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Stalemate with Iran puts Trump's second term to the test

Franco Ordoñez, Michel Martin

President Trump's stalemate in Iran spells trouble for the rest of his second term.
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Republican strategist on how the Iran war is affecting Trump politically

Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the political ramifications of the war in Iran for President Trump.
'There's no crime here': Legal experts weigh in on DOJ's indictment of James Comey

Carrie Johnson

Legal experts say the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey lacks evidence of a true criminal threat.
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Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Trump's new pick for the role

Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about President Trump's latest nominee for the role, Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

Joel Rose

More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.

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Civil rights groups in the South respond to Supreme Court's blow to voting rights

We gauge reaction in the Deep South to the Supreme Court ruling that could upend Black representation in Congress.

How the SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana's map could impact Mississippi

Many majority-Black legislative districts could be redrawn after a landmark Supreme Court Case. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mississippi State Rep. Kabir Karriem about the impacts in his state.

67th Annual Memphis Greek Festival

Kacky Walton spoke with Kathy Zambelis, co-chair of the 67th Annual Memphis Greek Festival, which will be held on the grounds of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9.

TN Politics: Republicans push erasure of majority Black congressional district

A recent Supreme Court decision could lead to "Jim Crow 2.0," says Otis Sanford.

"Introvert navigates an extrovert world" | Gallery 1091

Artist Heather Parker Jones joined Kacky Walton to discuss her exhibit, "Introvert navigates an extrovert world," at WKNO's Gallery 1091, on view Friday, May 1, through Thursday, May 28.

Ballet Memphis marks 40 years with landmark 2026–2027 season

Ballet Memphis celebrates its 40th anniversary with the 2026-2027 season.

Turning the Tide for Youth: Heal 901

In Memphis neighborhoods affected by violence, Heal 901 is meeting young people where they are, and helping guide them toward where they can go.

Arts Agenda: The beginning of May features immersive art

Featured: BVO opens on Mud Island River Park; jazz collective ECHO Party at Crosstown Arts Green Room

Explore 280-plus gardens with Experience Memphis Gardens

Kim Halyak joined Kacky Walton to discuss "Experience Memphis Gardens," a seven-week free event celebrating Memphis’ private and public green spaces and promoting the city as a premier garden tourism destination.

America's 250th Birthday Orchestral Celebration

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra (MSO) concludes its Masterworks season on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, with "America's 250th Birthday Orchestral Celebration."