Memphis Morning News

Dee Dee from Memphis found out how quickly people can turn on you for simply saying "thank you Trump". The Memphis Safe Task Force is a 13 plus federal agency effort to stop violent crime from controlling neighborhoods around the city. After two weeks, the task force brought a very noticeable calmness to residents of Memphis and Dee Dee from Memphis posted a TikTok with a simple message- "I feel safe, thank you Trump". Those words set off some people who have lashed out at Dee Dee, but she says she is not backing down because the task force's efforts have brought calm and quiet to her neighborhood. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff on Memphis Morning News warns about Democrats playing games until the "no kings" protests. Will the lemmings bend after this weekend's no kings gatherings and vote to open the Govt. next week?Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Jones stopped by the studio this morning to share his new song and video- "Where The Dirt Road Ends" . Watch the video at Jay Jones Headbanging Country Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judi Perry from Abounded Antiques in Millington called Memphis Morning News encouraging people in Millington and all of West Tennessee to pray for and support Law Enforcement and The National Guard. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Memphis Safe Task Force in place, Memphis is now a city with zero tolerance and some people forgot what that means. Memphians, trained by weak and overly tolerant city council members & leaders, got used to living by the simple rule of "that's not legal, but it's ok" . Pushing for resolutions eliminating "pretextual stops" for operating a vehicle with safety deficiencies like no tail lights, expired or fake drive out tags, the city council created a lawless culture in Memphis. Speeding and reckless driving, smoking weed while driving and other crimes were handled with "look the other way" policies because of a soft on crime DA, city council and leadership. It's taken federal agencies to step in and correct this mess. The old city motto - "That's not legal, but it's ok" has been thrown out because THP does not answer to Memphis City Council and other leadership. And thank God!Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff called in during Memphis Morning News to share his stance on the Memphis Safe Task Force. He also commented on the efforts of a couple of local TV stations that are calling for activists / viewers to locate, film and send in the task force photos and videos so the station can assumingly use during broadcasts and on social media. "...that is one reason the rating for some of these newscasts continue to go down, because people don't trust 'em" Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on Newstalk 989's Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim, Senator Bill Hagerty spoke on the breaking news that he and other Republican Senators were spied on by Biden's special council in the DOJ under the rule of Jack Smith. "Bill Hagerty the Eagle Scout and father of four being investigated by abject criminals that operated out of the FBI...."Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ditch & Tim spoke with Fredrick Jones about his viral TikTok on The National Guard and crime in Memphis. "Don't let the headlines hustle you" says Jones. Rather than focusing on the fear, pay attention to the transformation that's happening in Memphis. 5 years. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill O' Reilly confronts evil in his new book- Confronting Evil, The Worst of The Worst. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke exclusively to Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News regarding President Trump's Make Memphis Safe Again memorandum. When will the full compliment of federal assets be deployed and how will the operation be executed? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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President of Shelby County GOP, Worth Morgan called in during Memphis Morning News to discuss the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder, Charley Kirk. Worth Morgan also addressed Governor Bill Lee talking with President Trump about The National Guard joining local law enforcement in Memphis. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He recently Announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee. Representative Monty Fritts called in during Memphis Morning News to share his platform for liberty and less government. "I think the message of liberty and less government could be, if sincerely spoken, spoken by a donkey and people would follow it." Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPD released a statement touting a 25 year low in general crime stats. From the 8th Congressional District, Congressman David Kustoff called Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim to discuss crime, xAI, Google and the economy in West Tennessee. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Shotwell of Memphis Barbeque Supply gave us a simple Pork Tenderloin Sliders recipe. An easy way to kick off the season on Tiger Lane with Ditch & Tim from Memphis Morning News. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner called in to speak with Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News and was asked what he would recommend the Mayor do if offered the assistance of the National Guard. Sheriff Bonner also shared numbers on department staffing and where he thinks a new jail could be built. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright was invited with other civic members to tour FedEx Forum and see exactly what it is that needs renovated. During that tour, Commissioner Wright says he gained more appreciation for the need to spend the money towards improving the facility. He also says that the Grizzlies organization impressed upon him that Memphis is the smallest market in the NBA and there are many other markets that are "begging for a team" and want what we have. I don't get the sense that they don't want to leave. The Grizzlies want to partner with the city / county to solve some of the issues that plague downtown.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Brent Taylor says he was kicked out of the court room because DA Mulroy did not want him observing what was going on in the court room. Taylor told Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News that he believes that Shelby County District Attorney Mulroy had the defense serve him with a subpoena to get him out of the court room. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright spoke on Memphis Memphis Morning News with a call to action for parents and tax payers, regarding the unchecked power of Memphis Shelby County School Board. As of today, there are no points of accountability to hold the school board members responsible for poor decision making. There IS an opportunity for change, and commissioner Wright spells it out. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of MLGW, Doug McGowen joins Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News live from the 18th fairway at TPC Southwind to answer questions about the future of the utility. Burying powerlines, cleaning up utility blight, xAI power demands and many other questions on your mind. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff stopped by the Memphis Morning News studio to provide an update on when Americans will feel the effects of The One Big Beautiful Bill. The plan the Democrats put forth is nothing more than resist. Resist at every turn. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bill Hagerty called Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News to give an update on the nomination progress and the Democrats maneuver to resist the process all to try and slow down the Trump administration. "I've had it with these guys" Bill Hagerty. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Famed Head Coach Bill Courtney says the TSSAA high school football practice rules regarding heat do not allow outdoor practice if the heat index is above 104. Additional rules apply when the index is between 98-103. Coach Courtney is also host of the podcast, An Army of Normal Folks and he told us where a $10 million dollar donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital came from and the 8 year old behind it. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright sat in on Memphis Morning News with Ditch. Mick says the commission is deciding to put all of the MSCS board seats on the ballot in 2026. He also responded to the constituents who have been asking him to run for county mayor. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's breaking down the economic numbers and says the only place we're having a recession is within the federal government. EJ Antoni is an economist at Heritage Foundation and Unleash ProsperitySupport the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Douglas K. Blare with the weekly DC Swamp Report on Memphis Morning News. What's buzzing more in the swamp, the "Epstein list" or the DNI Tulsi Gabbard document dump on Obama directing the Russia hoax Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newt Gingrich spoke with Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News about a generation of brainwashed people. "You don't go to Harvard today or Princeton or Yale to get educated, you go to get brainwashed" Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on What's Bugging You (presented by James Pest Management) you called about the fight of words used in arguments with your wife. Also, trash continues to pile up and the 311 system is backed up so much, that pick up is now 5 weeks late according to residents. Trash on the roads, dumpster trucks and dump trucks continue to trash the roads and now we all have to wait on TDOT to get out and pick it up. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bill Hagerty called in during Memphis Morning News to stress the importance of America leading the digital currency frontier and AI. China is racing to breaking quantum computing that would essentially "crack the code" in all of our encryptions and codes. The GENIUS Act is expected to be passed by the House and signed by President Trump. It's a stablecoin system that is backed by treasury and uses blockchain to verify transactions. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis Tiger basketball alum and NBA star, William Bedford is being inducted into the American Basketball Hall of Fame this November. William stopped by the Memphis Morning News studio to share memories of the 85 Final Four team from Memphis State and his time in the NBA. "We didn't know anything about whether we were put on Sports Illustrated and where we ranked, we just wanted to play "Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey answered the question- what is the Code Crew Hackathon? This year's hackathon is based on sports and introduces young people to the world of technology. The "next big thing" in code and technology might be seeded through the mind of a kid right here in Memphis and Audrey explains more about this years Code Crew Hackathon while visiting Memphis Morning News with Ditch and Tim. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robberies, $40 Million boat docks, Perverts and more in today's edition of 5-1st on Memphis Morning News. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Epstein client list, Seat Belt enforcement and dismissing tickets...Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fake temporary car tags and beaters on the roads of west Tennessee. Is Bringing back the inspection stations the answer to help enforce laws requiring basic safety standards?Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As House of Representatives wait for minority leader, Jeffries to finish his delay tactics speech on the floor, 8th Congressional District representative, David Kustoff called Memphis Morning News with some facts over the rhetoric fictions. Jeffries stating that the OBBB is the beginning of a nationwide abortion ban and other rhetoric statements to draw fears in voters. David Kustoff provided some facts about the tax cuts for all Americans and the growth expectations in the Big Beautiful Bill.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Congress works to get the One Big Beautiful Bill passed, one side of the aisle is using extreme rhetoric to persuade the Americans against the passage of the bill. "People will die...." , "millions of kids will loose their food benefits..." are statements made by minority leadership in the hours before the final vote. Congressman John Rose from the 6th district of Tennessee called Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News to speak about the tax breaks for Americans and economic growth in the wake of the bill and that he thinks the opposition party (Democrats) simply don't want these tax cuts for Americans. "These are all things they just can't wrap their heads around..." .Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Mayor of Memphis, Jim Strickland shares some of his personal experiences working with Fed Ex Founder / CEO Fred Smith and the reach that the Smith family has around the world and the ways it's helped Memphis. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serving the 6th Congressional District of Tennessee, John Rose stopped by Memphis Morning News to talk with Ditch & Tim about his run to be the next Governor of Tennessee. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor on Memphis Morning News sharing stories of representing Fed Ex Founder / CEO Fred Smith as a constituent during Brent's days on city council and most recently in his district at the state level. Fred and son Richard Smith discussed crime often. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff called Memphis Morning News today to discuss the philanthropic contributions and importance of Fed Ex founder and CEO, Fred Smith to Memphis. Congressman Kustoff also addressed US Military strikes in Iran and the importance of knowing where the Iran nationalists are inside our borders that were released into the interior by the Biden administration. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the precedence setting case United States v Skrmetti banning transgender treatments in Tennessee, SCOTUS has ruled in favor of Skrmetti. The AG called Memphis Morning News to discuss the opinion and react to those who say this ban is a loss for all Tennesseans. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senator Bill Hagerty called Ditch and shared his thoughts on the Israel precision strikes in Iran, the organizations funding and organizing the LA rioters, the Big Beautiful Bill and Rand Paul. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor shared his thoughts with Ditch this morning about the planned No King protest Saturday in Memphis and in other cities. An event that calls for comedy skits, clown shows and other interesting acts of silliness. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The violent protests in Los Angeles required federal assistance. President Trump utilized his authority to protect federal personnel and property. Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting to stop the federalization of the National Guard in California and Mark Miller from Pacific Legal Foundation says he's wrong and explains why. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman David Kustoff called in during Memphis Morning News to talk about Trump v. Elon, The Big Beautiful Bill and the "Green New Scam" and the escalating of antisemitism in America. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation , EJ Antoni says people holding student loan debt faced with finally paying it down, will be a productive thing for the economy. It could create an increase in overall economic production because many of them will have to find an additional job to start paying it down and that adds to production numbers. Buying American is more of challenge than most think about. If you try to avoid tariff prices by simply finding products wholly manufactured in America, good luck. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week a Trump Cabinet participated in an E.O signing and pronounced his support for "nuk-u-ler" . This bugs Ditch and started a conversation about words that are not correctly pronounced or used in context. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Memorial Day approaches, the purpose of the day has been replaced by barbeque, beer and pool side parties. We will not forget why America takes this day to spend time remembering those who put country and freedom first and in doing that, have sacrificed so much. Boy Scout Troop 27 member Wesley from Bartlett, Tennessee spent some time to educate everyone on the protocol & process of retiring The American Flag. The flag placement ceremony at the National Cemetery happens every year on the Saturday before Memorial Day. Volunteers are encouraged to help place flags on all 42,000 + gravesites at the National Cemetery on Jackson Ave. in Memphis. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of What's Bugging You, the storms have magnified motorists ignorance of the road rules and the practice of retail lockups makes it very hard to be loyal. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. When was the last known escape at 201 Poplar and what's the progress of updating the jail cell doors? Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.