Wake Up Memphis Podcast

House Speaker Rips U of M Students Blaming Israel for Hamas Attacks

October 11, 2023 16:42 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton blasted University of Memphis students blaming Israel for Hamas Attacks

FULL SHOW: U of M Students Defend Hamas

October 11, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Start 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!

'Blood on His Hands': Hollyhand Slams Biden for Empowering Iran

October 11, 2023 15:33 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Brilyn Hollyhand (@BrilynHollyhand) Conservative Commentator, Co-Chair on the RNC Youth Advisory Council, laid into the Biden administration for empowering Iran.

Congressman Tim Burchett - 'It's Bigger Than Us'

October 10, 2023 14:22 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Congressman Tim Burchett joins guest host Steve Gill and shares thoughts on the Speaker's race, Israel, and the need for congress to unite around a common leader who understands fiscal responsibility.

Congressman David Kustoff Reacts to News from Israel

October 09, 2023 22:18 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Rep. Kustoff gives his thoughts on the news out of Israel. He also discusses news of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Progressive Paul Young Elected Memphis Mayor

October 06, 2023 15:05 - 1 hour - 80 MB

Start 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!

FULL SHOW: McCarthy Booted as House Speaker & Memphis in May on Life Support

October 04, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Start 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!

Your Money Matters with FCG: Why Retirement Planning Should Start In Your 20s

October 04, 2023 18:29 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

Joey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner join host Ben Deeter for the flagship episode of Your Money Matters! Go to fcgtn.com to explore all the financial resources FCG offers.

Sheriff Bonner Slams Anti-Police Ordinance: 'Happy It Failed'

October 04, 2023 16:55 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner didn't hold back on the anti-police ordinance that would have banned pre textual traffic stops.

McKissack Vows to Apoint a 'Crime Czar' If Elected Mayor

October 04, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MB

Memphis Mayoral Candidate Michelle McKissack told KWAM Tuesday she will appoint a crime czar to go after rising crime if elected.

'I'm An Unapologetically Black Conservative,' Mayoral Hopeful Says

October 04, 2023 15:55 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Memphis Mayoral Candidate Reggie Hall: I'm An Unapologetically Black Conservative

JW Gibson Throws Shade at Herenton: 'Let Him Take His Bored Ass Home'

October 03, 2023 17:21 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MB

“Let him take his bored ass home.” - JW Gibson throwing down on Willie Herenton this morning on KWAM. Gibson was referring to a comment Herenton reportedly made about being bored in the mayor's office.

Herenton Hits Back At Criticism of Age: 'I'm Not Joe Biden'

October 03, 2023 17:08 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton told KWAM Tuesday he's in tip-top shape to lead the city into the future.

GILL: School Children Would Be Punished for Acting Like Rep. Bowman

October 02, 2023 17:27 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB

Political contributor Steve Gill blasted Rep. Bowman's reason for pulling a fire alarm during the House shutdown vote

Loughery: This Is How You Sell Your Conservative Message To Young Voters

October 02, 2023 16:04 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MB

Rick Loughery, Past Chairman of Young Republican National Federation, on how to craft and sell a conservative message to young voters.

Sen. Taylor Blasts Germantown Schools for Caving to LGBT Activits

October 02, 2023 15:55 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Sen. Brent Taylor tells KWAM he gets more complaints about Germantown Schools than Shelby County Schools.

Church Bells Cause Controversy in Midtown Neighborhood

September 29, 2023 18:27 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MB

KWAM host Ben Deeter blasted the "woke" Midtown residents.

Hagerty Blasts Biden for 'Looking The Other Way' on Border Crisis

September 28, 2023 15:50 - 7 minutes - 6.67 MB

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) Blasts Biden for 'Looking The Other Way' on Border Crisis

Tennessee House Speaker Considers Rejecting 'Biden' Education Money

September 27, 2023 17:05 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton Considers Rejecting 'Biden Admins' Education Money

Judge Joe Brown Responds to 'Man-Hating' Tami Sawyer

September 27, 2023 16:59 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

Judge Joe Brown Responds to 'Man-Hating' Tami Sawyer

Rev. Keith Norman: 'Don't Rule Out These Six Mayoral Candidates'

September 26, 2023 17:04 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Rev. Keith Norman, pastor at First Baptist Church Broad Avenue, told KWAM who to keep an eye on in the upcoming mayors race.

'LIAR!' Mayoral Candidate Slams GOP Chairman for Backing Democrat

September 26, 2023 16:27 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

'LIAR!' Mayoral Candidate James Harvey slammed GOP Chairman Cary Vaughn for backing Democrat Floyd Bonner

Burchett: I'm a NO on McCarthy's Continuing Resoultion

September 26, 2023 16:18 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MB

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) told KWAM Tuesday he's against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown.

