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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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10:42

Banana ball and Ford replacements

The AM/DM ·

2026/03/02

This is the week when the Banana Ball Championship League (finally) comes to Memphis. The Savannah Bananas are not coming to Memphis, but two other teams from the league — the Party Animals and the Indianapolis Clowns — will be at AutoZone Park with their signature take on baseball. And this week marks the next step in who might replace Edmund Ford Jr. on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners. Today, Bianca Phillips joins Mary Cashiola to talk about it all as we prepare for the week ahead.

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15:20

Tulips and a steamy show

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/27

Another week is in the books, and it's time for the weekend. There's a "Heated Rivalry"-themed dance party at Minglewood Hall, the Memphis Coin Club Show at the Landers Center and more tulips blooming in East Memphis than you'll see anywhere else outside of the Netherlands. Well, actually, don't quote on us on that last bit. But a lot of tulips. Suffice it to say, this weekend isn't for wallflowers. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is in the studio, so she and Mary Cashiola discuss all that and

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15:00

In med school, young doctors can do no harm to first...

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/26

One of the first classes medical students take is gross anatomy. They first learn about the human body during a lecture and then it's onto the lab, where their first patient — a donor body — awaits them. Today, reporter John Klyce is here to talk to us about how UT Health Science Center's cadaver lab works, why it's important and even how they find their bodies. Plus: FedEx sues the U.S. government A local nonprofit and the ACLU sue the city over MPD records MLGW says the price of gas and

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14:29

What's next for St. Jude

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/25

After more than 40 years at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and over a decade as its president and CEO, Dr. James Downing announced last week he is stepping down. So what happens now? Today, we'll introduce you to new business reporter Steve Bohnel and we'll chat about Downing's new role, his possible replacement and even about curing cancer. Plus: Smart Mart will soon be replaced NBA hits Grizzlies guard Pippen with a $35K fine DeSoto's long-term traffic goals start with a 4-year road plan

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11:13

The task force's wide-ranging impacts

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/24

After the Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed last fall, the Collierville Police Department did something unexpected. It increased the number of officers who were on patrol and paid them overtime to work the shifts. The idea was that the task force might push would-be Memphis criminals into Collierville and the other suburbs, where those individuals would be safe, so to speak, from the full 13-agency federal task force. But it hasn't worked out that way for many reasons. Today, suburbs section

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10:43

Tackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/23

This week brings us the NFL Combine and two Tigers tackles who get to attend, Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission meetings, a deadline to not run for office and the annual Guns to Gardens drive, in which guns are donated and then melted down to be made into garden tools. Today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins Mary Cashiola to talk about all of that to help prepare you for the week ahead. Plus: Officials say the Task Force is driving down suburban crime St. Jude's CEO is

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14:51

Improv, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/20

As the week winds to a close, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins Mary Cashiola to talk about the fun you can have over the next few days. There are plant sales, Bad Bunny-inspired events, Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy doing a monologue and a week's worth of Afro-Latino stories, music and dancing. They'll discuss all that and more. Plus: A State House bill lets private businesses and citizens reject same-sex marriage Airport will double fees on taxis and rideshares for

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11:34

Recent Grizz developments and what to make of them

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/19

As the Grizzlies head into the second half of the season, their focus seems to be locked onto next season — or beyond. In a bright spot for Memphis, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently said team relocation is not on the table even as the league plans to expand. Today, reporter and columnist Drew Hill is here to walk us through all these developments. Plus: Memphis' Hasan Abdul Hakim is dismissed from the program Officials want to hear from the public about Memphis 3.0 Hundreds voice their

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13:29

What's next for Oak Court Mall

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/18

More than two years ago, Oak Court Partners bought 31 acres of prime East Memphis real estate for $18.3 million. That real estate, located at 4465 Poplar Avenue, was the site of Oak Court Mall, arguably, at one time, the city's toniest shopping venue. (Full disclosure, two of The Daily Memphian's board members are investors in Oak Court Partners.) These days, the site is home to wrecking balls and demolition equipment as the land is being prepared for its next life. Today, we're joined by The

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15:45

Will federal troops be pulled from Memphis?

