Newsmakers: State Senator Mark Norris |
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(airs Feb. 1, 2011) |
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Memphis Daily News publisher Eric Barnes talks with Senator Mark Norris about his career, the Norris-Todd Bill, and public-school education in Shelby County.
Watch the video online here. |
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A Conversation with Breeze Cayolle |
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(airs Feb. 8, 2011) |
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Documentary filmmaker Willy Bearden hosts this conversation with versatile musician Breeze Cayolle (featured in an upcoming WKNO concert special). Cayolle, a native of New Orleans playing in the tradition of that city's Blues and Jazz greats, relocated with his immediate family to Memphis in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In this half-hour show, Cayolle discusses the musical heritage of New Orleans and its future, the impact of Katrina on New Orleans' culture and people, and much more.
Watch the video online here.
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A Conversation with Daniel Kiel |
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(airs Feb. 15, 2011) |
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Dr. Daniel Kiel is a professor at the The University of Memphis' Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Pierre Kimsey sits down with Daniel to talk about his latest project, The Memphis 13, a look at the desegregation of Memphis City Schools fifty years ago, featuring interviews with all 13 pioneering families and other key individuals.
Watch the video online here. |
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| A Conversation with Scott Morris |
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(airs Feb. 22, 2011) |
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Dr. Scott Morris, a family practice physician and ordained United Methodist minister, founded Memphis' Church Health Center in 1987 to provide quality, affordable healthcare for working, uninsured people and their families. In addition to caring for patients at the Center, Dr. Morris has also become a voice for them. He is a columnist, author of journal articles, and contributor to a number of publications, including a monthly column for The Commercial Appeal. His book, Health Care You Can Live With, shows the relationship between physical health and spiritual well-being.
Watch this episode online. |
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A Conversation with Lester Gingold |
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(airs Feb. 29, 2011) |
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Producer Pierre Kimsey talks with 90-year-old Lester Gingold, publisher of The Best Times, on his service in WWII, his three careers, and his passion for change.
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A Conversation With... also airs Thursday afternoons at 5pm on WKNO2.
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