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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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12:21

The To-Do List including mocha mousse and cat videos

The AM/DM ·

2025/09/05

During this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about all the fun events happening in the Mid-South this week. One is asking participants to wear mocha mousse while another will give you the chance to hear from someone “big in fermentation circles.” And another will offer 73 straight minutes of cat videos. Also: A teen and mother have been charged in a 901 Day Beale Street Shooting Stephen Malkmus and Kurt Vile will headline the 2025

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18:20

Thursday, September 4, 2025

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2025/09/04

The three former Memphis police officers who were convicted in federal court over the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols are getting a new criminal trial.The move comes after news broke last week that U.S. District Judge Mark Norris, who presided over their first trial, made disparaging comments about the former officers and the Memphis police department as a whole. But Norris’ comments themselves stem from the shooting of a law clerk shortly after the federal trial. With the new trial, there is now

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13:28

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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2025/09/03

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and arts and culture editor Elle Perry discuss the arts scene in Memphis, including The Daily Memphian’s new arts newsletter. Perry reveals how she became interested in the arts at an early age, and the two discuss the wonder the arts can inspire in those both young and old. Plus, a police report sheds light on a shooting that led to a federal judge's recusal, Memphis is set to host Arkansas in a preseason game benefitting St. Jude, an indoor golf simulator is

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12:26

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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2025/09/02

In this post-Labor Day episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the week ahead, including anniversaries of two local tragedies, 30 Days of Opera and the annual Running of the Weenies. Plus, a new study says Memphis doesn't need a new jail, the majority of the MATA board has quit, the latest attempt to revive a South Main building has fallen apart, a new era of tourism begins for the Landers Center, a MSCS activist was arrested for violating a board

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11:52

Friday, August 29, 2025

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2025/08/29

Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips help shepherd you through the Labor Day weekend and into 901 Day fun. Plus, Shelby County gets two new judges, plans for a new Regional One campus move forward, a desire for tax increment financing help on Union Depot in Bartlett has hit a snag, FedEx lays off hundreds in Shelby County and a Downtown college campus is listed for sale after the property went into foreclosure.

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15:10

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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2025/08/27

Hernandez Govan, the man accused of masterminding the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021, was acquitted after a three-day trial last week. Prosecutors alleged that Govan hired the two men who shot Adolph Thornton Jr., known in music as Young Dolph. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and criminal justice reporter Aarron Fleming talk about why those claims might have fallen short with Govan’s attorney arguing another man played a larger role in Thornton’s death. Plus, Shelby County

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12:57

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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2025/08/27

The University of Memphis started classes this week, but in the run-up to the fall semester, we learned that almost 200 Ghanaian students had been allowed to re-enroll, the university has closed the hotel part of its teaching hotel and, in addition, was closing its Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with state law. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola talks with The Daily Memphian’s Jody Callahan about all three of those developments. Plus, a former Grizzlies star highlights the

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12:38

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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2025/08/26

Some area leaders believe the county needs to build a new jail, but one question is how to pay for it. A group of developers has a possible solution — and a possible site. They’ve pitched the idea of relocating the county’s entire criminal justice complex to the former Firestone site in North Memphis and doing a billion-dollar lease-to-own deal. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and commercial real estate reporter Dima Amro discuss the financial terms of the deal and how a similar

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09:37

Monday, August 25, 2025

The AM/DM ·

2025/08/25

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the week ahead, including Liza’s run returning, more conversations about a possible new jail, and colleges being back in class. Plus, the University of Memphis dismantles DEI efforts, longtime tennis coach Paul Sax retires, Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. and Shelby County Trustee Regina Newman are separately suing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ administration, President Donald Trump tells KWAM he is reluctant

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12:23

Friday, August 22, 2025

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2025/08/22

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about what to do this weekend. Their picks include a circus in a parking lot, an awards show that almost didn’t happen and Live at the Garden with Darius Rucker. They also talk about Chris Herrington’s invaluable weekly movie column. Plus, Hernandez Govan is found not guilty, a Bartlett skate shop owner is pushing for more public skate parks across the county, Nike and Ja Morant released another sneaker, a burger joint has

