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The AM/DM
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.
Episodes
The AM/DMHow Cooper-Young got gussied up
Every day, 5,500 cars travel down Southern Avenue, the Cooper-Young's neighborhood's southernmost boundary. For many years, that stretch of road might have…
The AM/DMBringing local players back to U of M basketball
College basketball is over for the season, and the transfer portal -- that exciting period where the coaches were trying to get the best talent, the players…
The AM/DMMan accused of attempting to kidnap mayor pleads guilty
Last week, the man charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young pleaded guilty. But the Memphis court case raised as many questions as it…
The AM/DMSoccer and city budget season kick off
This week brings the beginning of budget season and also the kick-off party for the new Memphis FC United Soccer League Two team. And, not to give it all away…
The AM/DMA weekend of food
If there's one thing happening this weekend, it's food. More specifically, it's a bunch of food festivals. Today, digital producer Kelsey Bowen joins us to…
The AM/DMNew Nichols documents hint at plaintiff's case
For the past three years, the civil suit brought by Tyre Nichols' family against the City of Memphis has wound its way through the court system. The trial is…
The AM/DMKratom comes to the state's consciousness
Earlier this month, Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was arrested in Arkansas for trafficking an illegal substance. Clarke's arrest was due, in part, to…
The AM/DMPrince Mongo, Minglewood and unleaseable space
A historic Front Street property. An unleaseable shopping center. A signature Midtown music venue. Those are some of the buildings that have recently been sold…
The AM/DMA week to celebrate Girls Inc., LeMoyne-Owen and realtors
This week begins with a public question: How should AI-related property-tax revenue be spent? The Memphis City Council is asking citizens to weigh in Monday…
The AM/DMCounter culture takes center stage
It's time to get your counter-culture on. Some of the highlights this weekend include Tattoo Fest at Graceland Exhibition Center (with more than 200 tattoo…
The AM/DM'Violence interrupters' seizing the moment?
For more than a decade, the City of Memphis has tried to quell gun violence by talking to potential perpetrators and intervening with them before they might…
The AM/DMThe volunteer Search & Rescue group saving lives
In November of last year, two DeSoto County teenagers were in danger after their SUV crashed and went into a ravine. It had been raining, and the water in the…
The AM/DMThe Whalum family legacy lives on
Among a city of talented musicians, the Whalums stand out. Kirk Whalum is a Grammy Award-winning saxophonist whose achievements include soloing on Whitney…
The AM/DMDon't forget to register to vote
It's a busy week, and it starts with your last opportunity to register to vote before the Shelby County primaries on Tuesday, May 5. And there's a celebration…
The AM/DMA 'free' weekend full of fun
This weekend's events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free. Newsletter…
The AM/DMNew restaurant roundup
Spring is often a time of renewal and rebirth, and those themes seem to be echoing in our local restaurant scene. Reporter Sophia Surrett, who writes our…
The AM/DMNo Kings' end, ongoing fugitive search
Roughly a month ago, Memphis Police Department officer Oscar Torres-Molina was shot during what should have been a routine traffic stop. Though police know who…
The AM/DMIf we need a new Regional One, where is the money coming from?
Early on, the plan to overhaul Regional One was to rebuild the entire thing on its current site, and to do it in phases so the hospital could still operate…
The AM/DMFallen leaders, new elected officials
This week begins with a Shelby County Commission meeting and a new member of the commission. This week also includes the three-day commemoration of the 58th…
The AM/DMTime to get outside and in, too
This weekend brings a lot of opportunities to get outside: South Main Trolley Night, a garden party at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens and the Mane Street Food…
The AM/DMMaking a case for a new Regional One
Today, Regional One is 1.2 million square feet across six main buildings and 15 acres, and it has centers of excellence for trauma and burn victims, high-risk…
The AM/DMBehind the scenes of Trump's Memphis visit
President Donald Trump came to Memphis Monday, March 23, to celebrate the results of the Memphis Safe Task Force. The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to the…
The AM/DMAre Vee There Yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova
What was once the Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova is set to become an "upscale" RV park, catering to the higher end of the recreational vehicle market…
The AM/DMCollierville Chick-fil-A saga continues
Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A at Poplar Avenue and Bray Station Road. But a judge recently ordered them to approve the plans. So…
The AM/DMSpring has sprung, and we take a Journey
Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend. Daily Memphian digital producer Kelsey Bowen joins…
The AM/DMMeet the local foodie behind our $15 deals
Erica Horton is a local foodie and, for the past year, she's been writing many of The Daily Memphian's $15 Deals. Today, we talk to her about the local…
The AM/DMJerry Lee Lewis' home tour
For the past year and a half, Jerry Lee Lewis' Nesbit ranch has been open to tourists. As with the home tour of another famous Mid-South musician, visitors of…
The AM/DMGetting birds of prey back in the air
When local birds of prey are injured, they may end up at the Mid-South Raptor Center near Shelby Farms Park. The organization's volunteers are dedicated to…
The AM/DMTake a break and wear green
It's spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably…
The AM/DMTime to shamrock out for St. Patrick's
St. Patrick's Day celebrations start early this year, with parades and parties beginning Saturday, March 14. But there's also the Grind City Coffee Xpo…
The AM/DMWhat happens now with The Standard?
The Standard could have been Germantown's first TIF, or tax increment financing, district. Located at Poplar Avenue and Kirby Parkway, the development is…
The AM/DMCould consumers see tariff refunds?
In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump's administration, and using the International Emergency Economic Power…
The AM/DMJa talks, and the story behind it
Before this weekend, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard, hadn't spoken to the media since January. That also meant he hadn't spoken publicly…
The AM/DMIt's your last chance to run for governor
This week begins with a flurry of government activity. Bianca Phillips is here to talk about all of it and help us prepare for the coming work week. Plus: The…
The AM/DMAll the cooking contests and Elvis
If this weekend has a theme, it's food competitions for a good cause. There are also Elvis Tribute Artists in town to perform and roller derby lessons, so one…
The AM/DMGetting MATA on track
The Memphis Area Transit Authority has struggled in recent years, with funding, misallocated resources, bad bus schedules and questionable spending. Now, the…
The AM/DMHow much money goes to U of M athletes
Last year, a U.S. District judge finalized a settlement permitting university athletic departments around the country to distribute up to $20.5 million…
The AM/DM13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks
The Shelby County primaries are fast approaching. The official primary election day is Tuesday, May 5, but early voting starts Wednesday, April 15. Moreover…
The AM/DMBanana ball and Ford replacements
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 AM/DMTulips and a steamy show
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 AM/DMIn med school, young doctors can do no harm to first patients
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…
The AM/DMWhat's next for St. Jude
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…
The AM/DMThe task force's wide-ranging impacts
After the Memphis Safe Task Force was deployed last fall, the Collierville Police Department did something unexpected. It increased the number of officers who…
The AM/DMTackling for the NFL and deciding not to run for office
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…
The AM/DMImprov, Bad Bunny and other things to do this weekend
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…
The AM/DMRecent Grizz developments and what to make of them
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…