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Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

Start your morning with the latest news and stories from Alabama. Then, hear the stories behind the stories as Ike Morgan is joined by voices from the AL.com newsroom and beyond for deep dives on pressing topics, news quizzes and a whole lot of fun.

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6:21

Spelling champ, rabid fox, Frog Eye

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/24

Today we have a spelling-bee champ, a rabid fox, how Frog Eye got its name and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:39

From chemtrails to cougars

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/21

Today we have a chemtrails bill, an IOC president with Alabama ties, and plenty more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:40

Prisons, paroles and Death Row

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/20

Today we have AL.com reporter Ivana Hrynkiw on the show to update us on some prison issues. Her series on Alabama's parole practices last year caught a lot of attention, so we'll get updated on that. Also, we'll talk about a couple of high-profile death-penalty cases -- one that was recently commuted by Gov. Kay Ivey and another -- involving Death Row inmate Toforest Johnson -- that has gotten a lot of attention already. Click here to read all Ivana's work. First, we'll talk about an American

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6:28

Starting a small business?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/19

Today we have a surprising economic state ranking, some news from the legislative session, Alabama State's NCAA Tournament opener and ... what is so hard about southern geography? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:51

Growing and shrinking counties

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/18

Today we have the population growth of Alabama counties, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt on National Weather Service cuts and a basketball team feeling snubbed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:39

Assessing the damage

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/17

We have an early roundup of the damage from Saturday's severe weather, the death of a former American Idol contestant, Alabama teams in the Big Dance and an Alabamian in the Iditarod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:54

Weather outlook: March 15, 2025

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/15

We have weather reporter Leigh Morgan join us briefly to give people in the state a heads-up on today's (March 15, 2025) risk of severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has even put in a rare Level 5 risk for a big. Tornadoes, heavy straight-line winds and large hail are all possibilities today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:43

Weather, schools takeover, stealing from a church

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/14

Bad weather's coming on Saturday. Also, the state is taking over Dallas County Schools and somebody stole from a North Alabama offering plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:04

Trade wars: EU targets ... Alabama?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/13

Today we have a 45-year-old murder case, a crime-of-passion sentence, and tariffs targeting Alabama (and other red states).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:59

Bill "Bubba" Bussey on his new podcast and more

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/12

Today we're going to have a conversation with Bill "Bubba" Bussey, formerly of the Rick & Bubba Show. We'll talk about his new podcast "Bubba on the Lake," reflect a little on the Rick & Bubba years and life in general.Click here for episodes of "Bubba on the Lake" homepage. Click here for the "Bubba on the Lake" Apple Podcast page. First, though, we have news updates on DOGE, potential weather, barbecue and a ballpark burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:59

Is Birmingham turning a corner?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/11

Let's talk about some Birmingham homicide stats that are actually better than we're used to seeing. Also, an update on Hanceville police, why some of you were seeing smoke yesterday, and awards coming in for Auburn men's basketball.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:22

Ukraine money, Tombigbee origin

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/10

Today we'll talk about Ukraine and defense spending and an Alabamian nominated as an ambassador. We'll also explore the origin of the name Tombigbee River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:37

Education Department cuts and Alabama

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/07

Today let's talk about the Education Department and the National Superintendent of the Year, then do a legislative roundup.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:50

Another Ten Commandments debate

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/06

Today the Ten Commandments are back in the political public debate. Also, we have some buzz around next year's race for governor, a repurposed plant and a new music festival.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:49

Coming soon: More of Harper Lee's work

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/05

On our Ash Wednesday episode, we talk about the First Lady's guest at last night's speech, an unemployment bill in Montgomery, and new-to-us Harper Lee writing.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:39

SS United States finally arrives

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/04

Today we have a big boat in Mobile, fire and smoke across the state and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:34

An actress's return, and Opp's namesake

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/03/03

Today we have a disagreement over a death-penalty case, Angie Stone's death and Barret Swatek's plans to move back to Alabama. Also, we'll do another place-name history: Opp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:17

February 28, 2025

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/02/28

Corrupt police, medical parole, bus boycott inspiration: Down in Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4:01

February 27, 2025

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/02/27

Tuberville forgets about triangles, police immunity expands, DOGE cuts come to Birmingham: Down in AlabamaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:40

Quite the rap sheet

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/02/26

Today we have more murder charges for a suspect in two mass shootings, the booming "build-to-rent" market, an iconic penthouse up for sale, and the accuracy of forecasting hurricanes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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