✨🎸 What if you could capture the warmth and grit of a classic 1970s record in the middle of a small Alabama town? This week on Quick-Fire Quips, we’re heading to the Red Room Sound Studio in Robertsdale to chat with Mick Connolly! 🎶 Listen below! 🔗📻 #APR #QFQ

Decades after civil rights martyrs died for equality, their families are speaking out against Supreme Court rollbacks of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. As America's 250th anniversary nears, descendants fear these sacrifices are being erased. Read more 🔗📻 #APR

🎆🐱 Since 1776, we’ve gone from relying on horses & livestock to spoiling our cats & dogs. Our love for pets comes with some big responsibilities. APR's Mindy Norton has tips to help keep your furry family members safe this holiday in this episode of Speaking of Pets, sponsored by Montgomery Subaru 📻

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a 91-year-old precedent (Humphrey’s Executor), ruling 6-3 that the president can fire independent agency commissioners at will. The decision validated President Trump’s firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. Read more below 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

Philly fans are highly optimistic about new draft pick Labaron Philon. Fresh off a spectacular sophomore season at the University of Alabama, he's expected to become the team’s main backup point guard and completely transform one of the worst bench units in the NBA. More details below 🔗📻 #APR

To celebrate the 2026 World Cup, three craft breweries from Mexico, the U.S. and Canada teamed up to create a special beer called "Common Ground." Despite rising political and trade tensions between the host nations, the brewers used a shared recipe for a dry-hopped Mexican lager to show unity.

Sydney Watson, a wildland firefighter from Warrior, Alabama, was killed alongside two crew members over the weekend while battling a fast-moving wildfire on the Colorado-Utah border. The tragedy occurred amid extreme fire dangers across the West. More below 🔗📻 #APR

Despite reciprocal weekend attacks—sparked by an Iranian drone hitting a cargo ship & ending with strikes on U.S. bases—Trump announced a Tuesday meeting in Qatar to salvage a fragile peace deal. The talks aim to secure global shipping and handle $6B in frozen Iranian assets. More below 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

📖✨ An epic, century-spanning journey of freedom and resilience. This collection follows African Americans migrating from a pre-Civil War Alabama plantation to the 1940s Midwest. Listen to Don Noble's book review of I Got to Keep Moving by Bill Harris. 📻 Support: Ernest & Hadley & AL Writers' Forum.

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Ticket Giveaway! ShoalsFest, curated by the legendary Jason Isbell, returns to McFarland Park in Florence on October 3-4. APR is giving you an opportunity to go for free! 🎟️ Choose from a single (1) weekend pass or a pair (2) of passes 🔗 Register here: www.apr.org/ticket-givea...

🎙️A quiet Father's Day, a puppy emergency and a look back at an old photo. Join Cam Marston for a reflection on the subtle, lasting impact of fatherhood in the latest episode of "Keep It Real." 📻 Local support for this commentary is provided by Roosters.

The Trump administration is expected to appeal after a federal judge blocked an executive order aimed at limiting mail-in voting. The judge ruled that the order, which directed the USPS & DHS to create federal voter lists & restrict ballot delivery, unconstitutionally exceeds presidential authority.

Michelin North America has announced the gradual closure of its historic BFGoodrich tire factory in Tuscaloosa, resulting in the loss of approximately 1,200 jobs. The phase-out will begin in early 2027, with full operations expected to cease by the end of 2028. Read more below 🔗📻 #APR

The U.S. men's national soccer team is looking to make history tonight against Turkey! They’ve already locked up the top spot in their group, but if they win, it’ll be their first time ever snagging three wins in a single World Cup. Read more below 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

Though AL wasn’t one of the original 13 colonies, it’s playing a major role in America 250. From living history at Tuscaloosa’s Greenwood Cemetery to musical tributes featuring Alabama legends, the state is uncovering its deep ties to the Revolutionary War. Lourdes Duran reports🔗📻 #APR #USA250

Want to spark a debate? Bring up AI at your next dinner party. 🤖 It’s a polarizing topic—viewed by some as the ultimate solution and by others as a potential threat. Wherever you land, our latest Simplified conversation with Dr. Brian Butler is a must-listen. 📻 Support by UA Online.

Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics in style! 🏆🌎 By netting a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan, the 41-year-old became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments. Portugal now turns its focus to a crucial showdown against Colombia on June 27th.

The largest housing bill in decades is headed to President Trump’s desk. The bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to combat the affordability crisis by making manufactured home loans easier to get and preventing large investment firms from monopolizing single-family neighborhoods.

✨ Think you know the history beneath our feet? This week on Quick-Fire Quips, APR’s Baillee Majors talks with Joy Sorensen, President of Majestic Caverns in Childersburg! Tune in to find out why this site remains a true crown jewel of Alabama 💎👑

From Tuscaloosa to Philadelphia: Alabama’s own Labaron Philon Jr. is officially headed to the NBA! 🏀The Crimson Tide standout was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Draft. After a breakout sophomore season averaging 22.0 PPG, he’s officially taking his game to the pros.

For the first time, the Senate passed a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran, reflecting concerns over Trump’s approach to the conflict. Although largely symbolic & lacking the force of law, the resolution highlights rising tension between Congress and the White House.

In our latest StoryCorps episode from Selma: Brittney Dabney talks about her father & recounts memories from her childhood. Thank you to Regions Bank, Alabama Humanities Alliance & Alabama Heritage for sponsoring this series 🔗📻 #APR

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad for talks to finalize a 60-day peace roadmap between Tehran and Washington. While mediators pursue a permanent end to the war, the mission faces friction over key commitments. President Trump has warned of military action if Iran fails.

Could Labaron Philon be heading to Miami? The latest AP mock draft has the former Alabama star jumping to the Heat at No. 13! Coming off a standout sophomore season as a third-team AP All-American, Philon turned heads with his 22-point scoring average and elite playmaking. Read more below 🔗📻 #APR

⚠️ ALABAMA WEATHER ALERT ⚠️ A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active until 7 PM for North/Central AL. A potent line of storms drops in from the northwest this afternoon, pushing southeast through tonight. Main threats: Damaging winds, flooding & isolated, brief tornadoes Keep updated: www.weather.gov

26-year-old Mobile native Curry Barker is Hollywood’s newest obsession! After his $800 YouTube horror movie Milk & Serial went viral, Barker directed Obsession—a $750k indie hit that Focus Features bought for $15M and is now crossing a massive $300M worldwide.

A look into the genius who read 400 pages an hour & crushed famous poets with brutal reviews. Discover the fiery inner life of a titan on the latest Don Noble Book Review: The Man Who Read Everything. 📻Local support provided by Ernest & Hadley Booksellers and Alabama Writers' Forum.

⚖️🗒️ Welcome back to our conversation on the evolving, often strained, relationship between the public and the news media. In Part 2, we're going more in-depth on the divide and how we might begin to bridge it. Simplified with Lacey Alexander is provided by The University of Alabama Online.

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to learning. As the CHOOSE Act prepares to go 'true universal' on New Year’s Day 2027, we're exploring what this $7,000-per-child voucher program really means for Alabama families. APR’s Emily Ahearn has the full report below 🔗📻 #APR

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed off the Texas coast with 40 mph winds. The National Hurricane Center says heavy rain is expected to impact Alabama through Friday as the storm moves inland and dissipates. More below 🔗📻 #APR

✨ We’re kicking off a new round of Quick-Fire Quips with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella—just in time for Make Music Day this weekend! From the Orion Amphitheater to local fire stations, he's on a mission to turn the Rocket City into a global music destination—one stage at a time 🎸🎤 #QFQ

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Alabama primary runoffs concluded Tuesday. GOP Rep. Barry Moore won the U.S. Senate nomination and will face Democrat Everett Wess in November. Other results: U.S. House (Dem): Andrew Sneed won Atty Gen (GOP): Katherine Robertson won Lt. Gov (GOP): John Wahl won General election: Nov 3rd

Put your Donor-Advised Fund to work where it matters! Recommending a grant to Alabama Public Radio seamlessly turns your charitable dollars into trusted journalism and rich culture. You’ve done the smart planning—now power our community. Learn how at APR.org/DAF 🔗📻 #APR

UFC "Freedom 250" made history on the White House South Lawn, featuring a championship win for Justin Gaethje and a surprise appearance by President Donald Trump. Despite record-breaking metrics and a star-spangled atmosphere, UFC CEO Dana White says the $60M spectacle is a one-time event.