World Goes Wild Over Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Romance

September 25, 2023 18:52 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

KWAM host Ben Deeter reacts to Taylor Swift showing up at Cheifs game amid Travis Kelce dating rumors

Paul Young Is a Trojan Horse for the Radical Left, GOP Strategist Says

September 25, 2023 17:06 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Shelby County GOP Strategist Luke Cymbal brought the receipts on Memphis mayoral candidate Paul Young's public safety record.

Rodney Hall: How Republicans Can Win the Black Vote

September 25, 2023 16:36 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Rodney Hall will become the first Black Republican in the House of Representatives in Mississippi since Reconstruction.

Jason Clark: Tennessee Mass Choir Is a Movement, Not Just a Choir

September 22, 2023 16:49 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Jason Clark:Tennessee Mass Choir Is a Movement, Not Just a Choir

Rep. Harshbarger Slams Democrats for 'Lying' About Biden's Border

September 22, 2023 16:39 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) told KWAM Friday that Democrats are "straight up lying" about Biden's border crisis.

Hollyhand: This Is the Top Issue for GenZ Voters

September 22, 2023 16:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Conservative Commentator Brilyn Hollyhand told KWAM the economy is the top issue for young voters ahead of the 2024 election.

FACT CHECK: Council Candidate Meggan Kiel Did Want to Defund Police

September 21, 2023 16:53 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

KWAM host Ben Deeter calls out Memphis City Council candidate Meggan Keil for lying about her public safety record.

Sheriff Bonner Mulls Asking Attorney General to Investigate Mulroy

September 21, 2023 15:19 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner blasted District Attorney Steve Mulroy during an interview with KWAM's Ben Deeter. Bonner says he is considering the possibility of asking the Tennessee Attorney General to investigate Mulroy over allegations of election interference.

KWAM Host: Fix Our Crime Problem Before Fixing Our Stadiums

September 21, 2023 15:14 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

KWAM Host Ben Deeter: Fix Our Crime Problem Before Fixing Our Stadiums

Memphis Bond Agent Blasts Cashless Bail Reform Court

September 20, 2023 18:31 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MB

Lisa Arnold, a bail bond agent at Liberty and Barron Bail Bond Co. sets the record straight on Shelby County's NEW cashless bail reform court.

City Council Candidate Spotlight: Larry Springfield, District 7

September 20, 2023 18:24 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

City Council Candidate Spotlight: Larry Springfield, District 7

STAR PARKER: GOP Candidates Should 'Embrace' Pro-Life Message

September 20, 2023 18:21 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

STAR PARKER: GOP Candidates Should 'Embrace' Pro-Life Message

Sam Hardiman Breaks Down Liberty Bowl/Fed Ex Forum Upgrades

September 19, 2023 17:34 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

Daily Memphian reporter Sam Hardiman breaks down funding for Liberty Bowl and Fed Ex Forum stadium upgrades.

Firearms Instructor Says Gun Sales to Women and Minorities Is Rising

September 19, 2023 17:26 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MB

901 FT Owner/Lead Instructor Buddy Smith told KWAM Tuesday gun sales to women and minorities are on the rise

Radio Host Calls on GOP to Dress Like Fetterman

September 19, 2023 17:21 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Radio talk show host Mary Walter: I'm picturing Chuck Grassley in an oversize hoodie & shorts.

'Lack of Respect': Gill Blasts Schumer for Dropping Senate Dress Code

September 18, 2023 17:32 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

'Lack of Respect': Political contributor Steve Gill Blasts Schumer for Dropping Senate Dress Code

City Council Candidate Spotlight: Larry Hunter, District 6

September 18, 2023 15:53 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

City Council Candidate Spotlight: Larry Hunter, District 6

Breakdown of the Family: Shelby County Commissioner on the Root Causes of Violent Crime

September 18, 2023 15:51 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB

"Parents it’s 10 PM, do you know where your children are?" Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr said on Wake Up Memphis Monday.

Controversial ‘Blackface’ Football Triggers Law Students

September 15, 2023 17:40 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

KWAM host Ben Deeter reacts to a controversial ‘blackface’ football triggering University of Memphis law students

Dem Strategist: Love him or Hate Him, Don't Count Willie Herenton Out

September 15, 2023 15:34 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MB

Former Shelby County Democrat Chairwoman Gabby Salinas weighs in on the Memphis mayor race.

Mill Creek Podcast Host: 'Stop Californicationing Your Tennessee'

September 15, 2023 15:25 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Mill Creek Podcast Host Steve Abramowicz Joined Ben Deeter to Discuss Nashville's New Mayor Freddie O’Connell & Progressive Activists Moving into Red States

Memphis WWII Hero Inspires 'Patriotic' Film

September 14, 2023 17:28 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

"Ramblings of a Bomber Pilot" is about Captain Arthur Allen, a WWII pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country. Arthur's nephew Frank Allen & Austin Rich, director of of the film, discuss the making of the movie on "Wake Up Memphis"

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