S1E179 - JB Smiley, Vinessa Brown, and Ariell Gipson Martin

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests include City Council Chairman JB Smiley. There has been a lot of conversation of late regarding the state house leadership threatening our city by withholding tax revenues if we put a gun control initiative up for a vote. The Council has now filed a lawsuit against the local Election Commission and he tells me why it was necessary. Next, Lifeline to Success helps former inmates navigate life after incarceration. Recently, they held a ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new halfway house in Frayser. Co-founder and program director Vinessa Brown joins me to talk about what this and a grant award from Congressman Steve Cohen means and how it can help even more individuals stay on the right track. The Shelby County District Connector Program is an innovative initiative designed to strengthen community ties, connect residents to vital resources, and foster collaboration across all 13 Shelby County Commission districts. Program manager Ariell Gipson Martin joins me to explain how it works and how important connectivity can be to bring us all together. That and more on air and online, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also available on the WYXR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.It’s time to talk!Thanks!