S1E80 - Floyd Bonner, Melvin Burgess, and Cathy Pope

Real Talk Memphis with Chip Washington

Episode Notes

My guests include Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner. Among the topics we will discuss is the recently passed Truth in Sentencing law which states anyone convicted of a crime will have to serve all their time. We will also talk about the rise in crime and what keeps him up at night. Property Assessor Melvin Burgess drops by to share his concerns about the housing situation, why its more difficult to buy or find affordable housing, what’s the cause and can anything be done about it. Next, we are all troubled about the high cost of everything…gas, rising food prices, inflation and how it affects our wallets. The Mid-South Food Bank is also facing its own set of challenges in trying to feed so many who desperately need the help. President and CEO Cathy Pope returns to the show to explain how they balance that need and what we can do to assist them. All that and more Monday, 6-7 pm central. WYXR 91.7 FM, the YXR app, the Tunein app, Facebook Live, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!