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Real Talk Memphis

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Sep, 29 2026

Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, Michelle McKissack, and Corey Strong

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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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