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As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.
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NPR's Michel Martin asks former national security adviser and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton about the potential costs of extending the ceasefire with Iran.
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Photos and videos from the protest, which resulted in 66 arrests, have spread widely across social media — amplified by others who share a similar frustration and unease about the country's military action. -
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States. -
Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.
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TN Politics: As MSCS takeover nears, who will run the school district?
Can a nine-member board of political appointees get better academic and financial outcomes than the elected school board?
Jesus Christ Superstar | Playhouse on the Square
Kacky Walton spoke to Claire D. Kolheim, who is directing "Jesus Christ Superstar," a high-energy rock musical that reimagines the last weeks of Jesus Christ's life, focusing on his relationships, struggles, and ultimate sacrifice.
Redefining Safety: Decarcerate Memphis
In Memphis, safety is being reimagined—not through more policing, but through community power.
Arts Agenda: Girl power, mob bosses, and layered compositions
Featured: New works by Alanna Brice at ANF Architects; the wives of Henry VIII are featured in SIX at Orpheum Theatre
4 charts show where money is going in the midterms -- and who has the most cash
The latest campaign finance reports show Democratic enthusiasm in key House and Senate races, but national Republican groups have far more in the bank to potentially spend down the road.
How to spot and avoid impersonation scams
Randy Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, discusses the rising threat of impersonation scams, which have become the most frequently reported type of fraud to the Federal Trade Commission.
Noises Off | Theatre Memphis
Director Ann Marie Hall discusses Theatre Memphis’ production of "Noises Off," a fast-paced farce about a chaotic backstage rehearsal gone wildly off track.
UofM presents "The Night Witches," a story of WWII women aviators
Director Kaylea Jo Egnor discusses the University of Memphis Theatre & Dance production of "The Night Witches," based on the true story of an all-female Soviet bomber regiment during World War II.
48th Annual Original Art Auction | Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square's Managing Director, Whitney Jo, joined Darel Snodgrass to talk about the theatre's upcoming "Original Art Auction" on Saturday, April 25.
National Chickpea Day is April 21st
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite ways to enjoy chickpeas is hummus.