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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with political consultant Mike Madrid about how Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have backfired.
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The area where four states meet in the U.S. Southwest remains on a flood watch after days of heavy rain and winds.
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Republicans redrew congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver. -
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries. -
Republicans' gerrymandering efforts have led to expensive and competitive races, Brazil's President Lula elected for fourth term, protests sweep parts of Europe.
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University of Memphis brings "RENT" to the stage
The University of Memphis Department of Theatre & Dance presents "RENT," October 29 through November 1. Director Max Robinson joins Darel Snodgrass to discuss the award-winning musical and its enduring impact.
Tennessee paid $1M for lethal injection drugs; concerns rising about past botched executions
Several new details about Tennessee’s recent executions came to light this week, including the price of the drugs and issues with executions leading up to Christa Pike’s catastrophic failed one.
In Arkansas, Democrats see an opening at the edge of the competitive midterms map
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country.
"What Remains Visible" brings international art to Memphis
Local artists Lisa Williamson and Paul Behnke join Kacky Walton to discuss "What Remains Visible," an international painting exhibition featuring 55 artists at Marshall Arts Gallery through October 31.
After Christa Pike's failed execution, some Americans think Tennessee should try again
A new poll shows one-third of Americans support a second execution attempt.
Cazateatro brings Día de Muertos celebration to Downtown Memphis
Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group's annual Día de Muertos Parade and Festival moves to Downtown Memphis on Saturday, October 24, bringing free live performances, music, art, and cultural activities to the community.
TN Politics: Some politicians fight, others coast, to election day
Republican candidates avoid debates and the as challengers poke holes in the MAGA narrative that things are going great.
High Expectations Aerial Arts presents "Flightmares: Aerial Arts Haunted Experience"
Through an immersive walk-through performance, featuring aerial arts, theatrical characters, movement, music, and lighting, High Expectations Aerial Arts draws audiences into the shadows ahead of Halloween with "Flightmares: Aerial Arts Haunted Experience."
Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Opera Memphis unite for Verdi's "Rigoletto"
Opera Memphis and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra join forces for a one-night-only performance of Verdi's "Rigoletto" at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 24.