Michelle McKissack and Amber Huett-Garcia, K. Durell Cowan, and Mauricio Calvo
Episode Notes
My guests include MSCS Board members Michelle McKissack and Amber Huett-Garcia in an exclusive interview to discuss the termination of Dr. Marie Feagins. They were the two members who fought against this move saying it was an overreaction and that other options should have been considered. K Durell Cowan is the executive director, founder of Heal 901 and an advocate for our young people. He was a vocal community member at the school board meetings and expressed his displeasure as did many in the audience who were seemingly ignored in the process. He tells me why this was such a bad idea. Next, President Trump is fulfilling his promise to deport illegal immigrants. Mauricio Calvo, executive director of Latino Memphis joins me to talk about the fear many have about the uncertainty of their status and future. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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S1E192 - GA Hardaway, Yolanda Cooper Sutton, and Forrest Edwards
Episode Notes
My guests include State Representative GA Hardaway who will tell me what he is planning legislatively in Nashville in light of the move by the MSCS Board to remove Dr. Feagins. He’s looking to create a recall election option for citizens. Memphis City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper Sutton is someone who always puts the citizens first. She gives me a legislative update on city business and her take on MATA, the school board issue and the loss of the COGIC Convocation. Finally, domestic violence is a big problem here in our city and several organizations are working together in partnership with a new initiative to help victims and put offenders behind bars. MPD Investigative counsel Forrest Edwards joins me to talk about this important effort.
That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7. FM. Also, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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S1E191 - Alan Crone, Amber Huett-Garcia, and Arturo Azcarate
Episode Notes
My guests include prominent employment attorney Alan Crone who is representing Dr. Marie Feagins in her case against being terminated by the MSCS board. He explains why he feels the case against her is not supported by fact. Next, MSCS Board Member Amber Huett-Garcia joins me to discuss the termination effort by some of her colleagues against the Superintendent. She disagrees with that and tells me about a proposal she has drafted that she hopes will turn down the temperature on both sides. Finally, many of you have noticed that several restaurants closed last year disappointing many patrons. Memphis Restaurant Association member Arturo Azcarate, owner of Curry N Jerk joins me to talk about the reasons and to tell us about some of the new spots we can expect to tickle our tastebuds. That and more both on air and online, Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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S1E190 - Harold Love Jr, and Jerred Price
Episode Notes
My guests include TN. State Representative Harold Love Jr. joins me to discuss his alma mater Tennessee State University who is at the center of many conversations mostly centered around its financial problems. A new board of trustees, new President, layoffs and financial debt. He tells me about his fight for TSU to restore the proud school back to where it should be. Finally, Jerred Price, head of the Downtown Neighborhood Association says it’s time to bring back the energy to Mud Island and its Amphitheatre. He tells me what he has in mind and that the magic could be in the music. That and more both on air and online, Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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S1E189 - Michelle McKissack, Leslie Taylor, and Otis Sanford
Episode Notes
My guests include Shelby County School Board member Michelle McKissack who will give her only interview since the contentious meeting to remove the Superintendent. Leslie Taylor, Executive Director, Memphis Crime Beat talks the legal process and columnist, commentator and author Otis Sanford who will breakdown the highs and lows of 2024. That and more, live and local, on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the wyxr app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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