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The AM/DM

The Daily Memphian

The AM/DM is a quick morning podcast full of Memphis news brought to you by The Daily Memphian. In addition to daily news about government, education, public safety, food and sports, Mary Cashiola sits down with The Daily Memphian"s journalists to get the scoop behind the stories.

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11:01

Fallen leaders, new elected officials

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/30

This week begins with a Shelby County Commission meeting and a new member of the commission. This week also includes the three-day commemoration of the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination at the National Civil Rights Museum, including the annual changing of the wreath. And, on Sunday, a new contract with a Pennsylvania company to maintain the state's interstates begins. The Early Word writer Bianca Phillips is in the studio and we'll be talking about all of that. Plus: A

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15:12

Time to get outside and in, too

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/27

This weekend brings a lot of opportunities to get outside: South Main Trolley Night, a garden party at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens and the Mane Street Food Festival. But it starts with a focus on inside. Art by Design, an ArtsMemphis fundraiser, will have a showroom at Agricenter International with art activations done by local interior designers and galleries. Today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about some of the fun events happening this weekend. Plus: A Memphis war hero

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17:04

Making a case for a new Regional One

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/26

Today, Regional One is 1.2 million square feet across six main buildings and 15 acres, and it has centers of excellence for trauma and burn victims, high-risk pregnancies and newborns with critical issues. Today we're joined by reporter Jody Callahan for part one of a discussion about what Regional One is and why it needs a new hospital facility. Plus: A riverfront group's lawsuit over museum construction takes what could be the last blow A new bill would oust the Memphis airport board A teen was

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15:43

Behind the scenes of Trump's Memphis visit

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/25

President Donald Trump came to Memphis Monday, March 23, to celebrate the results of the Memphis Safe Task Force. The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to the event and today, one of them, veteran reporter Bill Dries, is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details of a presidential visit. Plus: A sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over a fellow professor The MSTF Accountabilty Act sails through subcommittee A bakery is moving into the former Midtown Muddy's A new developer revives

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14:30

Are Vee There Yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/24

What was once the Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova is set to become an "upscale" RV park, catering to the higher end of the recreational vehicle market. Eric Barnes talks to business reporter Andy Ashby about the plans for the 280-space park, as well as his recent stories on new retail that may be coming to the South City area of Downtown Memphis. Plus: Collierville will appeal the Chick-fil-a decision A TV merger means one group will control three of Memphis' five statons Lakeland mulls a

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11:56

Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/23

Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A at Poplar Avenue and Bray Station Road. But a judge recently ordered them to approve the plans. So, that's back on the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen agenda today, and suburban reporter Abigail Warren joined Bianca Phillips in the studio to talk about it. Plus: Why TV stations preempt shows for weather coverage UTHSC is looking for new faculty to stem resignations after abuse allegations A Republican bill clears way for private

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12:47

Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/20

Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend. Daily Memphian digital producer Kelsey Bowen joins Bianca Phillips today to talk about all the spring fests: the Indian festival of Holi, the German Frühlingsfest at Brewing and a fairy party at Loflin Yard. Plus: Horn Lake board approves a second sanitation rate hike in under a year A Hilton-branded hotel is planned for Lakeland's The Lake District Democratic contenders for sheriff call for big

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18:06

Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/19

Erica Horton is a local foodie and, for the past year, she's been writing many of The Daily Memphian's $15 Deals. Today, we talk to her about the local restaurant scene and some of our favorite $15 deals. Plus: The Tennessee House passes controversial immigration bills A DeSoto captain is honored after rescuing teens from a submerged car Wonder Cowork Create is expanding in the Edge District Aldi can be your neighbor or your tenant

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09:35

Jerry Lee Lewis' home tour

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/18

For the past year and a half, Jerry Lee Lewis' Nesbit ranch has been open to tourists. As with the home tour of another famous Mid-South musician, visitors of the house can see gold records, antique cars and other rock 'n' roll artifacts. Today, North Mississippi reporter Brandon LaGrone II is in the studio to talk about the history behind the tourist attraction. Plus: The immersive museum on Mud Island sets a new May opening date The Tigers will bring Penny Hardaway back for a ninth season A South

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14:58

Getting birds of prey back in the air

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/17

When local birds of prey are injured, they may end up at the Mid-South Raptor Center near Shelby Farms Park. The organization's volunteers are dedicated to rehabilitating — and more importantly, releasing — hawks, falcons, eagles and owls. Today, we're talking to enterprise reporter John Klyce about who's behind the Mid-South Raptor Center and how they get the birds back in the air. Plus: Bartlett City Schools unvels plans to replace the deteriorating Altruria Elementary A new cocktail bar is

