The AM/DM

The AM/DM is a quick morning podcast full of Memphis news brought to you by The Daily Memphian. In addition to daily news about government, education, public safety, food and sports, Mary Cashiola sits down with The Daily Memphian's journalists to get the scoop behind the stories.

Friday, August 22, 2025 08/22/2025

Friday, August 22, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about . Their picks include a circus in a parking lot, an awards show that almost didn’t happen and Live at the Garden with Darius Rucker. They also talk about Chris Herrington’s invaluable weekly movie column. Plus, , , , , , l and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37920045

Thursday, August 21, 2025 08/20/2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Restaurants come and restaurants go, and business reporter Sophia Surrett tries to take note of them all. Surrett is the force behind The Daily Memphian’s weekly Food Files column, which documents what new restaurants are opening, which are expanding into second and third locations and which have shut their doors. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola sits down with Surrett to talk about the column as well as some of the recent moves within the restaurant industry. Plus, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37895875

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 08/19/2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The U.S. is expected to hit a shortfall of more than 100,000 health care workers in just three short years, with nurses and nursing assistants being some of the most in-demand jobs. Baby Boomers have started to retire and are also aging, needing more health care themselves, impacting both the supply and demand side of the equation. And there aren’t enough people entering nursing school to keep up. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and health care reporter Aisling Maki talk about . Plus, , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37881820

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 08/18/2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 It’s a change that could see microbreweries locate in the suburb, beer served with burgers — even in restaurants near churches — and even more liquor stores opening in the area. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and suburbs reporters Abigail Warren talk about the reasons behind the proposed change and the implications of it. Plus, , , and . One note, this episode includes some technical difficulties, so please bear with it. /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37868400

Monday, August 18, 2025 08/18/2025

Monday, August 18, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about . In addition to the ongoing debate over how to change Memphis-Shelby County Schools board terms, high school football starts this week. Plus, , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37857255

Friday, August 15, 2025 08/15/2025

Friday, August 15, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about and a movie recommendation you do not want to miss. Plus, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37833635

Thursday, August 14, 2025 08/13/2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025 . They weren’t successful. In fact, one of them was a police informant and had tipped off police before the attempt. But they were also so inept, it might not have mattered. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and reporter Jody Callahan talk about the caper that the police director called a “goat rodeo from the word go” and how it, in a way, led to Graceland’s annual candlelight vigil. Plus, , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37806395

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 08/13/2025

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 In recent weeks, Memphis Area Transit Authority officials have raised the idea that the Downtown trolleys could get back on track. . And, is there something better that could be done with the infrastructure we already have? Daily Memphian editorial director Mary Cashiola and enterprise reporter Samuel Hardiman discuss. Plus, , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37787505

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 08/12/2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Last week, . Right now, every one of them is an employee appointed by the mayor. But they would prefer to be civil service employees, like the majority of city workers. How this situation came to be is interesting. But how it could be changed is a big question mark, and it could mean voters going to the polls. Plus, , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37768215

Monday, August 11, 2025 08/10/2025

Monday, August 11, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss . With the Shelby County Commission preparing to vote on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elections and Elvis Week in full swing, it’s bound to be a busy week. Plus, a historic church on Chelsea Avenue has potential. Plus, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37749750

Friday, August 8, 2025 08/08/2025

Friday, August 8, 2025 We’re back with book fairs and a recess-themed party just for adults. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss . Plus, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37728755

Thursday, August 7, 2025 08/07/2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025 In today’s episode of The AM/DM, we get to know Joseph Mangin, The Daily Memphian’s summer intern. We also talk about . Alcy Ball, in South Memphis, is home to the former Memphis Defense Depot, and with a known breach in the aquifer, the community wants to create a plan to protect its groundwater. Also, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37716615

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 08/06/2025

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 — complete with an overnight stay. Editorial director Mary Cashiola and enterprise reporter Samuel Hardiman talk about what the city administration hoped to gain — and how much it cost. Plus, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37697545

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 08/05/2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Problems continue to plague the Shelby County Jail, known as 201 Poplar. The jail, built in 1981 for $58 million, has a capacity of 2,400 inmates. Recently, the facility has had an average daily population of 2,758. In addition, at least seven inmates have died this year, due to a variety of reasons. And intake is currently taking, on average, three days, with the daily jail population “soaring.” Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and public safety reporter Aarron Fleming talk about the challenges the jail is facing, and what the long-term solutions to a number of jail issues could be. Also, and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37677840

