountability: The Post Conviction Process for Survivors
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The post conviction process for a survivor of sexual violence can be a very lonely, overwhelming and confusing moment in their journey. In this episode, we have the amazing opportunity to learn more about what that is like for folks, what support is out there and how putting the survivors voice and story first is a major step in getting some of the…
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A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines,” talks about changes at Memphis-Shelby County Schools by the new superintendent and how the August elections could mean more changes for the school system.By The Daily Memphian
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In this episode we question the Integrity of the Integrity Commission. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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1503: CBU continues recovery as new academic year nears
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Interim CBU president Brother Chris Englert and board chairwoman Emily Greer talk about the university’s effort to rebuild its finances and grow enrollment.By The Daily Memphian
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1502: Two very different views of bail from Spickler and Taylor
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At the center of the debate between TN State Senator Brent Taylor and Just City's Josh Spickler is how bail should be implemented, a topic of sometimes fierce disagreement between elected leaders, government officials and the general public.
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1501: Juvenile Court Judge Sugarmon talks perceptions versus reality
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Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon addressed the divide between what the data shows and what the community is feeling.
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1452: ‘River of Time’ will be an immersive tech playground
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More than 4,000 people had a chance to walk, crawl and climb through artist Christopher Reyes’ 2020 immersive exhibit at Off the Wall Arts. Now, Baron Von Opperbean is coming back with 15 times the amount of space and a much larger budget in a new location: Mud Island.
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The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness warns vloggers about the spreading of misinformation. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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Why The Draft is a Good Thing; To Curb Inner City and At-Risk Youth Violence
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On this episode of Corrected Felon Podcast, Inspiretheblock gives his take on the US house passing a bill that would automatically register 18-26 year old American male citizens for the draft. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corey4/message
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Germantown Municipal School District Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell joined Behind the Headlines to reflect on their history and discuss current issues.
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In this episode we address the National Identification System (NIDS) Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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In this episode we address the ongoing Vybes Kartel case, the then and now. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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Diving into the Harm of Being Catcalled w/ Terra Lopez
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Catcalling has been so normalized in our society that we often dismiss it and assume that it does not do any harm. Terra Lopez, host and creator of "This is What it Feels Like", joins us as she talks us through the often untold consequences that come from catcalling such as harassment, sexual assault and even murder. We walk through the power of le…
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1450: Leaders of nonprofit youth organization address impact of violence
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The leaders of Bridges and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis talk on “Behind The Headlines” about how the city’s violence impacts the world of the children their programs serve.
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You Ain't Black; If You Not Voting for Joe Biden or Donald Trump
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On this eposide of Corrected Felon Podcast I give a rant to the twitter post by Valentina Gomez a MEGA republican who's running for the "Secretary of State" in Missouri. She mentioned that "You not black or an American if you not voting for Donald Trump". I give my response as a black man to those comments and Joe Biden words 4 years ago. --- Send …
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1449: What we don't know about xAI, what we know about Elon Musk and the space between the two
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The known and unknown about Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer in Southwest Memphis dominated the conversation in a reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
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In this episode we address the ongoing Vybes Kartel case, the then and now. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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JAMAICA BECOMING A REPUBLIC (Vybz Kartel Case)
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In this episode we explore the possibility of Jamaica becoming a Republic and it's impact on criminal cases similar to the Vybz Kartel case. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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1448: Mulroy talks bail, gun reform and city subpoena
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Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Aarron Fleming.
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The Unconstatutionality of Sentencing Juveniles to Die in Prison
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On this episode of Corrected Felon Podcast, Inspiretheblock dives into the landmark decisions by the United States Supreme Court regarding the unconstitutional, cruel and unusual punishment of sentencing juveniles (18 and younger) to life without parole in state prisons. Inspiretheblock give a personal account because he was sentence to life withou…
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In this episode we address the issue of domestic violence in Jamaica and it's impact on our society. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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Previous Owner of Prairie Artisan Ales Brewpub on What it Means to Drink Kindly
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Creating change and safe spaces in the beer industry takes time, commitment, maturity and a desire to always listen to what those working within it are telling us. Throughout the episode Ryan Stack and I talk through what his time at Prairie Artisan Ales was like and how they created a culture based on believing staff, showing up for one another as…
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1447: Church Health founder discusses complexity of organization's goal
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Church Health founder Dr. Scott Morris talks on “Behind The Headlines” about the 37-year-old institution he founded and how complex it has become in an era of big medicine and big health-care institutions.
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In this episode we address the age of consent in Jamaica and other countries around the world. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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On this episode of the Corrected Felon Podcast, Inspiretheblock breaks down the situation regarding rapper Jim Jones's fight at the airport when he tells the cops that he's been assaulted, Rappers like Jim Jones often communicate to young people that talking to the police is a no, regardless of the situation, it's snitching and that's a zero policy…
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1446: County to add three new mental health diversion facilities
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Three new mental health facilities, which provide diversion opportunities for those struggling with mental health issues, are under development in Shelby County.
