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In Black and White



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. 

IN BLACK AND WHITE 2009

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Episode 2

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A word of thanks to everyone who took part in the 2008 Cellular South Mike's Bikes program.


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Poll: Should Tennessee Carry Permit holders be allowed to carry guns into restaurants where alcohol is served?
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Poll: Should AIG executives be forced to give back their bonuses?
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Poll: Should the names and addresses of Tennessee Carry Permit holders be public information?
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Poll: Is the President doing a good job?
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Poll: Is the US Congress doing a good job?
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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...?






04-22-09 Mike talks to Lila Rose, president of Live Action, who produced an undercover video condemning Planned Parenthood of Memphis. 
Click Here to listen to the interview.

04-17-09 A conversation with "The President" (Featuring Paul Shanklin)
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04-02-09 A talk with Tyreke Evans
AUDIO: Click Here  VIDEO: Click Here

03-17-09 Mike takes on the Morning Publication over the Carry Permit database
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02-27-09 Voicemail for the Repo Man (from an over-enthusiastic Obama supporter) Click Here

12-09-08 The Three Amigos Reunion: 
Paul Shanklin and Michael Ramirez join Mike Fleming in the studio.  The results are as unpredictible as ever: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

11-10-08 Jack Eaton:  A poem about Mike FlemingClick Here
Check out Jack Eaton's new book of poetry HERE

10-27-08 Author Michael Patrick Leahy talks about the Obama Birth Certificate issue Click Here

10-23-08 CPA Russell Sigfried talks about Alan Greenspan's speech today and the economy Click Here

10-21-08  Philip J. Berg discusses the latest developments in his Federal lawsuit against Obama and the DNC Click Here

10-14-08 A followup Interview with Philip J. Berg, Esquire, the attorney who filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require Obama prove his eligibility to run for president.  Click Here for audio and visit www,obamacrimes.com for the latest updates on the case.

10-01  Frederick W. Smith, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of FedEx Corporation.   Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

8-25 Philip J. Berg, Esquire has filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court challenging Obama's eligibility to become president. Hear the entire interview: Click Here
Check the latest status of the lawsuit at www.obamacrimes.com.

8-22 A conversation with James and Kevin.  Both black listeners called the show one day last week but with very different opinions of candidate Barack Obama.  We thought it would be interesting to put both of them together in the studio for a debate/discussion.  In case you missed it, here's the entire conversation...
Part 1  Part 2

For the Record:

Michelle Obama's Thesis: 
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

Hillary Clinton's Thesis:  View PDF Document

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

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. Click Here

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

8-6 GOP Hold-Outs in The House of Representatives:
Newt Gingrich       Click Here
Marsha Blackburn Click Here

8-1 Otis Sanford, Editorial/Opinion page Editor of the "Morning Publication" joins Mike Fleming and Paul Shanklin.  Audio available here:  Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

7-25 District 7 candidates Marsha Blackburn and Tom Leatherwood
Marsha Blackburn Part 1 Part 2
Tom Leatherwood Part 1 Part 2

7-14 A serious moment with Paul ShanklinRemembering Tony Snow

6-30 As Heard: Obama and his Town NamesClick Here

5-12 Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? Click Here

4-25 Tom Leatherwood Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

4-24 Marsha Blackburn Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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.  Part 1  Part 2  Part 3  Part 4  Part 5  Visit the movie web site at www.2mminutes.com/.

4-2 Jack Eaton talks Tigers Click Here

3-13 John Willingham Click Here

3-12 Bill Gibbons Click Here

3-11 U.S. Attorney David Kustoff
Part 1Click Here
Part 2Click Here
Part 3Click Here

2-28 Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton
Part 1Click Here
Part 2Click Here
Part 3Click Here
Part 4Click Here

2-28 George Shadroui: Remembering William F. BuckleyClick Here

2-26 Kenneth Whalum Click Here

2-14 Janis Fullilove
Part 1 Click Here
Part 2 Click Here
Part 3 Click Here
Part 4 Click Here

02-12-08 Developer Greg Ericson Click Here

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

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

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

1-22 Shelby County Assessor Rita Clark
Part 1Click Here   Part 2Click Here

1-22 TN Right To Life:  Susie AllenClick Here

1-18 Mormon authority Robert McBride talks politics and religion
Part 1Click Here   Part 2Click Here  
Part 3Click Here   Part 4Click Here

