Wake Up Memphis Podcast

Joey Sulipeck and Bill Gurner of Financial Consulting Group (FCG) join Wake Up Memphis in studio to react to Mayor Paul Young's speech saying he is increasing property taxes to make up for the 30 million dollar deficit. Moreover, they present solutions to reduce crime in the bluff city, which they believe requires expanding MPD instead of making cuts. Towards the end of the segment, Bill and Joey respond to former University of Memphis President David Rudd's social media post refuting the property tax increase. Additionally, you get an analysis on the latest inflation index, the rise in prices of eggs and gas, financial stability in dating, and the key to success from the School of Hard Knocks. 

Conservative Talk Radio Host Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to argue that Mayor Paul Young is of the same elk as Tami Sawyer and Rep. Justin Pearson, whom he calls the "Unholy Trinity." Additionally, Mayor Paul Young's property tax increase proposal, caucasians being forced to apologize for their skin color, people moving away from Memphis, possible cuts to MPD, and the Mayor going after KWAM on social media are discussed.  

District Attorney for Mississippi's 23rd Judicial District, Matthew Barton, joins Wake Up Memphis in studio to discuss campaigning for DA, the shooting in Southaven at police officers, his podcast, transparency, and his family. He has a wife named Megan and a daughter named Eleanor. You can follow him on X and Facebook.

Layne Provine, Founder and President of Margin of Victory, phones into the morning show to assert that Republicans need to stick to winning issues rather than getting tricked into talking about the issues that Democrats use to hoodwink voters. In addition, he talks about leaving abortion and gun control up to the states and the importance of electing Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Republican nominee Lisa Arnold. Layne will be speaking and headlining at the Collierville VFW for the "Get Out the Vote Speaker Series" on May 3rd. Please follow him on X.

Tennessee State Representative Mark White calls into the morning show to discuss gun control, the school voucher system, Representative Mary Littleton's bill, and the bail system.

Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley phones into Wake Up Memphis to address the man shot in Memphis who was from Tipton County, fighting crime, and allowing cops to do their jobs.

Todd Starnes phones into the morning show to underscore the money raised for MPD Officer McKinney's family, the need to hold protests at the DA's office and in front of City Hall, Tami Sawyer's remarks on Officer McKinney's death, Senator Marsha Blackburn speaking out on crime in Memphis, and Tom Lee Park. At the end of the interview, you will hear that Todd Starnes was inducted into the "Talkers Heavy Hundreds," and we are the only station in the mid-south to have a host being represented. Todd Starnes is the top-ranked host in the state of Tennessee.

Political Contributor Steve Gill phones into the morning show to analyze the street takeover in Downtown Memphis, the murdered MPD cop, the Iran-Israel conflict, and abortion.