Monday, August 4, 2025 08/04/2025

Monday, August 4, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about . Also, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37659790

Friday, August 1, 2025 08/01/2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss . There’s singing, there’s dancing and there’s backyard rabbitry. Just not all at the same time. Also, , , , the , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37631010

Thursday, July 31, 2025 07/31/2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy. The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola and Bartlett reporter Michael Waddell discuss how and how it all went a little wrong. Plus, , , , and the . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37619075

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 07/30/2025

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 For years, the tallest building in Downtown Memphis — 100 N. Main — has stood vacant. 100 North Main LLC, which is redeveloping the building, bought it from the Downtown Mobility Authority last year, but actually broke ground on the project in 2023. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and CRE reporter Dima Amro Plus, , an update in , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37603640

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 07/28/2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 After a strange turn of events in a high-profile, federal criminal trial, . On this episode of the AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and public safety reporter Aarron Fleming talk about the news site’s decision to try and get several documents unsealed in the federal case of the former Memphis Police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols. Also, , a , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37587180

Monday, July 28, 2025 07/28/2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips tee up . School board seats may go back on the ballot soon, and the weekend brings plenty of back-to-school events. Plus, , , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37575740

Friday, July 25, 2025 07/25/2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips celebrate Fri-yay with . To start, there’s a big arena show, a food truck event and Tennessee’s tax-free weekend. Plus, The , , , and /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37545255

Thursday, July 24, 2025 07/24/2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Joe Caruso never made it to the Major Leagues as a player, but last week — throwing batting practice in the Home Run Derby to Oakland A’s slugger Brent Rooker. The Daily Memphian’s Mary Cashiola talks to state sports writer of the year winner John Varlas about Caruso’s background, what he thought of the derby and a viral moment that saw Rooker losing his round by a single inch. Also, , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37531720

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 07/23/2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 When record-setting rains fell across Texas earlier this month, more than 120 people lost their lives in devastating flash floods. Here in Memphis, we experienced our own torrential rainfall this spring — but with a very different outcome. On today’s episode: , even though flooding is an issue. Plus, , , we remember , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37517255

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 07/22/2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 That’s the question at the heart of a decades-long controversy and, today on The AM/DM podcast, Mary Cashiola talks to The Daily Memphian’s Bill Dries about how that question could be answered, once and for all. That is — if the Memphis City Council agrees. Also, , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37502590

Monday, July 21, 2025 07/21/2025

Monday, July 21, 2025 Editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss . Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr., who is facing bribery and tax evasion charges, should get a trial date, and the Memphis City Council has a big decision to make on a decades-long lawsuit. Plus, Cashiola confesses her love for Bluey. IYKYK. Also, , , , , , and /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37478910

Friday, July 18, 2025 07/18/2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola talk about , including the very popular — and very large — Asian Night Market. There’s also the sold-out Big Star Quintet show Saturday at the Germantown Performing Arts Center and a smaller, free event earlier in the day. Plus, t, , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37454740

Thursday, July 17, 2025 07/17/2025

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Guard Sincere Parker is part of the University of Memphis’ new-look basketball roster, a group that also includes Kansas State transfer Dug McDaniel and Ohio State transfer Aaron Bradshaw. Parker is coming to Memphis by way of McNeese State University in Louisiana, and his story includes his father’s dreams, a spate of injuries and a great season last year. on Sincere Parker. But to understand where he’s going, you have to start with his dad, Ray. Also, , , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37439280

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 07/16/2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Nick Lingerfelt takes us to , where more than 100,000 miniature trees are pruned, wired and shipped all over the world. From its Memphis roots to its global reach, this is the story of how a childhood hobby grew into a quiet horticultural empire. And more news about , the , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37425805

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 07/15/2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 . Plus, more news on l, , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37412200

Monday, July 14, 2025 07/14/2025

Monday, July 14, 2025 Newsletter editor Bianca Phillips and editorial director Mary Cashiola discuss . Plus, more on , , , and . /episode/index/show/dmdailyupdate/id/37396995

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