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Every Thursday is "Thug Thursday" on the Mike Fleming Show. Each week, John Harvey highlights a crook with multiple arrests. Believe it or not, there's no shortage of criminals that have been arrested over 100 times! Read more on John Harvey's blog at memphiscrime.blogspot.com.

Dueling Commentaries?

Mike Fleming has teamed up with Jeff Lee of our sister station, WDIA for an ongoing series of point-counterpoint commentary from both the black and white prespective. Introducing "IN BLACK AND WHITE" a regular video series. [CLICK HERE] for all the latest episodes.

The Mike Fleming Show was recently featured in an article in The Main Street Journal. [Click Here to read]

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Poll: Which candidate looked better in the Saddleback Forum?

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(Just in case you missed it, watch the Saddleback videos and read the transcripts HERE)

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Poll: Should the House Democrats return from recess and vote on the Energy Bill?

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Mike Fleming brings over three decades of journalism experience to 600WREC having worked at the Nashville Banner, The Jacksonville (Florida) Journal and the Commercial Appeal.

He also worked in television news and talk radio covering a variety of events, news and sports stories, such as Super Bowls, the PGA Tour, SEC, Memphis' NFL drive, and a news story in which he was asked to negotiate for prisoners during a jail visit.

Who would have thought...?

8-13 Sen. Bob Corker defends the "Gang of 10" bi-partisan energy bill

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8-11 Karl Birkholz spent 2 decades making a name for himself as a no-nonsense Manager at FedEX and was hired to look into problems at the City Schools Central Nutrition Center. Two days later, he was fired. He says the system lacks leadership and direction, and reeks of improprieties and basic good judgemnt. Hear Mike's interview in its entirety.

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8-6 Peter Musurlian, the photographer kicked out of Steve Cohen's press conference called the show.

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8-6 GOP Hold-Outs in The House of Representatives:
Newt Gingrich

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Marsha Blackburn

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8-1 Otis Sanford, Editorial/Opinion page Editor of the "Morning Publication" joins Mike Fleming and Paul Shanklin. Audio available here:

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7-25 District 7 candidates Marsha Blackburn and Tom Leatherwood
Marsha Blackburn

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Tom Leatherwood

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7-14 A serious moment with Paul Shanklin:

Remembering Tony Snow

6-30 As Heard: Obama and his Town Names

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5-12 Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

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4-25 Tom Leatherwood

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4-24 Marsha Blackburn

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4-11 Bob Compton, businessman and independent film producer, has produced "2000 Minutes" (a reference to the 4 years spent in high school.) The documentary compares how US high school students spend their time in comparison to students in China and India.

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Part 5 Visit the movie web site at www.2mminutes.com/.

4-2 Jack Eaton talks Tigers

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3-13 John Willingham

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3-12 Bill Gibbons

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3-11 U.S. Attorney David Kustoff
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2-28 Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton
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2-28 George Shadroui: Remembering William F. Buckley

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2-26 Kenneth Whalum

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2-14 Janis Fullilove
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02-12-08 Developer Greg Ericson

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2-04-08 Rev. Kenneth Whalum talks religion and politics

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1-29 An e-mail to the World Mayor's Conference

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1-28 As Heard: Mike's State of the Union Address

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1-22 Shelby County Assessor Rita Clark
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1-22 TN Right To Life: Susie Allen

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1-18 Mormon authority Robert McBride talks politics and religion
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1-16 Capt. Jim Music on Shannon Street

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1-14 As heard: Why is America So Unhappy

1-8 Tony Snow

1-2-08 State Senator Mark Norris on Mayor Herenton's consolidation plans

12-20 Shelby County Probate Court Clerk Chris Thomas

12-10 West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert

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12-6 Farrow Family Attorney Javier Bailey

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12-4 Problems in the Police Department. Changes at the Police Association.

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Shopping In Memphis...

10-31 Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton Jr.

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10-29 Milsaps Coach Mike DuBose talks about being on the losing side of that game.

10-29 Play by Play: The winning play in the Milsaps-Trinity game

10-29 Kemmons Wilson, Jr. talks about throwing out the first pitch

10-24 Author and Master of Debate Dinesh D-Souza on Religion and Politics

10-22 John Lundt on the Charter Commission

10-18 Was that really Louis Farrakhan?

10-15 Sen. Lamar Alexander

10-11 Mike's interview with "King Willie"

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10-5 Pastor Kenneth Whalum, Jr. discusses the city's greatest problems.

10-4 Former Mayor Dick Hacket on today's election.

Mikes Mayoral Candidate Question and Answer Sessions:

10-2 Mayor Herenton declined our invitation, but staff member Pete Aviotti called in support of the incumbent.

10-1 Herman Morris

9-26 Carol Chumney

9-20 John Willingham

09-20 Attorney Robert Hutton on the recent ruling on Lethal Injection

Rev Jesse calls the show (collect)?

9-18 Was That REALLY King Willie???

9-18 Robert Lipscomb on the Fairgrounds Stadium Report

9-7 Attorney Nate Kellum on Hate Crime Legislation

8-30 Rev. Kenneth Whalum discusses the recent reaction to Steve Cohen among area black ministers.

8-24 The Three Amigos Reunion: Mike was joined by Paul Shanklin and Michael Ramirez. In case you missed it, here's the entire show in 3 parts.

