Nation of Jake

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  The Million-Dollar Dump 16.09.2026 1t 54min

  Memphis City Council is dealing with a messy situation in the city, and their brilliant solution involves spending a fortune on public toilets. We are diving headfirst into the city's wildest political plumbing projects, from the lack of facilities on Beale Street to budgets that will make your eyes water. Are expensive toilets the solution? Also on the show: Memphis Professor Chunrong Jia absolutely GIVES IT during his speech about the xAI data center's contribution to pollution, Freddy from Germany is in Memphis, and a queer anchor blasts Arch Manning and Texas reporters for laughing at an AI video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What The F Does The B In FBI NOT Stand For?! 15.09.2026 2t 8min

  It's been one year since the Memphis Safe Task Force, and Trump says crime's goin' down!  And speaking of law enforcement, to whom it may concern, the B in FBI does not, in fact, stand for "Bestiality." Why's Sydney Sweeney causing such scandal in the sports world when she herself is no athlete?! "None of these people I trust to do anything with AI," says Jake. Learn who he means and why.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "_____Is Going To Kill Us All"?? 14.09.2026 2t 6min

  AI has become the the latest boogeyman in a history of boogeymen, what do you remember the government telling you throughout history will kill us all? Mario says, "Say no to drugs," because it could cost you your soul! Beavis and Butthead offer a Gen-Xer like Jake a proper "chortle," find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  When "Never Forget" Starts To Fade. 11.09.2026 1t 58min

  25 years ago, the world changed forever, leaving a generation bound by the shared promise to "Never Forget." We honor that vow by sharing personal stories from the day that defined an era. But as a quarter-century passes, a new generation has grown up in a different world—one where the true weight of 9/11 is fading into history, misunderstood, or even downplayed. Also on the show: "Non-practicing white", what does that mean? After the lone juror from the LC trial was revealed is black, we break it all down. We also listen to a bold woman standing up to pro-Lindsey Clancy supporters at a Oprah panel, and WVNN host Dale Jackson joined the show to talk about his 9/11 story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Art of the BRIBE? 10.09.2026 1t 55min

  In an unexpected campaign move, President Trump promised to give every American adult a $5,000 "Trump dividend" check if Republicans keep control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. Critics from both political parties are furious, calling the trillion-dollar proposal an illegal vote-buying scheme and a giant bribe. Would you vote for the GOP for $5000? Also on the show: Trump said James Talerico eats meat now instead of beating meat (insane soundbite), John Fetterman (D) could be changing to an (R) after straight up attending and speaking at a Trump rally, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to answer the Q: is the $5000 REALLY a BRIBE?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  11-1 Outrage: Female Jurors Rip Lone Clancy Case Holdout 09.09.2026 1t 55min

  The female jurors for Lindsey Clancy criticized the lone male holdout for being "incredibly arrogant", claiming he ignored the legal definitions of insanity and postpartum psychosis to focus entirely on his "own emotions". They claimed that he repeatedly changed his reasoning during deliberations, admitted to having reasonable doubt, and yet still refused to vote for an acquittal. Also on the show: There WAS a backup at the Shelby Co. Clerk's office, the new iPhone 18 that can now fold like a flip-phone, the greatest gameshows of the golden days, NFL is back on a WEDNESDAY, and today's Wheel of Weird story on Wednesday: Rear Naked Chimp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Drawing Lines at Ground Zero 08.09.2026 1t 53min

  As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of September 11th, a fierce political battle has ignited over who has the right to mourn at Ground Zero. This episode dives into the intense friction between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and grieving 9/11 families who are actively petitioning for him to stay away from the official memorial ceremony. Also on the show: a woman has gone viral for wanting to shave her head after her husband didn't like her short hair, Wallet Hub is attacking Tennessee again in another list, we try to name the two new tigers at the Memphis Zoo, and Impossible Trivia Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Lone Juror: Inside the Clancy Room 04.09.2026 1t 53min

  Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial today, September 4, 2026 in the triple-murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. The trial ended without a verdict because a single juror refused to find Clancy not guilty, while the other 11 jurors voted for acquittal. We break it all down and have a chance to talk to callers about it too.  Also on the show: the WNBA's commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced she will be retiring and the most predictable person possible now wants the job, your daily dose of HELL YEAH, In-N-Out is seeking to build a second restaurant in Memphis, and today's Maxterpiece Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Don't Mess With The 80's, CANADIAN! 03.09.2026 1t 52min

  Ryan Reynolds is catching heat from Generation X for saying that the 80s were not as nice as you remember. He said the 1980s nostalgia "paves over all the trauma" of a "brutal" and "tumultuous" decade. In the era of economic boom, patriotism, rock & roll, iconic movies, and cocaine, what was SO bad about the 80s? Also on the show: Maria Bartiromo is OUT at Fox News, parents are furious for taking their kids to a seemingly cute kids movie that was NOT, your daily dose of HELL YEAH, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined the show to talk about wrong Ryan Reynolds is about the 80s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Giant Sucking Sound Down South 02.09.2026 1t 53min

  Jemele Hill sparked intense social media debate by asserting that American capitalism is intrinsically bound to slavery & white supremacy. Co-panelist Kmele Foster aggressively pushed back on live television, dismantling the claim by calling the connection "absurd and laughable". Hill then doubled down on another panel. Also on the show: the release of the $1 Trump coin, Elliot Page is struggling to find movie roles after their groundbreaking role in The Odyssey, data centers and Ross Perot, and today's Wheel of Weird story of the day: NOPE! And it's a pretty insane story...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "Stop Doing The MEME-ING!" 01.09.2026 1t 55min

