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Theatre Memphis continues its season with Shakespeare's "Hamlet," running Friday, September 19, through Sunday, October 5.
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Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPRAmerican ranchers are raising the fewest cows in decades. Through the price increases, American shoppers have stayed loyal to their love of burgers and steaks — until now. -
Ben Hendren/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.
Several members of the Memphis City Council have drafted a resolution opposing National Guard Deployment in Memphis.
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The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.
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This exhibit will be available for viewing Tuesday, September 2, through Friday, September 26, at WKNO Digital Media Center.
Hosted by President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson
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Memphis Mayor Paul Young says he could use help with policing, investigations, prosecutions. The National Guard wouldn't do any of that. -
Both Memphis and Nashville are ranked among the FBI's most violent cities. But Gov. Bill Lee hasn't rolled out the red carpet for Trump's crimestoppers.
Hosted by Church Health's Dr. Scott Morris
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- Former CDC director says she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr.
- Former CDC leader shares why she decided to leave
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- Oliver Darcy talks about ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air
- Oliver Darcy talks about ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off air
- UC Berkeley professor warns of 'unprecedented crackdown' on academic freedom
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton spotlight the Mid-South arts scene through engaging interviews with local artists, performers, and event organizers.
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Darel Snodgrass and Kacky Walton spotlight the Mid-South arts scene through engaging interviews with local artists, performers, and event organizers.
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Plan your weekly arts agenda with ARTSmemphis’ curated calendar of local events.
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Plan your weekly arts agenda with ARTSmemphis’ curated calendar of local events.
Hosted by author and chef Jennifer Chandler
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Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century. -
President Trump announced on Friday he would be sending National Guard troops to Memphis to fight crime. Longtime Memphian and commentator Otis Sanford explains what's being said about Trump’s announcement.
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Memphis is home to several publicly traded companies, including FedEx, AutoZone, and International Paper. A new proposal from Trump suggests reducing the frequency with which companies report their earnings. This change could impact how these major corporations share financial information. NPR explains the national implications of this proposal. -
Paul Young, a Democrat, told CNN this weekend that while he can’t stop the president or Tennessee’s Republican governor from sending troops, he can try to focus their work in the city. -
U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details. -
Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there's little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective. -
The Trump administration's document about children's health and chronic disease doesn't mention the word "nicotine" once. Tobacco remains the top cause of preventable death in the U.S. -
Reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination showed how polarized American politics have become, prompting Utah's governor to call for calm and reflection.
The Royal Family has played a big role in President Trump's visit to the United Kingdom. Craig Prescott, author of "Modern Monarchy," explains how the U.K. government uses the Royals as leverage.
Morning Edition is your perfect morning companion: gentle, but straightforward, news and information, with local weather and traffic reports.
- Facing Trump's pressure, the Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time this year
- Facing Trump's pressure, the Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time this year
- What effect will the Fed's interest rates cut have and what could happen next
- 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers' explores how attacks on education undermine democracy
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Top local news with host Eric Barnes, featuring special guests. Airs on WKNO/Channel 10, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
- Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is abruptly pulled off after Kirk comments
- There have been films about Reality Winner. Now the whistleblower tells her own story
- Is the Trump administration's attack on two Venezuelan ships legal? A lawyer weighs in
- 'Bojack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says childhood boredom shaped his comedy
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' Julia McDonald shares how to give smarter and do good for your community.
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