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/17

In the last few weeks, special deployments of federal law enforcement have been pulled back in Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. So what might happen to the Memphis Safe Task Force? If operations in other cities are ending, could Memphis be far behind? Public safety reporter Aarron Fleming talked to the White House last week to answer that very question. This morning, he shares his insights with us.

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10:16

Celebrating three holidays in two days

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/16

This week brings us three different holidays within two days: Presidents' Day, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras. And if you want to run for county elected office, you have two different ways to go about it. But this week will be key. Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about all of that. But we also have a special challenge: How to celebrate Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras at the same time? Plus: Memphis airport adds a new nonstop flight to Austin TN Governor wants a constitutional ban on a state property

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13:10

A lot to love

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/13

If you're planning on doing something special this particular weekend, it'll help to have a significant other, a gal pal or a bromance going on. Because Valentine's Day is on a Saturday this year and there are tons of events to commemorate it: You can run a 5K with your sweetie or paint portraits of each other or meet someone new at your own "meet cute" at Novel. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips is here to talk about it all. Plus: Memphis sets a goal of 10,000 units of new or renovated housing

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15:17

Giant Rats and other mysteries

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/12

In 1972, The Giant Rats of Sumatra — a local club — began in Memphis. But, what was the group about? Pest control? Animal husbandry? Carnival? The explanation lies in this clue: The answer is elementary, my dear Watson. The Giant Rats are stans of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Every year, though in varying numbers, the group gets together to celebrate Holmes' presumed birthday of Jan. 6. Today, reporter Jody Callahan joins us to talk about the club and

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14:36

Memphis on the music scene

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/11

In some ways, Memphis will always mean music. But there have been questions about Memphis' continuing role on the larger music scene as the industry's infrastructure -- labels, recording studios, A&R men -- is largely located elsewhere. The Grammy Awards, arguably the music industry's biggest night, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren't any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies. Today, arts and culture editor Elle Perry

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15:45

Restaurant scene roundup

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/10

The restaurant industry can seem turbulent, especially in the past five years or so. New concepts seem to always be opening while others, even old favorites, close after decades in business. The Daily Memphian's Sophia Surrett chronicles these openings and closings in her weekly Food Files column. Today, she joins us to talk about a few restaurant openings, closings and other announcements on the horizon. Plus: Commissioners have questions even as crime dashboard contract dashboard gets approved

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10:41

The State of the City and your relationship

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/09

As the week begins, local government is back to work, with the Shelby County Commission back to its regular meeting schedule. Plus, Memphis Mayor Paul Young will give the annual State of the City address Tuesday. But the thing you may want to note early in the week is something happening later in the week: Valentine's Day. It's on a Saturday this year, so get your dining reservations early. As always on Mondays, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about it all. Plus: New leadership

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14:03

Party like it's Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/06

We're on the verge of another weekend, so today, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins Mary Cashiola to talk about this weekend's holiday celebrations. There are events for Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, Edgar Allan Poe's (belated) birthday and even Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. And football's biggest game is Sunday. Plus: The Grizzlies make a trade for Eric Gordon The County Commission plows through an agenda from a snowed-out meeting RFK Jr. touts administration efforts in Nashville An ex-St

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14:02

Solidifying a legacy at 87 Adams

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/05

It was a decade ago that members of Calvary Episcopal Church decided they needed to do something about an old historical marker on the edge of their parking lot. In 2018, Calvary erected a new historical marker that talked about the slave market that once operated where the church parking lot is now. This week, the church announced that it has bigger plans for the site, though, with the help of a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Today, John Klyce joins us in the studio to talk about the

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13:11

A Ford era ends

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/04

Last year, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was charged with seven counts of federal bribery and tax evasion charges. This week, he pleaded guilty to five of them. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries joins us to talk about it, including Dries' surprise that Ford pleaded guilty after long professing his innocence. Plus: The Grizzlies trade Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes A Downtown Memphis church will

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20:05

The difference between Memphis and Minneapolis

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/03

Late last year, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — ICE — operation began in Minneapolis. Since then, federal agents have continued to clash with protestors, and two U.S. citizens have been shot and killed by ICE agents. In Memphis, federal law enforcement came to Memphis in late September, a 13-agency coalition that included the National Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Internal Revenue Service and ICE, among others. Here, while there have been

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