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President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday to discuss the future partnership after Trump disparaged the alliance.
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With a ceasefire with Iran on apparently shaky grounds, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks veteran Middle East diplomat and former Ambassador Ryan Crocker about likely next steps in the negotiations.
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Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it's not.
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Emmy-winning "Hacks" follows an old-school comedienne and her young writer. Leila Fadel talks to creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky about its fifth and final season.
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Orpheum Theatre Unveils 2026–27 Broadway Season
The Orpheum Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 Broadway season, featuring seven productions, including six Memphis premieres.
Love is louder than judgment
Recently, LeBron James spoke words about Memphis that were less than kind...
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Hattiloo Theatre
Patricia Smith, Production Manager at Hattiloo Theatre, joined Kacky Walton to talk about directing the final play of Season 19, August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."
Then Sings My Soul: A Festival of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Kacky Walton spoke with Calvin Ellis, Director of Choirs and Worship Music at Second Presbyterian Church, about the upcoming event, “Then Sings My Soul: A Festival of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs,” set for Sunday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m.
How deceptive search ads can mislead consumers seeking help
Learn how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against two companies accused of running deceptive Google search ads to target individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
Any excuse to enjoy a slice of coffee cake!
Since National Coffee Cake Day is April 7, I thought we could learn a little about this treat.
Mister Act | Friends of George's
Kacky Walton spoke with Rick Bartl and Sandy Kozik from Friends of George's about the new original play, "Mister Act," running Friday, April 10, through Saturday, April 18, at Evergreen Theatre.
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change's 30th Anniversary and Pillars of Progress Gala
The Institute's Executive Director, Daphene McFerrin, joined Kacky Walton to discuss an upcoming gala celebrating the organization's 30th anniversary and recognizing the recipients of the 2026 Pillars of Progress Awards.
Masquerade: A GCA Major Flower Show | Dixon Gallery & Gardens
The biennial Memphis Flower Show, presented by the Memphis Garden Club, returns to the Dixon Gallery & Gardens Saturday, April 11, through Sunday, April 12. The show is one of only five major garden shows sanctioned by the Garden Club of America (GCA).