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NPR'S Steve Inskeep speaks with Cook Political Report elections analyst David Wasserman about Indiana Republicans' rejection of a redistricting bid backed by the White House.
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Ukraine's president says he will look into changing the constitution to hold wartime elections or a referendum on ceding territory to Russia amid ongoing peace talks to end the war.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about the current state of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Competing health care plans failed to meet the 60-vote threshold in the Senate Thursday. With federal ACA subsidies set to expire, health insurance costs are expected to surge in the new year.
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New research suggests that for some children exposure to extreme heat could lead to setbacks on key developmental milestones.
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2025 MYSP Sounds of the Seasons Concerts
Kacky Walton spoke with Jenny Davis, Executive Director of the Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP), and conductor Kyle Dickson about this weekend's upcoming performances.
Service of Lessons and Carols | St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church presents its annual "Service of Lessons and Carols" on Sunday, December 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Team Max—Memphis serving Memphis
This Saturday, December 13, hundreds of volunteers will come together for one of Memphis’s most heartfelt holiday traditions—Team Max Operation Christmas Basket.
Christmas Fiesta 2025
Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Opera Memphis, and Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group (CBTG) join forces once again for the annual "Christmas Fiesta," happening Saturday, December 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Dixon.
'American Nightmare,' Part 3: Starting Over
When the legal options end, a mixed-status immigrant family must decide who goes and who stays in the city they've lived and worked in for two decades.
Arts Agenda: ARTSweek spotlights local arts sector
Featured: Ballet Memphis presents holiday favorite The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theatre; Kirk Whalum and Kandace Springs collaborate at Crosstown Theater
3rd Annual Festival of Christmas | Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Kacky Walton spoke with Gary Beard, Interim Director of Music at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, about their 3rd Annual "Festival of Christmas," featuring the Idlewild Chancel Choir and Orchestra.
'American Nightmare,' Part 2: Families in Lockdown
As mixed-status families in Memphis face the deportation of parents and breadwinners, some households go on lockdown.
The gift of time
For most of human history, no one worried much about being on time.
How to spot and avoid fake Medicare calls
Scammers are making fake Medicare calls to steal personal information or money. Don’t share your Medicare number with unsolicited callers. Verify companies with the BBB and visit healthcare.gov for trusted information.