Morning on Merit Street

Morning on Merit Street

Start your day informed with Morning on Merit TV, now streaming wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Fanchon Stinger and Joe Gumm, this engaging show delivers the news you need to know—from breaking stories and daily headlines to lifestyle, tech, sports, wellness, and more. Featuring insightful contributions from special guests like Loni Coombs and Lyndsay Keith, the Merit team dives into politics, health, education, travel, food, finance, and the trends shaping your world. We’ve got it all covered, so your morning begins with us. Listen on MeritStreetMedia.com, your favorite podcast platform, or watch full episodes on Merit+. Essential listening starts now!

Episodes

January 20th: Inauguration of President Trump

January 20, 2025 • 92 mins
Special coverage of the inauguration of the 47th President, Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 17: Middle East Cease Fire, TikTok Ban, California Wildfires, Confirmation Hearing

January 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Today's top stories, including Middle East cease fire deal is back on. Supreme Court decision to uphold the ban on TikTok. The latest on the California wildfires. The confirmation hearing for South Dakota governor Kristi Noem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 16th: Middle East Cease Fire, Trump's Cabinet Picks, California Wildfires, TikTok

January 16, 2025 • 44 mins
Today's top stories, including a delay in the cease fire in the Middle East. A political roundtable covers the hearings on Trump's cabinet choices. Crews gain ground in the fight against California wildfires as winds die down. TikTok deadline looms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 15th: Wildfire News, Coverage Of Senate Hearings, Diddy Investigation

January 15, 2025 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including the latest on the dangerous situation in Southern California as wildfires continue. Coverage of the senate confirmation hearing of Trump's choice for Attorney General. An investigation of housing and rental prices in Los Angeles. Updates on the Sean Diddy Combs case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 14th: Special Coverage Of Senate Hearing, California Wildfires

January 14, 2025 • 117 mins
Today's top stories, including special coverage as Trump's choice for Defense Secretary faces senate confirmation hearing. The latest on the California wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 13th: California Fires Rage, Trump's Cabinet Picks, Scammers In California

January 13, 2025 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including the latest as the California wildfires rage with twenty-four confirmed dead. Trump's cabinet picks start confirmation process. Warnings of scammers taking advantage of Southern Californians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 10th: Deadly Wildfires Continue In California, Trump Sentencing, Insurance Claims From Fire Loss

January 10, 2025 • 43 mins
Today's top stories, including the deadly wildfires continue in Southern California as the death toll reaches ten. A breakdown of the Trump sentencing. Fight over insurance claims and homeowner policies is Southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 9th: Devastating California Wildfires, Jimmy Carter's Funeral

January 9, 2025 • 50 mins
Today's top stories, including all the latest news as Los Angeles lies under siege from wildfires. Dr. Phil on the emotional impact of the deadly fires. The nation honors Jimmy Carter with the official state funeral. Sharing images and videos of fire devastation via social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 8th: California Wildfires, Jimmy Carter Funeral

January 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Today's top stories, including the latest breaking news on the Southern California wildfires as thousands of Los Angeles residents abandon their homes. An update on the Jimmy Carter funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 7th: Jimmy Carter, Winter Storms, Stomach Flu, New Year's Resolutions

January 7, 2025 • 46 mins
Today's top stories, including a look ahead to Jimmy Carter's funeral. An Update on the deadly storms slamming into major U.S. cities. Cases in stomach flu are up with a record number of cases in the U.S. What's Trending: The Guinness Book of World Records is out. Inspiration on how too keep new year's resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 6th: New Details On New Orleans Attack Suspect, Honoring Jimmy Carter, New Diddy Documentary, New Home Tips, Consumer Electronics Show

January 6, 2025 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including new details emerge from the FBI on the suspect in the New Orleans attack. Honoring the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter. Sean Diddy Combs inner circle exposes dark secrets in new documentary on Peacock. Buying a home in the new year. A preview of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 3rd: House Speaker, New Orleans Attack, Simone Biles, Meghan Markle

January 3, 2025 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including information and a breakdown of voting on the house Speaker today. The FBI has new information on the suspect in the New Orleans attack and the latest on the investigation. Simone Biles is named Sports Illustrated sportsperson of 2024. A preview of the New Meghan Markle Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 2nd: Latest On New Year's Day Terror Attack, Security In New Orleans, Jimmy Carter, Sean Diddy Combs Investigation, Dr. Phil Special

January 2, 2025 • 41 mins
Today's top stories, including the latest on the New Year's Day terror attack. An update on the security at upcoming events in New Orleans. Honoring the life of Jimmy Carter. New allegations in the Sean Diddy Combs investigation. Dr. Phil's special on cyber crimes against teen boys is discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 1st: Looking Ahead To Politics, Savings, Sports And More In The New Year

January 1, 2025 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including what to look for in politics, savings and sports in the new year. Also, big movies coming out in 2025 and new year's resolutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 31st: Recap Of The Biggest News Stories, Showbiz Highlights, Recovering From Money Woes

December 31, 2024 • 44 mins
Today's top stories, including a recap of the most significant news stories of last year. Nancy Grace visits to go over the biggest crime stories of the past year. A look at showbiz highlights. Recovering from money woes in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 30th: Jimmy Carter Passes Away, AI At Work, Girls Gone Wild Documentary, T-cell Therapy, Food And Weight Loss Trends, Heart Warming Movies

December 30, 2024 • 41 mins
Today's top stories, including a look at Jimmy Carter's legacy as the former president passed away. The impact AI is having on the workforce. Shocking revelations in the Girls Gone Wild documentary. How T-cell therapy is saving the lives of cancer patients. Food and weight loss trends in the new year. What's Trending: man takes granddaughter to father-daughter dance. A celebration of heart warming movies. Learn more about your ad c...
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December 27th: FBI Hacker Warning, Cancer Patient Shares Journey, Ad-libbed Lines In Movies, Inside Celebrity Homes, Man Buys Homeless Signs

December 27, 2024 • 42 mins
Today's top stories, including a warning from the FBI about getting hacked through text messages. A wife shares her emotional cancer battle on social media and husband is interviewed by Dr. Phil. Ad-libbed lines in movies lead to memorable scenes. Exploring inside celebrity homes. Man transforms lives by buying homeless signs. What's Trending: boy hits first home run and dedicates it to his grandma. Learn more about your ad choices...
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December 26th: Post Holiday Travels, After Christmas Sales, Celebrity Philanthropists, TikTok Ban Looms, 90 Year Old Skydives

December 26, 2024 • 41 mins
Today's top stories, including the busiest travel day of the year is here, how to manage the rush. Get the inside scoop on post Christmas shopping deals. Celebrity philanthropists are leveraging fame for good. A TikTok ban is looming and set for January. A Missouri grandma skydives for her 90th birthday. A heated debate is discussed over the ownership of a $70,000 engagement ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
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December 25th: Christmas Travel, After Christmas Sales, Abby Lee Miller Interview

December 25, 2024 • 44 mins
Today's top stories, including tips and tricks for Christmas travel and getting home after the holiday. A look at the biggest after Christmas shopping deals. More kids are using anti-aging products, are they good for them? Abby Lee Miller is interviewed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 24th: Winter Weather Advisory, Travel Tips, JonBenet Ramsey Case, Shopping Deals, Moms Find Spouses For Their Kids

December 24, 2024 • 44 mins
Today's top stories, including winter weather advisories across the nation and a look at travel tips. The latest details and applying modern day science to the JonBenet Ramsey case. Last minute shopping deals. Christmas at the White House. Moms find spouses for their kids through social media. What's Trending: a rat interrupts a fancy wedding proposal in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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