Mississippi Edition

It's crawfish season at the state fairgrounds. And, a newly published memoir chronicles how one man's intercontinental search for home led him to the Mississippi Delta. We talk with the book's editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Speaker Philip Gunn addresses a new Department of Justice report detailing conditions at Parchman Prison. And, a look at alternatives to policing in the Deep South. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And, today is Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi. We look at the painful history all Mississippians share. Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200044 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We talk COVID-19 next steps with the President of the state Medical Association. And, the story behind a newly released sixty-year-old album from a Mississippi blues legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk voting and medical marijuana with Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of COVID-19 in Mississippi. Then, the Delta home of a civil rights icon earns national recognition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Medicaid expansion advocate reflects on a dismal past few months. And, a new film explores the Mississippi connection to a 1960s basketball team that broke unspoken racial boundaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into Mississippi's historic income tax cut. We'll hear expert insight from both sides of the issue, and examine what the new rules mean for the future of the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Calhoun cannabis supporter reacts as his county becomes the latest to opt out on medical marijuana. Then, we talk with the creators of a podcast that explores Black maternal health in rural America. And, a new mural in Oxford pays tribute to a Chickasaw woman with deep connections to the city's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What new research tells us about the 2022 hurricane season. And, we learn about a museum in Hattiesburg dedicated to recognizing African-American military service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at plans to upgrade Mississippi's state parks with millions in new funding. And, why advocates say Medicaid expansion could transform healthcare outcomes for women of color in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state Insurance Commissioner discusses a change to the Affordable Care Act recently proposed by President Biden. And, a new exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art explores the Great Migration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A top-to-bottom recap of this year's legislative session. Then, attorney Constance Slaughter-Harvey reacts to Ketanji Brown-Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leader within Mississippi's Democratic party reacts to a busy legislative session. And, we chat with singer-songwriter David Wilcox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Speaker Philip Gunn reflects on an active legislative session. And, one scholar's work to uncover the stories behind a collection of hundred-year-old Mississippi photographs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A busy state legislative session comes to a close. And, how Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks plans to combat an alligator infestation in Rankin County. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An all-but-postmortem look at a bill to extend postpartum Medicaid. And, an update on the Horn Lake mosque that's set to break ground in the wake of a legal battle. This is an abbreviated show to accommodate MPB's spring membership drive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Mississippi Professional Educators Director Kelly Riley as a legislative session with big implications for teachers wraps up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An update on power outages in the wake of Wednesday's storms. And, we hear from a leader at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as the hospital's contract with a major health insurer expires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leading women's right activist in the state says a new equal pay bill rings hollow. Then, why this year's pollen season is extra sniffly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A live look at the severe weather sweeping through the state. Then, why Mississippi's NAACP is looking local when it comes to American Rescue Plan funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into postpartum Medicaid. And, the story behind a shipwreck newly discovered off the Mississippi coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk Ukraine and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker. And, the case for a more humane criminal justice system in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the war in Ukraine with a Mississippi international relations expert. And, we talk food and family with Jackson-based Top Chef contestant Nick Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pay raise for Mississippi teachers is set to become law. Then, an update on recovery efforts after Tuesday's storms. And, a new film looks at the 21st-century integration of two Cleveland high schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.