Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

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

Pending residency cases against Wahl, Tuberville

We have a second legal challenge over whether a candidate for statewide office; Musician Jason Isbell is suing an AI platform; the New York Times gets break in damages ow

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' stands alone

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has officially done what no other hit song has ever done. From any artist, in any genre. We also have an execution scheduled, a spat over

'Days of Thunder' cultural impact and sequel

Why are analysts saying Regions Bank is ripe for acquisition? Who will be in the "Days of Thunder" sequel? Those are two very different questions but we'll get to both o

Tuberville: No need to debate

We'll talk about Tommy Tuberville's explanation over not debating in the governor's race, get you caught up on the latest prison construction bond issue, and look at whic

Phenix City's incredible season ends

We have a new disaster-alert system, a new hunting-and-fishing licensing system, how Phenix City did in the Little League World Series and what big factory might be built

An election results mystery

Why did Bessemer officials fail to release election results last night, then apparently refuse to talk about it? Also, we're still following one of our Little League tea

Canada vs. ... Alabama?

We have the U.S.-Canada spat and the lose-lose trade-war scenario in a few seconds. Also, our Little League representation is still representing, and a popular World War

Lawmakers might act on Flock cameras

Will the state move against Flock cameras? We'll address that. We'll also talk about how Trump's ground-beef announcement has landed so far and what UAB is doing about n

Jury awards millions in NYT case

The New York Times has lost a defamation case in Alabama ... and if it stands it'll mean millions for a former Alabama basketball player. We also have an alternative nam

A rare statewide debate could happen

Political debates seem harder and harder to come by, but we might have us a statewide debate this campaign season. No, not the one you were wondering about. Also, we hav

Name that I-10 bridge (and should it be for Trump?)

What would you name the I-10 bridge and Bayway project when it's all done? Some want President Trump's name on it. Today we also have the Mardi Gras Amtrak service turni

Which private companies are the best?

Time Magazine ranked the top 100 privately owned companies, not just by size and profit but also by how good an employer and neighbor they are. Alabama landed four on th

VA sites studying psilocybin as a depression treatment

Psychedelic help for veterans with depression? It's being studied, and the "magic mushroom" drug is what researchers are looking at. Also, we have an unsurprising weathe

A (relatively) speedy execution

Alabama put a convicted child killer to death yesterday, and there wasn't much debate about this one, even from the condemned man himself. We'll also update you on one o

John Rich joins an Alabama dispute

Why is John Rich jumping into an Alabama debate? We'll let you know. We'll also talk about the broadening of an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center and the