Jimmy Stokes, Earle Fisher, and Shawandra Ford

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests this week include a piece of history as the Mayor Elect of Horn Lake MS, Jimmy Stokes joins me for a conversation. The historic part, is that he is the first Black to hold that position in their history. He shares why he believes he won and his plans to move the city forward. Next, we all remember the statement made by the FBI DIrector recently that said Memphis is the homicide capital of America. Rev. Dr. Earle Fisher returns to share his thoughts on that, sending a task force and what the DOJ consent decree investigation ending means for the accountability of law enforcement in our city. Finally, we have all heard of Yoga and the benefits it can provide. Shawandra Ford is the founder of Brwnskn Yoga and she says that wellness is a public safety issue. She explains what that means and how teaching people to regulate stress and heal from trauma could reduce crime and uplift communities for a better Memphis. That and more on air and online Monday, 6 pm on WYXR 91.7 FM. Also, WYXR.org, Tunein, Facebook Live. YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!