TN Politics
National news with a local lens, WKNO News Director Christopher Blank and political analyst Otis Sanford discuss the week’s latest headlines.
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he could use help with policing, investigations, prosecutions. The National Guard wouldn't do any of that. -
Both Memphis and Nashville are ranked among the FBI's most violent cities. But Gov. Bill Lee hasn't rolled out the red carpet for Trump's crimestoppers. -
Instead of clarity, some rulings send lawmakers and local officials back to the drawing board.
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The Tennessee General Assembly honors Memphis icons with a new bridge name as local leaders and private companies put resources back into community projects. -
The harsh treatment of immigrants overshadows a town's desire for more jobs and tax revenue. -
A plan to move the jail, courts and all Shelby County law enforcement offices to a new site comes with a big price tag and many questions for taxpayers. -
Students return to schools this week with a new ban on cellphones. Otis Sanford sees the potential for some first-day hiccups.
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The County Commission wants an all new board, elected all at once. Could this restore trust in the school system? -
The XAI supercomputer dubbed itself "Mecha Hitler" this week, raising questions of toxicity that go beyond the Memphis neighborhoods concerned about air pollution. -
Political analyst Otis Sanford reflects on how efforts to diversity Memphis media has led to better outcomes for the whole community.