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13:48

Thursday, August 21, 2025

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2025/08/20

Restaurants come and restaurants go, and business reporter Sophia Surrett tries to take note of them all. Surrett is the force behind The Daily Memphian’s weekly Food Files column, which documents what new restaurants are opening, which are expanding into second and third locations and which have shut their doors. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola sits down with Surrett to talk about the column as well as some of the recent moves within the restaurant industry. Plus, the jury deliberates in

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10:57

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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2025/08/19

The U.S. is expected to hit a shortfall of more than 100,000 health care workers in just three short years, with nurses and nursing assistants being some of the most in-demand jobs. Baby Boomers have started to retire and are also aging, needing more health care themselves, impacting both the supply and demand side of the equation. And there aren’t enough people entering nursing school to keep up. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and health care reporter Aisling Maki talk about programs that

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11:58

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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2025/08/18

For the first time in more than 40 years, Collierville is poised to overhaul its beer rules. It’s a change that could see microbreweries locate in the suburb, beer served with burgers — even in restaurants near churches — and even more liquor stores opening in the area. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and suburbs reporters Abigail Warren talk about the reasons behind the proposed change and the implications of it. Plus, a West Tennessee ICE detainment center got the votes but the ACLU argues

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07:19

Monday, August 18, 2025

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2025/08/18

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about the week ahead. In addition to the ongoing debate over how to change Memphis-Shelby County Schools board terms, high school football starts this week. Plus, Playhouse on the Square has a new ticketing system, new restaurants are on the way to Lakeland Town Square, a 10-minute play fest features shows from Memphis and beyond, Jennie Robbins marks one year as CEO of Church Health and Memphis-Shelby County Schools could

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12:54

Friday, August 15, 2025

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2025/08/15

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about what is happening this weekend and a movie recommendation you do not want to miss. Plus, William Whitlow Jr. is unfazed by paychecks that were offered while he was in the portal, the Grizzlies 2025-26 schedule has been released, the People's Hip-Hop weekend is here, a Memphis man was sentenced to hundreds of years in prison, microbreweries could be allowed in Collierville and FedEx finds a new executive from outside

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13:26

Thursday, August 14, 2025

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2025/08/13

Fewer than two weeks after Elvis Presley died, three would-be grave robbers tried to take his body from Forest Hill Cemetery. They weren’t successful. In fact, one of them was a police informant and had tipped off police before the attempt. But they were also so inept, it might not have mattered. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and reporter Jody Callahan talk about the caper that the police director called a “goat rodeo from the word go” and how it, in a way, led to Graceland’s annual candlelight

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12:49

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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2025/08/13

In recent weeks, Memphis Area Transit Authority officials have raised the idea that the Downtown trolleys could get back on track. But while MATA said it can get the system running, it also doesn’t have the money to run the lines. And, is there something better that could be done with the infrastructure we already have? Daily Memphian editorial director Mary Cashiola and enterprise reporter Samuel Hardiman discuss. Plus, the County Commission punts on when to get school board races on the same

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11:53

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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2025/08/12

Last week, a group of the city’s librarians showed up at Memphis City Council, unannounced, to ask for a change to their employment. Right now, every one of them is an employee appointed by the mayor. But they would prefer to be civil service employees, like the majority of city workers. How this situation came to be is interesting. But how it could be changed is a big question mark, and it could mean voters going to the polls. Plus, an inmate is paralyzed after being stabbed at 201 Poplar, the

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09:24

Monday, August 11, 2025

The AM/DM ·

2025/08/10

Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead. With the Shelby County Commission preparing to vote on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elections and Elvis Week in full swing, it’s bound to be a busy week. Plus, a historic church on Chelsea Avenue has potential. Plus, the story behind Elvis' final resting place, Memphis Listening Lab has a new director, Prep Curry is hosting Memphis Urban Fashion Week, causes of death have been confirmed for two

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12:44

Friday, August 8, 2025

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2025/08/08

We’re back with book fairs and a recess-themed party just for adults. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss Elvis tribute artists, giant slip-and-slides and the new Jeff Buckley documentary — and more. Plus, a former Memphis police officer pleads guilty to kidnapping charges, a man who escaped DeSoto County custody pleads guilty to attempted murder, the County Commission reacts to an ambitious jail plan, a cause of death have been confirmed for a 201 Poplar

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