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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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11:41

Back to work? Again?

The AM/DM ·

2026/02/02

It's Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day — and this week in Memphis may feel like something of a do-over. But hopefully it's in a hilarious, nostalgic way. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us on this episode to talk about the upcoming week, including the looming NBA trade deadline. Plus: Jerri Green plans to breathe life back into on of the nation's oldest public defender offices Ty Jerome makes a splash in Grizzlies debut A Memphis-area high school football player makes it to the Super Bowl The Station

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14:43

What you can do this weekend

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/30

As crazy as it may sound, there are public events happening this weekend that haven't been canceled — including a professional cornhole open and comedy from Mo Alexander. Today, Bianca Phillips joins us to talk about them. Plus: The Task Force is back at work after a winter-storm pause Thousands charged with DUIs in Tennessee tested negative for drugs and alcohol DeSoto County urges emergency travel only as ice and staff shortages snarl the roads Memphis looks into buying more plows Germantown

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17:25

What it's like for athletes in the portal

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/29

In the last few years, one of the largest changes to college football — and basketball, too — is the number of student athletes changing schools between seasons. The NCAA transfer portal began in 2018 as a way to streamline the process of allowing student athletes to tell their current school they're planning to leave and let other schools know they are interested in moving. Today, Tigers football beat reporter Frank Bonner joins us to talk about what it's like for athletes inside the portal.

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15:13

Next steps for Germantown's The Standard

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/28

Up until recently, the land on the southwest side of Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway was home to Carrefour at Kirby Woods. Now it's been demolished, and an ambitious plan that includes condos, apartments, a parking garage, office space and a hotel could rise in its place. It's called The Standard. But before any of that can happen, Germantown needs to vote on its first-ever TIF, or tax increment financing, a tool that allows new tax revenue to help pay off the project's infrastructure. Suburbs

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17:00

Da Sammich Spot, Crazy Coop and Fleur

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/27

During the first week of January, Rob Brown was at home when he saw — via his security cameras — law enforcement agents sitting in a van outside his restaurant, Da Sammich Spot. Though the restaurant was closed, Brown didn't want law enforcement using his parking lot as a staging area, so — again, through the cameras — he asked the officers to leave. When they didn't, he headed up to the Park Avenue restaurant to see if he could convince them in person. Before the night ended peacefully, the

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09:16

Deannexation, superintendents and Lisa Marie

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/26

This cold week should see two Collierville households looking to be deannexed, the Memphis-Shelby County Schools system considering a search for a new superintendent and the late Lisa Marie Presley's birthday weekend. One note, given the winter weather, some of these events may have been canceled or postponed after press time. Join editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips as they discuss what's happening this week. Plus: MLGW is not expecting significant outages as

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15:15

It's 'snow fun' this weekend

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/23

This weekend everything seems up in the air, whether it's sleet, snow or that event you've been wanting to attend. Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips joins us this morning to talk about all the fun on the calendar. *One note. At press time, these events were still happening, but please double-check before you go, as some cancellations could occur. Plus: A fifth-grader starts a food pantry Craig Brewer directs another Oscar-nominated performance The Plant Based Heat owner wants to sell the

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15:24

Why'd we send two sports guys to Europe?

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/22

Last week, the Memphis Grizzlies organization — the players, members of the front office, the entertainment team, the mascot — traveled to Europe to take on the Orlando Magic. Twice. And The Daily Memphian was there. We sent Grizzlies beat reporter Drew Hill and sports editor David Boyd along for the ride. Plus: The Feds support the National Guard deployment in Memphis Justin J. Pearson is running for reelection and the U.S. House Five Pop Local winners are set to open at Carriage Crossing

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16:46

Double Eagle

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/21

In 1933, just as Franklin D. Roosevelt was about to assume the presidency for the first time, the U.S. economy was in a shambles. There were fears of an economic collapse and that panicked citizens would pull all their gold from banks — the same gold that, at the time, underpinned our monetary system. So Roosevelt took the U.S. off the gold standard and mandated that all gold in private hands be returned to the federal government in exchange for cash. But just before Roosevelt's proclamation, the

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11:36

Ford heads to court, Germantown wants feedback

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/20

As we begin this somewhat short week, Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. heads back to court for a report date, and the Germantown Industrial Development Board will hear from residents about how they feel about what could be the city's first-ever TIF district. The tax increment financing proposal is for The Standard, a development located at the site of the former Carrefour at Kirby Woods. In today's episode, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips take a

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15:52

A weekend to give back, and dance

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/16

January hits hard this weekend, but there's still stuff to do, especially if you're ready to be put to work. In today's episode, newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola talk about it all. Plus: TN Republicans unveil sweeping immigration legislation Sally Jones Heinz is stepping down from MIFA Locals worry what could happen here in the wake of a fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting Woodland Presbyterian launches a $2.2M campus campaign Local GameStop locations are closing A

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13:50

All about orangutans, including the newest at the...