1-16 Capt. Jim Music on Shannon Street Click Here

 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
 Part 1
 Part 2
 Part 3
 Part 4

12-6 Farrow Family Attorney Javier Bailey
 Part 1
 Part 2
 Part 3
 Part 4

12-4 Problems in the Police Department. Changes at the Police Association.
 Part 1
 Part 2
 Part 3
 Part 4
 Part 5

2007 Archives:

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


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.
Part 1   Part 2   Part 3

  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
 Part 1  Part 2  Part 3
 7-16 Former Shelby County Mayor Bill Morris


(Note: Links point to external sites and are not part of the 600WREC.com web site)


  • 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) 



SUBJECT: Luke AFB Wake Up Call
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  Obama Airlines:  Welcome aboard!
Subject:  Charlton Heston:  On winning the culture war
Subject:  I'm a Slave Owner?
Subject:  You know you're from Memphis when...
Subject:  Proud to be White
Subject:  The Robot and the Restaurant
Subject:  The Donkey and The Well
Subject:  Take Down the Bird Feeder
Subject:  Scientists discover new element
Subject:  No parents left behind
Subject:  How to place new employees...
Subject:  Q-Tips for King Willie?
Subject:  Iraq through the eyes of a Marine
Subject:  Redneck Photo Gallery
Subject:  The Month After Christmas
Subject:  A New Direction for America?
Subject:  A Refresher Course in Firearms
Subject:  A 'holiday' letter from Jesus
Subject:  Required Reading for Memphis Drivers
Subject:  How to be a Good Liberal
Subject:  A picture is worth a million words
Subject:  Eurospeak
Subject:  Instructions for Changing Your Oil
Subject:  The NEW Math Proficiency Exam
Subject:  The Gift: A Christmas Tribute to our Troops

Dr. Randeep Mann
Monday 04-27-2009 2:22pm CT
A story ONLY Mike would touch a month and a half ago...

You're going to hear alot about Dr. Randeep Mann, the doctor in Arkansas who was charged and arrested for owning a cache of arsenal weapons, in the next few days.

But Mike BROKE the story in March.  March 11, to be exact.



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Hold ON!
Friday 04-24-2009 1:17pm CT




"Wait a minute now, I didn't  authorize ATTACKS on the pirates,
I authorized A TAX on the  pirates"



If It's Friday, It's Time For Winners, Losers
Friday 04-24-2009 1:12pm CT


               LOSER(S): Let me be perfectly blunt about anonymous letters I receive on a daily basis: They go straign into the garbage can. Understand? You are wasting your time. Besides, you are a coward and I have no time for cowards.

               WINNER: Nobody knows who a mysterious, wealthy, overly generous donor is, but one thing is for sure: Colleges headed by women are receiving millions of dollars. I think it's great, don't you? Could it be a team of millionaires, just one, nobody knows. My comment is plain and simple: Keep it coming because women deserve it.

              LOSER: Sorry, but President Barack Hussein Obama is weak. I've always thought he would lead from that position, but never as much as he has done this early in his adminitration. The latest indicator is hie back-and-forth on the question of torture. Here's the way it has gone: Let's not prosecute, then he caught heat from the wacko liberals in his party, and now he's going to leave it to U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder.

              LOSERS: The top operative in the CIA in 2005 warned Atty. Gen. Alberto Gonzales, a Republican in the Bush Administration, that wiretaps were serious enough to require telling Rep. Jane Harman, a Democrat, she could be moving into an investigation into Israeli influence peddling. Well, surprise, surprise, Gonzales told the CIA to back off. Gonzales, according to the New York Times, said Harman was too valuable to the Republicans.

               LOSER: I can't control these things, but President Barack Obama is going t bankrupt this country if he pushes through his Universal Healthcare. We've got a less-than-perfect system right now, but it sure beats a national version.

               LOSER: Fox News Anchor Shephard Smith dropped the F-bomb this week during a rant-filled diatribe on torture. Here, without the F-bomb, is just a piece of it: "...We are America!.....I don't give a rat's.....if it helps. We do not torture!......" Oh, then saving a major hotel in Los Angeles, which was targeted by terrorists and exposed by waterboarding, is no big deal. Mr. Smith, you are dead wrong and that is the operative word: Dead. That's what would have happened if the terrorits had done the deed to that building which has, on average, 10,000 people working in it.

