Wake Up Memphis Podcast
1,841 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★ - 5 ratingsStart your mornings with The Mighty 990 KWAM's live & local talk radio show! “Wake Up Memphis” is three hours of entertaining talk, great local and national guests and lots of laughter. Plus, local news, live traffic and weather reports. It’s the next best thing to a Krispy Kreme!
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Episodes
Representative Antonio Parkinson Interview
April 23, 2024 14:47 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBTennessee State Representative Antonio Parkinson phones into Wake Up Memphis to talk about crime, the Orange Mound Shooting, gun control, and school choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Starnes Interview
April 23, 2024 14:39 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBTodd Starnes phones into the morning show to state that Mayor Paul Young is becoming our own version of Rep. Justin Pearson for his shift to radical left policies. Moreover, the need for an investigation as to why police were not called to disperse the crowd at the community center in Memphis is highlighted, as well as his reaction to the Ukraine Aid package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leaders Call for More Basketball Courts after Orange Mound Shooting--Which Happened ona a Basketball Court
April 23, 2024 14:31 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
William Bedford Interview
April 22, 2024 15:14 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBFormer University of Memphis basketball legend and NBA star William Bedford joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about the 1985-1986 University of Memphis basketball team that won a championship. Bedford was the 6th overall pick in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisa Arnold Interview
April 22, 2024 15:04 - 3 minutes - 3 MBShelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Republican Nominee Lisa Arnold calls into the morning show to harp the need for people to research whom they vote for, and that she brings the knowledge and experience necessary to get the work done and do a great job as the General Sessions Court Clerk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We Need a Shock to the System" Says Commissioner Mick Wright
April 22, 2024 14:58 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBShelby County Commissioner Mick Wright phones into the morning show to espouse why we need a "shock to the system" after the Orange Mound Mass Shooting, and why accountability in the General Sessions Court is crucial. Furthermore, the Commissioner gives his take on the legislation from Rep. John Gillespie and Sen. Brent Taylor as well as the Mayor's proposal to increase property taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Representative Mark White Interview
April 22, 2024 14:41 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBTennessee State Representative Mark White joins the morning show to discuss legislation which addresses what is happening in the General Sessions Court, the Orange Mound mass shooting, and punitive penalties for the Judiciary and DA's office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Memphis (Dr. Frederick Tappan Guest Hosting for Ben Deeter)
April 22, 2024 14:37 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBDr. Frederick Tappan, Host of the Frederick Tappan Show, Guest Hosts for Wake Up Memphis Host Ben Deeter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"If You Play Stupid Games, You Win Stupid Prizes," Says Todd Starnes
April 19, 2024 15:13 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBConservative Talk Radio Host Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to argue that the suspect, who shot MPD Officer McKinney, needed to be in jail to prevent the shooting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Speropoulos Interview
April 19, 2024 15:03 - 8 minutes - 8 MBDevelopment and Communications Director for the Salvation Army Amy Speropoulos joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about the work she does with the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army needs volunteers for their Vacation Bible School and Summer Camp. Vacation Bible School is on May 27 and the Summer Camp starts on May 29, running through the end of July. To volunteer, visit their website at salvationarmymemphis.org, and you can follow Amy on Facebook at Amy Speroptv and on X. See omnystud...
Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Interview
April 19, 2024 14:53 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBShelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell joins the morning show to talk about the altercation between a student and teacher at a Memphis High School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wake Up Memphis (Dr. Frederick Tappan Filling in for Ben Deeter)
April 19, 2024 14:49 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBDr. Frederick Tappan, Host of the Frederick Tappan Show, fills in for Wake Up Memphis Host Ben Deeter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Tim Burchett Interview
April 18, 2024 14:58 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBCongressman Tim Burchett joins the show to talk about President Biden going off the reservation, foreign policy, and big money pulling the strings in Congress. Due to the spin and agenda against President Trump, the Congressman believes Americans' should turn off cable news and stop buying the newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Gill Interview
April 18, 2024 14:50 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBPolitical Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to discuss the media's excitement over the bogus case against former President Donald Trump, President Biden on the campaign trail, and the Senate's actions on the Secretary Mayorkas impeachment proceedings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COVER UP? Shelby County DA Drops BOMBSHELL after Caught Lying about MPD Shooting
April 18, 2024 14:42 - 1 hour - 80 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Money Matters with FCG: Memphis Taxes are Changing
April 17, 2024 15:12 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBJoey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to react to Mayor Paul Young's speech saying he is increasing property taxes to make up for the 30 million dollar deficit. Moreover, they present solutions to reduce crime in the bluff city, which they believe requires expanding MPD instead of making cuts. Towards the end of the segment, Bill and Joey respond to former University of Memphis President David Rudd's social media post refuting the pr...
