Mississippi Edition
News & Politics Podcasts
In a continued effort to provide relevant, interesting and engaging programming to our statewide audience, MPB Think Radio provides Mississippi Edition, a weekday news magazine program. Mississippi Edition, hosted by Desare Frazier, features the latest news of the day and interviews with the people who are making the news themselves.
The program not only provides Mississippi news but also addresses the ways that national and world news affects our state. Desare Frazier as she shares the latest on Mississippi news, culture, and current events.
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News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
In a continued effort to provide relevant, interesting and engaging programming to our statewide audience, MPB Think Radio provides Mississippi Edition, a weekday news magazine program. Mississippi Edition, hosted by Desare Frazier, features the latest news of the day and interviews with the people who are making the news themselves. The program not only provides Mississippi news but also addresses the ways that national and world news affects our state. Desare Frazier as she shares the latest on Mississippi news, culture, and current events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Contact:
6014326898
Episodes
11/18/2024: Sickle Cell | Budget Expectations | Diabetes Awareness Month
11/18/2024
The Red Cross is calling for donations to help folks living with sickle cell anemia.
Then, as lawmakers prepare their budget recommendations for the 2025 legislative session, they're hearing from Mississippi's State Economist.
Plus, November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It's a disease affecting thousands of Mississippians.
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Duration:00:23:01
11/15/2024: Segregation in Schools | Pedestrian Safety | National Folk Festival
11/15/2024
A report from the Southern Education Foundation finds many black students continue to be left behind in Mississippi and other southern states.
Then, new grant funding could revitalize pedestrian infrastructure in Jackson.
Plus, the National Folk Festival holds a kickoff event tomorrow to preview it's three-day event in the Capital City next year.
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Duration:00:23:38
11/14/2024: Statewide Economic Development | Medicaid Expansion | Grain Elevators
11/15/2024
A major grant approval is injecting roughly 110 million dollars into Mississippi's economy to build infrastructure, job training, and conservation.
Then, calls for Medicaid expansion are being renewed as state lawmakers prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
Plus, Earlier this year, Cancer Alley activists in Louisiana celebrated a big victory: they stopped a major grain elevator project. But now, another community is trying to get another grain project stopped further down the Mississippi.
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Duration:00:22:09
11/13/2024: Veterans Suicide Rates | Diabetes Awareness Month | Quilting
11/13/2024
Health officials are calling attention to the high suicide rates among veterans in Mississippi.
Then, November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Mississippi has one of the highest rates of the disease in the nation.
Plus, an exhibit opening this weekend aims to capture how quilting has become a cornerstone in our state's culture.
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Duration:00:24:14
11/12/2024: Caregivers Awareness Month | Veterans Day | Panic Buying
11/12/2024
It's Caregivers Awareness Month in Mississippi, honoring folks who take time out of their day to care for loved ones.
Then, state officials are honoring the work of Mississippi veterans and those who died in the line of duty.
Plus, the country has had a few run-ins with panic buying over the past several years, most recently during last month's dock workers strike. But experts say toilet paper shouldn't be a top priority.
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Duration:00:24:06
11/08/2024: Jackson Officials Indicted | Delta Blues Power Plant | Cannabis Laws
11/8/2024
Jackson's Mayor, along with a city council member and the Hinds County District Attorney, have been indicted for charges of deceiving bribes and conspiracy.
Then, groundbreaking for a new power plant in the Delta could generate more energy and jobs.
Plus, Mississippi lawmakers are considering changes to the state's medicinal cannabis laws.
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Duration:00:22:24
11/07/2024: Death Row Case | Alzheimer's Awareness Month | "The End of Respectability"
11/8/2024
National civil rights groups call for the state Supreme Court to re-hear evidence related to a Mississippi man on death row despite rejecting a previous request.
Then, it's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. A new program seeks to broaden awareness about the disease.
Plus, an author with Mississippi rootes reflects on what it means to be a Black American.
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Duration:00:24:09
11/06/2024: Election Day Recap
11/7/2024
As of 4:30 Wednesday morning, the Associated Press projects Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States.
Republican Senator Roger Wicker has won a fourth term in office.
All four of the state's congressmen have maintained their positions in office.
In the First District, Republican Trent Kelly.
Second District, Democrat Bennie Thompson.
Third District, Republican Michael Guest was unopposed.
And Fourth District, Republican Mike Ezell.
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Duration:00:25:38
11/05/2024: Election Day | Party Reaction | Finance Hearing
11/5/2024
It's election day in Mississippi. What do you need to take with you to the polls, or leave in your car? We speak with Secretary of State Michael Watson.
Then, leaders with the state's Republican and Democratic parties are hoping to big wins this election cycle.
