Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

<p>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.</p>

Opting for Alabama

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-31
10:46

Philip Rivers' amazing career OT

Today: the Methodist split that's still dragging out, Philip Rivers, a UPS layoff, hikes and a really cold swim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-30
05:52

'Stranger Things' and a familiar ballcap

We'll talk about a possible First Amendment-related case, an AI-related Congressional measure, and a camo ballcap from the 1980s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-29
05:49

Stories that made a difference in 2025

Investigative editor Ashley Remkus will join us to talk about "Stories That Made a Difference in 2025." Here are some links to the stories Ashley highlights: DOGE cuts directly affected Alabama institutions. Hugh Freeze's frequent golfing rounds became big news. Columnist Roy S. Johnson shared his prostate-cancer experience, and people are getting tested. Help arrived for students who didn't have beds to sleep in. A citizen who'd been critical of a small city was arrested ... but then released. In a still-developing story, there have been accusations of parking-ticket entrapment. The parole rate plummeted ... and then the board chair was ousted. Some glaring evidence led a judge to call for a new trial for a Death Row inmate (although the Attorney General's Office is still fighting it). A death sentence was commuted. In Alabama. Seriously. The State Legislature acted quickly after a breastfeeding-jurors story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-26
40:06

The Christmas edition (and a little more)

Today we're talking Christmas history with AL.com's Greg Garrison. Also, we have a couple of news items: One's an update on the SS United States, the big ship that's docked in Mobile. The other is on a rabbi at a historic synagogue planning to leave the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-25
28:03

Be careful about re-using baggies

Today: a leadership change related to the world's largest rocket factory, a settlement with Mercedes and an alleged illegal surprise in some kindergartners' candy bags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-24
06:17

Don't dress too sparkly on your flight

Today we have some capital punishment facts and figures, the end of the oyster and red snapper seasons, and a message from the TSA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-23
06:40

Thursday's forecasts and Alabama Christmas trees

It's Christmas week so we'll talk about Christmas weather and the growth of Christmas tree farms. And we have the passing of a Birmingham ballplayer who longtime Braves fans will remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-22
06:33

Are more playoffs really better?

Sports reporter Matt Stahl will give us an unusual take on the college football postseason and what it should or shouldn't look like. We'll also talk about Alabama's playoff game today at Oklahoma. Click here for more reporting from Matt Stahl Also, the suspect in the mass shooting that killed Ella Cook was found and identified. We'll let you know why Space Force flags are flying and how some state legislators are looking to change some geographic names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-19
28:00

Sports crossover candidates: Tuberville still standing

We're down to one famously sports-related statewide political candidate. We'll tick off the ones that've decided not to run and give you the latest on the one who has stayed on. Also, we have updates on some conservation land, homeless-camp teardowns and L.L. Bean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-18
08:08

Prep football trouble

Today we have the shooting death of a well-known TV sports reporter Christina Chambers, a canceled diversity policy at a water board, and an update on that Moody High football celebration that landed the program in hot water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-17
06:00

Still lunar-bound

Today we talk about the moon, DEI and why flags are lowered this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-16
05:55

An Alabama victim at Brown University

On today's briefing, Alabama lost one of its on in the Brown University shooting on Saturday. Medical cannabis is still a thing here, just taking a while to roll out. And there are sports updates on Philip Rivers and Kalen DeBoer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-15
06:12

Fannie Mae, space freezers and education talk

Includes news updates on Fannie Mae, the West Alabama Corridor and a space-freezer contract. Then for a second segment today we have reporter Rebecca Griesbach back to talk about her time here covering education and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-12
22:14

Mike Rogers on the Caribbean 'double-tap'

Today on the briefing we'll talk about what Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers thinks about the military's Caribbean double-tap, a big award for a Pike County teacher, and another scam heads-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-11
06:49

Fun with politics and football

Let's talk about a pharmaceutical producer making a big footprint in the state, cigars getting folks in trouble, an aunt looking for help for her sister's baby, and something about the word "football." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-10
07:20

Online sales tax and an immigration-enforcement update

Let's talk about online sales tax, immigration enforcement and why Hangout will chill out in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-09
06:10

Islamic Academy stops move

Today we have an apparent end to the Islamic Academy of Alabama's effort to move from Homewood to Hoover, we have something the Crimson Tide hopes holds true in the fast-changing world of college football, and we have what our Spotify Wrapped said about you. Or some of you, at least. Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in north Alabama Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in central Alabama Click here to vote on the best Christmas display in south Alabama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-08
08:28

Wintertime in Alabama

Today we're going to check in with weather reporter Leigh Morgan as we begin the winter season and also talk about how accurate this year's hurricane-season forecast was. In today's report we also have early Amtrak success on the Gulf Coast, human remains finally identified, and a really big house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-05
22:59

Jobs, monkeys and more

We have some economy numbers, the continuation of a high school football dynasty and a house full of monkeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12-04
06:09

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