Show overview
Behind the Headlines Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 119 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 31 min and 32 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Daily Memphian.
From the publisher
Each week host Eric Barnes discusses major stories in the Memphis area with business executives, community leaders and politicians, as well as local journalists. WKNO's Behind the Headlines Podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian.
Latest Episodes
View all 119 episodes1711: Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time
1710: Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress
1709: Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program
1708: Brent Taylor touts end of birthright citizenship, immigration crackdown
1707: Green says path to winning Governor's race is past Blackburn's 'culture war' rhetoric
1706: Outgoing mayor Lee Harris said state oversight will make Mickell Lowery's job harder
1705: Elections, SpaceXAI and schools dominate local headlines
1704: The changing landscaping for suburban schools
1703: Sheriff candidate Brad Less suggests separate jail to divert nonviolent offenders
1702: Lowery on 'Collaboration' with state, not intervention or takeover
1652: Redistricting could fuel higher turnout, election official says
1650: Reporters address SpaceX promises as Elon Musk company goes public
1648: Buckner takes wait and see approach on sheriff's cooperation with federal immigration
1647: GOP nominee for county mayor defends state intervention in city and county
1645: The fast track to the August state and federal primary elections
1644: Affordable housing wins come a few lots at a time
1643: Journalist Roundtable
1642: US attorney on being back in office and Task Force
1641: Democrats and Republicans strategize ahead of May county primaries
1640: Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on "Behind The Headlines" about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.