District Attorney Matthew Barton Interview
April 17, 2024 14:42 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBDistrict Attorney for Mississippi's 23rd Judicial District, Matthew Barton, joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to discuss campaigning for DA, the shooting in Southaven at police officers, his podcast, transparency, and his family. He has a wife named Megan and a daughter named Eleanor. You can follow him on X and Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memphis Mayor Pitches Tax Increase to Reduce Crime
April 17, 2024 14:36 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Layne Provine Interview
April 16, 2024 14:43 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBLayne Provine, Founder and President of Margin of Victory, phones into the morning show to assert that Republicans need to stick to winning issues rather than getting tricked into talking about the issues that Democrats use to hoodwink voters. In addition, he talks about leaving abortion and gun control up to the states and the importance of electing Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Republican nominee Lisa Arnold. Layne will be speaking and headlining at the Collierville VFW for th...
Bill Anderson Applauds Commissioner That Released Cop Killer
April 16, 2024 14:26 - 1 hour - 80 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheriff Shannon Beasley Interview
April 15, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBTipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley phones into Wake Up Memphis to address the man shot in Memphis who was from Tipton County, fighting crime, and allowing cops to do their jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Marsha Blackburn Interview
April 15, 2024 14:33 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBUnited States Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the show to give tough words on the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, justice for the MPD Officer killed, and the Iranian drone strikes on Israel. Additionally, Senator Blackburn pinpoints the fact that President Biden is appeasing people on the left by not supporting Israel against Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats Blame Guns and GOP after Thug Murders Cop
April 15, 2024 14:27 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Brent Taylor Interview
April 12, 2024 14:51 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBTennessee State Senator Brent Taylor phones into Wake Up Memphis to give his take on the shooting that occurred in Memphis, and how what he terms "restorative justice schemers" are letting violent criminals back out on to the streets to commit these crimes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman John Rose Interview
April 12, 2024 14:44 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCongressman John Rose calls into the morning show to talk about the 4th amendment and how it applies to agencies using FISA to spy on Americans and our adversaries, holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable, undecided voters railing against President Biden on MSNBC, excessive spending, and Bidenflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Frederick Tappan Interview
April 12, 2024 14:35 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBDr. Frederick Tappan phones into the morning show to discuss the three Memphis Police Officers, who were shot during a traffic stop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BREAKING: Three Memphis Police Officers Shot Overnight
April 12, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThree Memphis Police Officers were shot during a traffic stop when two suspects opened fire. The suspects were also shot. No word on conditions of the officers or the gunmen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Basar Interview
April 11, 2024 14:51 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBFormer Shelby County Commissioner Steve Basar joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about starting a uniform business with his wife, Alpha One Apparel, a potential minimum wage increase, the economy, education, inflation, and jobs going to undocumented workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Gresham Interview
April 11, 2024 14:44 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBTom Gresham, Host of Gun Talk Radio, calls into the morning show to talk about Tennessee voting to allow teachers to carry guns in school, the reactions, and the provisions of the law. Visit Tom's website at Guntalk.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memphis City Councilwoman Pushes for Minimum Wage Increase for Black Men
April 11, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Representative Ron Gant Interview
April 10, 2024 15:08 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBTennessee State Representative Ron Gant phones into the morning show to display how legislators should conduct themselves and his two bills, including House Bill 23-86 combating drunk driving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Money Matters with FCG: Student Loan Forgiveness
April 10, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJoey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to analyze President Biden's attempt to cancel student debt, AOC saying the Biden loan plan will allow folks to travel abroad, the need to do more with trade schools to increase job opportunities, how to spend money, living in a big city financially, not coddling children, investing money, compounding, and building equity (something you own). To contact them, visit their website at [email protected]...
