Wake Up Memphis Podcast

Dr. Frederick Tappan phones into the morning show to discuss the three Memphis Police Officers, who were shot during a traffic stop.

Three Memphis Police Officers were shot during a traffic stop when two suspects opened fire. The suspects were also shot. No word on conditions of the officers or the gunmen.

Former Shelby County Commissioner Steve Basar joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about starting a uniform business with his wife, Alpha One Apparel, a potential minimum wage increase, the economy, education, inflation, and jobs going to undocumented workers.

Tom Gresham, Host of Gun Talk Radio, calls into the morning show to talk about Tennessee voting to allow teachers to carry guns in school, the reactions, and the provisions of the law. Visit Tom's website at Guntalk.com.

Political Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to talk about the reception President Trump received from African-Americans at a Chick-Fil-A in Atlanta, GA, and how President Trump can win over the African-American vote in 2024. Additionally, he analyzes the rise in inflation and gas prices, as we head into November. Follow Steve Gill on X at The Gill Report.

Tennessee State Representative Ron Gant phones into the morning show to display how legislators should conduct themselves and his two bills, including House Bill 23-86 combating drunk driving.

Joey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to analyze President Biden's attempt to cancel student debt, AOC saying the Biden loan plan will allow folks to travel abroad, the need to do more with trade schools to increase job opportunities, how to spend money, living in a big city financially, not coddling children, investing money, compounding,...

Jim Carney and Jo Gilbert of Madonna Learning Center join Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk about their mission to help kids with learning difficulties and the event they will be having on Tuesday at 6:00 pm at The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown. Country music singer T. Graham Brown will be singing at the event. To get tickets, call 901-752-5767 or visit their website at Madonna-le...

Political Contributor Scottie Nell Hughes phones into the morning show to argue against men playing in women's sports, and she also reacts to South Carolina Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley's comments and President Trump's video on making abortion a state issue.

Luke Cymbal, a political strategist, joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to talk through his experience with the solar eclipse, challenges facing Mayor Paul Young with the Memphis Police Association, getting tough on crime, the Tennessee Bill making it inappropriate for local dollars to be used for reparations, the petition from Reverend Earle Fisher, and President Trump's video on making abortion a s...

Alan Pillow, Director of Operations for Starnes Media Group, phones into the morning show from Arkansas to discuss the solar eclipse.

Tennessee State Representative Kevin Vaughan joins the morning show to highlight the petition from Reverend Earle Fisher to stop the Tennessee bill banning reparations, and he also talks about immigration and issues at the Shelby County Clerk's office.

Todd Starnes calls into the morning show to talk about President Trump's remarks on abortion and its importance to the 2024 election.

Steve Gill phones into the morning show to provide insight into the Pro-Palestinian Protestors chanting "Death to America!" and the Ukraine War.

Jason Caplan, creator of Universal Language Room, sits down with us in studio to describe his experience playing music with Bedouins in Libya and other middle eastern muslims, the Israel and Hamas conflict, and his documentary. 

Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to explicate on his book "Twilight's Last Gleaming: Can America Be Saved?", traveling to Phoenix, LA, and Witchita. He will be on the air at our affiliate, KUKM in Witchita. Later on in the the show, the topic of NATO including Ukraine, Israeli air strikes, Jose Andreas' remarks, efforts afoot within the DNC to ensure President Trump is not elected, the Me...

Terri Walker with Walker Auctions joins us in studio to promote her documentary that uncovers a cornerstone of American commerce and competition: The Auction Industry. She also talks about being Miss Auctioneer and Artificial Intelligence in the auctioneer industry. Please visit her website at terri@walkerauctions.com

Former Memphis Police Association President Mike Williams calls into the morning show to explain the need for a second lieutenant supervisor role to prevent a Tyre Nichols-like situation from happening again, a Memorandum of Understanding, his conversations with Mayor Paul Young, and Binding Arbitration.

Political Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to share news of the solar eclipse, President Trump polling above President Biden nationally and in battleground states, voter registration, Robert F Kennedy Jr., energy independence, and the Ukraine war.