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Hoppin' John is a tradition in sections of the South when a new year arrives.  We discuss the history of the Lowcountry delicacy; and SouthernLiving.com's Classic Hoppin' John recipe is relayed.  The article "12 Careers For The Chance To Get The Best Job In 2024" is posted on CareerFitter.com.  Also, on this date in history (1521) German theologian Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church.

First show of 2024.  Jon Rawl is primed for a new year of Southern conversation. Top books are highlighted.  Little Debbie will have a bevy of new Valentine's Day treats to enjoy.  Alabama and Texas both fall in their College Football Playoff semifinal contests.  Plus, a Spalding County (Georgia) sheriff's deputy is killed in the line of duty.

Christmas spectacular. Keifer Engles previews the College Football Playoff and offers his prediction for the national championship.  The Philbrook Museum of Art is hosting a festival the weekend before Christmas.  A new four-part series called "Willie Nelson & Family" debuts today on Paramount+. Also, sausage gravy gets some love.

Colorado's highest court has denied Donald Trump from being on the 2024 primary debate.  Jon Rawl has a lot to say about this, including opinions on the 14th Amendment.  Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare shares financial and investment advice on his last appearance of the year. Also, USAToday.com has a breakdown of the restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day.

Christmas and New Year's are almost here, and "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has thoughts of holidays past and present.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation that makes it a state crime to cross into the Lone Star State as an illegal immigrant.  We have some great coffee brews for Christmas to tell you about.  Also, Panmacmillan.com has the helpful article "The 30 Best Books To Gift For Christmas 2023" posted.

iRev returns to discuss electronic gadgets perfect for Christmas 2023.  Arthur Sharpe talks Ray-Ban Meta next generation smart glasses, Apple AirTag, a neat app for identifying stars in the sky, and much more.  A tropical storm-like event in December brings historic flooding and damage to the Florida, Georgia and Carolina coasts.  Plus, Southern states took the lead starting in 1917 to ratify the 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol in America.