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09:23

Take a break and wear green

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/16

It's spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won't be. his week also brings us St. Patrick's Day, the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame ceremony and a vote on an exterior grant for another plan for 409 S. Main, formerly Puck Food Hall. Today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to set up the week for us. Plus: A former teacher found the recipe for a brighter tomorrow Stars on

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14:34

Time to shamrock out for St. Patrick's

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/13

St. Patrick's Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14. But there's also the Grind City Coffee Xpo, "Seussical" the musical, a daffodil show and the Orpheum Theatre's Broadway season reveal party. Daily Memphian newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us today to share all the tea (and coffee) on what to do this weekend. Plus: Memphis students are awarded for an immigration reform documentary The National Civil Rights Museum is open seven days a

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14:35

What happens now with The Standard?

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/12

The Standard could have been Germantown's first TIF, or tax increment financing, district. Located at Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway, the development is slated to replace the Carrefour at Kirby Woods. The Carrefour shopping center has already been demolished, and in its place, developers planned to build a hotel, 40 luxury condos and 150,000 square feet of office space. But earlier this week, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against tax incentives for the project. Today, we're

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12:27

Could consumers see tariff refunds?

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/11

In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump's administration, and using the International Emergency Economic Power Act, were illegal. In light of the ruling, the president quickly enacted other tariffs, but the Supreme Court's decision did not go unnoticed. Several international companies, such as Costco, Nintendo, Dole Fresh Fruit Co. and Memphis' own FedEx, want refunds on the billions in duties they've paid over the past year. Today we're joined by

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17:20

Ja talks, and the story behind it

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/10

Before this weekend, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard, hadn't spoken to the media since January. That also meant he hadn't spoken publicly since after the NBA's trade deadline — when he notably wasn't traded and Jaren Jackson Jr. was. But there's a story there about him talking to the media now, and it involves the injury he sustained to his left elbow on Jan. 21. Today, The Daily Memphian's Grizzlies reporter Drew Hill returns to the show to talk about Morant, his recent

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09:48

It's your last chance to run for governor

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/09

This week begins with a flurry of government activity. Bianca Phillips is here to talk about all of it and help us prepare for the coming work week. Plus: The Jerry lee Lewis Ranch Experience is now a fixture in Mid-South music tourism Millington hopes to break ground on a Lone Sailor monument by July 4 A former county director and his wife could face federal charges Collierville could get a third McDonald's A Tennessee court mulls the legality of the National Guard

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14:02

All the cooking contests and Elvis

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/06

If this weekend has a theme, it's food competitions for a good cause. There are also Elvis Tribute Artists in town to perform and roller derby lessons, so one might be able to skate, rattle and roll. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to tell us all about them. Plus: The Tennesee Board of Education is preserving its two-credit world-language requirement A councilmember urges the administration to make a plan for regulation of short-term rentals Tigers projects a deficit in men's basketball

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14:23

Getting MATA on track

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/05

The Memphis Area Transit Authority has struggled in recent years, with funding, misallocated resources, bad bus schedules and questionable spending. Now, the beleaguered public transportation agency is headed by an operations trustee, Rodrick Holmes, who used to MATA's general counsel. Mary Cashiola is joined today by enterprise reporter Samuel Hardiman, who recently got an inside look at the MATA trolley barn and information about the future of the transit authority. Plus: Memphis musicians were

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13:51

How much money goes to U of M athletes

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/04

Last year, a U.S. District judge finalized a settlement permitting university athletic departments around the country to distribute up to $20.5 million annually in revenue to student athletes. This past week, for the first time ever, the University of Memphis disclosed it paid $11 million to student-athletes under revenue sharing. Today, the U of M Board of Trustees will hear a presentation on that program, and we're asking sports editor David Boyd all of our questions about how this all works.

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15:10

13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/03

The Shelby County primaries are fast approaching. The official primary election day is Tuesday, May 5, but early voting starts Wednesday, April 15. Moreover, there are all kinds of seats up for grabs, including county mayor, 13 Shelby County Board of Commissioners districts, county sheriff, probate court clerk, county clerk and circuit court clerk. Joining Mary Cashiola today is longtime political reporter Bill Dries to talk about how it's all shaking out so far. Plus: Shelby County residents

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