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Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

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A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives hosted by Chip Washington.

Location:

Memphis, TN

Description:

A public community affairs show that speaks to and addresses current issues that affect our lives hosted by Chip Washington.

Language:

English

Contact:

901-205-4790


Episodes

S1E157 - Durell Cowan, Angela Owens, and Otis Sanford

3/25/2024
Episode Notes 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. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:28

S1E156 - Bacarra Mauldin, Mack Weaver, and Kadesha Gordon

3/18/2024
Episode Notes 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! It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:33

S1E155 - Ramesh Akbari, Kevin Ritz, and Sondra Kaye King

3/4/2024
Episode Notes 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!

Duration:01:00:32

S1E154 - Dr. Reginald Boyce, and Carol Jackson

2/26/2024
Episode Notes My guests include Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyce, Dir. Office of Community Affairs and Special Assistant to Mayor Young. This week, the City of Memphis begins a listening tour called One Memphis beginning in Whitehaven. Dr. Boyce shares its intent and why it’s important for all citizens to be involved. Next, we all know how important the family unit is and we also see what happens when there are missing pieces. Carol Jackson, Executive Director of Families Matter pays a return visit to share what new initiatives they have and about a recent graduation ceremony. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also on the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:55:01

S1E153 - Dwania Kyles and Leigh Mansberg

2/19/2024
Episode Notes My guests include a true Memphis trailblazer and barrier breaker in 1961. As she was a member of the Memphis 13, who helped open doors in education many of us take for granted. Dwania Kyles shares her story as one of the first Black students to integrate a Memphis City School. Next, Junior Achievement of the Mid South is an organization dedicated to empowering our youth. President Leigh Mansberg joins to talk about their latest project. That and more Monday, 6-7 pm, WYXR 91.7FM, WYXR app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, You Tube and wherever you get your podcasts!It's time to talk!

Duration:00:58:20

S1E152 - Erika Sugarmon, Madeline Lyles and Dana Taylor; and Trey Moore

2/12/2024
Episode Notes My guests include Shelby County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon. It has already been a busy legislative session with several issues at the forefront. One of those is the appointment of a civilian review board for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. She tells me as sponsor, why it was so important to the community. Next, as we celebrate Black History Month, we speak with two Black women who are trailblazers in the funeral business. Madeline Lyles and Dana Taylor are the owners of After Life Morturary Services which as I’m told, they are the first in Memphis and the state of Tennessee. They share their story of determination and success. Next, you ever meet someone you instantly knew would be a success? For me, that was Trey Moore. He is a young man who understands what it means to give back. He joins me to discuss an empowerment event he’s hosting. That and more on air and online, 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!

Duration:00:59:37

S1E151 - Kirsten Hipkins, Andrew Humphrey, and Stan Bell

2/5/2024
Episode Notes On this episode of Real Talk Memphis, my guests include Kirsten Hipkins from the Community Alliance for the Homeless. Recently, as the Coordinated Entry Director, her team went into our streets for the Point in Time Count. Their goal is to not only help the homeless but to one day eliminate it. Next, weather in the Mid-South can be on occasion challenging at best. One man who can explain it better than many is relatively new to the area but we don’t know much about him. Andrew Humphrey, Fox 13 Chief Meteorologist joins me for a brief look at his background and what he thinks about the Bluff city. For my next guest, radio has been a part of his life and a calling for many years. Stan Bell, or the Bell Ringer as he is also known has been a radio personality for as long as I can remember and these days does double duty (serving us well….you know the rest) on WDIA and V101. He joins me live in studio to talk about his career and making us move to the groove. That and more both on air and online Monday 6-7 pm, WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Duration:01:00:13

S1E150 - Jerri Green, Sam McKenzie, and Sarah Houston

1/29/2024
Episode Notes My guests include Newly elected Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green. She is one of seven women on the body and recently voted no to reappoint now Interim Chief CJ Davis. She gives her reasons and what steps she thinks should happen next. Last week, a City Hall press conference was held to announce the introducing a new amendment to the state constitution that would keep violent criminals behind bars by denying bail. Democratic State Representative Sam McKenzie joins me to share his thoughts on whether this is a step in the right direction, and if his fellow republican colleagues are really ready to tackle gun control. Finally, the recent snow storm left us with a lot of problems and the first boil water notice and advisory ever. That prompted many questions and prompted me to ask the Water Warrior herself and Protect Our Aquifer executive director Sarah Houston to discuss her thoughts along with LaTricea Adams. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:59:35

