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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:

DEI; a big bull shark; Mark Kennedy Jul 24, 2024

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The University of Alabama System schools close their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

A state-record bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Roade.

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mark Kennedy's death.

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Possible state intervention (in police leadership ... and a school district) Jul 23, 2024

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A bill would let the Alabama governor or attorney general appoint interim police chiefs in certain circumstances.

The state is a step closer to taking over Bessemer City Schools.

Alabama's Democrats line up behind Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ben Flanagan joins us. He's the host of "Beat Everyone," a new podcast about University of Alabama football.

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Biden, Harris and Alabama politicians Jul 22, 2024

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What Alabama politicians were saying after Joe Biden's announcement

Bibb County family mass shooting

Homewood Police officer's shooting

Update on Auburn's Brian Battie

Saban Field

Alleged church theft

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A fat spill - literally Jul 19, 2024

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Let's talk about a different kind of industrial spill, the execution of an inmate and possible name for the Crimson Tide's football field.

We have a guest on the show today: environmental reporter Dennis Pillion, who will talk about the work he's done (including his "Ancient Alabama" series) and take our review quiz.

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Smart phones/anxiety, District 2 surprise? Down in Alabama Jul 18, 2024

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Today we'll talk smart phones and teenagers, the Congressional District 2 race, Birmingham's call for a cease-fire in Gaza, and relatively cooler temperatures.

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Alabama's greatest singers Jul 17, 2024

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Today talk Alabama Winn Dixies that are converting to Aldis, the newest state lawmaker and Alabama's fifth veterans' home.

And music and entertainment writer Matt Wake going to join us to talk Alabama singers -- and his list of the 20 greatest ever.

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Britt's return and Saban's, too Jul 16, 2024

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Sen. Katie Britt speaks at the Republican Convention; the Tuskegee syphilis study whistleblower dies; the back-to-school tax holiday is nearly here; and Nick Saban makes a ... preseason prediction?

Also, "Beat Everyone," an Alabama football podcast, is launching next week.

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Weekend shootings (in Pennsylvania and Alabama) Jul 15, 2024

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Today we're talking about shootings. The one at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and a couple during an extremely deadly night in Birmingham.

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Cabinet pay, inmate's autopsy, restaurant's closing Jul 12, 2024

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We have state cabinet pay hikes, a Death Row inmate's autopsy request and the closing of a restaurant dating back to the 50s. Also, weather reporter Leigh Morgan takes our news review quiz.

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Remembering an Alabama insane asylum Jul 11, 2024

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Today we have the a possible state takeover of a school district, marijuana drinks, more rural medical woes, and an award for missing firearms. After the break we have some creepy history as Amanda Khorramabadi tells us about Bryce Hospital -- a former Tuscaloosa insane asylum that's now a museum.

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