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By popular demand: Mike's "Tennessee Waltz" Show Opener

The John Ford Rolex Watch Complaint (Adobe Reader required)

John Ford Rolex Watch Affidavit (Strong Language!)

7-24 Men's guide to understanding WomenSpeak
7-20 District Attorney General Mike Duinnivant on the
Mary Winkler Case

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7-16 Former Shelby County Mayor Bill Morris

7-16 Rev. Bill Atkins

Military Salute - Hard to Come Home

6-21 Senator Lamar Alexander on Immigration

6-19 Write-In Votes for Hillary's Campaign Song

6-15 D'Army Bailey passed over for Supreme Ct.

6-15 Robert Hutton on legal fallout to Mayor Plot

6-15 Rep. Brian Kelsey of Germantown

6-14 Carol Chumney reacts to Mayor Herenton

6-14 John Willingham reacts to Mayor Herenton

6-8 Steve Farese on Mary Winkler's sentence

6-8 Robert Hutton analyzing Mary Winkler's sentence

5-16 Ophelia Ford Meltdown (Part 1)

5-16 Ophelia Ford Meltdown (Part 2)

5-04 Charlie Daniels

4-27 Robert Hutton on John Ford Verdict (Part 1)

4-27 Robert Hutton on John Ford Verdict (Part 2)

4-27 Robert Hutton on John Ford Verdict (Part 3)

4-19 Robert Hutton on Mary Winkler Verdict

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Compact Florescent Light Bulbs: Texas Rep. Ted Poe addresses the House of Representatives.
As heard: The death of Johnny Journalism. The anointed one's pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Christianity Today article written by Tony Snow
It's official: The Maureen Dowd news story that question's Obama's financing is a fake.
Obama's plan to disarm America
Good read: Atlantic Monthly article on Crime in Memphis
As Heard: The Truth About ANWR
New York Times Magazine Article on Rush Limbaugh

According to an article in World Net Daily, Obama says America is no longer a Christian Nation. No kidding. Check out this clip on YouTube. He confirms it in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Obama promised change...and he's already changed the Presidential Seal. Read all about it herel. ...and here.

According to snopes.com, Michelle Obama's Thesis at Princeton University was put on "restriction" and made unavailable to the public until after November 5, 2008. The restriction was lifted after it was made available in an article on politico.com. The thesis addresses the racial divide in America. Download Michelle's thesis here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4. (.pdf files)

As Heard: An airline that lets you pay by the pound? Fly Derrie Air!
Recommended Reading: Makers and Takers by Peter Schweizer
Before You Go A tribute to our aging Veterans
As heard: The Angry White Man
As Heard: Memphis' 'bad guy' label simply not fair
Remembering William F. Buckley, Jr.
votechooser.com: Answer 10 questions and see which candidate matches best
As heard: Top psychiatrist concludes liberals are clinically nuts
The Mike Huckabee Christmas AD
Video: New Again
John Harvey's Memphis Crime Blog
A rest stop on the illegal super highway

An excercise in Stress Management
Bill Cosby's "Ghettosberg Address"
Michael Ramirez is now at Investor's Business Daily. Check his cartoons here!
Appeals Court: Being in the country illegally isn't Illegal. Go figure!
Sometimes politics can be a drag...
"General Patton's" take on the war on terrorism. (CAUTION: Strong language! Probably not safe for work or around the kids!)
Red's Trading Post, the oldest gun shop in Iowa is fighting a multi year battle with ATF agents over nit picky details. And writing about it on their blog. Get the latest news here.
An Obituary for Common Sense
Just for fun: some "interviews" from the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Mike Fleming is featured in the new "King Willie" video from snappygreetings.com (featuring Paul Shanklin)
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The Heritage Foundation's Report on the Real Costs of Amnesty
Dexter Brown, the shooter at the Kawasaki Dealership has a MySpace page: See it HERE
Laughter Is Contagious (Just TRY to watch this with a straight face!)
By popular demand: The Trunk Monkey Videos
Tennessee representative Stacey Campfield is an internet blogger! Take a unique look inside politics in his blog : http://lastcar.blogspot.com
It pays to cooperate with the police...
Holiday Special: Courtesy of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Finally! Some positive images from Iraq (flash player required)
Let us not forget: New, never before seen photos of ground zero from two days after the terror attacks of 9/11. [click here]
Memphis Attorneys Richard B. Fields and David E. Caywood have released widely distributed letters endorsing candidates in the upcoming election. (Adobe Reader required, free download)
Flag Day Special: Red Skelton's Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance
There's a grass roots movement underway to let our Senators in Washington know how we feel about border security. Visit www.send-a-brick.com!
www.memphiswatchdog.org A new web site for Memphis taxpayers. Because politicians are tricky creatures...
John Harvey has been instrumental in uncovering voting irregularities in the hotly contested District 29 race. Now, John has started a new web site dedicated to uncovering and fixing voting problems in Memphis Visit www.votinginmemphis.com.
PostSecret - an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a homemade postcard
Refresher Course in American Government: The First Amendment.
Recommended Reading: The Marketing of Evil by David Kupelian. .
Paul Shanklin, Rush Limbaugh's "Man of Many Voices" and a frequent guest on the Mike Fleming program has a web site of his own. Check it out at www.paulshanklin.com.
Ambuscade: false and ignorant tidal wave of calumny against President Bush in Katrina's Aftermath (from the Washington Times)
The Steady Buildup to a City's Chaos (a timeline of the Katrina Crisis from the Washington Post)
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