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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to former federal prosecutor and Politico writer Ankush Khardori about the resignation of several federal prosecutors in Minnesota over the ICE shooting probe.
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We found the effects of tariffs and extreme weather, relief (finally!) in the egg cooler, plus one case of shrinkflation. -
In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition. -
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota resign over ICE shooting probe, Trump gives a grievance-laden speech in Detroit, the Fed will make a decision about interest rates soon.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Youseph Yazdi, a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, about his recent visit to Iran, where thousands have been killed in anti-government protests.
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Winter Embrace | A Solo Exhibition by Shameka Carter
Kacky Walton spoke with local visual artist and arts educator Shameka Carter about her first solo exhibition, "Winter Embrace," on view at the Memphis Botanic Garden now through Saturday, January 31.
Much Friends in the World
I was recently in a small town in Mexico.
Choosing a tax preparer: What to know to avoid scams
In this episode of “Protecting Your Money,” host Randy Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, advises consumers to exercise caution when selecting a tax preparer.
Mocktails for Dry January
Whether doing a reset like “Dry January” or abstaining from alcohol for another reason, you do not have to feel like you are missing out.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk's Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
sex/work | Playhouse on the Square
Kacky Walton spoke with Jamie Boller, winner of the 2024–2025 NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition and director of “sex/work,” along with assistant director Lymonte Thomas, about the world premiere production.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Upcoming Events
2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, culminating in December with the move to its new building on the bluff in downtown Memphis.
Upcoming Shows at GPAC
The new year begins at Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) with a family-friendly event, "Peanut Butter and Jam: Music for Aardvarks," Saturday, January 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Spillit Memphis True Story Film Festival 2026
Kacky Walton spoke with Josh Campbell, Executive and Creative Director of Spillit Memphis, an organization that gives storytellers a platform to share unscripted stories in front of a live audience.
TN Politics: ICE killing in Minneapolis should brace Memphis leaders for similar scenario
As Republican officials defend the controversial killing of a Minnesota mom, ICE's pretextual traffic stops in Memphis should worry local leaders if it happens here.