Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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My guests include Natalie McKinney, Executive Dir. of Whole Child Strategies. Her mission in life is to make sure people have an equal and fighting chance in life. Their focus is to empower the whole family and community. She joins to talk about their partnership with MATA and how it fills a much needed gap. LaToya Tennille is the definition of a super woman. She's a mother, comedy club owner and works full time. Recently, she held an event that included many youngsters who may otherwise have a hard time fitting in, including her own son. She explains. Bennie Cobb is a community minded man and a servant leader. A former law enforcement veteran with the Sheriff's Office and he now owns his own security business. He will share his thoughts on the needless violence in our streets and what he thinks the root causes are. That and more when you join me on RTM. Monday 6-7pm on air and online. 91.7 FM WYXR, the YXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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My guests include Randy Blevins, Vice President of Marketing and Programming for Memphis in May (MIM). He will share what it was like to finally come back and host the premier music festival event after a 2 year absence caused by COVID. Also, the temporary new site, logistics, what worked and most importantly the economic impact it created for the city. Jeffery Higgs is the Executive  Director and President of the LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation. He will talk about his three fold plan to revitalize the Soulsville area thru community engagement, development, and citizen involvement in trying to re-make Soulsville and the surrounding area. As many of you know, the legendary radio personality Bobby O’Jay died last Tuesday morning while hosting his morning show. I interviewed him almost a year ago to the day last May 10th and I will replay it in its entirety as a tribute to him. Don’t miss another great show both on air and online. Its RTM Monday 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Guests include Mike Wallace, basketball reporter from Grind City Media the place you go for all things Grizzlies info. He will tell us what this team looks like up close, their chemistry and just how far they can go as we head towards the NBA Finals. DeAndre Brown is a man who understands the ups and downs of life and is dedicated himself to letting others know that one mistake does NOT define you. He is the Founder/Director of LifeLine to Success and the current Executive Director of the Office of Reentry for Shelby County. He shares his vision for their success as well as his own. Next, I defy you to tell me how many graduating seniors you know who have received $8 million dollars in scholarship offers from every college in the country…Well, Xzorion Harris, senior from Whitehaven High just did and he will join me to talk about that as well as his choice for college. Its an educational RTM, Monday 6-7 pm central on air and online. You can catch us live on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

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This is pledge week at WYXR and besides asking you to donate in whatever way you would like, I am going to give you an up close and personal at a couple of our talented on-air personalities. Dee Torrell is the host of We Belong which airs Sunday's from 4-5 pm. My other guest is Talia Palacio, host of La Hora Del Saxon. She is an educator who wanted to bring both an awareness and the music of our varied multi cultural population. It's not my usual way, but it will be a fun time on RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm central both on air and online. Catch us on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!

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My guests include Archie Willis, III who comes from a rather well known family in our city. He is from South Memphis and is behind a development project that will bring more visibility to the area in a positive way, he explains. While many of us act as if COVID-19 is a faded memory, its NOT as a new variant of Omicron is working its way across the country. Dr. Steve Threlkeld makes a return visit to update us on the latest and what we should be paying attention to. Finally, Mammogram screenings are very important for females in detecting breast cancer, but sadly the numbers of those actually getting them are lower than they should be. Cherie Heard, Radiology Director for Methodist South Hospital joins me to discuss how doing this can be the difference between life or death. That and much more on RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!Its time to talk!

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Guests include Heidi Kuhn, Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk. She returns to discuss the very important issue of expungements, why they are so important and how they help to get folks back on track. Also, they have a new debt program to tell you about. With the election cycle in full swing, early voting begins this Wednesday. Shelby County Election Commissioner Linda Phillips joins me to talk about locations, closures, name changes and a recent Voter Ready Open House event that hopefully answered more than a few questions about a big change in the number of machines. Sickle cell anemia or disease is a disorder that can cause infections, pain and fatigue just to name a few. Dr’s Patricia Adams-Graves and Keesha Roach join to talk about it and how a sorority challenge, (Delta Sigma Theta) will help create awareness. It’s an informational RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Its time to talk!

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My guests include Dexter Washington, Chief Executive Officer at the Memphis Housing Authority. We all know that the housing situation is at a critical point and it takes up to 30-40 percent of the total household income to keep a room over your head. He joins me to discuss what his agency is doing to help out those in need. The list of issues the Memphis City Council has to address and deal with are vast to be sure. Councilman Worth Morgan from District 5 pays a visit to discuss what their agenda looks like moving forward and some of his top priorities. Lee Giovannetti is someone you may not have heard of but he is a man of action. April is National Donate life Month and he will share his story about helping a friend in need and what he did to make sure that nothing would stand in the way of saving his life by giving a much needed gift. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7 pm central time on 91.7 FM WYXR, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!Its time to talk!

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My guests include Dwayne Spencer, President and CEO of Memphis Habitat. Recently, Habitat for Humanity International received $436 million in unrestricted giving from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Of that, Memphis Habitat received $7.5 million. He joins me to talk about that and how it will change many lives. The small town of Mason in Tipton County has been in the news a lot of late involving a potential state takeover and threat to surrender their charter because of financial mismanagement by the state Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Antonio Parkinson, a member of the Black Caucus sat both sides down to try and work out an arrangement. He explains what happened. Curtis Weathers is the founder and director of The Brotherhood B2M. He will talk to us about his dedication to helping our young boys grow into successful men. That and more on the next RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central, WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcast!
Its time to talk.

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My guests include Sarah Houston, AKA the Water Warrior. A few months back, the headline was the protest of Byhalia pipeline and how it would affect various parts of the community if done. The project is back in the news and Sarah is back to tell us why it's a bad idea. Antonio Perez is the new General Manager for the Memphis Sports and Events Center. It's all part of the Liberty Park project bringing excitement to the city. He tells us what to expect. All on RTM on air and online. Monday, 6-7pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, TuneIn, YouTube, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts! It's time to talk!

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My guests include Rob Moore, Business reporter from the Daily Memphian. With all of the turmoil and confusion surrounding logistics, supply chain concerns, supermarket prices and availability, unreal gas prices and a war, we need some understanding and he will help. Tougaloo College is a treasured HBCU and a place I hold dear. Recently, they were given a $10 million dollar gift from Netflix. Dr. Carmen Walters, Tougaloo President, joins me to talk about that gift and how it will be used to benefit young minds. Jerry Mitchell is a well known presence in Jackson, MS as a former investigative newspaper reporter. He joins me to talk about his latest book; race against time, as he reopens four unsolved murder cases of the civil rights era. That and more on air and online on the next RTM. Monday, 6-7 pm, WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live and YouTube. Also available wherever you get your podcasts!