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Sound Bites: Memphis Farmers Market sampling of pork rinds, peas and pepper bacon

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

The Memphis Farmers Market board president joined Holly Whitfield on “Sound Bites” to talk 20 years of the market, Farm Fest on Sept. 27 and a tour of favorite market finds.

The AM/DM podcast: Where MATA wants to go

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 06:11:11 -0500

By next summer, the Memphis Area Transit Authority hopes to have 56 new buses on the roads.

The AM/DM podcast: A Shell, a hotel and a Classic game

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 06:11:57 -0500

The big local news this week is probably the 90th anniversary of the Overton Park Shell.

Chaz Molder backs data center pauses in campaign for Congress

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 11:28:36 -0500

The Democratic nominee in the 5th Congressional District and outgoing Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, talked about a wide range of issues on “Behind The Headlines.”

WYXR on the bands who'll perform at this year's Raised by Sound Fest

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 19:39:37 -0500

Raised by Sound, which takes place Dec. 4 and 5 at Crosstown Concourse, includes a mix of free shows and paid shows.

Sound Bites: Meddlesome's approach to Memphis water concerns and a changing brewery scene

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 16:37:00 -0500

Ben Pugh of Meddlesome Brewing joined Holly Whitfield to talk beer, the Cordova brewery and why he supports water sustainability in the era of AI data centers.

Meals on Wheels turns 50 as MIFA's 'flagship' program

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:31:24 -0500

The new president and CEO of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association spoke on Behind The Headlines about MIFA’s work addressing poverty and food insecurity in Memphis and beyond.

The AM/DM podcast: Recess and roller derby days

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:15:49 -0500

It’s a weekend for nostalgia.

The AM/DM podcast: Poplar Plaza's experiment in the experiential

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:18:55 -0500

The owners of Poplar Plaza are taking a new strategy with leasing for the shopping center, something they are calling dwell time.

The AM/DM podcast: Collierville's Selberg situation

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:58:37 -0500

More than two weeks ago, then-Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave, and rumors about why ran rampant.

The AM/DM podcast: Memphis was once known for daycare van deaths. How it happened again.

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:06 -0500

Longtime reporter Jody Callahan is here to talk about Winter Jones’ death and the processes the state has put in place to keep kids safe.

The AM/DM podcast: College football starts; commissioners' time ends

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:40 -0500

It’s a time of beginnings and endings.

Brent Taylor said legal immigration should be 'paused'

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:59 -0500

The “Behind the Headlines” interview with the Republican nominee for the 9th Congressional District also covered Taylor’s support for limiting birthright citizenship, war in Iran, the economy, the Epstein files and whether President Donald Trump won the 2020 election.

Sound Bites: JEM chefs talk brunch plans, tomato-tastic menu for Edgy Tomato Fest

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:10:06 -0500

Josh Mutchnick and Jamaurin “Vino” Wright join Holly Whitfield to talk about JEM Dining’s first three years and their plans for the Edgy Tomato Fest.

The AM/DM podcast: Moving with the movies

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:15:05 -0500

Earlier this week, Malco Theatres quietly announced that it would soon offer seats that move and vibrate in reaction to what’s on screen.

Grizzlies podcast: How hot are these Grizzlies takes?

dhill@dailymemphian.com (Drew Hill) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:51:40 -0500

Drew Hill and Chris Herrington assign Memphis hot wing flavors to several Memphis Grizzlies and NBA takes.

The AM/DM podcast: The case for — and against — crossover voting

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:29:08 -0500

Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn recently tweeted that the state should close its primaries, forcing voters to choose their political affiliation when they register.

The AM/DM podcast: How Friends of the Library became frenemies

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:34:02 -0500

In early July, the new director of the Memphis Public Libraries announced the City of Memphis’ library system would no longer partner with Friends of the Library, a local fundraising group.

Jerri Green sees path to victory in Tennessee governor's race

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:38:11 -0500

She also talked on “Behind The Headlines” about why her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn’t mean she wants to abandon enforcement of immigration laws and how she would handle the state appointed board to run Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Grizzlies Podcast: Scoping out season schedule highlights

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:16:04 -0500

Chris Herrington and Drew Hill also note recent and entirely wholesome off-court activity from current Grizzlies players, involving golf, engagement and barbecue