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Start your morning with the latest news and stories from Alabama. Then, hear the stories behind the stories as Ike Morgan is joined by voices from the AL.com newsroom and beyond for deep dives on pressing topics, news quizzes and a whole lot of fun.

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Recent Guests

Ramsey Archibald
Data editor at AL.com
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Episode: 'Second summer,' anyone?
Caroline Vincent
A news background including work at Alabama Public Radio and AL.com
AL.com
Episode: Tuberville and non-English-speaking drivers
Mac McAnally
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, and collaborator with Jimmy Buffett
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Episode: Mac McAnally, Choose Act athletes, drought
Bobby Tomberlin
Nashville songwriter and author of the memoir I've Lived Country Music
Episode: Conversation with country songwriter Bobby Tomberlin
Mark Heim
Sports Analyst and Contributor at AL.com
AL.com
Episode: Our favorite all-time football movies
Wes Wyatt
Chief Meteorologist at WBRC with a passion for weather and author of the book 'Bread, Milk and the Chance of Snow'.
WBRC
Episode: Remembering weather events with Wes Wyatt
Kelly Kazek
Southern humorist and reporter
AL.com
Episode: Africanized bees and murders that weren't
Haley Laurence
Returning guest from This is Alabama focusing on local stories
This is Alabama
Episode: Nippon-U.S. Steel; more Unsung Alabama
Michael Casagrande
Sports columnist and senior sports reporter
AL.com
Episode: Next big change to college player pay

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Ike Morgan
Host who brings local news and storytelling to life, engaging listeners with humor and insightful commentary on Alabama's latest happenings.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • 10/24/25

    Oh my, Sorry to hear your reporting more time allocated about execution death row murder vs the victim. But I’ll continue to be loyal listener.

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    Jim C. of Anderson, SC
    United Statesa month ago
  • great info

    I appreciate the coverage of everything from politics, sports and current events. This show is interesting and informative.

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    5
    OHoneyQ
    United States2 months ago
  • Are you must for Alabama information

    If you are interested in keeping up with what’s going on in Alabama you need to listen to Down in Alabama. It’s a quick and concise summary of what’s going on in the state. As a bonus there are often more in depth stories to dig into important happenings. Give it a try.

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    Scnich
    United States5 months ago
  • 5/16/25

    Love listening. But

    Please try to include more conservative or more balanced political influence contestant on game show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jim C. of Anderson, SC
    United States6 months ago
  • A little slice of home

    I travel a lot for work and this podcast always makes me feel like a little piece of home is with me wherever I go. I also listen to it when I’m at home. Overall great daily podcast for anyone in Alabama or the surrounding states. Bravo Ike!!

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    Victor Creed-RTR
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and concise delivery of Alabama news, often highlighting the humor and personality brought into discussions by the host.
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Tuberville and non-English-speaking drivers
Q: What motion picture was filmed that Fairhope has been awaiting the potential moving of a farmhouse for?
It was Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Tuberville and non-English-speaking drivers
Q: Young conservatives packed this venue on Wednesday for a Turning Point USA rally
It was Neville Arena in Auburn.
Tuberville and non-English-speaking drivers
Q: What athletic event is expected to be held in Birmingham in 2029?
It is the Senior Games.
Tuberville and non-English-speaking drivers
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background in news, Caroline.
Caroline shares her extensive background in news from high school newspaper to work at Alabama Public Radio and now social media at AL.com.
Boyd execution; Prichard's water woes
Q: What are some of the possible ways forward, and at least in the near future?
New leadership in Pritchard is exploring various solutions including merging with the Mobile water utility or conceding to a private company, though the current mayor is wary of privatization.

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Focused on delivering concise news updates and engaging stories from Alabama, the episodes feature a blend of local history, current events, and personal anecdotes. Topics frequently span sports, social issues, and significant state happenings. The engaging format combines humor and thoughtful discussion, often inviting contributions from the audience to encourage community involvement. Highlights include not just timely news but explorations of both light-hearted and serious subject matter, making it a daily staple for listeners wanting to stay informed about Alabama.

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