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Today Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green, a democrat, joins us to explain why she is running for governor and she is taking your questions. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Charlotte Talks local news roundup, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper's name shows up several times in emails in the latest release of the Epstein files. A federal audit says CATS' safety plan has 18 areas of non-compliance. More measles cases in South Carolina. And Charlotte Symphony music director Kwamé Ryan wins a Grammy.

Public schools are still out. Residential roads are still icy 2 weeks after the stormthat dumped 4 inches of snow. How do you grade local government? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republicans are pushing back against President Trump and the American people over legislation that would require an ID and proof of citizenship to vote. 83 percent of Americans, including an overwhelming number of minorities, back the SAVE Act. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fifth-grade teacher in Bartlett is facing accusations from a parent of spewing anti-Trump rhetoric in the classroom. Should teachers be using their taxpayer-funded classrooms as venues to promote their personal political beliefs? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GRAMMYs turned out to be exactly what you might have expected. The musicians on your playlist attacked President Trump and cursed ICE agents. But the joke may be on them. President Trump is threatening to sue host Trevor Noah for lying about Trump’s involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, film critics have published scathing reviews of the new documentary, “Melania.” Not surprising — fans loved it! Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump-hating comedian Kathy Griffin tells her fans to identify their “MAGA neighbors” and “start a plan.” Sounds like a threat to us. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Cymbal filling in for Todd this morning while he is out. Got a question for Luke? Give us a call! 901-260-5926 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a question for Luke? Give us a call at 901-260-5926 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLGW warned customers that “Winter Storm Fern” could cause long term power outages. They are advising stockpiling water for several days. We will have full coverage of the storm along with guidance from our KWAM experts on how to protect your home from the deep freeze. Plus, a live report from the March for Life in Washington DC and an interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Republicans have their third leader in as many years. Rachel Wall was elected to chair the party last night. Does she have a plan to field a candidate for county mayor? She joins us to discuss this morning. Also, Weathermane Joey Sulipeck will tell us if a snowpocalypse is really going to happen in the Mid-South. And our friends from Strategic Financial Partners have some money advice. Grab some coffee and enjoy the show! Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says that church services are fair game for protesters. He’s defending the rioters who stormed a Baptist church in St. Paul over the weekend. Clint Pressley, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention joins us today to discuss. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Minnesota mob stormed a Baptist Church in St. Paul yesterday and shut down church services. They terrorized Christians and made children cry. What’s it going to take for the president to invoke the Insurrection Act? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Republicans are busy advancing legislation including a crackdown on drag shows and comprehensive immigration plan that will remove illegals from the Volunteer state. Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ICE agent opened fire on an illegal after he was ambushed and beaten with a shovel. At least two other thugs were involved in the attack. All. You-know-what is breaking loose in Minneapolis. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 511 / Kwamé Azure GomezKwame Azure Gomez is an artist born in Akron, Ohio who lives and works in New Haven, CT. Kwame has exhibited throughout the US and Europe in venues such as James Cohan Gallery, New Image Art Gallery, SoLA Contemporary, Stony Island Arts Bank, Anthony Gallery, Dada Gallery and others. Kwame recently completed the NXTHVN artist residency in New Haven and received her BFA from the University of Akron and her MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2022 Kwame received the Emerging Artist Grant from New American Paintings. Kwame will be in a group show opening on the 15th called Between Matter & Illumination at Marianne Boesky where she will have her first NYC solo show coming up as well. 

State. Rep. Justin Pearson condemned the Tennessee Highway Patrol for “ramming” a purple-haired protester who was blocking traffic on Summer Avenue. Do you stand with the mob or the cops? Also on today’s show Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson joins us to talk about the opening of the General Assembly, Pamela Furr and Jo Garner. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a wild scene as at least one person was detained after an anti-ICE mob took over Summer Avenue. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State. Rep. Justin Pearson said the woman who tried to kill a Minneapolis ICE agent was “doing what faith and scripture calls for all of us to do.” Well, the Bible I read says nothing about committing acts of domestic terrorism. Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Mark White join me today in Starnes Country. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says they did not shut down “Da Sammich Spot” in Orange Mound - and flat-out accused local far-left activists of lying. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Memphis sandwich shop is making national headlines for refusing to serve National Guard troops and ICE agents. “Da Sammich Spot” has become a gathering place for far-left activists who oppose the Memphis Safe Task Force. Do you know of restaurants that are supporting law enforcement? If so, give us a call this morning 901-260-5926. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Paul Young took full credit for the massive drop in crime across the city — refusing to acknowledge the work of the Memphis Safe Task Force or President Trump. Who do you credit for the drop in crime? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are rumblings that Democrats may try to remove Dr. Marie Feagins from the county mayor’s race. They argue that Feagins may not meet the criteria necessary to run as a Democrat. That could set up a possible Independent run. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Cymbal filling in for Todd while he is out. Got a question for Luke? Give us a call at 901-260-5926 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Memphians are expected on Beale Street tonight to ring in the new year. Citizens feel much safer thanks to the Memphis Safe Task Force created by President Trump. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leftists across Memphis are bashing Memphis parents who complained about drag queens appearing in what was supposed to be a family-friendly performance of the “Wizard of Oz.” One angry citizen said “There’s a special place in Hell for Todd Starnes.” On today’s show Mike Lindell and Rep. David Kustoff. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents are very upset over what they considered to be inappropriate content in a rendition of the Wizard of Oz that was marketed to children. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Marie Feagins announced the launch of her campaign to be county mayor. She joins us live on KWAM this morning. Also, Randy Hutchison from the Better Business Bureau drops by. Our call-in line is 901-260-5926.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chick-fil-A has finally responded to the controversy over a franchise celebrating same-sex marriage. The restaurant chain says they now embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats are locked and loaded for 2026 with a number of candidates already declared in a number of races. The big question is whether Marie Feagins will throw her hat into the ring. An announcement is expected this week. Shelby County Democrats are not messing around in 2026. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee judges are under fire after a Somali migrant was caught raping a woman on the steps of a Nashville church. The suspect had previously been arrested dozens of times from drugs to indecent exposure to criminal trespass. Every case was dismissed by judges. What say you? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker Mike Johnson says Obamacare is rife with fraud. The GAO discovered $21 BILLION was likely stolen just in 2023 alone. They also found more than $94 million was sent to insurers on behalf of dead people. And nearly 100,000 social security numbers were used to double dip on benefits. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

