The Y'all Show

The U.S. government may shut down starting Oct. 1.  Financial analyst Paul Hare shares his thoughts on the likely scenario developing on Capitol Hill.  A Canadian is saying not so nice things about the South. There are several new films hitting the box office as October arrives Sunday.  Also, we salute Jerry Lee Lewis on what would have been his 88th birthday with the playing of his 1977 hit "Middle Age Crazy."

The best hushpuppies in the world are feted, thanks to a new article on TasteAtlas.com. The second Republican presidential debate was. a bit of a snoozer in Simi Valley, California on Wednesday night.  "The Boss" has cancelled his remaining tour stops for 2023, citing problems with peptic ulcer disease.  And, "Pigskin Prognosticator" Keifer Engles previews Notre Dame at Duke, Alabama at Mississippi State, and Kansas at Texas.

Jonnie W. is a Nashville-based "clean" comedian. We hear a little of his schtick in this week's comedy showcase.  With fall's official arrival, we share the tasty tips on how to make classic pumpkin bread. CSS Alabama captain Raphael Semmes (1809-1877) was born on this day, as well as rocker Meat Loaf (1947-2022).  Also, the latest on the potential U.S. government shutdown.

New York City is on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind, as he recounts his recent bad experience in Yankeeland.  U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) isn't ruling out that she'll run for president one day.  Lucy Score's newest best-seller "Things We Left Behind" is set in Virginia.  Also, TheLocalPalate.com pens an article about Southern coffee roasters.

The Bill of Rights was passed by Congress on this date in 1789, and would be ratified by the states two years later.  Nobel Prize-winner and Southern writer extraordinaire William Faulkner was born on this date in 1897. We hear part of his 1950 Nobel acceptance speech. House Republicans are scrambling to come up with a solution as a government shutdown seems imminent.  Plus, we examine Matthew 5: 13-16 the "light" of the South.

Taking Back Sunday lead singer Adam Lazzara, an Alabama-born and North Carolina-bred crooner, has a birthday today.  We play the rock band's biggest song, 2006's "MakeDamnSure." Thrillist.com has a tasty article we devour, "16 Southern Snacks You Need To Know About." Plus, Paul Hare talks about the impact a potential government shutdown will have on the markets.

The Oak Ridge Boys announce a "Farewell Tour" after more than 50 years of touring. A former Republican congressman is now backing the Democratic candidate for governor in Mississippi. Keifer Engles is back to help preview this weekend's Florida State at Clemson, Mississippi at Alabama, and SMU at TCU collegiate football contests.  Also, a delicious smothered chicken recipe.

Roth IRAs are the hot topic this week as Southern financial strategist Paul Hare is back on the program.  We salute the arguable "King" of Rock-and-Roll: Macon, Georgia's Little Richard (1932–2020). We've got a helpful "Gumbo in a Jiffy" recipe.  And, was Bill Clinton the last "true Southerner" to lead the country?

Keifer Engles returns to help preview the weekend in college football, a Saturday that includes Tennessee invading The Swamp and a date with. the Florida Gators.  Pawpaws will be celebrated in Virginia this weekend, while the Kentucky city of Bardstown will fete bourbon.  Also, "14 Foods Every Southerner Should Have In The Pantry."