Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington is where the city’s most important conversations come to life. Each week, Chip sits down with the people shaping Memphis — community leaders, newsmakers, innovators, activists, and everyday citizens with extraordinary stories. Real stories. Real issues. Real Talk. Join the conversation and stay connected to the pulse of Memphis.
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Linda Phillips, Sheriff Anthony Buckner, County Commissioner Erika Sugarmon
Guests include Linda Phillips, Shelby County Election Administrator. She gives us an update on early voting numbers, locations and what voters need to know before they cast their vote. Next, Anthony Buckner has been in law enforcement for over two decades, and was recently elected as the Shelby County Sheriff. He tells me about the challenges that lie ahead with the jail issues and a new recruiting effort to ensure safety in our community. Lastly, the County Commission is hitting the ground running with new members and a challenging agenda. Commissioner Erika Sugarmon tells me about what the priorities are and how they plan to deal with a possible moratorium on Data centers. That and more on air and online Monday, 6pm on 91.7 FM WYXR. Also the wyxr app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!
13 Oct 2026
Tamarques Porter, Semya Green, Javier Bailey, Sr., Charlie Hoots
On the next live and all new Real Talk Memphis my guest include; MSCS Board Chair Tamarques Porter. Joining him will be Semya Green, a senior and the student government president at Middle College High School. She joined the MSCS School board after being selected from the district’s student congress to represent them earlier this month. She will join me to share the importance of the student's voice in the education process. Next, the newly elected Shelby County Assessor of Property Javier Bailey, Sr will tell us about the tax base of our city shrinking and how if that happens the public debt rises; property taxes increase and the burden for homeowners grows. He will tell me about an event he is hosting called the State of the County Tax Base Summit to address his concerns. Finally, Charlie Hoots and I go way back to the TV days. These days, he is a Southaven Alderman for Ward 2. The issue of proposed data centers is not just a Memphis problem; they are popping up all over the place including Southaven. Charlie tells me about what the residents are saying and if he thinks all of this is a good idea moving forward. That and more on air and online Monday, 6pm on 91.7 FM WYXR. Also, the wyxr app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
It’s time to talk!
My guests include Memphis City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton. These days, the main topic of conversation has to do with the ever-increasing number of data centers, mounting distrust of xAI, and the $3.2 million community benefits fund to help area residents. Lots of questions, few answers not to mention the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force, we discuss. Next, the new school year is off and running and as of today, we still have no decision from the court as to the fate of the nine appointed MSCS Oversight Board members with arguments set for Friday. Elected Board member Michelle McKissack joins me to discuss the importance of this decision and what it would mean. Lastly, the Mid-South Coliseum has played host to some major events but has been closed for 20 years. Now, there is an effort to revive the venue. Mid-South Coliseum Conservancy President Corey Strong joins me with an update. That and more on air and online Monday, 6pm on 91.7 FM WYXR. Also, the wyxr app, TuneIn, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
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