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.
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Birmingham-Southern's last hurrah
A college baseball team that outlasted its college
5 min
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News updates, then John Archibald takes our quiz
Let's review some of the past week's Alabama news.
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The man who wouldn't apologize to police
He said he would go to jail before issuing a written apology.
5 min
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Boating danger, anti-union claims, MLB at Rickwood
Summer has brought tragedy on the water.
6 min
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The loud buzzing sound of southern summertime
Today's report includes facts and thoughts about cicadas.
7 min
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So long to the Elba Hydroelectric Dam
Its construction was completed in 1913.
3 min
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Coal ash, hurricanes and the quiz
AL.com's Ben Flanagan will join us to talk about Alabama cultural news and take our weekly news quiz.
25 min
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Ranking Alabama, and what is middle class anyway?
We also have excerpts from the virtual event with Sen. Katie Britt on child care.
15 min
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Alabama food to try this summer
Food reporter Bob Carlton joins us to offer some of his dining suggestions.
28 min
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What to expect at school after this Legislative...
A conversation on how recent state government action may or may not affect education in Alabama.
20 min
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Alabama: No to union, yes to barbecue
UAW falls well short in last week's workers vote.
4 min
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Child labor, police shortage and the quiz
AL.com's Leada Gore takes our weekly news-review quiz
19 min
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Snakes and birds make the news
Specifically, the eastern indigo snake and yellow cardinals.
5 min
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Preserving Alabama river land
We'll talk about some land between the rivers, what's there and why it's so important.
23 min
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Lawmakers warn Mexico
We have an update on the long-running rift between Vulcan Materials and the Mexican government.
5 min
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It's union vote week in Tuscaloosa County
We'll also wrap up some of the bills we've previously mentioned that didn't survive the Alabama Legislature.
4 min
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Session '24: Close but no lottery
The Alabama Legislative session came to an end Thursday evening.
17 min
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Religion trends (and history) in Alabama
Greg Garrison joins us to discuss the Methodist split, Baptist attendance, and how those denominations built Alabama's culture.
20 min
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State politics and seafood
The General Fund budget has reached Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.
6 min
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Alabama weather, politics and more
We'll also talk about a really long-term housing development in North Alabama.
15 min
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No do-over on embryo ruling
The political fallout and unintended consequences couldn't sway the majority.
4 min
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Looking for childcare? Good luck
Alabama politics, sexual harassment and childcare costs
18 min
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Selma's police, Methodist rules, campus protest
Down in Alabama's episode for May 2, 2024
4 min
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May 1, 2024
Gambling, guns, porn and police
5 min
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April 30, 2024
Colleges, the growing and the closing
22 min