"I wanted to see if it was something we could really use in Selma." 🎧🎙️ This week on APR's StoryCorps Selma series: hear how Loudell Bryant launched a chapter of The Links, Incorporated to sustain her community in the heart of the Black Belt.

Alabama voters: Today is the primary runoff election. U.S. Senate: Moore vs. Hudson (R); Wess vs. Larriett (D) Lt. Gov (R): Allen vs. Wahl Atty. Gen (R): Robertson vs. Mitchell U.S. House D5 (D): Sneed vs. Duvieilh Polls close at 7pm. Bring a photo ID. Polling: myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/VoterView

🛶🐾 What started as a fun day by the water in England quickly turned into a nightmare when a sudden gust of wind pushed an inflatable kayak out to sea—with a dog named Bruce still inside! Listen below. Local support for Speaking of Pets commentary is provided by Montgomery Subaru 📻

President Trump and Iran declare they've reached an initial agreement intended to end more than three months of war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal marks a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. Read more below 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

The Alabama Republican Party has unanimously rejected a residency challenge against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, confirming him as the GOP gubernatorial nominee. His former primary rival, Ken McFeeters, argued Tuberville failed the state’s seven-year residency rule. Read more below 🔗📻 #APR

A stranger named Theo arrives in Golden with a peculiar mission: he buys portraits of the locals from a coffeehouse wall and gifts them back. His only price? Their story. Theo of Golden: A Novel is featured on Don Noble's latest book review. 📻 Supported by Ernest & Hadley & Alabama Writers' Forum.

🏆 Get ready for a different kind of World Cup! FIFA is rolling out major rule changes for 2026, from strict timers on throw-ins and subs to a major boost for VAR technology. It’s all about speeding up the action and making those big calls clearer for everyone watching. Read more below! 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

⚽🌎 For the first time in over three decades, it's World Cup Matchday on American soil! Tonight, the United States Men's National Team steps onto the pitch at California's SoFi Stadium to kick off their tournament against Paraguay. ⏰ 8:00 PM CDT | 📺 FOX & Telemundo

Alabama's death penalty system is in uncharted territory. This follows a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision to halt Jeffery Lee's execution. State officials cannot execute the inmate using the current nitrogen gas protocol after federal courts deemed it unconstitutionally cruel. More below 🔗📻 #APR

🐶 Cam Marston’s actual job this week? Full-time appraiser of whatever is currently in his new puppy’s mouth. This latest victim: a brand-new TV remote that was less than 24 hours old 📺😬 🔗 Listen to the full "Keeping it Real" commentary below! 📻 Local support is provided by Roosters.

Next Tuesday’s GOP runoff for Attorney General features two candidates directly tied to the state's frozen embryo crisis: Jay Mitchell & Katherine Robertson ✅🗳️ APR student reporter Bella Steiert breaks down why Alabama voters are watching this race so closely. More below 🔗📻 #APR

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off in North America! With a record-breaking 48 teams and 1,248 players on the pitch--this is going to be the biggest tournament in history. We’ve broken down the wildest facts and figures you need to know before the next kickoff! 🔗📻 #NPR #APR

⚖️🗒️ News outlets brag about awards, but public trust is a hurdle. Simplified host Lacey Alexander talks with Dr. Chris Roberts—UA expert & SPJ ethics vice chair—on what journalists should do to earn trust and how to spot good outlets. 🔗 Link in bio! 📻 Support from UA Online

Alabama is waging a last-minute legal fight to execute a man with nitrogen gas on Thursday night, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set aside a judge’s finding that the method violates the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Read more on the case below 🔗📻 #APR