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Today we welcome Melissa Robinson and Patricia McClure of the MIND Center at UMMC to talk about their program and their upcoming benefit concert featuring the Pop legend, Cyndi Lauper which will takes place on October 25th at Thalia Mari Hall in Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest is Civil Rights Movement veteran Brenda Travis. We sit down and talk with her about her new memoir “MS Exiled Daughter: How My Civil Rights Baptism Under Fire Shaped My Life". Mrs. Travis recounts how her anger over the treatment of African Americans in Mississippi and beloved hometown gave way to determination and moved her to join the civil rights struggle as a teenager and how t...

As your college student heads off for their first year, you know that there will be many challenges ahead, both for them and for you so our guest today MeShonya Wren-Coleman Director of the First Year Experience Program at Jackson State University is here to talk about some of those challenges and give you tips on how to help make the transition a little less stressful. Plus, we’ll talk about the...

Hot off the press is Professor Woodrow Hartzog’s new book, "Privacy’s Blueprint: The Battle to Control the Design of New Technologies". This is a fascinating and engaging book about a very important and controversial topic: Should privacy law regulate technological design? We will talk with Professor Hartzog as he makes a compelling case of why the law must become involved with design and scratch...

Our guest today is American Idol’s 11th season top 5 finalist Skylar Laine-James. We’ll go behind the curtain to find out what she’s been up to since American idol. We’ll discuss everything from marriage to children and music. Plus you’ll meet the man behind her beautiful smile, her husband, Chris James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest is Mississippi based Grammy award-winning songwriter, entertainer and musician Grady Champion. He has been captivating audiences for more than two decades so today we will go behind the curtain to find out what it was like growing up on a farm in Mississippi the youngest of 28 siblings and discuss his successful career as a blues musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

WJSU General Manager Gina Carter-Simmers, a fierce advocate in the war against breast cancer who organized the Beauty of Cancer photo exhibit and Wig Project, lost her valiant battle against breast cancer last Tuesday June 26th 2018. So today on her birthday we’re going to take a look back at her time with us in October and her contribution to breast cancer awareness. We’ll also speak with LA Warr...

On today’s show our guest is Mississippi's own, author, motivational speaker, Soulpreneur/Filmmaker, Maximus Wright. We’ll talk with him about his books, "Soul Damage and "My name is Lola" and his many other projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest is award –winning author & brain surgery survivor Brandi Perry. We will speak with Brandi about how she overcame this life-changing surgery and begin to chase her dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are rocking out with The Bacon Brothers and Heart Society. We’ll talk with Kevin and Michael Bacon about their new album, being on tour and their performance tomorrow at Duling Hall. We’ll also catch up with talented husband and wife duo, Heart Society and find out what they are up to on the super tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest is George T. Malvaney, an Ex-Klansman turned Executive. We will talk to him about his new book “Cups Up: How I Organized a Klavern, Plotted a Coup, Survived Prison, Graduated College, Fought Polluters, and Started a Business” and how he managed to turn his life around to become the Executive tasked with saving the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Today we will take a behind the scene look into the documentary “35 Million Years down the Chickasawhay,” and speak with the co-producer and host, Mark Puckett, professor of Geology at USM and his two colleagues, George Phillips, curator of paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science and James Starnes, geologist at the Office of Geology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Today we will speak with, CEO, Author, Educator and motivational speaker, Tommie Mabry about his amazing life story and how has taking his life experiences and turned them into a platform for change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest is Dr. Robert Luckett, Associate Professor at Jackson State University in the Dept of History and the Director of the Margaret Walker Center. We’ll get to know him and learn just why he was voted Jackson’s Best Professor for 2018. We'll talk with him about his book and find out what drives him to continue to advocate for equality in Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Today on our show we will talk with Mississippi restaurateur, promoter, arts advocate and an all-around renaissance man, Malcolm White. We'll get to know the magic behind the man and the history of the legendary Jackson food, drink and music emporium as we discuss his new book. “The Artful Evolution of Hal & Mal’s”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is National Woman’s month and all month long we’ve featured amazing women of MS and today we end this month’s celebration with a woman who is no stranger to MPB, the beautiful & talented Deep South Dining’s own Deborah Hunter!!! We will talk with Deborah about her past, her present and her future and find out what's behind the apron!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

March is National Woman’s month and so each week we're featuring amazing Women of Mississippi and today we have the pleasure of speaking with an amazing women who has carved out a niche in Mississippi’s history. Flonzie Brown Wright was the first African American female elected official in Mississippi post-Reconstruction. We will speak with her about her life and her book, “Looking Back to Move Ah...

March is National Woman’s month and for the entire month we will feature women of Mississippi who have had an impact on our state and world!! Today we will speak with Libby Hartfield, and Dr. Cathy Shropshire about the life and the legacy of scientist and conservationist Fannye Cook, a women who despite the odds became the most widely known scientist in Mississippi and was nationally known as the...

Today we will speak with Stacey Spiehler, a woman who came full circle in her struggle with prescription drug use, homelessness and domestic violence. We will take a look into her life to see how she went from Homeliness to Happiness. Also, Michelle & I will chat about the latest headlines in “water cooler conversations”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we will talk with Broadcast Journalist, Howard Ballou about his interesting past, Dr. Brinda Lewis will tell us why we call it soul food and Katie Eubanks will talk about her storytellers event happening tomorrow just in time for Valentine's day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February is Black History Month and what better way to start this month off than with a guest who knows the importance of celebrating Mississippi's diverse history and culture. Photographer, Jay Jonson will talk with us about his Rays of Hope in Mississippi exhibit and why it was important for him to showcase the diverse history of people and events in our state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

On today’s show, we’ll feature two guys who are all about living healthy and eating well, put them together and you have a Healthy Mississippi!!! Fitness Guru, Paul Lacoste and President of Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Jeff Good are here today to discuss their Healthy Eating initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our show is about a New Year, and a New You!!! so today, we will talk with guest who can help you live your best life, Shana Hansen, Project Lead for the C3 Wellness Center will tell us about the wonderful facility we have to help us stay healthy and fit and John Noblin, Director of the MS Blues Marathon is here to talk about this wonderful and fun way to hit the pavement running!! Hosted on...

Today our guest is Angie Thomas, the debut novelist who turned racism and police violence into a New York Times Best selling book. We talked with Angie about her life, her movie adaptation of "The Hate U Give" and her upcoming projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today make a difference not only throughout the holidays but every day. Rex Baker, Executive Director of Gateway Rescue Mission and Rusty Ryan Director of volunteer Services and IT are here to discuss the great services they help provide through the mission plus we will speak with Jackie Meck, the father of a young man who decided to give back in a BIG way by starting the Eagle Project "...