Episodes 232
Avg. Duration 58m
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Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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A community public affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect the lives of daily Memphians hosted by Chip Washington.

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S1E196 S1E196 - Matthew Szalaj, Karen Camper, Jessica Miller, and David Rahaim

Apr 06, 2026 59m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include newly appointed 9th District County Commissioner Matthew Szalaj and he joins me for a chat since taking the position. He recently had a meet and greet in front of a…

S1E195 S1E195 - Rhonda Logan and Geoff Calkins

Mar 30, 2026 43m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include Memphis City Councilwoman Rhonda Logan. She catches us up on several priorities including the President’s recent visit, the No Kings Rally and downtown street violence…

S1E194 S1E194 - Leshundra Robinson, Jee Vahn Knight, and Christopher B. Davis

Mar 23, 2026 59m Transcript

Episode Notes We are back with another great show! My guests include Leshundra Robinson from the National Kidney Foundation. March is National Kidney Month and the time to spread awareness about a…

S1E193 S1E193 - Beverly Robertson

Mar 09, 2026 59m Transcript

Episode Notes In honor of Women's History Month, I speak to one of the best people I know. Memphis businesswoman Beverly Robertson. We discuss her amazing career as mentor and trailblazer. Monday…

Rev. Dr Earle Fisher and Carol Silkes

Mar 02, 2026 58m Transcript

Episode Notes Guests include Rev. Dr Earle Fisher. On the eve of a very important and consequential election for our county, I ask him about that and his thoughts on the Memphis Safe Task Force,…

S1 Dr. Joseph B. Kyles, Dr. Bruce Randolph, and Stacy Lattisaw Jackson

Feb 23, 2026 1h 8m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Joseph B. Kyles, President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Memphis. With the recent passing of Civil Rights icon Rev. Jessie Jackson, I wanted to speak to someone…

S1 BHM: Tamarques Porter, Dr. Willie W. Herenton, and Anna Mitchell

Feb 16, 2026 59m Transcript

Episode Notes Let's keep it going with another great show coming your way as I celebrate Black History Month with you. Don't miss it Monday nite, 6pm on 91.7 FM WYXR

S1 Reverend James Lawson Jr. and Emily Yellin, Stacy Hobson, and Brian Harris

Feb 09, 2026 58m Transcript

Episode Notes How fitting that we celebrate Black History Month with a guest who has a new book out that tells the story of the Civil Rights Movement from a man who was one of the architects of it,…

S1 Valerie Calhoun, Sally Jones Heinz, and Colin Burress

Feb 02, 2026 58m Transcript

Episode Notes My first guest is someone many of you may have heard of. The name Valerie Calhoun is a very familiar one to Memphis and the Mid South. As the long time morning news Co-anchor at FOX13…

S1 Mayor Paul Young, GA Hardaway, and Dr. Reginald Boyce

Jan 05, 2026 58m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include the honorable Memphis Mayor Paul Young who will be joining me live in studio. He is about to enter his third year in office and it’s time to look back at what was, and…

S1 Natalie McKinney, Charlie Caswell, and Otis Sanford

Dec 22, 2025 56m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include MSCS Board Chairman Natalie McKinney who will breakdown a challenging year to be sure along with a pending lawsuit and possible school closures. Shelby County…

S1 Ben and Jessica Owen, LaDell Beamon, and Kesha Ivy

Dec 15, 2025 58m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include Ben and Jessica Owen, founders of We Fight Monsters. This organization provides trauma informed care and shelter while helping those in need of help transform their…

S1 Leslie Taylor, Reese Walker, and Alicia Denton

Dec 08, 2025 58m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests this week include Memphis Crime Beat Executive Director Leslie Taylor. We all know that many of the individuals that have been arrested are not first time visitors or…

S1 Britney Thornton, Calvin Grantham, and Alicia Denton

Dec 01, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes We begin the year end countdown with my guests; Shelby County Commissioner Britney Thornton. From the Memphis Safe Task Force, to the funding of a new jail detention center and a budget…

S1 Steve Mulroy, Gabby Salinas, and Dr. Bruce Randolph

Nov 24, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy, who at present is juggling many more responsibilities these days. The Safe Task Force record number of arrests are straining court…

S1 Floyd Bonnor Jr., Earl Fischer, and Bruce Randolph

Nov 17, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives.

S1 Theresa G. Isom and Joy Redmond

Nov 10, 2025 58m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include MS State Senator Elect Theresa G. Isom. The former healthcare administrator was elected representing the 2nd District which includes parts of DeSoto and Tunica…

S1 Scott Fortin, Rich Lando, and Gloria Browne-Marshall

Nov 03, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include Scott Fortin, President and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank. This has been a pretty stressful time to be sure, with the government shutdown putting federal employees…

S1 Rev. Keith Caldwell, John Ray Clemmons, Dr. Steve Threlkeld

Oct 27, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include MICAH Memphis President Rev. Keith Caldwell. In the midst of what is happening in our city on a few fronts, he has been pretty busy of late. From the Federal…

S1 Lee Harris, Josh Spickler, and Stephanie Yarbrough

Oct 20, 2025 59m Transcript

Episode Notes My guests include the first appearance of Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. He was one of the first public officials to speak out regarding the Memphis Safe Task Force in his opposition…

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