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."

Hank Williams Jr. gets married in his mother's hometown of Banks, Alabama. We share the latest on Bocephus' nuptials with Brandi. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short details his Facebook usage and run-ins with Mr. Zuckerberg's company.  The U.S. already has endured 23 severe weather events in 2023, an all-time high.  We reminisce on the 1990s "Dirty Bird" Atlanta Falcons teams. And, Louisiana-born novelist Jennifer Weiner's new book, "The Breakaway," is No. 5 on the New York Times' best-sellers list for fiction.

Patriots' Day 2023, as the nation remembers the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 Attacks.  Aaron Tippin's 2001 song "Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly" was an important song of healing after the attack on democracy.  Tostitos has tasty recipes for each of 32 professional football teams.  Plus, a knucklehead wears a cap into church on Sunday morning.  Is that wrong?