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Ike Morgan

Alabama

Web and Mobile Producer at AL.com

American journalist. Alabama Media Group and @aldotcom. Hear me at the link below.

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  • 1 week ago | al.com | Ike Morgan

    It’s Friday. First, let’s review the week’s news with the Alabama News Quiz:No, get another week started with today’s report:The podcastIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | Ike Morgan

    If you’re into missile defense (specifically, President Trump’s “Golden Dome”) or the race to the moon, make sure you listen to the podcast today (the rest of today’s report is beneath the podcast player):American made in LincolnPeople once thought of “American-made” automobiles based on the automaker’s name brand. Ford. Chevy. Dodge. As we well know here in the South, foreign companies have long made vehicles in America.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | Ike Morgan

    Opioid litigationState Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama has joined a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, which owns the pharmaceutical company, reports AL.com’s Heather Gann. There has been a period for state governments to sign on, and now local governments will get a crack at joining in, contingent on bankruptcy court proceedings.

  • 1 week ago | al.com | Ike Morgan

    Happy Monday. The answers to Friday’s quiz are below. If you’re interested in coming on the podcast and taking the quiz out loud (we record on Thursday afternoons), just email [email protected] with “quiz” in the subject line and we’ll try to get you scheduled. Straw poll, campaign turnoverWe’ve passed a couple more thresholds into the ’26 election campaign season: A straw poll is out and at least one candidate’s staff has reportedly undergone a shakeup amid controversy.

  • 2 weeks ago | al.com | Ike Morgan

    Today on the podcast we’re going to talk about a recent court settlement that should have a really big impact on college sports. Columnist and sports reporter Michael Casagrande will join us to help spell it out. First, here’s the weekly Alabama News Quiz for a review of recent news:Now here’s today’s podcast episode.

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Ike Morgan
Ike Morgan @IkeMorgan
23 May 25

A penny has lost virtually all its value relative to every purchasable good except thoughts. Those things are cheaper than ever.

The Associated Press
The Associated Press @AP

BREAKING: The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and will stop producing the coin when those run out. https://t.co/3luGvPHkIl

Ike Morgan
Ike Morgan @IkeMorgan
19 May 25

More evidence of the vital role played by American English teachers.

FOX 8 New Orleans
FOX 8 New Orleans @FOX8NOLA

A law enforcement source shared a photo of a hole in the wall of the Orleans jail where 11 inmates reportedly escaped. Scribbled around the hole are messages including “To Easy LOL,” “Catch us when you can,” “We innocent,” “Most Hated,” and expletives. https://t.co/BYYesWprql https://t.co/vtQSyTDBUT

Ike Morgan
Ike Morgan @IkeMorgan
15 May 25

RT @aldotcom: Alabama’s ‘back the blue’ police bill passes in final hour of legislative session https://t.co/KlLG3choah