S1E149 - Paul Young, Toni Williams, and Evan Wu

1/22/2024
Episode Notes My guests include the honorable Mayor Paul Young who after only being in office barely a month already has a full plate. A major snow storm that brought things to a grinding halt and a new City Council that put the brakes on the reappointment of Police Chief Davis. He talks about that and the rest of his agenda. Toni Williams is the Interim Superintendent of MSCS. She has a busy agenda as well trying to navigate the academic needs of the students while keeping standards high. She recently announced the district was joining others for a collective stance against community violence saying 22 children have died as a result in this school year. She tells me how infrastructure changes and other measures can help to change the focus. Next, science was never my strong suit, but for Evan Wu it helped him to get a major award. The MUS senior was recently named as a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. He joins me to talk about it and the $2000 award that comes with it. This and more Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:52

S1E148 - Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, Pearl Eva Walker, and Tarik Sugarmon

1/8/2024
Episode Notes My guests include newly elected City Councilwomen Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, Super district 8-3 and Pearl Eva Walker who represents District 3. They are part of history as two of seven women elected making them the majority for the first time since the Mayor-Council form of government. I ask them why they decided to run, what their constituents are telling them and what the priorities are in 2024. One of the biggest issues in terms of crime last year was the increase in the number of juveniles involved. The Honorable Tarik Sugarmon, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge joins me to discuss his thoughts, ideas and suggestions as to how to curb this escalating problem and on holding parents accountable by pushing for tougher penalties for those adults involved in juvenile criminal activity and truancy cases. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk in 2024!

Duration:00:59:37

S1E147 - Randy Taylor, Justin J. Pearson, and Otis L. Sanford

12/18/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Randy Taylor, MPD officer, community activist and founder of Hope Activated. He felt this to be a calling he had to follow in order to save the lives of young men by making right choices. He shares his ministry which involves his own two sons. To say this year has been a whirlwind for State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a bit of an understatement to be sure. Elected to fill the seat of the late Barbara Cooper in District 86 only to be expelled from the Statehouse for supporting citizens wanting and demanding gun rights legislation only to be re-elected. He joins me to discuss his views on the violence in our streets, and his goals for the next legislative session. Finally, 2023 can’t end quickly enough for many as challenges quickly mount. Our friend Otis L. Sanford joins me to give his year in review report and his expectations for a better 2024. This and more both on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:34

S1E146 - Rhonda Logan, Trevia Chatman, and Dr. Steve Threlkeld

12/11/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Councilwoman Rhonda Logan who will begin her second term representing district 1 January 1. As she prepares for the last council meeting of 2023 and the addition of several new members I ask the important questions; how do we get a handle on crime, strengthen the economic picture and what her overall agenda looks like. Trevia Chatman is the President of Bank of America Memphis and as a strong community partner, they award organizations that are doing positive things to uplift our communities through their Neighborhood Builders program. Through the program, they recently awarded Dress to Success a $50,000 grant for their work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods. She tells us about their commitment. Finally, sniffles, sneezes and coughs are once again starting to appear as flu cases are beginning to rise. Dr. Steve Threlkeld, Infectious Disease Specialist for the Baptist medical group returns to talk about RSV, flu, Covid and what else we should be on the lookout for. That and more Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR. org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:55

S1E145 - Ike Griffith, Rhonda Treadwell, and Tiffani Morrow Smith

12/4/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Ike Griffith, Director Memphis Office of Youth Services. He will tell us about the Summer Employment Registration, (MPLOY) signup program for ages 14-22 and also bringing back another community initiative involving our young people. Next, being designated a Neighborhood Champion is no small feat, but one organization, Dress for Success was recently recognized by Bank of America as a 2023 awardee for its work in advancing economic mobility in underserved neighborhoods. Their Memphis Executive director Rhonda Treadwell joins me to share the big news. REACH Memphis is a program that helps high potential students prepare for college and careers through mentoring, college preparation and career planning. Tiffani Morrow Smith is the executive director whose past experience in being a mentor has more than prepared her for the task at hand. That and much more Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, YouTube, Facebook Live and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk.

Duration:00:57:35

S1E144 - Amy Kalb and Kache Brooks; Brian Harris, and Charlie Caswel

11/20/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Amy Kalb and Kache Brooks who will share information and details about a County program that deals directly with both youth and families hopefully keeping them from making dangerous choices. There is also a new mental health component included that meets young people where they are. Brian Harris will proudly tell anyone who asks that he IS Memphis. A community leader drops by to talk about the new plans for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday for so many of those in need and how the community can help. County Commissioner Charlie Caswell is a man who has always put the community first. Crime affects all of us, but for him it hit very close to home when his daughter got caught in the middle of a terrifying act one night recently while driving home. He shares the details. That and more both on air and online Monday nite, 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also available on WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:17

