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Mississippi Edition

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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Stories Politics Daily News Health News Government
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
1932
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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02/21/2025: Tax Cuts | Newspaper Lawsuit | In Network Healthcare

02/21/2025: Tax Cuts | Newspaper Lawsuit | In Network Healthcare

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee advance a tax cut bill they say will spur economic growth.

Then, The owner of the Clarksdale Press Register in the Delta goes to court next week over a judg…

00:24:03  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
02/20/2025: White Supremacy Group | Alzheimer's Conference | Dr. Claude Brunson Pt. 2

02/20/2025: White Supremacy Group | Alzheimer's Conference | Dr. Claude Brunson Pt. 2

A white supremacist group looks to recruit members in a small Mississippi town.  

Then, the state is the first stop on a tour to promote awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Healthcare experts share t…

00:24:08  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
2/19/2025: Wine Delivery | Congressman Michael Guest | Flu Cases | Dr. Claude Brunson

2/19/2025: Wine Delivery | Congressman Michael Guest | Flu Cases | Dr. Claude Brunson

A bill is heading to the Governor's desk that would allow wine to be shipped directly to adults at their homes.

Then, Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest discusses working on issues with state legis…

00:24:24  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
02/18/2025:  Food Assistance | Anti-DEI Legislation | Black History in the Cemetery

02/18/2025: Food Assistance | Anti-DEI Legislation | Black History in the Cemetery

Mississippi's governor has declined to apply for federal summer grocery funds. And nationally, food assistance programs could be on the chopping block.

Then, Mississippi lawmakers in both chambers hav…

00:23:56  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
02/17/2025: Homeschool Sports | Food Assistance | Midwife Licensing Bill

02/17/2025: Homeschool Sports | Food Assistance | Midwife Licensing Bill

Mississippi legislators have taken a step toward allowing homeschoolers to play sports on public school teams.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves has rejected federal food assistance funding that would help f…

00:24:21  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
02/14/2025: Online Grooming Bill | School Choice Legislation | Palestinian in Mississippi

02/14/2025: Online Grooming Bill | School Choice Legislation | Palestinian in Mississippi

Mississippi lawmakers have reached another major deadline.

One of the bills moving forward would target online grooming of children.

And a major push for school choice dies on the calendar.

Plus, A Pale…

00:21:59  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
02/13/2025: Senate Tax Plan | Early Voting | Steel Tariffs | Mardi Gras Security

02/13/2025: Senate Tax Plan | Early Voting | Steel Tariffs | Mardi Gras Security

Senate lawmakers unveil their tax plan. It cuts less revenue than the house's bill, but would be more resilient against any economic downturns.

Then, Governor Tate Reeves criticizes a bill that would …

00:24:27  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
02/12/2025: Hemp Product Regulations | Human Trafficking Sting | Spring Severe Weather Prep.

02/12/2025: Hemp Product Regulations | Human Trafficking Sting | Spring Severe Weather Prep.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would apply new regulations to hemp products.

Then, arrests have been made along the Mississippi Gulf Coast as part of a sting operation targeting human trafficki…

00:23:58  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
02/11/2025: State Auditor Authority | Egg Prices | Midwife Licensure Bill

02/11/2025: State Auditor Authority | Egg Prices | Midwife Licensure Bill

State Auditor Shad White talks about a failed bill in the legislature that would have reduced the authority of his office.

Then, egg prices are going up. Experts say it's a combination of factors, inc…

00:23:40  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
02/10/2025: Public Homelessness Regulation | Attorney General Lynn Fitch | Veterans Stigma After Attack

02/10/2025: Public Homelessness Regulation | Attorney General Lynn Fitch | Veterans Stigma After Attack

A bill moving to the House takes aim at folks living without housing. It would make it a crime to camp on public property and solicit on roads without a permit.

