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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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9:02

A presidential endorsement

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/19

President Trump picks his man for the Republicans in the U.S. Senate, a fight is brewing over Internet taxes, and some jobs in Alabama are among the best paid in the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:46

Keep your hands to yourself

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/16

A new law would make it a felony to attack an elected official, a beloved symbol of Alabama is making a comeback, while the secrets of another Alabama icon are coming to light a decade after her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:38

Getting credit for the classroom

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/15

Alabama's schools are seeing better results, and the state's leaders want people around the country to pay attention, a north Alabama man had an unfortunate encounter with a dressed up deer, and a well-traveled former Auburn quarterback is making his own tour of America's college football landscape.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:37

Ivey's last Session: 'We haven't aged a day'

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/14

Lawmakers meet and Gov. Kay Ivey speaks.U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville warns of Muslim takeover. Civil-right pioneer Claudette Colvin dies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:13

Ivey's final State of the State

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/13

Gov. Kay Ivey's final State of the State address is tonight, DHR is still announcing ways to make EBT cards secure, and Birmingham's mayor dropped a thought about a major public-transportation project that may be just a dream.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:08

A bill might push the wallet toward obsolescence

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/12

On today's report: possible digital IDs in our future, a police funding boost for a small city, and a special note for those who live in the 334 ... or maybe we now call it the 334-slash-483. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:37

Here come the lawmakers

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/09

With the Legislative Session cranking up next week, we have AL.com capitol reporter Mike Cason on today to give us a sneak peek.Click here to see stories by Mike Cason. Click here for more politics. First, we have news items on a Trump proclamation that could affect a Birmingham plant, the original Foosackley's, the passing of a former state lawmaker, and where salamander love is stopping traffic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:23

When can an officer demand ID?

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/08

Today we have a court case over whether police can make you show identification in some instances (other than during traffic stops).Alabama's November's unemployment figure was better than the U.S.'s. And Alabama Music Hall of Famer Jim McBride has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:37

Tuberville's take on Jan. 6

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/07

Sen. Tuberville made some claims about Jan. 6 that aren't brand-new and largely reflect what President Trump and pro-Trump activists have been alleging. We'll share them here and along with the context of some established reporting regarding that day.We'll also talk about space spending and hopefully mention Ella Cook's murderer for the final time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:13

Auto news and the tariffs of '25

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/06

Hyundai production, UAB Health growth, state political personnel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:34

Alabama responses to Venezuela action

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/05

Today let's talk about Alabama reaction to the military action in Venezuela, New Years Eve gunfire in Birmingham and a record for Bo Nix.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:24

Birmingham homicide stats; Tide's hurt pride

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/02

We'll update Birmingham's homicide total for the year, especially since we leaned into that story so much in '24. Also, there's more security coming to the SNAP program, and it was hard for a lot of people to watch Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:19

Stay healthy, Alabama

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2026/01/01

Today we have a rough flu season that's already had some tragic effects and is being accompanied by cases of a superbug going around.We have the end of the publication of a major southern newspaper. And we have the Crimson Tide going after win number ... well, we'll get to that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:46

Opting for Alabama

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/31

Today we have an update on the woman who was sentenced to prison after her stillborn child tested positive for meth. The defense has some new evidence that persuaded a judge to take another look at it.We also have an Alabama city where three out of five city council members were unseated by a court. And we have the latest study on more people choosing to move to the South -- including Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:52

Philip Rivers' amazing career OT

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/30

Today: the Methodist split that's still dragging out, Philip Rivers, a UPS layoff, hikes and a really cold swim.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:34

'Stranger Things' and a familiar ballcap

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/29

We'll talk about a possible First Amendment-related case, an AI-related Congressional measure, and a camo ballcap from the 1980s.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:06

Stories that made a difference in 2025

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/26

Investigative editor Ashley Remkus will join us to talk about "Stories That Made a Difference in 2025." Here are some links to the stories Ashley highlights: DOGE cuts directly affected Alabama institutions. Hugh Freeze's frequent golfing rounds became big news. Columnist Roy S. Johnson shared his prostate-cancer experience, and people are getting tested. Help arrived for students who didn't have beds to sleep in. A citizen who'd been critical of a small city was arrested ... but then

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28:03

The Christmas edition (and a little more)

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/25

Today we're talking Christmas history with AL.com's Greg Garrison.Also, we have a couple of news items: One's an update on the SS United States, the big ship that's docked in Mobile. The other is on a rabbi at a historic synagogue planning to leave the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:17

Be careful about re-using baggies

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/24

Today: a leadership change related to the world's largest rocket factory, a settlement with Mercedes and an alleged illegal surprise in some kindergartners' candy bags.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:40

Don't dress too sparkly on your flight

Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan ·

2025/12/23

Today we have some capital punishment facts and figures, the end of the oyster and red snapper seasons, and a message from the TSA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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