Plus, A legislative study group is evaluating the state of Mississippi's budget and economy ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
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Duration:00:23:48
11/04/2024: Senate Race | Absentee Ballots | Guaranteed Income
11/4/2024
Mississippi Republican Senator Roger Wicker is up for re-election. He's being challenged for his seat by Democratic candidate Ty Pinkins.
Then, we hear from voters casting absentee ballots ahead of tomorrow's general election.
Plus, the guaranteed income movement has been having a moment in the South. Cities have been test running giving people cash, and now advocates are looking to turn that into permanent policies.
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Duration:00:24:04
11/01/2024: Hobnob 2024 | Mississippi Supreme Court Race | Women's March
11/1/2024
Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House are both considering how the state can cut taxes in the 2025 legislative session.
Then, In the race for Mississippi Supreme Court, the Central District's contest pits one of the court's most senior incumbents against a Republican-backed state senator.
Plus, Mississippians participating in a women's march this weekend are calling for equal rights, protections against sexism, and promoting a "feminist economy".
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Duration:00:23:55
10/31/2024: Absentee Voters | Opioid Crisis | Burgland Walkout Marker
10/31/2024
Voters cast their ballots during the final days of absentee voting in Mississippi.
Then, The challenges facing addiction treatment in Alabama despite millions of dollars allocated to states
to combat the opioid crisis.
Plus, new markers are being unveiled this weekend to help tell the story of a historic school walkout during the civil rights movement.
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Duration:00:23:15
10/30/2024: Early Intervention | Black Male Voters | Heartbreak on Halloween
10/30/2024
Will Mississippi's legislature pass change this coming year to help children with disabilities and developmental delays?
Then, a new report from the NAACP finds that the preferences of Black Male voters may be shifting ahead of the November general election.
Plus, Halloween can be a time to reflect on loss. A musician from Hattiesburg shares her new song about "Heartbreak on Halloween".
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Duration:00:20:42
10/29/2024: Auditor's Report | Election Reactions | Absentee Voting Ruling
10/29/2024
A new report from the State Auditor's office breaks down where he found some agencies are spending too much money for goods and services.
Then, a week from today, Mississippians will cast their ballots in several state races as well as the contest for President.
Plus, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found the state must make changes to its absentee ballot process. Although that ruling won't affect next week's general election.
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Duration:00:24:05
10/28/2024: Voting Disenfranchisement | Domestic Violence Vigil | Burn Bans
10/28/2024
A list of felony crimes can keep Mississippians who have committed a crime and served their time from voting. Now a legislative study group is reviewing that law and possible changes.
Then, there's a high rate of domestic violence in the state. Families are remembering lost loved ones during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Plus, burn bans are in effect in 16 counties. Forecasters say the dry weather conditions may not change soon.
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Duration:00:23:51
10/25/2024: Opioid Crisis | Absentee Voters | Open Enrollment
10/25/2024
More than $3 million is being put towards curbing the opioid crisis in Mississippi.
Then, Issues like inflation and abortion access are driving Mississippians to their circuit clerk's office early to vote in-person absentee.
Plus, it's open enrollment time for Medicare. What do Mississippians need to know when signing up or
renewing coverage?
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Duration:00:24:09
10/24/2024: Parole Reform | Indigenous Land | Electric School Buses
10/24/2024
An advocate for parole reform wants to give a group of older incarcerated women a chance outside of prison.
Then, in coastal Louisiana, a group of Indigenous people have land returned to them but it's vanishing due to climate change.
Plus, a coastal school district is going green with a new fleet of electric school buses.
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Duration:00:24:28
10/23/2024: Nuclear Energy | Led Poisoning | "The Barn"
10/23/2024
What could the future of nuclear energy look like in Mississippi? It's a topic of discussion being investigated by the state's public service commission.
Then, it's National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Health officials are urging parents to get their children and homes tested.
Plus, a new book shines a light on the murder of Emmit Till, and the horrific crime committed in a small barn in rural Mississippi.
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Duration:00:24:23
10/22/2024: Poll Workers | Indigenous Lands | Domestic Violence Awareness
10/22/2024
Poll workers are being trained on how to safely carry out this November's general election.
Then, in coastal Louisiana, sacred land is being returned to a Native American tribe. It’s part of a larger push across the country to reclaim traditional Indigenous lands.
Plus, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What resources are available in Mississippi to report abuse? That's ahead.
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Duration:00:24:19
10/21/2024: COVID-19 Vaccines | Pregnancy Pills | Arthritis
10/21/2024
COVID-19 remains a significant health risk but health experts say getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to prevent severe illness.
Then, a pill series commonly used to induce abortions and other life-saving pregnancy treatments has been labeled a controlled substance in Louisiana.
Plus, More than 31% of Mississippians have rheumatoid arthritis. A new study finds patients with the condition face significant financial burdens.
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Duration:00:24:18