S5E46 - The Power of Public Radio with WYXR and WKNO
Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem of with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city’s signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty.(WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
WYXR
WKNO
The Daily Memphian
Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here, here, here, and here
NPR
PBS
Morning Edition
All Things Considered
Behind the Headlines
KLOVE
Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR
WYXR Raised by Sound Fest
The University of Memphis
Crosstown Concourse
The Impact of the Federal Rescission on Public Media article from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Arthur on PBS Kids
Learn more about "Hello, Mr. Chuck" here and here
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR
Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S.
Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962
Public Broadcasting Act of 1967
This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
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S5E45 - Legislately Episode 5: ShelbyCares
Meanwhile in Memphis conversations showcase collaboration in Memphis and beyond, and today's episode is part of a mini-series within the show: Legislately with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. This collaboration will bring together experts and local leaders to amplify the way leaders in our community are learning, collaborating, innovating, and working to set Memphis and Shelby County up for success.
Today's installment features a conversation about the ShelbyCares initiative with Dr. Jim Bailey that showcases how Memphis' Neighborhood Health Hub model is the national standard.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
ShelbyCares
Nieghborhood Health Hub Model
Previous episodes of Legislately with Mayor Harris can be found here, here, here, here, and here
This episode is made possible in partnership with Shelby County Government and Independent Bank.
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S5E44 - Collaboration between DMC and South Main Association
Vibrant communities have activated downtown civic centers, and Memphis is a shining example of what's possible when you bring people together and the power of connectivity for both businesses and residents.
Joining us are Milton Howery of the Downtown Memphis Commission and Joe Simon of the South Main Neighborhood Association.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
The Downtown Memphis Commission
The South Main Association
Previous conversation about a shared vision for Downtown
Trolley Night
Downtown Parking Map
Live from Ernestine and Hazel's
DMC's event calendar
This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
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S5E43 - Team 901 with Rhodes, LeMoyne-Owen and U of M
Memphis is the proud home to several higher education institutions, and today we get the opportunity to take a closer look at how three of them work uniquely and in collaboration with one another to create a better, brighter future for students, alumni, and the city as a whole. So no matter if you cheer for the Lynx, The Tigers, or the Magicians... this conversation is a nice reminder that we’re all on team 901.
Joining us are Linda Bonnin of Rhodes College, Michele Ehrhart of The University of Memphis, and Tara Dunn-Ross of Lemoyne Owen College.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
LeMoyne-Owen College
Rhodes College
The University of Memphis
Joint Memphis Homecoming in 2025
Memphis Brand
Previous episodes that focus on higher education in Memphis can be found here, here, and here
Previous conversations with Memphis Brand can be found here
Rhodes College celebrating 100 years in Memphis (additional resources can be found here and here)
UMRF Ventures
St. Jude Summer Plus Fellowship
Learn more about Rhodes' student-run soup kitchen here, here and here
University of Memphis Service Saturdays
Learn more about the University of Memphis' Ballin' on Beale Memphis Madness here and here
Rhodes College Announces $2M Endowment to Support New Center for Career and Professional Development
LeMoyne-Owen College cybersecurity program gears up, set to build technology center called TIRC
The Polytechnic@UofM
AI for All at University of Memphis
This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
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S5E42 - Revisiting a Few 2024 TEDxMemphis Talks
Memphis is a city full of innovators, visionaries, and ideas worth sharing. Today, you’ll hear a few big ideas — born out of the city’s momentum — in the form of TEDx Talks.
Whether you take a moment to think about your relationship with your morning cup of coffee or take a beat to focus on the way you breathe, use these talks as a jumping off point to seek fresh perspectives in your day-to-day!
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
TEDxMemphis
Bartholomew Jones' 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
Dr. Diana Ruggiero's 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
Skye Oduaran's 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
Lauren Vestal’s 2024 TEDxMemphis Talk
View all of the 2024 TEDxMemphis talks here
This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.
Meanwhile in Memphis is a program dedicated to conversations that celebrate the organizations, initiatives, and people that are shaping Memphis for the better. Meanwhile in Memphis is brought to you by New Memphis, an organization whose mission is develop, activate, and retain the city's most important resource - its people!