Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

Whether she’s telling jokes on a stage, playing in a band or hamming it up on social media, Rita Brent, is sure to bring realness to the world.  Listen as multi-talented comedian, musician, actor and writer, sits down with Marshall to talk about her new projects, music and more!!   For more information about Rita Brent and booking information visit: Rita Brent Hosted on Ac...

On this Valentine's Day, we shared a love story about Kay and Nolan Mettetal, South Panola High School sweethearts who were married for almost 56 years. Nolan passed away at age 75 on Dec. 28, 2020, after battling COVID-19. The couple were just three months away from their 56th wedding anniversary. Listen as “Ms. Kay” reminisces about their relationship and gives advice on how to make love last. H...

In Mississippi, storytelling is as natural as breathing. So today we have a special show. we’ve brought back one of your favorite former MPB radio hosts Mary Margaret White. Listen as she and Mississippi Today’s photographer, Vickie King, talk about a new storytelling series event, Local Live(s): Stories about: Power.  For more information about this event and Mississippi Today visit: Mississ...

New Stage Theatre continues its 56th Season with the Mississippi play I Just Stopped By to See the Man beginning February 2nd thru -13th listen as New Stage Artistic Director Francine Thomas Reynolds and Chair of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre at Jackson State University, Dr. Mark Henderson give us an inside look at this upcoming production. For information about New Stage Thea...

Our guest today is Dr. Robert Luckett, Professor of History and Director of the Margaret Walker Center. We’ll talk with him about the 16th Annual Creative Arts & Scholarly Engagement Festival and how you can get involved.    For more information about the Margaret Walker Center and the 16th Annual CASE Festival contact mwa@jsums.edu or 601-979-3935 or the Conference Coordinator...

Our guests today are Craig Ray, Executive Director of Visit Mississippi, and Tourism Development Bureau Manager, Kamel King. We’ll speak with them about the state of tourism in Mississippi amid another year within a pandemic and projects they have on the horizon. For more information about Visit MS visit The Birthplace of America's Music - Visit Mississippi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

It’s a new year and we’re starting it off right with one of Mississippi’s most successful restaurateur’s, Jeff good, President of Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Inc. which includes Bravo, Broad Street and Sal & Mookies.  Listen as he talks about the past year, new projects and how he plans to operate another year within a pandemic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode Marshall sits down with multifaceted musician, conductor and composer, William Garfield Walker, to talk about his new professional orchestra, the Nova Orchestra Wien, and the challenges of working within a worldwide pandemic. For more information about William G. Walker visit William Garfield Walker, conductor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Now You're Talking, Marshall sits down with Tina Richardson, Director of Community Relations for the Salvation Army, to talk about the many ways their organization helps communities in Mississippi, especially during the holiday season. To find out how you can make a difference, visit The Salvation Army's website @ The Salvation Army - Jackson - The Salvation Army of Jackson, MS...

In 1969, the Mississippi Legislature established the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAET) with the mission of providing "educational and instructional professional growth and public service programs for the students and citizens of Mississippi." Since hitting the airwaves in 1970 as Mississippi Educational Television, Mississippi Public Broadcasting has been a transformativ...

‘Tis the Season to be thankful. Lost between Halloween and Christmas comes the holiday of Thanksgiving. But many are struggling to have enough to be thankful now. Stewpot Executive Director, The Reverend Jill Barnes Buckley joins the show to tell how Stewpot is stepping up to help those in need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursday, November 4th, MPB Television debuts the documentary, "Walter Anderson – The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander". Also, there is a companion full-color, 276 page book coming out as well. On this episode we welcome to the show the films producer, Robert St. John and the director, Anthony Thaxton to take us through the process of telling the life of such an incredible artist...

Listen as Marshall Ramsey speaks with K-12 Educational Consultant, Professional Speaker and Author, Dr. Tommie Mabry, about his new protect, "The Educator's Album" For more information about Dr. Tommie Mabry and The Tommie Mabry Company, visit: Home | Tommie Mabry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day takes place on Saturday October 9th with the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious health problems. Those that have life-limiting illnesses have the right to be cared for in the way that best suits their needs, and this holiday emphasizes that. So today we’ll talk with Marla Singleton, hospice social worker with Compassus, about...

There is no doubt that there is a stress pandemic as well as a COVID one. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have negatively affected many people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. Listen as Marshall talks with Tara Blumenthal, owner, lead trainer and boss lady at Tara Yoga about ways y...

The 1955 lynching in Mississippi of Emmett Till shocked the nation and galvanized a generation of civil rights activists who put their lives on the line to battle segregation. Robert H. Mayer shares their stories in his latest book, “In The Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow”. Listen as award winning author, Robert H. Mayer, talks with...

The delta variant forced the 2021 Mississippi Book Festival to go virtual this year. On this episode, we are giving you a taste of what to expect as we interview three of the authors who are set to appear: Susan Cushman ( John and Mary Margaret ), William Morris ( This Magic Moment) and Larry Wells ( In Faulkner’s Shadow ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just as COVID-19 restrictions began easing and families were taking a deep sigh of relief, the delta variant abruptly entered the scene. With it, it brings new mandates, new anxieties, and new questions. Students may experience stress as they return to the classroom and some may even worry about themselves or a loved one becoming ill. Listen as Dr. John Damon, CEO of Canopy Children’s Solutio...

Listen as host Marshall Ramsey talks with educator & author, Dr. LaShawna Fant, about her new children's book, “The Strange Animal Farm.”  For more information about Dr. Fant and her children's book “The Strange Animal Farm,” visit LaShawna Fant | Books (lfantbooks.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s August in Mississippi and it’s time for a party; a literary party that is, it’s time for the 7th Annual MS Book Festival. Listen as our guest, Literary Director, Ellen Rodgers- Daniels, gives us a behind the scenes look into this year’s festival.  For more information about the MS Book Festival, visit Mississippi Book Festival :: August 21, 2021 (msbookfestival.com) Hosted on Acast. See...

On this episode we spoke with Lesley Silver, owner of The Attic Gallery, Mississippi’s oldest independent art gallery. Listen as she talks about her love for art, why she believes the business has been around so long and how she plans to celebrate the 50th year anniversary. For more information about The Attic Gallery visit Attic Gallery (atticgalleryvicksburg.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Two time Grammy winning blues legend, Bobby Rush is a celebrated blues musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player who is known for his spectacular live performances. Listen as Marshall sits down with the living blues legend and colorful storyteller to discuss his new autobiography “I Aint Studdin Ya : My American Blues Story”.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

This past year, many families faced major changes in their day-to-day lives because of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With all the unknowns that came with a new virus, many people felt anxious about the "what ifs" and the future. But this stress does not just affect adults, children and teens are also at risk for anxiety. So today we talked co-authors, Dr. Robika Mylroie, Dr. Rachael Whitaker and...

In 1994 a group of community volunteers saw the urgent need to improve the health, literacy, and well-being of Mississippi’s children, and so began the MS Children’s Museum project. That was 27 years ago, and the mission is still going strong and better than ever. Listen as MS Children’s Museum's President/CEO Susan Garrard and Executive Director of the Meridian location, Elizabeth Wilso...

April is National Autism Awareness Month so today we’re taking to closer look at Autism and the Autism Center of North MS with Executive Director, Melinda Tidwell and Clinical Director, Shelia Williamson.  To find out more information about Autism and the Autism Center of North MS visit Home | Autism Center of North Mississippi (autismcenternms.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...