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PROPOSED MINIMUN FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS
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In this episode we address the proposed minimum sentences for juvenile offenders in Jamaica by the current administration. Support the Show.By GEORGE & DEAN
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Memphis City Council members weigh a 75-cent tax hike as Shelby County commissioners have to make some decisions about change to the funding for a Regional One Health rebuild. The two paths to city and county budgets are explored in a journalist roundtable on “Behind The Headlines.”
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1444: Regional One CEO talks about new terms of rebuild of ROH campus
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Dr. Reginald Coopwood says on “Behind The Headlines” that refunds of the state’s franchise excise tax means state funding for a rebuild of the ROH campus is still moving but on a different course.
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Federal health officials aim to develop a vaccine to protect people from bird flu
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The health officials say the country is ready to produce a vaccine against a worrisome flu virus that recently jumped from birds to cows and at least one person. But some experts are skeptical.By NPR
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Creating Space for Healing in the Juvenile Justice System
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Talking with Sonya, a Clinical Director and Sex Offender Management Board Clinical Supervisor for Juveniles, is a window into empathy for juveniles who are currently in the Youthful Offender System in Colorado. She shares with us not only her years of experience as a therapist, but the way in which her life and philosophies have helped shape her ap…
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The Missing Link; Exploring the Absence of Black Fathers and Its Impact on Young Black Youth
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Summary The host discusses the current state of hip hop, the impact of policies on the black community, and the generational trauma that has led to the criminal behavior of young black boys. He emphasizes the lack of positive role models and the elevation of rappers and entertainers as the only inspiration for young boys. He also highlights the iss…
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1443: Memphis Public Works director Robert Knecht
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Robert Knecht discusses Public Works' budget and their involvement in Memphis City Beautiful, residential and commercial code enforcement, illegal dumping, and blighted properties. In addition, Knecht discusses funding, wastewater treatment and how the city handles any findings of forever chemicals in the water supply.…
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A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.
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1440: University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave
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University of Memphis president Bill Hardgrave talks about the impact of a population drop in college age adults on Behind The Headlines.
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The Impact of Local and State Politics on the Black Communities with Special Guest "Sonnie Johnson"
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The conversation between Sonnie Johnson and the participant covers various topics related to local and state politics, the impact of government policies on black communities, and the importance of being actively involved in local government. They discuss the existence of Ferguson-like situations in other black communities, the role of local governm…
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1439: Police union leaders support new state law preventing limits on traffic stops
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Memphis Police Association President Matt Cunningham and Vice President John Covington discussed recent public safety legislation, agreements and negotiations with the Memphis Police Department, recruitment and more on the WKNO-TV program “Behind The Headlines.”
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On episode 30 of the Corrected Felon Podcast, Inspiretheblock ask the simple question; Should black people continue to support the democratic party with it's history of broken promises to black people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corey4/message
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On this episode of the Corrected Felon Podcast, Inspiretheblock gives insight to the term "Crashing Out". A warning to black parents on what's going with young black boys in the black community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corey4/message
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Business leaders on “Behind The Headlines” say Memphians leaving the city because of crime is a real phenomenon and a real threat to the city’s economic prosperity that they had to act on.
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1437: Downtown Memphis Commission president and CEO Chandell Ryan
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The coming of spring means another safety plan for the Beale Street entertainment district. Downtown Memphis Commission president and CEO Chandell Ryan talks about the plan on “Behind The Headlines.”
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1436: City Council members say fear of crime is as legitimate as crime stats in weighing solutions
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Memphis City Council members Pearl Walker and Jerri Green talk on “Behind The Headlines” about fear of crime and what statistics say about the true level of crime and the criminal justice system.
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1435: State Sens. London Lamar and Brent Taylor debate on bail reform and proposed laws
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Two state senators, both from the Memphis area and both members of Tennessee’s Senate Judiciary Committee, agree on many aspects of the city’s crime problem even though they see different paths for solving it.
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Slavery still exists in Colorado -The story of Omar Gent
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Colorado state prosecutors have been taking short cuts to pack the prisons with inmates by denying civil rights, handing out lengthy sentences, and bypassing state & national laws in order to maximize their conviction rates. Colorado state prosecutors have been taking short cuts to pack the prisons with inmates by denying civil rights, handing out …
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1434: Memphis Mayor Paul Young - Part Two
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A continuation of last week's interview with Memphis Mayor Paul Young.
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The Browning of Lathrup Village Michigan is making some white people lose their minds!
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The Browning of Lathrup Village Michigan is making some white people lose their minds! While doing community service work in Lathrup Village, a youth mentoring program has been getting harassed. "Definitely racism," said Mark Watts, the president of Boys 2 Men – a non-profit organization that works to empower young boys. LET'S EXPLORE THIS and more…
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