               LOSER: Dr. George Flinn, a member of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, says this of Northwest and Delta Airlines: "With the recent merger of Northwest and Delta, the new 'Delta' has begun serving peanuts, rather than their long history of non-allergenic pretzels. In their long history of peanut-free flights Northwest has shown interest and compassion for people with peanut allergy or anaphylaxis. As a friend of mine, I ask you to reply to me with one statement in which I will forward onto the airlines for you. Dear Northwest (the new Delta), please re-examine your policy regarding serving peanuts on your flights. Please reinstate your flight announcements warning and addressing this issue."  
Those teleprompters are everywhere...
Thursday 04-23-2009 1:36pm CT




"Bo" Goes For His First Walk
Wednesday 04-22-2009 2:29pm CT


Herenton's Bombshell
Wednesday 04-22-2009 10:27am CT


               Never underestimate "King" Willie Herenton.
               Now he says he's going to run against 9th District Congressman Steve Cohen.
               If that happens, Cohen, in my opinion, is toast in the heavily black district. Cohen has the backing of several prominent, so-called self-appointed, black leaders (i.e. Maxine Smith), but Herenton's support among blacks in general is deep.
               Oh, I didn't forget on the point of potential legal problems for His Majesty, like the FBI sniffing around for some time, questioning some of Herenton's top aides.
               The IRS reportedly has been brought into the FBI operation, which generally means it has the possible weight of a "paper trail" problem more than anything else.
               Another thing: Don't put much stock in the general view that the feds definitely will nail Herenton. 
                But, as usual, the lightning rod Herenton has a way of making news. He certainly did yesterday. Knocked his budget message in the ditch.
                Stay tuned. We will, as usual.
                I would love to see a Herenton-Cohen slugfest. Both have white-hot tempers.
                Please, Lord, let the games begin.
Race, Race And More Race ( Are You Surprised?)
Tuesday 04-21-2009 10:40am CT


               I was asked recently if we would ever overcome racial problems in this country.
               I know this is always like walking through a minefield blindfolded. I said, "Are you kidding?"
                I meant it. There are two many in the black community not all, but a lot)who revel in racial unrest, most certainly black politicians. It has an automatic eruption factor that fires up their constituents, doesn't it?
                 Well, the U.S. Supreme Court is going to consider four cases shortly that is certain to make these race-based issues erupt again.
                 The Obama administration is probably happy about it, too. Remember U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder saying we have a nation of "cowards" when it comes to talking about race. I resented that comment, but Holder insured we would do just that.
                  The cases involve voting rights, employment, housing and education.
                  It will be interesting watching because almost assuredly the primary focus will beam down on Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy. He could be the swing vote in all of the cases, much like Sandra Day O'Connor before retiring recently. She was a swing vote who anchored more 5-4 votes than any previous justice.
                 
Race, Race And More Race
Tuesday 04-21-2009 10:17am CT

              I told a friend of mine recently that the issue of race will never evaporate; too many folks benefit from it, primarily in the black community. I mean it. I firmly believe if these race fanatics would just cool it, things would be much better.
              Well, I got a telephone call from my friend and he said "you are right......did you see the U.S. Supreme Court docket?"..........
               As a matter of fact, I did see it.
              Here we go again: four cases in the race arena, so that means another several years of dealing with this. It is, however, going to be an interesting ride because of the dynamics involved.
              The focus is on one justice, in my mind, and that is Associated Justice Anthony Kennedy. He is a swing vote with four liberals, uber liberals if you will, and four conservatives. Former Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor held that swing vote title before retiring. She was the anchor of more 5-4 court decisions than any other justice -- ever.
              These four cases involve voting rights, employment, housing and education.
              Here's a synopsis:
             
              REVERSE DISCRIMINATION: This involves white firefighters in New Haven. No blacks and only two Hispanics qualified for promotions baed on their test scores (i.e, they didn't passs). The testing was canceled (what else is new?) and whites claim this amounts to "overt racial balancing, de facto quotas
Just A Reminder......Keeping Track On Obama's Apologies
Tuesday 04-21-2009 10:01am CT


               In a stunning development, President Barack Hussein Obama is now within reach of a record number of apologies that he thinks we owe countries and dictators, Communists, Socialists and goodness knows what  -- and who -- else.
                The President feels it is imperative that he accomplish his goal of 350 apologies within the first 1,000 days of his first (and hopefully) only term.
                I am trying to e-mail all of the cronies and despots Obama has apologized to with my personal goal of saying he does not represent me in this idiotic endeavor. 
                Care to join me?