Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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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 of year for our city and county elected officials as they are trying to balance budgets for the new fiscal year. Commissioner Mickell Lowery joins me to discuss the challenging process and other issues before them at this time. Finally, m any of us don't understand the legislative process as pertains to state government. One lawmaker is out to change that. State House Representative Leader Karen Camper is hosting an event bringing the State to the City June 8th. She explains what it's about, services provided and how it will benefit the citizens. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on W_YXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, the TuneIn app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 campaign regarding our youth. Al Lewis is a long time community activist who is as passionate as he is opinionated. These days, he is working with inmates and dealing with trauma through an ‘Inward Journey’. He explains. Finally, not everyone is college bound, but that should not limit anyone’s success. Tangua Houston is the Executive Director of Universal Achievers Foundation in Frayser. Her auto body repair program is changing the lives of young people for the better and she tells us how. This and more Monday both on air and online on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
It’s time to talk!

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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 challenges in terms of manpower and new state laws. He shares his thoughts while trying to navigate through rough waters. Next, the safety of churchgoers is something once taken for granted, but the times we now live in are ever-changing. Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Orr, Sr Pastor of Brown Baptist Church joins me to discuss an upcoming safety and security event they are hosting this week that you are invited to attend. That and more on air and online Monday on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live,  YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 Orange Mound, the recent events of violence and how to heal a proud people moving forward. The legislative session just ended in Nashville and now it’s time to assess if anything of substance got done. State Representative Jesse Chism joins me to share his thoughts on several issues and why our city and county seem to be impacted the most. That and more on air and online Monday 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, TuneIn, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts!

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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 that oral cancer is one of the most deadliest diseases there is? Dr. Taylor Reed joins me to discuss the issue during this Oral Cancer Awareness month. That and more Monday both on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR org, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 complicated issue. We speak with two people; Leslie Taylor and Norman Blake who had many questions about the process so they founded Memphis Crime Beat in order to get some answers. Finally, April 15th is a day many of us dread, Tax day! Vincent C. Perry drops by to give us any insights or updates new this year. That and more both on air and online, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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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 as well as other priorities. Brian Harris is a man who is invested in our young people and is the man chosen to now lead the Memphis Office of Youth Services. He shares a busy agenda as they prepare for the summer with EMPLOY youth and many other programs. Finally, mental health is a serious problem for many in our city and recently, the Mental Health Cooperative (MHP), has recently opened a new facility here in Memphis. Executive Director August White joins me to share how important this resource is to helping those who need these services the most. That and more on air and online on RTM, Monday 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 Owens joins me to talk about her business; By Faith Primary Care House Calls, LLC that caters to the elderly and disabled who can’t make it to a traditional doctor’s office by coming to them. Finally, things in this city are moving at such a pace it’s hard to keep up. That’s why having someone who keeps his eye on things with an honest opinion is good to know. Our friend Otis Sanford drops in for a return visit to bring his unique perspective to all things Memphis.
That and more both on air and online Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts.
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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 recently named the new President and CEO. After a challenging year he shares how he will guide the organization into its next chapter. Finally, Kadesha Gordon is a life-long Catholic who loves education. She now serves as the first Black female principal of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in its over 100 year history. She talks to me about the role and how they are looking to change the face of education with a new program.
All that and more as we celebrate National Women’s History Month both on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!
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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 in West TN. His office has set forth several initiatives including one in particular focused on violent crime. He tells us how it works and what he hopes to accomplish. Finally, health, fitness and nutrition are areas we can all improve in. Sondra Kaye King is the owner of K&B's Smooth Nutrition who wants us all to experience a different way of food. She says, it's all about balance and shows us that we can be better if we do better! That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also the WYXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It's time to talk!