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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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8:55

Signing off with a quote

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/31

On today's report we have distracted drivers -- apparently we have a lot of them here -- a bill over police staffing and a dust-up over a sign-off written for a news anchor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:10

Growing and shrinking counties

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/30

Today we have Alabama's biggest gainer and loser of population over the most recent year that was made available. Also, Alabama's Power's solar fee in court and the most stolen vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:44

Baseball thoughts: cultural history, ABS

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/30

For a (late) weekend extra, here are some cultural and historical thoughts on baseball as we finish the first weekend of the MLB regular season 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:04

Wanted: More Iran info

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/27

Today, we have Congressman Mike Rogers' desire for the Pentagon to be more forthcoming about the war in Iran. We also have a new celebration of butterbeans to replace the old celebration of butterbeans. And we have some weather stuff that might affect your planting and certainly any plans to build a fire.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:04

Fluoride and pennies going away?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/26

A fluoride debate is raging in Birmingham, there is a ranking of the best counties in which to live, and since we had a piece on dimes last week I guess it's appropriate we have a story on pennies -- or the lack of pennies -- today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:50

Can politicians reach outside their base?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/25

Today we ask: Has the political cost gotten too large for elected officials and candidates to risk criticism by venturing into less mainstream audiences? We've had one candidate coming down hard on another for speaking at a Muslim event.Also, there may be more nuclear power coming to the state, and a radio sports guy had a big day on Wheel of Fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:17

Who are the most laid-back southerners?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/24

We have prep sports hall of famers, a gun fired in a state lawmaker's house, the passing of a former Southern Baptist Convention president and the most laid-back towns in the South according to one source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:12

If our primaries change, who should pick up the tab?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/23

Since we're getting closer to possibly having to vote a little differently here, today we'll take another look at primary voting, and John Sharp reported on a pretty good question that may be part of the discussion going forward. We also have a lawsuit over what happened at a basketball game earlier this year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:49

'Alabama Solution' makers on prisons and politics

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/22

Listen to AL.com's Ben Flanagan interview filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufmann about "The Alabama Solution" and what they learned about the system and politics in Alabama good and bad, from their perspective. They will address Alabama AG Steve Marshall's comments about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:52

No death penalty in Aniah's murder case

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/20

On today's report: a sentence in Aniah Blanchard's killing, a really expensive termite-damage bill and another Goat Hill roundup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:49

A dime to spare

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/19

Let's look in on the state house regarding the choose act and athletic eligibility and overtime pay now that it's taxed again by the state, and we'll talk about the dime.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:20

Festivals coming and going

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/18

Today's report covers: Utility rates, primary elections, record cold temperatures, the Alabama Butterbean Festival, Panoply Arts Festival and the auction sale of Bobby Bowden's home in Florida.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:13

A Spring Break warning

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/17

We have a possible resolution to the small-town politics of Lipscomb, a Spring Break warning from Gulf Shore police, a church expanding a little farther into Georgia and who may have gotten the biggest snowfall yesterday.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:02

Alabama Supreme Court: Can officers demand an ID?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/16

Alabama had connections to the mid-air refueling incident late last week over Iraq.Also, a company in Huntsville now has the room to crank out more Tomahawks and other missiles, the state Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of a man arrested because he wouldn't show police an ID, and it's getting downright chilly as we speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:29

The Oscars, Hollywood and Alabama

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/15

A couple of Alabama connections to tonight's Academy Awards. And my thoughts on movies set in Alabama and what's missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:58

Artemis II has a (tentative) launch date

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/13

Today report touches on the moon, the mall, leaky pipes and legislative action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:25

The Year of Energy on Goat Hill

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/12

Let's take another trip to the State House, where a possible PSC overhaul is already through committee and lawmakers may be hitting the brakes on new solar farms.Also, a new Baby Box has been installed in Lower Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:11

And now, the execution is off

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/11

Gov. Kay Ivey reversed course on this week's scheduled execution. Another bigger, bolder bill aimed at the Public Service Commission. And there is reason to not put tomatoes in the ground just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:28

Despite clamor, execution is still on

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/10

We have an upcoming execution that's getting some attention, a submarine-parts maker is expected to come to the Shoals, and a former high school sports administrator is being honored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:26

Alabama GOP regroups, targets primary rules

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/03/09

A new GOP chair, a big industrial announcement that doesn't involve Huntsville, and an eye-popping score from the boys basketball state finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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