Budbreak in pecan trees is described as being under the interaction of chilling and heat accumulation; and this time of year is when that can happen.  Willie Nelson's 70th solo studio album arrives this summer – and the title track ("First Rose Of Spring") is played.  Also, we rewind to Wednesday for a portion of the interview with pro-Trump super PAC spokesman Kelly Sadler. 

John O'Connor, legal analyst and the author of "Postgate," discusses his book about "Deep Throat" Mark Felt's role in the 1970s Watergate scandal.  Grammy nominee Victor Wainwright, a Memphis-based blues and boogie-woogie entertainer, previews his forthcoming CD, "Memphis Loud." Also, Nick Saban opens up about what his Alabama Crimson Tide football team is doing amidst the pandemic; we also talk NBA-bound departures for Alabama's men's basketball team.

Kelly Riddell Sadler, a former White House advisor for President Trump that now works for the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action, visits with Jon Rawl.  The native Yankee shares her family's challenge fighting the coronavirus in New York.  Sadler also discusses the 2020 campaign awaiting Republicans.  We learn about Kemp's Landing in Virginia, the first Revolutionary War battle in the South.  Also, Preshias Harris discusses the weekend passing of country music icon Kenny Rogers.

Quail is a game bird available in grocery stores across Dixie.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains how the dark meat can be a part of delicious cuisine.  Dr. Steven F. Hotze, M.D., calls in to calm an anxious region on edge with the coronavirus.  The Houston doctor shares how vitamins can strengthen the body's immune system and hopefully thwart the virus' impact.  Plus, Jon Rawl walks through the forthcoming races for U.S. Senate in 13 Southern states.

Kenny Rogers dies in Sandy Springs, Ga., at the age of 81.  Jon Rawl and "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short salute the country music icon.  Short also discusses the growing abuse by some food stamp recipients across the South – emptying grocery shelves at a time Southerners are looking for bread, eggs, milk, more.  Also, BusinessInsider.com pens a noteworthy article: "Why No One Can Agree Where The South Really Is."

COVID-19 dominates the headlines, but in the 1930s the fear of tuberculosis was real.  Mississippi native Jimmie Rodgers was the "Father of Country Music," and his 1931 recording of "T.B. Blues" was an ominous precursor to his own death.  Also, Georgia Bulldogs alum Todd Gurley was cut by the Los Angeles Rams as NFL free agency heats up.  

With the spring sports schedule halted SEC commissioner Greg Sankey took time to answer questions from the media.  Black bears in Virginia are set to end hibernation.  To get past the virus boredom we share the hottest selling books.  And Hour 2 is an encore of the Monday (March 16) conversation with Southern storyteller Jerry Short.

Nashville grinds to a halt.  Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on the affect COVID-19 is having on country music's capital.  Joe Biden emerges as a clear Democratic presidential frontrunner after thumping Bernie Sanders in the Florida party primary.  Also, ACC beat writer Jonathan Leifheit shares thoughts on the conference's decision to pull the plug on athletic competition for 2019-20.

Despite more than 130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida it appears the state will hold its Democratic primary.  The virus has cancelled the festive St. Patrick's Day events in Savannah, Ga., and beyond.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans shares tips for cooking during the world health crisis, including Spinalis Roast.  Also, Yall.com offers tips for planting in the month of March and April.

National emergency is declared over coronavirus Friday by President Trump; as personal habits and the Southern economy are hit hard.  "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares the challenge of returning his wife home from the Philippines. He also recalls enduring a four-month quarantine as a teenager.  Plus, the Tennessee Titans re-sign quarterback Ryan Tannehill.