Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

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When can an officer demand ID? Jan 08, 2026

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Today we have a court case over whether police can make you show identification in some instances (other than during traffic stops).

Alabama's November's unemployment figure was better than the U.S.'s.

And Alabama Music Hall of Famer Jim McBride has passed away.

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Tuberville's take on Jan. 6 Jan 07, 2026

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Sen. Tuberville made some claims about Jan. 6 that aren't brand-new and largely reflect what President Trump and pro-Trump activists have been alleging. We'll share them here and along with the context of some established reporting regarding that day.

We'll also talk about space spending and hopefully mention Ella Cook's murderer for the final time.

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Auto news and the tariffs of '25 Jan 06, 2026

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Hyundai production, UAB Health growth, state political personnel.

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Alabama responses to Venezuela action Jan 05, 2026

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Today let's talk about Alabama reaction to the military action in Venezuela, New Years Eve gunfire in Birmingham and a record for Bo Nix.

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Birmingham homicide stats; Tide's hurt pride Jan 02, 2026

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We'll update Birmingham's homicide total for the year, especially since we leaned into that story so much in '24. Also, there's more security coming to the SNAP program, and it was hard for a lot of people to watch Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

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Stay healthy, Alabama Jan 01, 2026

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Today we have a rough flu season that's already had some tragic effects and is being accompanied by cases of a superbug going around.

We have the end of the publication of a major southern newspaper.

And we have the Crimson Tide going after win number ... well, we'll get to that.

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Opting for Alabama Dec 31, 2025

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Today we have an update on the woman who was sentenced to prison after her stillborn child tested positive for meth. The defense has some new evidence that persuaded a judge to take another look at it.

We also have an Alabama city where three out of five city council members were unseated by a court.

And we have the latest study on more people choosing to move to the South -- including Alabama.

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Philip Rivers' amazing career OT Dec 30, 2025

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Today: the Methodist split that's still dragging out, Philip Rivers, a UPS layoff, hikes and a really cold swim.

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'Stranger Things' and a familiar ballcap Dec 29, 2025

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We'll talk about a possible First Amendment-related case, an AI-related Congressional measure, and a camo ballcap from the 1980s.

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Stories that made a difference in 2025 Dec 26, 2025