Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

Latest Episodes:

Passings of Jesse Jackson, Robert Duvall Feb 17, 2026

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Robert Duvall, who passed away on Sunday, was probably my very favorite actor. I've had thoughts on his work for a long time, and I've always considered him an honorary southerner. So I have thoughts I'll share.

We also have news that's really just breaking as we're publishing this this, the passing of civil-rights icon Jesse Jackson.

Also, how our delegation voted on the SAVE Act and a change at the Alabama Public Service Commission ... but not the change we were expecting.

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The President's Day edition Feb 16, 2026

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Nursing shortage, the Britt-Trump relationship and Spring Break in Gulf Shores.

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How might death for child rapists fare in court? Feb 13, 2026

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Today we have a new punishment against some child predators -- if it holds up in court. We also have a settlement in a "forever chemicals" lawsuit and what all that sniffing and sneezing's about.

Also, on late Lt. Gen. Hal Moore's birthday we'll revisit his brief stint as the namesake of the Army base in Columbus, Ga., and Fred Benning, the Nebraska World War I veteran who was honored by the Trump Administration's re-renaming it Fort Benning.

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MoonPie responsibly Feb 12, 2026

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Today we have politicians lining up on one side or another of the bill to revamp the selection of the Public Service Commission.

Also, we items on a construction-worker academy, a big contract for the Alabama Institute of the Deaf and Blind, and "Protect the MoonPie."

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Huge solar project and the PSC Feb 11, 2026

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We have several things to cover today, including a huge solar project that has nearby residents less than happy, and a fast-moving bill to change the way Public Serve Commission seats are filled.

Also, an update on Alabama's first IKEA location, a pardon for Stephen Nodine and Mobile's claim on the original Mardi Gras.

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Ella Langley's huge hit and thoughts on your survey responses Feb 10, 2026

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Today we have updates on the wild politics of Lispcomb, Ala., a big defense contract and Ella Langley reaching dizzying new heights with her latest hit.

Then we'll share some of what was reflected in that survey that many of you took last week.

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Drilling leases proposed for Alabama forest Feb 09, 2026

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Today we have oil-drilling leases proposed for the Conecuh National Forest, a sex-trafficking life sentence, and the passing of a Huntsville icon.

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The story of Fonzie Andrade Feb 07, 2026

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Here's a link to John Archibald's story on Fonzie Andrade.

Today's weekend extra episode features the story of an Alabama man who's been deported and left a fiancé and very young child here. His name is Alfonso Andrade. You'll hear him referred to as "Fonzie," which is what his friends and neighbors in Blount County call him.

AL.com's John Archibald put together a heck of a story by actually traveling to Mexico and spending time with this man and his family.

At the end, John and host Ike Morgan discuss the story and John's experiences reporting it.

As an intro, Ike comments on social media and political discourse and shares perspectives that have helped him wade through the muck of politics.

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Dang the torpedoes! Feb 06, 2026

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Last chance to take the audience survey!

Today's report will give you a bit of a military fix. We have some defense-contract stuff, the ship showing up for Mardi Gras, and then a boys basketball team that's run into another playoff technical difficulty.

I'm Ike Morgan and we're Down in Alabama.

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Session roundup and Mama Cat Feb 05, 2026

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We have updates on some legislative movement this week.

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