Then, the Attorney General's office is …

00:23:51  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
02/07/2025: Reaction to Gaza Strip Comments | DOJ Investigation Pause | Legislative Update

02/07/2025: Reaction to Gaza Strip Comments | DOJ Investigation Pause | Legislative Update

Mississippians with ties to the Middle East are voicing their concerns about President Trump's comments on taking over the Gaza Strip.

Then, two investigations by US Justice Department are now on an i…

00:23:21  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
02/06/2025: Protest against Trump Administration | Rural Healthcare Education | Governor's Arts Awards

02/06/2025: Protest against Trump Administration | Rural Healthcare Education | Governor's Arts Awards

Nationwide protests are pushing back against the Trump administration's goals along the Gaza Strip.

Then, Mississippi medical students are receiving scholarships to help them practice in rural communi…

00:24:22  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
02/05/2025: Private School Bill | Domestic Violence Taskforce | Protection for Working Inmates

02/05/2025: Private School Bill | Domestic Violence Taskforce | Protection for Working Inmates

Lawmakers are debating if and how the state could give families financial assistance when attending private schools.

Then, a domestic violence review taskforce could help better understand how prevale…

00:24:13  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
02/04/2025: Parental Leave for State Employees | Protection for Working Inmates | Public School Priorities

02/04/2025: Parental Leave for State Employees | Protection for Working Inmates | Public School Priorities

A bill in the Senate could give state employees parental leave when they have a child.

Then, advocates for the rights of incarcerated Mississippians say inmates should be given personal protective equ…

00:24:09  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
2/3/2025: Bills to implement

2/3/2025: Bills to implement "school choice" in all school districts | Restricting student cellphone use at school | 60th Dixie National Rodeo underway in Jackson

Mississippi legislators are considering measures to implement “school choice” at all public schools.


Then, a bill to ban cell phone use in public schools passes the Senate Education Committee.


The larg…

00:24:36  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
1/31/2025: Healthcare leaders lobby for Medicaid Expansion | House Education Chair on School Choice| Teens raise awareness at capitol about issues affecting youth.

1/31/2025: Healthcare leaders lobby for Medicaid Expansion | House Education Chair on School Choice| Teens raise awareness at capitol about issues affecting youth.

Healthcare leaders are back at the state capitol urging lawmakers to expand Medicaid for thousands of working poor Mississippians.


Then, the Chairman of the House Education Committee talks about "scho…

00:24:48  |   Fri 31 Jan 2025
1/30/2025: Governor's State of the State Address | Lawmakers React to Govenor's Address | Lack of Quality Healthcare Black Women in Delta

1/30/2025: Governor's State of the State Address | Lawmakers React to Govenor's Address | Lack of Quality Healthcare Black Women in Delta

Governor Tate Reeves delivers his State of the State address touting the successes and calling for continued investments in Mississippi's economy.


Then, Legislators on both sides of the aisle react to…

00:24:35  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
1/29/2025: Gains, Challenges 2024 Health Report Card | State's failing grade from American Lung Association | Sanitation Issues Alabama Black Belt

1/29/2025: Gains, Challenges 2024 Health Report Card | State's failing grade from American Lung Association | Sanitation Issues Alabama Black Belt

Mississippi healthcare leaders unveil the state's 2024 Public Health Report Card. It shows progress is being made in a number of areas---but significant challenges remain. 

 

Then, Mississippi receives…

00:24:35  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
01/28/2025 Trey Lamar House Bill 1 | Political News and Stress | Wildlife Fisheries request funding for more staff

01/28/2025 Trey Lamar House Bill 1 | Political News and Stress | Wildlife Fisheries request funding for more staff

House Republicans have already sent over a tax cut bill to the senate. Now, they're waiting for a counter proposal.

 

A mental health expert shares tips on how to stay positive during the chaotic polit…

00:24:39  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
01/27/2025: ICE Arrests | Creole and French Schools | CCID Court

01/27/2025: ICE Arrests | Creole and French Schools | CCID Court

20 immigrants in Mississippi have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement just days after President Donald Trump took office.

Then, how cajun, french, and english languages collide in Lou…

00:24:20  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
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