The AM/DM podcast: Black Friday and more weekend fun

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 28, 2025 6:29 AM CT | Published: November 28, 2025 6:26 AM CT

The AM/DM is The Daily Memphian’s weekday podcast. Listen in every morning around 6:30 a.m. to get the news you need for the day, as well as a critical — but quick — interview on a larger story. 

Today is Black Friday, the day people traditionally start shopping for holiday gifts — and retailers try to capitalize on that by offering consumers heavy discounts. 

In honor of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Museum Store Sunday, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about some of the ideas listed in The Daily Memphian’s gift guide. 

They also talk about other fun events happening this weekend, such as Flyway Comedy Club’s Friendsgiving special. 

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Mary Cashiola

Mary Cashiola

Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration. 

Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there. 

She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry. 


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