Memphis Morning News DC Swamp Report with Douglas K. Blair for the week 03/31. The District bureaucrats are furious that The Department of Government Efficiency is finding so many "non-essential" jobs and programs to cut. For so many, reshaping what constitutes non-essential (under waste, fraud & abuse)  is too hard to rationalize as the swamp creatures continue to wage war against DOGE.

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As Memphis Shelby County Schools face a state intervention because of how they made decisions to remove the wildly popular superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins, County Commissioner Mick Wright called in to Memphis Morning News to discuss creating an advisory group. 

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At last count in 2023, there are 336 drive-in movies theaters still open in the US.  Callers to Memphis Morning News discussed the demise of the drive-in theater and shared why. Movies aren't made to be shown at drive-in theaters.  4-D, high-def IMAX movies don't look as good through a bug splattered windshield at the drive-in. The movie industry makes movies with effects that are best experienced in a movie theater equipped with surround sound, lighting, seating and often wait staff. Dinner and a movie can now be easily experienced all in one location- the lazy boy equipped movie theater. 

The nostalgia of the drive-in movie has created a different theater industry- tourism.  With some drive-in's on the National Register of Historical Places to theater's with unique twists, the drive-in movie experience has become an experience, not just a night at the movies. 

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The tradition of going to see the latest horror film or action movie at the drive-in theater is becoming more and more scarce as drive-in theaters close around the country.

The Malco Summer Drive-in has been placed on the market by the theater company stating declining attendance as the reason for considering selling the 31 acre property.  Three screens, a snack bar and a 3 bedroom , 1 bath apartment are included.  

Ditch and Tim Van Horn spoke with Stephanie Pankey Hall on Memphis Morning News about her life growing up at the drive-in. She recalled some great memories living above the snack bar in the apartment. He dad was the manager of the property and for 15 years, that was home. 

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Baron Von Opperbean & The River of Time through the mind and creation of a group of artists, storytellers, techies, musicians and parents is getting closer to opening at Mud Island in downtown Memphis.  Marvin Stockwell stopped by Memphis Morning News to give an update on the progress on the immersive, interactive entertainment experience. 

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America was once the worlds leading exporter of lumber. Keyword, WAS.  

President of The American Loggers Council, Mike Albrecht spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch.  The importing and exporting numbers of lumber in The United States are shocking.  "...we've been dismantling the lumber industry in America over the last 3 or 4 decades and we have got to turn that around".  

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Immigration attorney Esther Valdes Clayton from Valdes & Associates, A.P.C. in San Diego assists immigrants who want to come to America legally.  Esther spoke on those pushing against the deportation of the violent illegals - "They're defending criminal migrants who have committed heinous acts here in United States"  

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Edward Lawrence of FOX Business reports on Memphis Morning News from the White House following President Trump's address to the joint session of Congress.  Tariffs on dairy, cars and other imports and what economic effects to expect. 

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Congressman David Kustoff on Newstalk 98-9 with Ditch & Tim Van Horn. His reaction to last nights address by President Donald Trump. 

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Senator Bill Hagerty spoke on Memphis Morning News with Ditch & Tim Van Horn about the Ukraine negotiations. What is the closest dollar amount given to Ukraine? Do we know?

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