Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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My guests include Commercial Appeal columnist Corinne Kennedy. She recently penned an article about how the lack of employees has and is affecting the local work force. Hear what she found out from several businesses who are affected. Anna Kathryn Word from MIFA pays a return visit. She will talk about this years, “Our City, Our Story” series, with two very well-known authors’ Elizabeth Gilbert and Kiese Laymon. They will have a virtual conversation about how we as a people can come back together as a society after being apart so long. Last but absolutely least…a treat for all of you music fans out there. A young man trying to make a name for himself in this business with his own unique style. The artist known as 1Professor stops by to share his creative vision and talks about his first project release. That and more on a “Noteworthy”, (see how I did that) edition of RTM on air and on line, M onday 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, TuneIn, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts! RTM is a Boss show…Check it!

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My guests include Michelle Robinson McKissack Shelby County School Board member. We are all aware of the great impact the Delta variant has caused to our community, and is now affecting our children in a big way. She will tell us how the board is fighting back to protect them. When you hear the name Fred Jones you think of some very big events. He joins me to talk about the comeback of the Southern Heritage Classic Football weekend and what you need to do to enjoy the festivities. Staying on that theme, it’s the battle of the Tigers on the field and former NFL great and now TSU Head football coach Eddie George will drop by to talk about the big game and facing his friend and fellow head coach of JSU, Deion Sanders. We kick off Monday, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7FM, WYXR.org, the Tunein app or wherever you get your podcasts! RTM is a Boss show!

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My guests include an up close and personal look at what goes on in an ER in the midst of the explosive Delta variant outbreak. Baptist Medical ED Nurse Luke Parker shares his life changing experience. Rent and utility assistance along with the eviction moratorium have been front and center these days. Karen Gause, Division of Community Services Program Manager will tell us where things currently stand and how you can get the help you need. Also, the National Civil Rights Museum has a new President. Russell Wigginton drops by to talk about the new position and his plans for the museum going forward. It’s an hour worth your time, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein and Facebook Live. Here we go, here we go!

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My guests this week include a man who has too many jobs; host of Behind the Headlines, The Sidebar podcast Oh...and let's not forget CEO of the Daily Memphian. Eric Barnes stops by to discuss all things Memphis. Many of you fans of the theater have missed live shows. Well, they are coming back for a new season at the Orpheum and Pres. and CEO Brett Batterson joins me to raise the curtain. Finally, the Delta variant has made life difficult, none more so than for our hospital emergency rooms. A Baptist ER nurse joins us from the front lines to give us the 'real' impact of Covid. That and more on RTM, Monday 6-7 pm on 91.7 WYXR, Tunein, WYXR.org and Facebook Live!
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My guests include Dr. Nick Hysmith, Infectious disease physician, Medical Director of Infection Prevention, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. As was predicted, the Delta variant has become far worse that initially thought and our children are being affected at a dangerous rate never seen before. He will breakdown the numbers and where things can go. Back in June, Dr. (Jack) Shannon Jr, CBU President, said that anyone coming on campus must be vaccinated. He joins me to discuss what went into this decision and if or how it might affect the financial bottom line. Finally, the pain of the loss of a family member to COVID can not be measured. Angela Hamblen Kelly is the Exec Dir of Baptist Centers for Good Grief, which addresses the growing demand for children and adult counseling services for people who don’t feel safe to mourn but trying to survive. This will be a powerful show you won’t want to miss. Its RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Also now on Facebook Live!

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My guests include Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn. Her office does many things, but one of primary focus is that of expungement. Clearing criminal records means that those who have made mistakes won’t have it held against them so they can care for themselves and their families. Cathy Pope, Pres/CEO of the Mid South Food Bank makes a return visit. She will update us on their continued efforts to feed our communities in need and about a unique partnership with Vitalant called Save Lives, Feed Families. Finally, every wonder what musicians and healthcare have in common? McKenzii Webster will stop in to explain and discuss a new healthcare support program for musicians and artists.
It’s all Monday on RTM, 6-7 pm on 91.7 WYXR, WYXR.org, Tunein or wherever you get your podcasts. And now back on Facebook Live!!

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My guests include Lisa Moore, President/CEO of Girls Inc. They recently broke ground on a multimillion expansion of their current youth farm in Frayser. She explains how this project will continue to build young women in mind, body and spirit. Michael Harris is a Whitehaven native that has seen both good and bad days in the area. As the newly named Executive Director of the Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corporation he now has a vision and will share with us his goals to make the community bigger and better. Finally, we all know the challenges our youth face these days. It is what Memphis Office of Youth Services Director Ike Griffith always thinks about. He joins the show to talk about the return of a once great event so put the gloves on and join me for RTM, Monday 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also on Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts!

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The Byhalia Pipeline connection issue has been front and center for a while now in a very public war between Plains All American, Protect Our Aquifer and MCAP. On July 2, Plains withdrew its bid. New POA Executive Director Sarah Houston joins me to discuss. Personal grooming is a big business, none more so then the nail industry. Kamecha Wilson founded the Nail Institute in 2017 and joins me to discuss how new careers are made to keep you right. Last but certainly not least, Otis Sanford, award winning columnist, commentator and author speaks on the state of our city. That and more Monday, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7, Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts!

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My guests include Amaranthus Hyden from the Cooper and Young Community Farmers Market. They will speak to how a new program will offer a two for the price of one deal to those of you who enjoy living healthier lives. Next, we have all seen construction workers on our streets and highways. June is National Safety Month and Jeremy Ramberg will join us to discuss how drivers should slow down and be more aware of those around us working while trying to stay safe. Lastly, we focus on a landmark theater group that is coming back to life. Hattiloo CEO Ekundayo Bandele joins me as we raise the curtain on another RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, Tunein and WYXR.org. Now go out and tell somebody!

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My guests include Barbara Farmer-Tolbert and Olliette Drobot partners, consultants and founders of L.A.C.E. Find out what it means and how they work to improve our city.
Infectious disease Dr. Steve Threlkeld, returns to talk about the Delta variant and the danger it poses to those who are not vaccinated.
Its RTM, Monday, 6-7 pm central on 91.7 WYXR, Tunein, WYXR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Now go tell somebody!