The Y'all Show

States across the South are unrigging the grip on whether businesses have to remain shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Northern Virginia-based attorney and author Dean Reuter discusses his new World War II-themed book, "The Hidden Nazi." And the Toccopola Storyteller returns to memorialize Rock and Roll legend Little Richard; and to salute the last '50s music icon still alive: Jerry Lee Lewis.

Auburn-Opelika Tourism hosts the second stop of the virtual Yall.com Spring Swing 2020 Tour.  We hear from popular restaurants The Hound and The Depot, get an inside glimpse of The Hotel At Auburn University, and we learn more about these communities in East Alabama from tourism official Anthony Terling. Plus, recruiting news about the hometown Auburn Tigers on this week's SEC Report.

Pets can use a little TLC during the pandemic and Yall.com has great advice for the owners of four-legged creatures.  ReactionaryTimes.com editorial director Julio Rivera shares his #ConservaRican philosophy in this week's Southern Political Report.  Also, the "Barbecue Barrister" breaks down the potential problem with meat shortages, and the glory of delicious fried popcorn shrimp.

"Sharknado" and "Attack Of The 50 Foot Cheerleader" actress Jena Sims checks in from Jupiter, Fla.  The Georgia native has been busy appearing in films and TV shows the last decade; and has made headlines recently for butchering boyfriend Brooks Koepka's hair while trapped together during the coronavirus. The "Toccopola Storyteller" recalls the dozens of jobs he's worked since the 1960s.  Plus, the Arkansas Derby was held Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.

Workers rights advocate Florence Reese (1900–1986), of Sharps Chapel, Tenn., wrote a song ("Which Side Are You On?") that is recognized as one of the top May Day songs.  East Tennessee State Buccaneers coach Steve Forbes is picked to be the head basketball skipper at Wake Forest. Also, what three Southern victuals would you want to have during quarantine?

Kirkus Reviews has served up "12 Books That Will Help You Get Through Quarantine." We have a precursory glimpse of a forthcoming "Spring Swing" visit to East Alabama, as The Hotel At Auburn University is spotlighted.  And we rewind to Hour 2 of the  April 16 episode for the second hour of today's show.

The Statler Brothers' bass singer Harold Reid dies at 80 in his native Staunton, Va.  Preshias Harris shares memories of the group that sang "Flowers On The Wall," "Hello Mary Lou," and many more.  Jonathan Leifheit has the scoop on possible coaching candidates for Wake Forest men's basketball after Danny Manning is fired over the weekend.  Yall.com has helpful stories posted.  Also, Austin resident Matthew McConaughey actually makes a lot of coronavirus sense during a new interview with 247Sports' Josh Pate.