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Meanwhile in Memphis with New MemphisNew Memphis Weekly Podcast Author: WYXR
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S6E15 - The Power of Public Radio with WYXR and WKNO (Re-Release)
Episode 15
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Memphis is a media oasis! The city has a vibrant, people-powered ecosystem with a wealth of public radio stations. Go behind the scenes of two of the city’s signature public stations with Jared "Jay B" Boyd (WYXR 91.7 FM - the host station for Meanwhile in Memphis) and Charles McLarty. (WKNO 91.1 FM) to learn what role they play in connecting the community through news, music, and future-focused missions. This episode first aired on November 18, 2025 (S5E46) Resources mentioned in this episode include: WYXR WKNO The Daily Memphian Previous episodes on similar topics can be found here , here , here , and here NPR PBS Morning Edition All Things Considered Behind the Headlines KLOVE Donate to WKNO and donate to WYXR The University of Memphis Crosstown Concourse Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid article from NPR Timeline: The History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S. Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962 Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank. Find out more at https://meanwhile-in-memphis.pinecast.co
