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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 39 MIN

S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer

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Sophia Surrett joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about her role on the Daily Memphian's staff. She also talks about her experience covering the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the first time, her background in journalism and what she has learned about covering her new beat so far. 

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