Mississippi Edition

On today's show:We'll hear from state Superintendent of Education Carey Wright on Mississippi pre-K. Then, a look at student testing. Is it too much? Not enough? And after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, is the quality of the air we breathe getting better or getting worse? Plus, a look at Mississippi 50 years after Martin Luther King's Poor People's Campaign. Guests include:Carey Wright - Mississ...

On today's show:Advocates on the front lines of fighting tobacco use among Mississippi children say e-cigarettes and vaping are the latest threat. Then, the latest as the state is shutting down bridges determined to be unsafe for the motoring public. And, do changing temperatures mean the state's climate is changing? We'll hear from an expert. Guests include:Sandra Shelson - Executive Director, Pa...

On today's show:Recognizing the needs of crime victims and survivors. Then, despite efforts to revamp Mississippi's public education funding formula, legislators are sticking with the current program. And later, Find out if poor health in the state is due to poor choices or to factors beyond our control? Plus, investing and money management during Financial Literacy Month. Guests include:Attorney...

On today's show:Civil Rights veteran Charles Evers speaks on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Then, an update on justice reform laws in the state. Will the governor sign on changes in the system? And we'll hear expert advice on renewing weight loss efforts now that the new year is gone and summer is just around the corner. Guests include:Charles Evers - Civil rights veteranSen. Juan B...

On today's show:The state's newest Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce takes the reigns. We'll hear from Andy Gipson on his new post. Then, find out how a group of Mississippi teens is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King 50 years later. And after StoryCorps, we'll hear from the Better Business Bureau on the scam you can avoid this tax season. Guests include:Andy Gipson - Commissioner of...

On today's show:We'll hear from an infectious disease expert on whether there's progress in HIV treatment in Mississippi. And in Everyday Tech, it's tools and gadgets you can use as you venture into the Mississippi outdoors. Then, meet the first African American Commissioner at the Institutions of Higher Learning. And, find out how officials are giving the PROM new meaning. Guests include:Dr. Lean...

On today's show:Governor Bryant has appointed a new Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce. We'll hear Representative Andy Gipson's goals for his new position. Then, it's expert advice on the Do's, Don'ts, and Scams to avoid before and after the tax filing deadline. And, Will unemployment rates in the state continue to decline? We'll hear ways more Mississippians can find jobs. Guests include:Go...

On today's show:Another legislative session is in the books. We find out what lawmakers see as triumphs and defeats. Then, we'll hear from a voting advocate on the issues facing Mississippi women and on what can be done to create change in the state. And in our book club, it's author, strategist, and poet, Steve Kistulentz, on his debut novel "Panorama".Guests include:Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves - Republ...

On today's show:Legislators fail to agree on a bill this session. Will a special session be called to address a crumbling infrastructure? And after Everyday Tech, hear from a few of the Mississippians taking a stand against gun violence, on the heels of marches throughout the state this weekend. Some say enough is enough. Guests include:Sen. Willie Simmons - Cleveland, Mississippi Democrat - Trans...

On today's show:Find out what advocates are doing to help make childcare affordable for Mississippians. On Everyday Tech, find out why you should add your gadgets to the list for spring cleaning. Then, we'll hear from a specialist on preventing and identifying colorectal cancer. Guests include:John Davis - Mississippi Department of Human ServicesRev. Carol Burnett - Mississippi Low Income Childcar...

On today's show:A state lawmaker announces his plans to switch races in an upcoming election. Does it help or hurt his chance to win? Then, what's next for the state Library Commission as it faces budget cuts? And, we'll hear about the connection statistics reveal between location and certain health outcomes. Guests include:Sen. Chris McDaniel - Ellisville, Mississippi Republican - Candidate for U...

On today's show:We'll hear how Mississippi Gulf Coast students are taking a stand against gun violence, and what state lawmakers think of the movement. Then, find out why Mississippi veterans should be tested for Hepatitis C today. And in our book club, a conversation with author Tiffany Quay Tyson on her southern gothic novel, "The Past Is Never."Guests include:Caroline Wiygul - Ocean Springs Hig...

On today's show:With the number of hate groups on the rise, find out why one organization says Mississippi is a hotbed for them. Then, learn what you can do to reduce the risk of your identity being stolen. And after Everyday Tech, a look back at last week's graduation that put 57 new State Troopers on Mississippi highways. Guests include:Ryan Lentz - Southern Poverty Law CenterBridgett Wiggins -...

