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Hurricane Mongo - RACIST Storm?
The most racist storm of all time, according to Justin J. Pearson. HOURS after tens of thousands of Memphians lost power during a bow echo storm over the weekend, Pearson said, "Another majority Black, working class city left in the dark." How will Doug McGowan combat the damage done from the alt-r…
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Moratoriums & Marmosets??
What should there be moratoriums on in Memphis: data centers or daycare centers? "Those who can't do teach," so guess what outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is about to do? You'll never believe what the cost of upkeep for a pet monkey is! Dale Jackson joins the Nation of Jake to discuss ev…
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"Data Centers Need Better PR"!!
Which is a more immediate threat to Memphis: data centers or daycares?! Jerry "The King" Lawler is honored today with a street named after him, learn who some of the unexpected guests were that braved the heat for the occasion. Happy National Radio Day! Who do you include on your list of all-tim…
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"I'll Ride The Wrecking Ball Right Into It"!!
The recent moratorium on data centers in Memphis leaves the business dead on arrival, but where are data centers actually being embraced as good neighbors? Talk has resurfaced in the City Council regarding the renovation of the Mid South Coliseum, but Jake's not having it! Learn why you can't af…
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From Greatest Hits To Second-Rate DVDs??
Columbia House is closing shop after years of offering "12 CDs for a Penny," so Jake's getting together a list of the 12 albums he should order before the company closes its [digital] doors. The struggle is real for Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and her THREE cars?! The X Files teaches us some news anch…
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Doomed Child Actors & High Octane Hornswoggling??
With the passing of actress Hayden Panettiere at the age of 36, Jake reflects on the child actors who've faced either success or doom later in life. Time's up on Donald Trump's "Memorandum Of [Mis]understanding" with Iran! Is Max the Producer getting the bang for his buck by putting high octane …
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The Many Saints of Luigi Mangione
When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated, Luigi Mangione became an instant folk hero to an anti-corporate online army. Even after Mangione’s recent federal court guilty plea shattered any illusion of innocence, his radical fanbase refused to walk away, and yes, it's all young liber…
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Smile, You’re On MPD Camera!
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis recently touted the success of Flock cameras and tactical drones at the Rotary Club, sparking a heated debate across the city. While officials point to declining crime metrics and suspects literally surrendering to hovering robots, many residents are left wondering w…
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Mongo of Zambo: First Blood Part 1
The story of Prince Mongo shouldn't end with his passing; it should be continued with a Mongo movie. Now that we have celebrated his life yesterday, today we brainstorm, alongside our listeners, what the movie should be about, who should be casted, who should direct it, and what kind of music works…
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Prince Mongo's Glorious Return to Zambodia
Following the passing of Robert "Prince Mongo" Hodges, we honor the eccentric life, enduring legacy, and vast cultural impact of Memphis’s favorite self-proclaimed alien ambassador. We dive deep into his legendary, shoe-free exploits roaming the Bluff City, his iconic "Mongo for Mayor" political ca…
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