Mississippi Happenings

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Mississippi House Representative Robert Johnson to discuss pressing issues in the state, including redistricting, the recent legislative session, the elimination of the state income tax, and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Johnson expresses disappointment in the legislative outcomes, particularly...

In this episode, David Olds, Jim Newman and Dr. Deborah Williams discuss the political landscape in DeSoto County, Mississippi, focusing on upcoming elections, voter registration, and the importance of civic engagement. Dr. Williams emphasizes the need for community involvement, the role of poll workers, and the significance of voting as a civic duty. The conversation also touches on national issu...

In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss pressing issues in Mississippi, including the potential elimination of the state income tax, the impact on public education, and the implications for national security. They are joined by Ty Pinkins, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Senate, who shares his insights on the economic challenges facing the state and the need for new leader...

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Jarvis Dortch, the Executive Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, discussing critical civil rights issues in the state. The conversation covers various topics including police accountability, voting rights, redistricting, and the implications of DEI policies. Dortch shares insights on ongoing legal challenges, t...

Summary In this conversation, David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Greta Kemp Martin, the Litigation Director for Disability Rights Mississippi. They discuss various pressing issues affecting Mississippians with disabilities, including education, healthcare, voting rights, the prison system, and the challenges posed by unlicensed personal care homes. Greta shares insights into the work of her org...

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Representative Justis Gibbs to discuss pressing issues in Mississippi, including taxation, public education funding, prison reform, and voter rights. The conversation delves into the implications of eliminating the state income tax, the Inspire Act's impact on education funding, and the need for reform in the pr...

In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss pressing national security issues with retired Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett. The conversation covers the impact of misinformation and botnets on public perception, the role of AI and cloud technology in military operations, and the importance of NATO in maintaining global stability. Admiral Barnett emphasizes the need for increased defense spending...

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the critical issues surrounding public education in Mississippi with Nancy Loome, the executive director of the Mississippi Parents Campaign. They explore the challenges facing public education, the importance of parental engagement, the impact of school choice and funding formulas, and the need for accountability i...

In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Erica Jones discuss the pressing issues surrounding public education in Mississippi. They delve into funding challenges, the implications of school choice and vouchers, the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP), and the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Erica emphasizes the importance of community schools a...