S1E143 - Carol Jackson, Chris Hope, and Wendi C. Thomas

11/13/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Carol Jackson, Executive Director of Families Matter. This organization is intentional as they dedicate themselves to the betterment of children while caring for and instructing parents in understanding their God given role within the family. She tells me about their latest initiative. The Chris Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social support services to families in their child’s fight against life-threatening illnesses. Chris Hope tells us why this is his mission and about expanding their network of partnerships. Wendi C. Thomas is a long time columnist for the Commercial Appeal who is the founder, Editor and Publisher of MLK50; Justice Through Journalism since 2017 as a one-year project that grew into a nonprofit newsroom that focuses on poverty, power and public policy in Memphis. The multi award winning writer shares her motivation for the newsroom and what their focus is moving forward. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, YXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Duration:00:58:00

S1E142 - Dr. Derek Kelly, Kym Clark, and Tiffani Perry

11/6/2023
Episode Notes Guests include Dr. Derek Kelly, Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon for Campbell Clinic and LeBonheur Children's hospital. Kym Clark is a long time and very popular news anchor for WMC TV Action News 5. My former colleague joins me to discuss her legendary career which spans almost three decades and how the business has changed. Finally, we profile one of our best kept secrets in the academic world, but is also achieving great success. Tiffani Perry, Chief of External Affairs joins to tell us about the high achieving Freedom Academy Prep and why they are so good at what they do. That and more on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:59:00

S1E141 - Kimberly Gaither, Stephanie Ferreira, and Robert Salone

10/30/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Kimberly Gaither who, as we honor Breast Cancer Awareness month is a survivor more than once. She was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, (TNBC) which is an aggressive less common type of breast cancer affecting women younger than 40. She shares her story of struggle, courage and survival. We all enjoy a good meal every now and then and culinary excellence takes training. Vintage901 is a nonprofit organization that promotes access to the culinary arts through education, enrichment and community engagement. Stephanie Ferreira, founder and CEO, joins me to talk about a brunch event that will help support students get a scholarship award for pursuing a career in culinary arts. Finally, film making is a talent and an art, one Robert Salone has been involved in for many years. He joins me to share his passion, discuss his latest project why it’s important to give back to aspiring artists. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:38

S1E140 - Mark Russell, Ponya Dodson, and Ursula Logan

10/23/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Mark Russell, Executive editor of the Commercial Appeal newspaper. He shares what it’s like to run a daily paper in digital and in print, and determining what is important to readers. Also, in a changing world, how has the newspaper business changed for today’s audience. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and it is an issue that so many people are still dealing with daily. Ponya Dodson is a survivor and the founder of the nonprofit organization Beauty Beyond the Scars. She says the mission is to provide an opportunity for healing, restoration, emotional resurrection and redemption. Her goal is for others not to be a victim. Lastly, hair loss is something that millions of people face whether from natural loss or a medical condition. Ursula Logan is a hair care professional who is dedicated to helping others through her business by helping people feel whole again. She says it’s both a mission and a calling. That and more both on air and online Monday, 6-7pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:56:46

S1E139 - Britney Thornton, Brett Batterson, and Joyce Franklin-Smith

10/9/2023
Episode Notes My guests include District 10 County Commissioner Britney Thornton who is rescheduled from last week. I speak with her about her first year in office, the challenges and the triumphs. Also, what she sees as the road ahead and what other issues she wants to tackle. Brett Batterson is the President and CEO of the Orpheum Theatre Group. While we know of its artistic history, how many of you remember a time in this city when segregation was a factor just going to the movies. In September, the Orpheum unveiled a new immersive educational initiative surrounding civil rights history in Memphis called ‘The Balcony Project’. He drops by to talk about this significant moment and why it was important to do it now. Lastly, life is full of stresses and pressures and for many it can be overwhelming. Joyce Franklin-Smith is a Nonprofit professional who founded an organization called the Helping Hand Asset Relief. It’s a community development relief program established to assist low income, unemployed and the disabled through difficult times. She joins me to share more about this life changing program. That and more both on air and online Monday 6-7 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also available on the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:55:35

S1E138 - Patrice Robinson, Vinessa Brown, and Dr. Reginald Boyce

9/25/2023
Episode Notes My guests include Memphis District 3 City Councilwoman Patrice Robinson. She is winding up her second and final term and as she prepares to leave, I ask her about the high and low points, where the city is at today from her view and about her upcoming new position with TVA and why it’s so important for MLGW customers. LifeLine to Success is an organization that accepts people where they are. Founded by DeAndre Brown and now run by his wife Vinessa, they help people to deal with the problems, confusion and frustration of returning to functioning in a community after prison- to help others. Vinessa joins me to talk about a major grant award that will continue to help them transform lives but also help tackle some of the city’s biggest problems like blight and crime. Finally, helping our youth deal with life’s problems and pressures is a priority these days. Rev. Dr. Reginald Boyce is a pastor, but he is also the founder of Empower901. He joins me to talk about why motivating and empowering at risk youth is so important. That and more on air and online Monday 6-7 pm. Catch it on WYXR 91.7 FM, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!

Duration:00:58:19