Mississippi Edition

A bill to tighten voting restrictions in the state. Then, what's ahead for Medicaid in Mississippi. And, we talk with the director of the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Queen of Basketball." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An in-depth look at the nursing shortage in Mississippi's rural hospitals. And, we talk with Governor's Art Award honoree Doug Williams of the Williams Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of the ballot initiative process. Then, we find out how Mississippi scored on this year's American Lung Association tobacco report. And, we talk with with Mississippi Book Festival director and Governor's Arts Award winner Holly Lange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk taxes and infrastructure with House Minority Leader Robert Johnson. Then, a look at the future of medical marijuana. And, Public Service Commissioner Brandon Pressley says there's no such thing as a free tablet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black History, Critical Race Theory, and Emmett Till. Then, we remember women's basketball great Lusia Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A winter storm coat parts of Mississippi in ice. And, the state is one step closer to exiting the alcohol distribution business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state Senate takes a crack at tax reform.  Then, bomb threats target Mississippi's Historically Black Colleges. And, what COVID means for schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A square-off over Critical Race Theory. Then, we take a look at two bills working their way through the state legislature: one to ban dress codes that discriminate against Black hair, and one to ban COVID vaccines in public schools and workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the controversial bill that promises to combat pay discrimination in the state. And, a Gulf Coast college and hospital take a crack at Mississippi's nursing shortage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A closer look at lawmakers' big move towards a medical marijuana program. Then, legislation to ban so-called Critical Race Theory in Mississippi gains momentum. Educators in neighboring states react.  And, we talk kids and COVID with a leading pediatrician in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down key moments in Gov. Reeves' State of the State address, and hear highlights from Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons' Democratic response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The state Transportation Commissioner sounds the alarm on worker shortages within his department. Then, anti-abortion rights activists hope this year's anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision is the last. And, a mammoth endangered fish is detected in Jackson for the first time in over twenty-five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black state Senators walk out over a bill aimed at banning so-called "Critical Race Theory." Then, the city of Jackson grieves hundreds of lives lost to gun violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. And, a Mississippi OB-GYN talks COVID and vaccines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 threatens to put Deep South hospitals in a death spiral. Then, why one State Rep wants to take a chunk out of the Superintendent of Education's salary. And, we talk with the Mississippi State University astronomer working to put a telescope on the surface of the moon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi inches closer to a medical marijuana program. And, the case for and against elimination of the state income tax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi's Veterans Administration eyes a boost in funding. Then, why some New Year's resolutions fail. And, how low-income Mississippians can access discounted medical care for pets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the Omicron variant of COVID-19 means for kids in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Martin Luther King, Jr's visit to a tiny town in the Delta. Then, an update on COVID-19. And, we talk voting rights with Secretary of State Michael Watson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is one step closer to a medical marijuana program. Then, a look at abortion access in the state. And, an Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadline approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Speaker Philip Gunn reacts to two key bills passing his chamber. Then, the state Senate passes the Magnolia 1 redistricting map, and some Democratic legislators cry foul. Plus, when it comes to tech jobs, Mississippi has the fewest. But the University of Mississippi hopes to change that one step at a time. And, how daycares in the state are faring almost two years into the pandemic. Hosted o...

Hospitals grapple with rising COVID-19 case counts. Then, a pay raise for Mississippi teachers comes into focus. And, we return to our conversation with State House Minority Leader Robert Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pediatric hospitalizations rise as COVID surges in the state. And, we talk Critical Race Theory with state House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 strains hospitals in the state. Then, plans to build a mosque in Horn Lake will move forward.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson reflects on the January 6th insurrection. Then, Deep South cities experiment with cash support for low-income residents. And, advocates rally in support of legalized medical cannabis in the state.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.