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NPR speaks with Michael Calvey, an American businessman who went from championing investments in Russia to ending up in a Moscow jail. He's written about it in a new book called "Odyssey Moscow."
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Independent pharmacists warn that proposed tariffs, aimed at bringing drug production to the U.S., could raise prices, cause drug shortages and drive them out of business.
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A typically routine election to lead the District of Columbia Bar Association has drawn outsized attention as lawyers and law firms come under attack from the Trump administration.
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India and Pakistan – both nuclear powers – agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after days of some of the most serious fighting between the two countries in decades.
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The U.S. and the Philippines have been holding their yearly military exercises together. This year, Japan and Australia also joined the drills, which come at a time of simmering tension with China.
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Author Juanita Tolliver to Speak at Novel Memphis
Kacky Walton spoke with Juanita Tolliver, a Memphis native and MSNBC political analyst, about her new book, "A More Perfect Party."
Chicken and Biscuits | Playhouse on the Square
Kacky Walton spoke with Curtis C. Jackson, Resident Company Member at Playhouse on the Square, who is directing the Regional Premiere of "Chicken and Biscuits."
66th Annual Memphis Greek Festival
Kacky Walton spoke with Kathy Zambelis, Co-Chair of the 66th Annual Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service's new leader
The U.S. Postal Service's governing board has named David Steiner, a board member of USPS competitor FedEx, to be the next postmaster general following the controversial term of Louis DeJoy.
TN Politics: Officials Blast Not Guilty Verdict, But Must Shoulder Outcome of Nichols' Beating
Wednesday's shock at trial of MPD officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death could have long-term reverberations, says Otis Sanford.
Activists Slam Jury in Police Trial, Press for Continued MPD Reforms
At a rally in Memphis Thursday, organizers shared disappointment with not guilty verdict.
States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans
13 states got the greenlight to add work requirements during the first Trump Administration, but courts halted those plans. Now that Trump is back in the White House, some states are trying again.
Lights and Action for Playhouse on the Square
A cornerstone of the Overton Square Performing Arts District, Playhouse on the Square recently unveiled its 57th season line-up.
Former Memphis police officers found not guilty in Tyre Nichols' death
Three former Memphis police officers who were involved in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols have been acquitted on all state charges, including second-degree murder.
Arts Agenda: A celebration of blues and the arts
Featured: The Blues Music Awards, and the Art for All Festival