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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jennifer Bergman, who says she had to close her family's toy store business of 44 years in July 2025 due to President Trump's tariffs.
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The Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered widespread tariffs using a 1970s "emergency" statute. Here's how tariffs have impacted the economy.
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NPR's Michel Martin discusses the decision with Diane Swonk, economic advisor and chief economist at KPMG US.
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The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy. -
A second American aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, as President Trump remains noncommittal about whether he'll use force against Iran.
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Latin Dance Marathon | Su Casa Family Ministries
Kacky Walton spoke with Michael Phillips, executive director of Su Casa Family Ministries, about the organization’s upcoming "Latin Dance Marathon" fundraiser, set for Saturday, February 28, at Street Ministries.
TN Politics: Remembering Jesse Jackson's impact on Memphis politics
On the Lorraine Motel balcony when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, the late Rev. Jesse Jackson made regular visits to Memphis.
In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract
Two years ago, the successful union drive at this plant was expected to spark victories throughout the South. But now, as members vote to make their contract official, momentum has fizzled.
Memphis Botanic Garden opens call for artists for 2026–2027 season
Kacky Walton spoke with Jan Davis of the Memphis Botanic Garden about a call for local artists to submit exhibit proposals for the 2026–2027 season.
Scholarship opportunities
High school seniors throughout our region are making decisions about what colleges they’ll attend, and often the right scholarship opportunities play a big part in helping figure out the school that makes the most sense for them and their families. At the Community Foundation, we’re grateful that so many donors chose to create scholarship funds to honor a different person, profession, school, or educational goal.
Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love
Rev. James Lawson Jr.’s memoir, "Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love," explores his role in the Civil Rights Movement and his philosophy of nonviolent direct action. Co-author Emily Yellin discusses his legacy ahead of a February 20 event at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Arts Agenda: Dance, soul & 'Do-Re-Mi'
Featured: Stax Music Academy presents A Century of Soul: Facing Our History; Collage Dance takes the stage with Rise
Feels Like a Dream: Eunbi Kim & Iris Musicians
The IRIS Collective concert season continues Saturday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts with "It Feels Like a Dream," featuring Eunbi Kim and IRIS musicians.
Longtime civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.
Once Upon a Tune | Germantown Baptist Church
Kacky Walton talked with Dr. Dawson Hull, Pastor of Worship Arts at Germantown Baptist Church, about the next performance in their Masterpiece Concert Series, which invites the audience to step into a world where music tells the story.