Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast

Weather reporter Leigh Morgan joins us to talk about the potential effects nationwide from Hurricane Isaias. We also have the refusal of another political debate and arr

Kirby Smart makes a Nick Saban play

Now that Nick Saban IS sports media, did he dish out a little "rat poison" for Georgia before the Alabama game? Kirby Smart makes his case. Also: Keep an eye on the weat

Two storms: One tropical, one regarding data centers

We have a tropical storm in the Gulf. It was updated from a tropical depression with the National Hurricane Center's 4 a.m. update. Plus, the rush to build data centers

Grand jury to consider alleged threats to Trump

If you love government, you might look into moving to Bessemer, where they kind of have two of them right now. We'll also explain the Alabama Power security breach, at l

Some superlatives from the past 7 days in Alabama

Doesn't everybody love an awards show? Here's our version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Summit has new owners

Somebody has bought one Alabama's No. 1 shopping destination, and it's less than three months until Christmas. Y'all don't worry, though: The buyer's not planning to tak

Another healthcare crunch: Few insurance options

We'll take a look at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama's grip on the health-insurance industry in Alabama. We'll also talk politics and Tuskegee University's role in the

Mobile considers buying snow equipment

Snow preparations for Mobile, Alabama. Is it worth spending taxpayer money on? We'll also talk about the Northern Beltline and the auto industry. Learn more about your ad

Congress to the rescue?

We have news updates on the Protect College Sports Act, a very late-in-the-game appointment by Gov. Kay Ivey and the Nick Saban documentary. Learn more about your ad choi

News in the news: A defamation case and the Gulf of something

A local public-radio official says the station is being coerced to use the phrase "Gulf of America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump to take election-season Alabama trip

Also: The end of the AISA's role in Alabama high school athletics; more closed desegregation cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election '26: Let the fur fly; Tuberville-Jones on gas prices

Tommy Tuberville levies a four-legged accusation at airline workers while Doug Jones blames him for high gas prices. Also: Trash Pandas are Southern League champs and the

Ella's still No. 1; 'To the victor belong the spoils'

We go from Ella Langley and the Billboard Hot 100 to the Mobile bridge and bayway project and President Donald Trump's day at the United Nations. Learn more about your ad

NASA updates: A new crater and a future academy

What struck the moon? Where will the U.S. Space Academy call home? We'll talk about that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama and AI regulation so far

More cities have added moratoriums on data centers as candidates for governor stake out their positions and legislators hear from experts. Learn more about your ad choic

Talking Alabama weather

Leigh Morgan rejoins "Down in Alabama" to field a few questions about El Nino, the hot weather we're experiencing now, and life as a weather geek. Learn more about your a

When will electric air taxi service be a reality in Alabama?

It could be here sooner than you think if some have their way. Also, we'll look at the Fed's rate hike and trade deficits: Do they even matter? Learn more about your ad c

We're back, with Buffett, sports/politics and more

We'll catch up on news -- including multiple Jimmy Buffett-related stories -- and share the Alabama county with the highest divorce rate last year. Learn more about your

Northport native is acting Army secretary

Today: A note to listeners, Adam Telle's appointment and a Honda expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political statements, city spaces

Mobile is likely to end a program over political statements. Also: record high temps, a singer named Pynk Beard, and more Red Lobsters going away. Learn more about your a