Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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My guests include Linn Sitler, Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commissioner. You may have noticed there is a lot of buzz and activity in our city these days. The NBC hit comedy, Young Rock has taken over the streets and there is other production as well. Linn will catch us up on the latest happenings. This is Diabetes Awareness Month and it continues to be a big problem especially with people of color. Dr. Amit Prasad, Chief Medical Officer, Methodist South Hospital joins me to discuss how to manage it and some ways to possibly avoid it. Next Tuesday is a big day for the country as the Mid term elections could decide the seat of power moving forward. Columnist, commentator and author Otis Sanford who is as honest as it comes, makes a return visit to break it all down and share his view on local concerns including MLGW, crime and the Mayor’s race next year. All that and more both on air and online, Monday, 6-7 pm. WYXR 91.7 FM, YXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!It’s time to talk!

My guests include Election Commissioner Linda Phillips and Ian Randolph, Shelby Co. Voter Alliance. The big election is Nov. 8 and this will mark the debut of the new voting machines. They will tell us how things are going so far. Next, while slavery was abolished quite a long time ago, believe it or not, there is still a reference to it mentioned in the Tennessee constitution. State Rep. Joe Towns and Kathy Chambers tell us about the amendment and why it’s important for us to vote, yes on 3! In about a week’s time, the city welcomes back an old friend. The 114th Holy Convocation of COGIC returns to Memphis for the first time in over a decade. Bishop Brandon B. Porter, Pastor of Greater Community Temple and member of the General Board tells us what the saints can expect as the bluff city greets them with open arms. That and more on a ‘raise the roof’ edition both on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, the YXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!
It’s time to talk!

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My guests include Nykesha Cole named as the county’s first Arts and Culture Liaison. She explains how an expert in the arts will be an advocate for various organizations and how that will translate into all communities gaining access. Next, this has bee called a triple threat in medical terms; the flu, RSV and a possible resurgence of the Omicron virus all hitting us around the same time. Dr. Jimmie Johnson, Infectious disease specialist joins me to provide an update. Councilman JB Smiley is a man of many talents which includes being an attorney and a recent candidate for Governor. The City has a lot of challenges including high crime and MLGW leadership just to name a couple. He joins me to give us an update. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm,WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!

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Guests include Elizabeth Ennis, Senior Development Manager, American Cancer Society. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and she joins me to discuss the latest statistics, prevention measures and the upcoming Race for the Cure event. She also introduces us to a man who is also involved in the cause. Marybeth Conley is a Memphis broadcasting legend who recently retired from the small news screen but also re-started her life. She and husband Rick visit to talk about an unlikely love story and a new TV project that could literally “Flip your life”. Last but not least, Jessica Benson loves the grind…the sports grind and that’s that’s why she is a host for the Memphis Grizzlies and Grind City Media. She will give us a preview of this year’s version of your favorite Memphis Grizzlies and how far they can go, maybe all the way? It’s a winning combination you don’t want to miss on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm 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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My guests include Beverly Robertson, President and CEO of the Memphis Chamber. She will talk about her challenges and high points leading the organization and what she sees in the future of our city. Renee Malone is a community treasure as President and founder of KQ Communications. She runs an award winning PR agency and says they pride themselves in doing things the 'KQ' way. She explains what that means for their success. When it comes to high energy perfection on the radio airways, Sherry Mackey from 95.7 Hallelujah FM surely comes to mind. She joins me to talk about her radio career and about a big conference event next weekend. It's ladies night on the next RTM, Monday 6-7pm on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, the YXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It's time to talk!

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Guests include Attorney Henry Reaves. He will share why it's so important for him to give back to our community and another particular passion he has. Hint, coming to a theatre near you. Next, Torrey Bates is the Executive Director of, For the Kingdom which he describes as a retreat for young people. He recently sat down with the Tri State Defender to explain why 19-year old Ezekiel Kelly did what he did from a personal perspective. Finally, as the season has changed, what happens to your yard and plants? Booker T. Leigh is the man with the plan who has the answers. That and you on the next RTM, Monday, 6-7pm. WYXR 91.7 FM, the YXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!It's time to talk!

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My guests include newly elected County Commissioner, District 10, Britney Thornton. She is the youngest person on the commission, but one of the most committed. She tells us why she ran and what she hopes to accomplish. The term community legend isn't said lightly, but it fits Pastor Ricky Floyd. He teaches what he preaches in trying to create a positive difference in the Frayser community. He joins me to talk about the recent increase in crime and what needs to happen to change it. For the uninformed, this is Hispanic Heritage Month. My fellow radio show host Talia Palacio; (La Hora de Sazon con Talia), joins me to talk about it's significance and how we can all celebrate this special occasion. It's a can't miss edition. Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!
It's time to talk!

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My guests include Larissa Gregory, the new Executive director of LITE Memphis. She will share her thoughts on heading this organization, her vision for continued success and how a recent large financial boost from a community partner will help them reach and teach even more. Next, Michael O. Harris is a visionary who has dedicated himself to the betterment of our city. The recently named Executive director of the Blight Authority of Memphis joins me to talk about the new role and the importance we all play by cleaning up. Best selling author Stephanie Land wrote a memoir called ‘Maid’ based on her experience as a single mother who, with her daughter escaped an abusive relationship doing whatever she could to survive. She will be the featured guest for MIFA’s upcoming Our City, Our Story event. MIFA’s Anna Kathryn Word stops in to tell us how this experience might begin an important conversation. That and more on RTM, Monday 6-7pm on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, the YXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!It’s time to talk!

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My guests include newly elected Juvenile Court Judge Elect Tarik Sugarmon. He will share his vision for how to better support our youth who have made wrong choices, while trying to reform and repair a broken system. Next, remember the Starbucks employees who were fired in February when they tried to protest for better working conditions and form a union? Recently, a federal judge gave Starbucks a week to rehire the employees but Starbucks said it would appeal. One of the Memphis seven as they were called, Nabretta Hardin joins me to discuss what this struggle has been like and how it feels to have defeated the giant, almost. Next, District 1, Councilwoman Rhonda Logan joins me to have a real conversation about the increase in crime we are experiencing everywhere including a recent high profile murder in the Raleigh area she represents. What needs to be done? Who bears the responsibility? We discuss. All this and more on air and online, Monday on the next RTM, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

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My guests include Shelby County District Attorney elect Steve Mulroy. He will talk about his surprising victory, becoming the first democrat to hold the position, and some of the changes he wants to make in the criminal justice system and justice reform as a whole. Next, Daniel Irwin from the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South talks about the latest scams consumers are facing and how not to be a victim. Jason Martin is a young man you may not know, Yet, but he’s determined to become a household name. He is a young film maker and will share his vision and determination to make Hollywood notice and Memphis proud. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, the WXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!