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**Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan**

Start your morning with the latest news and stories from Alabama. Then, hear the stories behind the stories as Ike Morgan is joined by voices from the AL.com newsroom and beyond for deep dives on pressing topics, news quizzes and a whole lot of fun.

Latest Episodes:

The best winter-weather prep, just in case Jan 22, 2026

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Today we're talking about about weather, a Birmingham political rivalry and a Lower Alabama moonshine bust.

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Tuberville trusts Trump Jan 21, 2026

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We'll let you know where presumptive GOP nominee for governor Tommy Tuberville said regarding President Trump and Greenland.

Also, last year was a record for economic development. And a BIrmingham-based company wins a big civil case related to its work in Colombia.

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A done deal, or just getting started? Jan 20, 2026

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What does President Trump's endorsement of Barry Moore mean for a crowded Senate field, a police chief wants people to be more responsible on social media, and a familiar friend will be returning to school lunchrooms soon.

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A presidential endorsement Jan 19, 2026

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President Trump picks his man for the Republicans in the U.S. Senate, a fight is brewing over Internet taxes, and some jobs in Alabama are among the best paid in the nation.

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Keep your hands to yourself Jan 16, 2026

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A new law would make it a felony to attack an elected official, a beloved symbol of Alabama is making a comeback, while the secrets of another Alabama icon are coming to light a decade after her death.

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Getting credit for the classroom Jan 15, 2026

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Alabama's schools are seeing better results, and the state's leaders want people around the country to pay attention, a north Alabama man had an unfortunate encounter with a dressed up deer, and a well-traveled former Auburn quarterback is making his own tour of America's college football landscape.

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Ivey's last Session: 'We haven't aged a day' Jan 14, 2026

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Lawmakers meet and Gov. Kay Ivey speaks.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville warns of Muslim takeover.

Civil-right pioneer Claudette Colvin dies.

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Ivey's final State of the State Jan 13, 2026

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Gov. Kay Ivey's final State of the State address is tonight, DHR is still announcing ways to make EBT cards secure, and Birmingham's mayor dropped a thought about a major public-transportation project that may be just a dream.

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A bill might push the wallet toward obsolescence Jan 12, 2026

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On today's report: possible digital IDs in our future, a police funding boost for a small city, and a special note for those who live in the 334 ... or maybe we now call it the 334-slash-483.

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Here come the lawmakers Jan 09, 2026

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With the Legislative Session cranking up next week, we have AL.com capitol reporter Mike Cason on today to give us a sneak peek.

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First, we have news items on a Trump proclamation that could affect a Birmingham plant, the original Foosackley's, the passing of a former state lawmaker, and where salamander love is stopping traffic.

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