S1E79 - Jerri Green, Mark Yates, and Dennis Claxton

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests include Jerri Green, Policy Advisor and Assistant County Attorney. She will tell us about the Shelby County Commission recently passing the Fair Chance to Serve ordinance that gives opportunities to those with criminal records to volunteer on local boards and commissions. She explains what it means and the importance of being part of the process. TVA has been front and center recently involving whether MLGW will stay with them or end their contract to provide electricity and move in another direction. Mark Yates, TVA Regional VP, Western Region stops by to discuss this very controversial and at times, contentious issue. Finally, let’s hit the stage and turn up the lights. Writer/Director Dennis Claxton joins me to talk about his latest project, a play entitled ‘Sisterly’ that is coming to the Cannon Center next month. All that and Birthday shout outs Monday, on air and online. WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!It's time to talk!