Christopher Blank

Memphis, United States

News Director at WKNO-FM (Cordova, TN)

WKNO News Director; Senior Producer, University of Memphis Institute for Public Service Reporting

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TN Politics: It's the Home Stretch for MSCS Takeover Bills

6 days ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPTCHRISTOPHER BLANK (HOST): A compromise over the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may be on the table. With us to talk about what it could be is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back!OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Hope you're doing well. BLANK: A quick recap here: two local lawmakers, both Republicans, have serious problems with the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board.
Are Police in Shelby County Over-Charging for Marijuana Found During Traffic Stops?

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): Are Memphis police overcharging motorists caught with marijuana? That was a question posed after a recent look at local law enforcement data by the Institute for Public Service Reporting. With us to talk about the findings is journalist Marc Perrusquia. Thanks for joining us! MARC PERRUSQUIA: Thank you for having me, Christopher.
TN Politics: Budget Season Begins for the City of Memphis

1 week ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): The City of Memphis's budget season began this week. Mayor Paul Young proposed what he calls a "flat budget." What does that mean? With us again is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you for having me, Chris. Good to be with you. BLANK: Well, Otis, last year the mayor got a $0.49 property tax increase, short of the $0.75 he asked for. So, how would you describe the fiscal situation of the city in the next year?
TN Politics: Will Shelby County Voters Raise Taxes on Themselves for a New Jail?

2 weeks ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): Several bills important to Shelby County residents were discussed in the Tennessee General Assembly this week. With us to talk about two of them is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Thank you for having me. BLANK: As you know, Otis, our county jail is in a derelict state and well above capacity. We need a new jail. But the price tag is over a billion dollars.
Warnings Issued Across Mid-South for Severe Weather

3 weeks ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

Severe storms, tornados, and catastrophic generational flooding. Those are among the warnings being issued this afternoon by the National Weather Service as an intense stormfront moves into the Mid-South. Follow WKNO 91.1 on Facebook and Instagram to stay current on local news, information, and resources.
TN Politics: At Starting Line for Governor's Race, Two Candidates Lace Up

3 weeks ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): In November of 2026, Tennessee will elect a new governor. And while that is still a good while away, Gov. Bill Lee's successor will inherit a state that continues to move to the right on issues of education and deregulation. With us to talk about potential candidates is Mike Carpenter, principal with Carpenter Civic Strategies and a former county commissioner. Thank you for joining us. MIKE CARPENTER: Thanks for having me.
TN Politics: MSCS Intervention Plan Looks Different in Senate Version

4 weeks ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): The debate over a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools continues this week with one curveball: a slightly different plan by a different local lawmaker. With us again is political analyst, Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Good to be with you. BLANK: So, we've heard about Rep. Mark White's plan for the district takeover, which would involve a state-appointed oversight board. But Sen. Brent Taylor has another idea.
TN Politics: State Takeovers in Shelby County Could Go Beyond Schools

1 month ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): In Tennessee's most Democratic county, perhaps the most powerful state lawmakers are two Republicans. Rep. Mark White and State Sen. Brent Taylor don't just have political differences with many Shelby County agencies or people, their efforts to circumvent local voters have found support in Nashville. To talk with us about that is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Thank you for having me.
TN Politics: MSCS Takeover Would Single Out District for State Oversight

1 month ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): Tennessee lawmakers took the first step Tuesday in creating a state-appointed oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill proposed by State Rep. Mark White now goes to the full K-12 Education committee. With us to talk about that is Mike Carpenter, Principal of Carpenter Civic Strategies, and a former Shelby County Commissioner. Thanks for being with us. MIKE CARPENTER: Thank you for having me, Christopher.
TN Politics: MSCS Takeover Debate Starts Next Week

1 month ago | wknofm.org | Christopher Blank

WKNO TRANSCRIPT CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host): Even after a recent special session on education and immigration, the Tennessee General Assembly continues to focus on these issues with new legislation that could have a big impact on Memphis and Shelby County. With us again to talk about that is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Good to be back with you.

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