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Trump administration to "stop doing memes, stop throwing shade, stop trying to be tough and start being serious" during a press conference in Ottawa. His comments come amid a major escalation in a U.S.-Canada trade war following the collapse of bilateral trade talks. Will the memes keep meme-ing, or stop? Also on the show: the Daily Memphian responded to the Nation of Jake's strongly worded email; Floyd Bonner does his final call as Shelby Co. Sheriff, Memphis makes the best city in US list, and Hunter Biden reveals he is gay, but only like partially gay. Something like that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  In True Wanda Fashion... 31.08.2026 1t 54min

  It's the end of the line for Wanda Halbert as County Clerk AND County Mayor Lee Harris as the regime changes in Shelby County, and in true Wanda fashion... Millington's Clerk's Office was closed with basically zero explanation. How fitting for Wanda, as we look back and appreciate the bad times and unexplainable long lines. Also on the show: Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams is public enemy #1 after posting that Dolly Parton isn't worthy of a half-staff flags, Coach Charles Huff goes national after capturing the Tigers first win in Las Vegas, and an ICE raid in Berclair that led to protests over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  MLAG: Make Lake America Great 27.08.2026 1t 58min

  President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially renaming the U.S. portion of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," escalating a fierce trade war with Canada. The New Lake America chronicles the immediate fallout of this unprecedented move, tracking the chaotic reactions from blindsided border communities, furious diplomats, and mapmakers. Also on the show: WVNN's Dale Jackson joined to chime in on Lake America, Max the Producer delivers a memorable Maxterpiece Theater, Jelly Roll bashes Trump on Late Night, and syndicated columnist Ron Hart joined to talk about Dolly Parton's legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The State That Dolly Built 26.08.2026 1t 56min

  Who is the GREATEST Tennessean to ever live? Plenty of options like Fred Smith, Dolly Parton, Justin Timberlake, but for many, Dolly is the only correct answer. We go through who deserves to be in the list and which other celebrities should at least be considered. MLGW gives an update on the major power outages, too. Also on the show: Meta (FB) settled for a $17B+ with 47 states over social media addiction for children, Kathy Griffin cries victim for her infamous Trump head photoshoot, and beloved British actor Tim Curry passed away at 80 years old. Back-to-back blows in the Nation of Jake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  When Dolly Met the Rhinestone Angels 25.08.2026 1t 55min

  Dolly Parton always said it costs a lot of money to look this cheap, but her impact on the world was entirely priceless. We are looking back at the incredible 80-year journey of a true Smoky Mountain diamond whose songwriting and unmatched generosity outshined even her brightest outfit. Is nobody else on her level of fame and shared love? Also on the show: Charles Barkley says it like it is by calling out the WNBA and their commissioner, an update on MLGW's progress on widespread power outages, the most iconic Dolly Parton performance, and two rounds of Impossible Trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hurricane Mongo - RACIST Storm? 24.08.2026 1t 54min

  The most racist storm of all time, according to Justin J. Pearson. HOURS after tens of thousands of Memphians lost power during a bow echo storm over the weekend, Pearson said, "Another majority Black, working class city left in the dark." How will Doug McGowan combat the damage done from the alt-right-ning storm? Also on the show: Enes Kanter gets kicked out of a WNBA game after a verbal battle on the court with a Chicago Sky player, a Georgia man has an APB for pocketing $30 he found in a Walmart, and Doug McGowan's update on how many are still out of power and when they will be back on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Moratoriums & Marmosets?? 21.08.2026 2t 5min

  What should there be moratoriums on in Memphis: data centers or daycare centers? "Those who can't do teach," so guess what outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is about to do? You'll never believe what the cost of upkeep for a pet monkey is! Dale Jackson joins the Nation of Jake to discuss everything from street renaming to data centers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "Data Centers Need Better PR"!! 20.08.2026 2t 7min

  Which is a more immediate threat to Memphis: data centers or daycares?! Jerry "The King" Lawler is honored today with a street named after him, learn who some of the unexpected guests were that braved the heat for the occasion.  Happy National Radio Day! Who do you include on your list of all-time industry legends?  Ron Hart joins the Nation of Jake to discuss how the WNBA has become a glorified WWE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "I'll Ride The Wrecking Ball Right Into It"!! 19.08.2026 2t 7min

  The recent moratorium on data centers in Memphis leaves the business dead on arrival, but where are data centers actually being embraced as good neighbors? Talk has resurfaced in the City Council regarding the renovation of the Mid South Coliseum, but Jake's not having it!  Learn why you can't afford to die in New Zealand during today's Wheel of Weird!" And speaking of weird, why is Jake obsessed with farriers?!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  From Greatest Hits To Second-Rate DVDs?? 18.08.2026 2t 7min

  Columbia House is closing shop after years of offering "12 CDs for a Penny," so Jake's getting together a list of the 12 albums he should order before the company closes its [digital] doors. The struggle is real for Yolanda Cooper-Sutton and her THREE cars?!  The X Files teaches us some news anchors can't keep their cool when faced with a bout of involuntary laughter and that Rosie O'Donnell was a political exile?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.