Mississippi Edition

On today's show:Hear details on a new study showing where thousands of Mississippi working adults and children are food insecure this holiday season. Then, find out why some Mississippi parents hope their children's names will be selected during a special scholarship lottery next week. And, learn ways to offer disaster relief through the American Red Cross' giving campaign. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

On today's show:Can conditions for Mississippians detained in county jails and juvenile centers be improved? We'll learn more. Then find out how automotive programs across the state are preparing students for the workforce. And in our book club - author, G. Mark LaFrancis chronicles the jailing of teenagers at the State Penitentiary at Parchman for participating in a protest march in 1965. Hosted...

On today's show:Mississippians are joining the nation in remembering President George H.W. Bush. Hear reflections. Then, thousands of Mississippi families may find it harder to put food on the table. Learn more about what the outcome of Farm Bill negotiations could mean. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Is it too late to get a flu shot? We'll find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

On today's show:It's time for open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act. We'll take a look at the number of Mississippians enrolling. Then, reports of individuals sex trafficking minors are on the rise in Mississippi. And, hear from an organization working to spread a little Christmas cheer to poor children and families across the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On today's show:Leaders say they're ready for the next step in the long process of improving the Capital City's public school system. Then find out why a foundation connected with New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg is spending money in Mississippi. And ahead of World AIDS Day, hear the personal experiences of one advocate. And learn more about who's at risk for gestational diabetes. Hosted on...

On today's show:We'll hear from both parties on what's next for politics in the state. Then, we'll hear from cigarette tax advocates on their plans for a smoke-free Mississippi. And in our book club, meet author Elliot Ackerman on his new book Waiting for Eden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:What issues will two Senate candidates debate during their only face-to-face of the campaign? We'll learn more. Then, a diverse group of Mississippians took a closer look at the history of racism in the state during a public form last night. And, find out the do's and don'ts of turkey frying as you gear up for holiday cooking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

On today's show:Some Mississippians are calling for Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to be dismissed. Then, we'll learn more about new projects on the Gulf Coast from the state's settlement in the 2010 BP oil spill. And, after Everyday Tech, find out how a Mississippi student beat out thousands of applicants winning a prestigious award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

On today's show:The Supreme Court will hear a controversial Mississippi death penalty case. Find out why. Then, advocates share why they think transgender awareness is important for communities across the state. And we'll learn how improvements in medicine and research have made concussions a game changer for athletes of all ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:As the campaign trail for U.S. Senate continues, find out how healthcare is becoming a top issue for candidates and voters. Then, we'll hear how advocates hope today's Great American Smokeout will inspire Mississippians to quit using tobacco. And in our Book Club, a conversation with author and professor Andrew Wiest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:A closer look at the public hanging comment made by a Senate candidate. Then, we'll learn about issues that voting absentee could pose for Mississippians. And find out what you can do to combat the Diabetes epidemic during this awareness month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:A U.S. Senator repeatedly refuses to speak about a controversial "public hanging" joke. We've got the latest. And after a conversation in Story Corps, we'll learn how a coalition of universities and organizations across the state are stocking food banks to feed students on college campuses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:We'll hear from the Mississippi Democratic and Republican party leaders on the hopes and challenges presented with the upcoming election. Then, a group of volunteers is encouraging voters from marginalized communities to exercise their rights on Tuesday. And, why one organization is raising awareness on behalf of American teens who need adoptive homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Hear from a U.S. Senator fighting to keep her job, and the former Clinton administration official looking to unseat her. Then, learn about get-out-the-vote efforts in the often overlooked Mississippi Delta. And in the Book Club, it's an inside look at the life of a political pollster. Plus, hear from a group working to improve the Heart Health of Mississippi kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

On today's show:We'll have analysis on both of next week's U.S. Senate elections in Mississippi with the At Issue team. Plus, hear from a legislative Democrat looking to unseat Mississippi's Republican Senior U.S. Senator. Then, find out why Mississippi is behind the curve in carrying pregnancies to full-term. Plus, we'll learn about helping Mississippi kids develop healthy habits. Hosted on Acast...

On today's show:We'll begin our election preview by hearing from two of the four candidates in a special election for U.S. Senate. Then, a Delta hospital facing bankruptcy appears to be set for local takeover. Plus, on this trick-or-treat day, some tips on keeping your kids from bingeing on the candy they collect. And more on how women can take breast health into their own hands. Hosted on Acast....

On today's show:Mississippi Faith leaders are coming together on the heels of tragic events across the country. We'll hear their message of unity. Then, a new study suggests a link between youth obesity and screen time. And we'll learn how a volunteer program continues to promote literacy in Mississippi after 20 years of service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Find out what Ivanka Trump has to say about affordable childcare in Mississippi. Then, details on an effort to get prescription drugs and opioids out of the community. And, we'll learn about the memorial for the last recorded lynching in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:Why one group is calling voting a moral issue, not a political one. Then, find out how some Mississippi Delta students are advancing their education with an early college program. And in our Book Club, meet author Isabel Campoy on the book that many Mississippians will read for the record today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:A national organization is working to help Mississippi women negotiate better salaries with the help of an online course. Find out why. Then, how well do Mississippi cities provide an inclusive living environment for LGBTQ people? We'll get the details on a new study. Plus we'll hear about Mississippians gearing up for a celebration of Native American culture in the state. Hosted o...

On today's show:Find out what leaders at Clinton's new Continental Tire Plant say they're working on to hire Mississippi workers. Then, after Everyday Tech, Mississippians who want to become homeowners now have a new option to help them come up with the down payment. We'll get the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Analysis of a new report on how many Mississippians are struggling to manage rising healthcare cuts. We'll hear about public university and community college programs looking to advance more Mississippians. And, a new anti-smoking campaign is aimed directly at younger Mississippians who vape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show:During this International Infection Prevention Week, find out some of the ways you can keep from getting sick. Then, there will be a whole lot of shakin' going on today during a statewide earthquake drill. And, we'll hear how the opioid crisis in the Mississippi Delta is growing. And in our Book Club, a son talks about a book his father wrote more than 40 years ago that spoke of th...

On today's show:A Mississippi public service commissioner is leading the first-ever summit to increase the number of people of color hired by utility companies. Then, we'll hear from an advocate of a controversial anti-flooding plan. And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Mississippi ACT scores aren't measuring up compared to the rest of the country. Find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

On today's show:Find out why Mississippi environmental groups hope a bill headed to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature will end a local project. Then after a conversation in Story Corps, we'll hear from healthcare officials on why you and your children should get a flu vaccination this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.