On today's show:The Mississippi Legislature is moving ahead with the most restrictive abortion regulations in the country. Then, learn more about the support one organization is lending to Mississippians with disabilities. Plus, a new social media campaign designed to help Mississippians be Happy and Healthy. Guests include:Felicia Brown-Williams - Planned Parenthood, MississippiSen. Angela Hill -...

On today's show:Learn more about a new bill that could be sending teachers to school armed. Then, we'll talk to an expert who says, as tobacco taxes go up, the number of smokers goes down. And in our book club, the tale of the Tupelo Tornado in Minrose Gwin's "Promise." Plus, we'll hear from this year's Poetry Out Loud Winner, Anna Claire Franklin. Guests include:Sen. Briggs Hopson - Vicksburg, Mi...

On today's show:Mississippi lawmakers pass the most restrictive abortion bill in the country. We'll hear from both sides. Then, How will Senator Thad Cochran's retirement affect Mississippi? Legislators and researchers weigh-in. And, what a new report from the state auditor says about how state agencies manage their money. Guests include:Sen. Deborah Dawkins - Pass Christian, Mississippi DemocratS...

On today's show:The retirement announcement from Mississippi's senior U.S. Senator could shake up politics in the state. Then, where do state lawmakers stand on the high profile bills facing a deadline in the legislature this week? A feature story on the plight of the state's historically black colleges and universities. And, a Black History Month program canceled? Why students are concerned. Gues...

On today's show:Details on a class action lawsuit beginning in federal court today over conditions at a Mississippi prison. Then on Everyday Tech, find out what travel technologies you should pack for your spring break road trip. And, we'll hear from experts on how traumatic experiences today may become disease tomorrow. Guests include:Jody Owens - Southern Poverty Law CenterWiltz Cutrer, Jeremy T...

On today's show:A controversial bill to rewrite Mississippi's public education funding formula is dead in the Senate. Then, a transportation official is speaking out against a plan to improve the state's infrastructure. And, we'll hear from an expert who says reading aloud affects a child's brain development, literacy, and school readiness. Guests include:Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves - RepublicanSen. Soll...

On today's show:State lawmakers are questioning a bill that would allow schools to arm teachers, and the public reacts to some stores making it harder to buy guns. Then, as Women's History month begins, hundreds of composers and musicians are showcasing music composed, taught and performed by women. And in our book club, teen author Lauren Hill. Guests include:Butch Tinnon - Dick's Sporting Goods...

On today's show:We'll hear from a veteran of the civil rights movement as leaders gather to celebrate the state's civil rights museum. Then on Everyday Tech, find out if your tech etiquette is up-to-par with our experts. And, a conversation with a Nobel Prize-winning expert on the impact of investing in early childhood education. Guests include:Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) - Freedom Rider, Civil Ri...

On today's show:Find out why advocates say it's time for lawmakers to make funding daycare a priority. Then, a conversation on the future of social workers in the state. And, we'll hear from an expert on how tax law changes could affect Mississippians. Guests include:Rep. Cheikh Taylor - Starkville, Mississippi DemocratSen. Buck Clark - Hollandale, Mississippi RepublicanRev. Carol Burnett - Missis...

On today's show:How does the state senate's infrastructure plan affect the Department of Transportation? We'll hear from the agency head. Then, as advocacy groups push for fewer restrictions on ex-cons, some state lawmakers are weighing in on the right to vote. And, find out what being weather-ready means as changing temperatures draw the threat of severe weather near. Guests include:Sen. Angela T...

On today's show:Details on the proposed plans to address Mississippi’s infrastructure. Then, state Congressional leaders agree something must happen to prevent more school shootings. And after a conversation from the story corps mobile tour, find out what redlining is and how it's still dividing communities across the state and country. Guests include:Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves - RepublicanSen. Willie S...

On today's show:Would Mississippians support or oppose an increase in the state's tobacco tax? Then, we'll hear from advocates for charter schools now that a Hinds County judge has ruled in favor of school choice. And, as the country mourns another mass shooting, an expert weighs in on gun use in Mississippi. Plus, continuing the legacy of Martin Luther King's Poor People's Campaign. Guests includ...