District Attorney Steve Mulroy said he is not going to prosecute Tami Sawyer. Anybody else would be doing hard time now. Does that mean that Memphians now have an obligation to treat Sawyer the same way she treated those deputies? Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Arkansas school district surrendered to atheists and agreed to rename its annual Christmas concert and remove all the religious-themed songs. They should’ve told the atheists to stuff it in their stocking. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Memphian alleged that staffers at 201 Poplar randomly pepper sprayed inmates without any reason. Anyone buying what they’re trying to sell? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton issued a statement saying that she used ‘language that has raised concerns.” But she did not apologize for accusing firefighters of raping the city by asking for a meager raise. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memphis firefighters are rightfully outraged after Memphis councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton accused them of raping the city because they wanted a 2 percent raise. Do you stand with the firefighters or the councilwoman? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Memphis City Council rejected a two percent raise for firefighters. One city councilwoman likened the firefighters request for a raise to rape. We discuss this morning. Also on the show, Rep. John Rose and Country Music star John Rich. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats think they have a great chance to flip a congressional seat today in Tennessee. Will Republicans be able to hold onto the Seventh Congressional District? What does today’s election mean for the midterms? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans are having a panic attack over Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District race. Matt Van Epps, who was the hand-picked, vanilla choice of Establishment Republicans. He’s facing fierce opposition from socialist Aftyn Behns. Polls have the race within two points. But is it really that close? Also, how do we fix what is broken with University of Memphis athletics? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 11 Memphians now face federal charges over their encounters with federal agents in the Mid-South. It’s a classic case of FAFO. Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169 Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was our honor to serve a meal last night to more than 1,000 members of the Memphis Safe Task Force, along with Attorney General Pam Bondi and HUD Secretary Scott Turner. State Sen. Brent Taylor, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican Party of Shelby County, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Rep. David Kustoff and Gov. Bill Lee worked the food line last night. God bless Sen. Taylor for sponsoring our event along with Rachel Belz, Paul Boyle and Memphis restaurant legend Jim LoSapio. Jim’s team served up a terrific Thanksgiving feast for the agents! KWAM loves law enforcement and we love Memphis! Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative students at Rhodes College are under attack. Leftists are threatening to dox their private information after the conservative kids started conservative groups on campus. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett sent letters to 181 libraries in the Tennessee Regional Library System asking them to identify books in children’s sections that may promote gender ideology or DEI. Libraries that refuse could risk losing funding. What say you? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ousted MSCS Supt. Marie Feagins announced her intentions to run for county mayor in the Democrat primary. It’s going to be explosive. Should Republicans put their support behind Feagins? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Covington and Kristen New filling in for Todd while He's speaking at the Memphis Optimist Club today at Memphis University School. Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com Strategic Financial Partners CRN202810-9497169See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More National Guard troops are coming to Memphis and people are thrilled. Join us for breakfast as we broadcast live from Dale’s in Southaven! They’ve been serving our region since 1966! Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Memphian published a major story today that openly attacks the Memphis Safe Task Force. The story is filled with incidents involving illegals without providing any context for the arrests. Do you stand with the Daily Memphian or the Memphis Safe Task Force? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MATA is offering “free: transportation on all its bus routes. City Hall did not say who is paying for the “free service.” Mayor Young says removing fares is a way to open the doors for more Memphians to get jobs and access to healthcare and education. What say you, Memphis? Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City is on the verge of electing a Communist. Pay attention, Memphis. That could very well be our future if we don’t mobilize and vote! Listen LIVE Weekdays 7AM Central on the KWAM app, or Mighty990.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.