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The AM/DM Podcast: How to soak up the sun or escape the heat

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:09:56 -0500

On today’s show, we’ve got a rundown of indoor summer-themed events — and a one outdoor block party that’ll make you sweat.

The AM/DM podcast: Memphis real estate has a new place to shine

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:09:39 -0500

Today we’re joined by Andy Ashby to talk about a new trend in real estate as well as changes to area Wendy’s and a company that specializes in cleaning up old industrial sites.

The AM/DM podcast: Restaurant pop-ups keep popping

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:28:28 -0500

In recent days, South of Beale has offered a Bangkok Alley pop-up in East Memphis, there’s been a Kinfolk pop-up at Kuya Downtown and Ouri Matcha has been popping up all over the place.

The AM/DM podcast: Discovering the Memphis sound

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:07:12 -0500

Reporter Brandon LaGrone has more on this junt.

The AM/DM podcast: The NBA draft is upon us

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:10:47 -0500

After this week, we’ll know who the newest Memphis Grizzly will be.

The AM/DM podcast: In the swing of summer

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:13:14 -0500

This weekend feels like a solidly summer affair, with a screening of “Jaws” at the Orpheum Theatre, a car show at Graceland and Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park.

The AM/DM podcast: More about the charges Tami Sawyer is facing

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:05:49 -0500

And, also, what does the Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk do?

The AM/DM podcast: Complex texts, TikTok attention spans

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:17:35 -0500

Culturally, we’re all probably reading a little less. But what does that mean for a place like Rhodes College, which prides itself on teaching students the classics?

The AM/DM podcast: Why North Mississippi's child predator problem may be perception

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:29:52 -0500

Over the past year, several headlines out of North Mississippi have centered on child endangerment, and members of the community have begun to wonder what is going on.

The AM/DM podcast: Juneteenth, local breweries and don't forget Dad

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:11:00 -0500

Juneteenth, the Downtown Memphis Brew Hop and Father’s Day are all coming up.

The AM/DM podcast: A deja vu kind of weekend

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:49:31 -0500

If you missed last weekend’s record swap, Filipino Fest or the Drive-in Laser Light Show, you have another, or similar, chance this weekend.

The AM/DM podcast: Ardent Studios goes silent as lawsuits get ugly

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:11:15 -0500

Ardent has hosted some of the biggest rock bands in its history, including Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, REM and others, including Memphis music legends Isaac Hayes and Big Star.

The AM/DM podcast: Harnessing art to overcome ADHD

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:16:41 -0500

During elementary school, James Jin’s teachers warned his parents that if he wasn’t placed in special education classes, he might not make it to high school.

The AM/DM podcast: A visit to Hernando's Hide-A-Way

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 06:12:18 -0500

Joining us today is new business reporter Noah McLane, who took us to Whitehaven to talk about the historic bar.

The AM/DM podcast: Flyway, budgets and 'The Birdcage'

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 06:17:57 -0500

Tom Lee Park’s new, $10.4 million Memphis Flyway is set to open.

The AM/DM podcast: Pizza witches, Filipino fest and Pride

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:26:25 -0500

Pride weekend kicks off and we all scream for the Memphis Ice Cream Festival. Bianca Phillips comes on The AM/DM to talk things to do this weekend in Memphis.

The AM/DM podcast: Do I have to pay my traffic ticket?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 06:14:04 -0500

Spoiler alert, in some cases, it’s no.

The AM/DM podcast: Germantown's horse show rides again

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:17:21 -0500

This year, reporter Abigail Warren took a different tack to covering the horse show and focused on the neighbors.

The AM/DM podcast: Why would the City Council chair want to split the IT department?

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 06:33:39 -0500

And other curious happenings at the Memphis City Council.

The AM/DM podcast: Giddy-up and ring the bell

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:57:40 -0500

Here’s what’s ahead this week.