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The AM/DM podcast: Five Betties and a lot of cats

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 29 May 2026 06:52:30 -0500

Bianca Phillips joins us today to talk about all the wild, wonderful and just plain weird things happening this weekend.

The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:26:06 -0500

On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio.

The AM/DM podcast: How the Grizzlies draft lottery chances could change

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 27 May 2026 06:44:23 -0500

The team that could be most directly impacted by a new NBA draft lottery rule would be the Memphis Grizzlies — even though Memphis hasn’t picked in the top five since 2019.

The AM/DM podcast: Setting up the short week

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:40:34 -0500

With Memorial Day now behind us, you might think we’ve started summer. But not yet.

The AM/DM podcast: May traditions, old and new

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 22 May 2026 06:29:46 -0500

Two longtime Memphis events return this weekend, right in time for Memorial Day.

The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant's leg

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:40:13 -0500

More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on I-40. These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs.

The AM/DM podcast: Spotlight on a mini Memphis

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:39:18 -0500

At Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, fifth- and sixth-grade students get to practice #adulting.

The AM/DM podcast: After 20 years holding federal office, Cohen drops out

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:36:22 -0500

Longtime political reporter Bill Dries joins us today to talk about U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s legacy and how the three congressional races are shaping up.

The AM/DM podcast: A week for Hope?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:38:38 -0500

As we prepare to go into our new work week, it’s with summer on our minds.

The AM/DM podcast: Fun in the sun

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:26:59 -0500

It’s another weekend to hit the great outdoors.

The AM/DM podcast: Barbecue, chicken and beer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:34 -0500

This week is one that’s been special to Memphians for 48 years now.

The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:35:40 -0500

Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”

The AM/DM podcast: Redistricting Tennessee and what comes next

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 12 May 2026 06:27:41 -0500

Metro editor Jane Donahoe says Memphis often makes more national news than it should for a city of its size, and last week was no exception.

The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:29:41 -0500

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

The AM/DM podcast: County races set for August

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 7 May 2026 06:36:37 -0500

On Tuesday, May 5, Shelby County went to the primary polls, winnowing down wide fields in races for county mayor, county clerk and sheriff.

The AM/DM podcast: Peaches and pathogens

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 6 May 2026 06:31:41 -0500

Historically, West Tennessee has been known for commodity crops such as soy, corn and especially cotton. But in recent years, an increasing number of area farmers have started growing specialty crops — like peaches — because they’re more profitable per acre.

The AM/DM podcast: The future of District 9, plus primary voting

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 5 May 2026 06:48:26 -0500

A special session of the Tennessee General Assembly starts today — the same day as the Shelby County primary.

The AM/DM podcast: Fashion, voting and moms

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 4 May 2026 06:36:23 -0500

The beginning of May brings us a whole week of Memphis art and fashion, plus an election day and the NBA draft lottery.

The AM/DM podcast: Cue the music

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 1 May 2026 06:33:52 -0500

Are you ready to dance? Or just sway slightly back and forth rhythmically?