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/15

In December, a new baby orangutan was born at the Memphis Zoo — only the second orangutan born there in a decade. The World Wildlife Foundation estimates that there are fewer than 120,000 orangutans left in the wild and about 1,000 total in zoos worldwide. That's down from an estimated 230,000 orangutans who were living a century ago. So, having a new baby orangutan at the Memphis Zoo is good news — and it's unbelievably adorable. Today, reporter Jody Callahan joins us to talk about everything

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17:40

xAI's power pays

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/14

For much of its first year in existence, xAI used Tesla Megapacks and portable natural gas turbines — in addition to some power from Memphis Light, Gas and Water — to power Colossus, its first area data center. But the artificial intelligence company's local power usage ramped up in April of 2025, after the company appeared to fully connect to a newly constructed MLGW substation. Today, we talk about the amount of power xAI is using, as well as what they are using it for, and how it fits into the

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11:37

The Tennessee legislature is in session

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/13

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly convenes in Nashville today with an aggressive, but perhaps quick, agenda. Today, Noah McLane, our reporter in Nashville, is here to set up the upcoming session for us. Plus: Desmond Bane has no hard feelings Tennessee passes on federal help that would feed far more children Baptist Memorial sells a Germantown-based clinic An iconic North End restaurant announces its sale xAI's $50M Memphis energy footprint

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10:39

Political decorum, Grizz across the pond and Kamala

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/12

It's a big week in politics and governance, as the 114th General Assembly starts its latest legislative session in Nashville. But, closer to home, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners will chat about a resolution to set new standards to censure members of the body who break the rules of decorum. Former presidential candidate Kamala Harris will talk about her new book, "107 Days," at a ticketed event at the Orpheum Theatre. And then the Memphis Grizzlies are on the road ... to Europe. In

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14:16

Tribute artists, blacksmithing and more weekend fun

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/09

This weekend is full of music, movies and dancing. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about "The Magic of Motown," "it girls" of art, films about running, films with puppets, blacksmithing classes, line dancing and transcendent dancing. Plus: A Bartlett resident is bringing Play It Again to the suburb An East Memphis liquor store gets approval from the local Alcohol Commission A $60M renovation will get a Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again

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17:28

A short drive to deliciousness

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/08

Ellen Chamberlain recently put together a "worth the drive" piece on restaurants that may be a little bit off your beaten path but should not be missed. She joins us today to tell us all about them. Plus: Jerri Green is named interim chief public defender A packed room challenges a Southaven board over xAI Military lawyers are sworn in to help with federal Task Force cases Two local lawmakers now agree how to move forward with a MSCS takeover

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11:56

All about the sharp decline in Memphis' murder rate

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/07

In May, during a Fox News interview, Kash Patel, the director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, said Memphis was "the homicide capital of America per capita." He also mentioned that he didn't know that until he was confirmed in his position. But that news may have been less surprising to Memphians, where the murder rate has long been cause for concern. In 2025, however, the number of murders declined more than 25% since 2024. Today, reporter Sam Hardiman joins us to talk about the city's

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16:33

Inside the Memphis Safe Task Force's daily reports

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/06

In the time the Memphis Safe Task Force has been on the ground in the Bluff City, it's been challenging for local journalists to get accurate data on its operations, such as who has been arrested and where members of federal law enforcement are working within the city. Recently, however, The Daily Memphian was able to obtain daily reports from the Task Force between Oct. 1 and Dec. 8, with reporters Aarron Fleming and Sam Hardiman analyzing each day's information. One thing of particular note was

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14:39

U of M researchers discover 'extinct' weevil

The AM/DM ·

2026/01/05

For decades, scientists believed a small beetle with a comically large snout had quietly vanished from the forests of the eastern United States — wiped out by the same disease that nearly erased the American chestnut tree itself. The greater chestnut weevil hadn't been definitively seen since the 1990s. Many assumed it was extinct. But two scientists at the University of Memphis weren't so sure. Today, the story of a beetle presumed gone — and what its rediscovery might mean in an era of rapid

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