Jim Carney and Jo Gilbert Interview
April 10, 2024 14:48 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBJim Carney and Jo Gilbert of Madonna Learning Center join Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about their mission to help kids with learning difficulties and the event they will be having on Tuesday at 6:00 pm at The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown. Country music singer T. Graham Brown will be singing at the event. To get tickets, call 901-752-5767 or visit their website at Madonna-learning.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shelby County Commissioner Cancels "Racist" President's Day, Renames It "Friends and Employee Holiday"
April 10, 2024 14:37 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scottie Nell Hughes Interview
April 09, 2024 14:43 - 10 minutes - 10 MBPolitical Contributor Scottie Nell Hughes phones into the morning show to argue against men playing in women's sports, and she also reacts to South Carolina Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley's comments and President Trump's video on making abortion a state issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grading Paul Young's First 100 Days
April 09, 2024 14:27 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alan Pillow Interview
April 08, 2024 15:01 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBAlan Pillow, Director of Operations for Starnes Media Group, phones into the morning show from Arkansas to discuss the solar eclipse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Representative Kevin Vaughan Interview
April 08, 2024 14:51 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MBTennessee State Representative Kevin Vaughan joins the morning show to highlight the petition from Reverend Earle Fisher to stop the Tennessee bill banning reparations, and he also talks about immigration and issues at the Shelby County Clerk's office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"It's Not Fair:" Memphis Residents Furious after Dollar Stores Close Due to Crime
April 08, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Caplan Interview
April 05, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBJason Caplan, creator of Universal Language Room, sits down with us in studio to describe his experience playing music with Bedouins in Libya and other middle eastern muslims, the Israel and Hamas conflict, and his documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Terri Walker Interview
April 05, 2024 14:37 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBTerri Walker with Walker Auctions joins us in studio to promote her documentary that uncovers a cornerstone of American commerce and competition: The Auction Industry. She also talks about being Miss Auctioneer and Artificial Intelligence in the auctioneer industry. Please visit her website at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"JUSTICE!" Memphis Pasors Push for Reparations in Shelby County
April 05, 2024 14:28 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Williams Interview
April 04, 2024 14:39 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBFormer Memphis Police Association President Mike Williams calls into the morning show to explain the need for a second lieutenant supervisor role to prevent a Tyre Nichols-like situation from happening again, a Memorandum of Understanding, his conversations with Mayor Paul Young, and Binding Arbitration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
POLL: Is Memphis Crime Really Dropping? The city says 'YES!'
April 04, 2024 14:26 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Money Matters with FCG: Have You Filed Your Taxes?
April 03, 2024 15:21 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBJoey Sulipeck and Dennis Plyler of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to discuss taxes, inflation, retirement planning, minimum wage, President Trump's Truth Social stock, and the eight states planning to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars. Visit their website at fcgtn.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Rives Interview
April 03, 2024 15:07 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBDavid Rives, Founder of Genesis Science Network and Director of Wonders Center and Science Museum, joins the morning show to talk about the solar eclipse and how it connects to creationism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"You're Stealing from Your Community:" Cooper-young Cannabis Shop Pleads with Criminals Who ransacked Their Joint
April 03, 2024 15:01 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BIDENOMICS: $18 Big Macs and $20 Minimum Wage
April 02, 2024 14:43 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Paige Interview
April 02, 2024 14:36 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBCandidate for Tennessee State House seat 86 David Paige joins us in studio to talk about his time as a teacher in the Memphis-Shelby County School system and taking on member of the "Tennessee 3" and Democratic Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson in the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey Sulipeck Interview
April 02, 2024 14:29 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBJoey Sulipeck of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) and meteorologist calls into the morning show to give an update on the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.