Wake Up Memphis Podcast

Conservative Talk Radio Host Todd Starnes phones into Wake Up Memphis to analyze the Orange Mound mass shooting, the National Guard possibly being brought into Memphis, and Mayor Paul Young's comments. KWAM has had 780,000 engagements on Social Media.

Tennessee State Representative Mark White joins the morning show to discuss legislation which addresses what is happening in the General Sessions Court, the Orange Mound mass shooting, and punitive penalties for the Judiciary and DA's office.

Dr. Frederick Tappan, Host of the Frederick Tappan Show, Guest Hosts for Wake Up Memphis Host Ben Deeter.

Conservative Talk Radio Host Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to argue that the suspect, who shot MPD Officer McKinney, needed to be in jail to prevent the shooting. 

Development and Communications Director for the Salvation Army Amy Speropoulos joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about the work she does with the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army needs volunteers for their Vacation Bible School and Summer Camp. Vacation Bible School is on May 27 and the Summer Camp starts on May 29, running through the end of July. To volunteer, visit their website at salv...

Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell joins the morning show to talk about the altercation between a student and teacher at a Memphis High School.

Dr. Frederick Tappan, Host of the Frederick Tappan Show, fills in for Wake Up Memphis Host Ben Deeter. 

Congressman Tim Burchett joins the show to talk about President Biden going off the reservation, foreign policy, and big money pulling the strings in Congress. Due to the spin and agenda against President Trump, the Congressman believes Americans' should turn off cable news and stop buying the newspaper.

Political Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to discuss the media's excitement over the bogus case against former President Donald Trump, President Biden on the campaign trail, and the Senate's actions on the Secretary Mayorkas impeachment proceedings.

Joey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to react to Mayor Paul Young's speech saying he is increasing property taxes to make up for the 30 million dollar deficit. Moreover, they present solutions to reduce crime in the bluff city, which they believe requires expanding MPD instead of making cuts. Towards the end of the segment, Bill and Joey...

Conservative Talk Radio Host Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to argue that Mayor Paul Young is of the same elk as Tami Sawyer and Rep. Justin Pearson, whom he calls the "Unholy Trinity." Additionally, Mayor Paul Young's property tax increase proposal, caucasians being forced to apologize for their skin color, people moving away from Memphis, possible cuts to MPD, and the Mayor going afte...

District Attorney for Mississippi's 23rd Judicial District, Matthew Barton, joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to discuss campaigning for DA, the shooting in Southaven at police officers, his podcast, transparency, and his family. He has a wife named Megan and a daughter named Eleanor. You can follow him on X and Facebook.

Layne Provine, Founder and President of Margin of Victory, phones into the morning show to assert that Republicans need to stick to winning issues rather than getting tricked into talking about the issues that Democrats use to hoodwink voters. In addition, he talks about leaving abortion and gun control up to the states and the importance of electing Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Repu...

Tennessee State Representative Mark White calls into the morning show to discuss gun control, the school voucher system, Representative Mary Littleton's bill, and the bail system.

Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley phones into Wake Up Memphis to address the man shot in Memphis who was from Tipton County, fighting crime, and allowing cops to do their jobs.

Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to underscore the money raised for MPD Officer McKinney's family, the need to hold protests at the DA's office and in front of City Hall, Tami Sawyer's remarks on Officer McKinney's death, Senator Marsha Blackburn speaking out on crime in Memphis, and Tom Lee Park. At the end of the interview, you will hear that Todd Starnes was inducted into the "Talkers...

Political Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to analyze the street takeover in Downtown Memphis, the murdered MPD cop, the Iran-Israel conflict, and abortion.

United States Senator Marsha Blackburn joins the show to give tough words on the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas, justice for the MPD Officer killed, and the Iranian drone strikes on Israel. Additionally, Senator Blackburn pinpoints the fact that President Biden is appeasing people on the left by not supporting Israel against Iran.

Tennessee State Representative Antonio Parkinson phones into the morning show to give an update on the tragic shooting of three Memphis Police Officers by a man released out on bond.

Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor phones into Wake Up Memphis to give his take on the shooting that occurred in Memphis, and how what he terms "restorative justice schemers" are letting violent criminals back out on to the streets to commit these crimes.

Congressman John Rose calls into the morning show to talk about the 4th amendment and how it applies to agencies using FISA to spy on Americans and our adversaries, holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable, undecided voters railing against President Biden on MSNBC, excessive spending, and Bidenflation.