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The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance about whether the Justice Department's probe into Democrats' ties to Jeffrey Epstein will affect the potential release of the files.
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The House will vote Tuesday on a bill to release the Epstein files, the Epstein files reveal fractures in Trump's MAGA coalition, Saudi crown prince to will visit the White House Tuesday.
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President Trump scrambled his predecessor's plans to lift up American workers by generating clean energy jobs. Despite major policy shifts, Illinois is still trying to make that happen.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez, who fact-checked the Trump administration's claims about a high-profile immigration raid in Chicago.
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Tennessee judge blocks deployment of National Guard in Memphis
A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crimefighting operation by President Trump but also put the order on hold, giving the government five days to appeal.
CPB agrees to revive a $36 million deal with NPR killed after Trump's pressure
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting agreed Monday to fulfill a $36 million, multi-year contract with NPR that it had yanked after pressure from the Trump White House.
Reflection + Ritual + Refuge | Crosstown Arts
Kacky Walton spoke with Memphis artist Brantley Ellzey about his new solo exhibit, "Reflection + Ritual + Refuge," on view at Crosstown Arts now through Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59
Known for his cosmic-stoner songwriting and freewheeling tunes, Todd Snider's career spanned three decades.
NutRemix | New Ballet
The holiday season kicks off in the Mid-South with New Ballet’s annual production of "NutRemix," their reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic set on Beale Street and featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and special guests.
The Wizard of Oz | Playhouse on the Square
The beloved musical "The Wizard of Oz" returns to Playhouse on the Square. Kacky Walton spoke with C. J. Thomas, Playhouse on the Square's Director of Community Relations, who appears as Uncle Henry and the Oz Guard, about the production, which runs through Sunday, December 21.
Like You Children’s Film Festival
Award-winning filmmaker and podcast host Noah Glenn, founder of the “Like You Film Club,” is launching the first-ever “Like You Children’s Film Festival,” taking place November 22 and 23 at the Pink Palace Museum.
TN Politics: Shelby County Mayor candidates make debut as crime remains at forefront
While a new criminal justice complex is not a "top priority" for candidates, crime is still likely top of mind for voters, says Otis Sanford.
Orpheum Soiree 2025
The Orpheum’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Orpheum Soiree, takes place Friday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. across all spaces of the Orpheum Theatre and the neighboring Halloran Centre. The evening features local food and drinks, silent and live auctions, backstage tours, and more.