Wake Up, Memphis!

Matt Peiken
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Catch up on all the Memphis news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

Episodes

  1. 08/18/2025

    Memphis newscast: Monday, Aug. 18

    Today's newscast includes these stories: North Memphis residents oppose proposed criminal justice center at old Firestone site. School board election reform stalls as commission defers measure amid concerns. Alleged mastermind in the killing of rapper Young Dolph goes to trial this week. DMC’s CEO previews downtown revitalization projects and safety improvements. Tambourine Bash lineup unveiled for music festival downtown.

    3 min

  2. 08/15/2025

    Memphis newscast: Friday, Aug. 15

    Today's newscast includes these stories: MSCS begins evaluating potential school closures, mergers, and consolidations. Police union seeks sanctions over “second lieutenant” rank dispute. Memphis leaders react to D.C. National Guard deployment, warn against local intervention. Downtown Memphis Commission CEO details major redevelopment plans. Lawmakers weigh changes to Tennessee’s criminal-responsibility law.

    3 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    Memphis newscast: Thursday, Aug. 14

    Today's newscast includes these stories: Mason approves CoreCivic-run ICE detention facility after contentious vote. Rhodes College named to Princeton Review’s “Best 391 Colleges” list. Evolve Bank & Trust installs Bob Hartheimer as CEO amid compliance reset. Riverfront board okays $8M for bike/ped upgrades along the Mississippi corridor. 2022 Memphis shooting spree ends with guilty plea and life sentences

    4 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    Memphis newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 13

    Today's newscast includes these stories: County Commission delays votes on school-board election timing and term limits. Avant and Bradford elected new leaders of the Shelby County Commission. Mason residents planned protest against reopening CoreCivic/ICE detention facility. Southwest Twin drive-in redevelopment advances with site plan filing. Blackburn pushes after-school crime prevention bill in Memphis roundtable.

    3 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    Memphis newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 12

    Today's newscast includes these stories: Protesters prepare to fight the reopening of Mason’s ICE detention facility. A judge denies former MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins’ bid to return to her post. The historic Hotel Pontotoc reopens with boutique rooms and a whiskey bar. Financial Federal Bank surpasses $1 billion in assets and announces a new CEO. The Memphis Zoo mourns the loss of its only male African lion, Thabo.

    4 min

  6. 08/11/2025

    Memphis newscast: Monday, Aug. 11

    Today's newscast includes these stories: Lead found in school water sources triggers immediate action. Barty Awards celebrate Bartlett’s business achievements. Suburbs impose stricter rules on disruptive short-term rentals. New federal law ties student loan eligibility to outcomes and includes borrowing caps. U of M opens second K-12 “Campus School” in Sherwood Forest.

    4 min

  7. 08/08/2025

    Memphis newscast: Friday, Aug. 8

    Today's newscast includes these stories: Blackburn leverages nearly $6 million in federal campaign funds before announcing her Tennessee governor bid. MATA reports on bus safety inspections, a mobile ticketing pilot and an $8 million funding shortfall. SMPO’s $95 million, 1,200-bed jail proposal for North Memphis draws calls for community-based alternatives. WalletHub ranks Memphis the worst city to raise a family, citing deficits in safety, education and affordability. Memphis journalists urge pursuit of balanced, data-driven crime coverage to improve the city’s image.

    4 min

  8. 08/07/2025

    Memphis newscast: Thursday, Aug. 7

    Today's newscast includes these stories: MATA leaders faced council pushback over unfunded route and shelter upgrades amid a proposed fare increase. MSCS interim superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond outlined goals for class-size reduction, mental-health support and safety upgrades on the first day of school. The Sow Project’s new state-approved culinary apprenticeship offers paid kitchen training and industry certifications to address local labor shortages. Just City is allocating $50,000 to its bail fund to free nonviolent offenders from pretrial detention after a high-profile in-custody death. The Memphis Marionette Company will perform a free, family-focused puppet show series in city parks to promote arts and environmental awareness.

    4 min

  9. 08/06/2025

    Memphis newscast: Wednesday, Aug. 6

    Today's newscast includes these stories: MSCS enforces district-wide cellphone lock-up on opening day.Sheraton buyout still unsigned; Council presses for September closing.Back-to-school watch list: vacancies, literacy push, phone policy, heat safety.Baker Airport terminal nearly finished; October opening planned.Julian Bolton, civil-rights advocate and longest-serving commissioner, dies at 75.

    3 min

  10. 08/05/2025

    Memphis newscast: Tuesday, Aug. 5

    Today's newscast includes stories about: Shelby County Commission delays vote on syncing school-board, commission elections amid constitutional doubtsFayette County board seeks to end 57-year desegregation caseMemphis-Shelby County Schools teachers gear up for first daySecond “Repair Cafe” helps residents fix household itemsTaco Cabana eyes up to 10 Memphis franchises

    4 min

  11. 08/04/2025

    Memphis Newscast: Monday, Aug. 4

    Today's newscast includes stories about: School chief proposes four-region reorganization of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.Just City launches $50 K community bail fund to ease jail crowding.New state law brings firearm-safety lessons to every classroom.South Main landmark restoration project restarts after five-year stall.State grants Boring Company free site for Nashville tunnel pilot; Memphis watches implications.

    4 min

  12. 08/03/2025

    TRAILER: Wake Up, Memphis!

    Catch up on all the Memphis news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

    1 min

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Catch up on all the Memphis news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.

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  • Creator
    Matt Peiken
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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