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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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01/24/2025: Farming Costs | House Minority Leader | Dementia Cases

01/24/2025: Farming Costs | House Minority Leader | Dementia Cases

Farmers in Mississippi say the cost of growing produce is exceeding the revenue it generates.

Then, we sit down with House Minority Leader Robert Johnson to discuss some of the major legislation filed…

00:24:02  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
01/23/2025: Online Grooming | New Orleans Security | Immigration Legislation

01/23/2025: Online Grooming | New Orleans Security | Immigration Legislation

The FBI and Law enforcement groups are educating the public about online groups targeting children to share sexually explicit material.

Then, What will the future of New Orleans’ French Quarter be lik…

00:23:40  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
01/22/2025: School Transfers | Cervical Cancer | Severe Cold Weather

01/22/2025: School Transfers | Cervical Cancer | Severe Cold Weather

Lawmakers and education officials are looking into ways to reduce the number of children in the state's underperforming school districts.

Then, Mississippi has a high rate of cervical cancer. Physicia…

00:24:02  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
01/21/2025: Snow Day | CPS Appropriations | Day of Racial Healing

01/21/2025: Snow Day | CPS Appropriations | Day of Racial Healing

Snow is expected across Southern Mississippi today. Emergency managers are cautioning folks about icy roads and dangerously cold temperatures.

Then, Mississippi's Department of Child Protection Servic…

00:29:52  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
01/20/2025: Medicaid Funding | Blood Supplies in Ambulances | MLK Day

01/20/2025: Medicaid Funding | Blood Supplies in Ambulances | MLK Day

Officials are considering how the incoming Trump administration could affect Medicaid funding in the state.

Then, ambulances in rural parts of Mississippi are now capable of offering blood care while …

00:23:26  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
01/17/2025: Tax Cut Legislation | Personal Care Homes | Cyber-Security

01/17/2025: Tax Cut Legislation | Personal Care Homes | Cyber-Security

The Mississippi House of Representatives passes a major tax reduction bill.

Then, a new report indicates that many personal care homes in Mississippi are operating without a license.

Plus, public safet…

00:22:56  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
01/16/2025: Presumptive Eligibility | Healthcare Access | State Superintendent of Ed.

01/16/2025: Presumptive Eligibility | Healthcare Access | State Superintendent of Ed.

A bill passed by lawmakers last year would have enacted presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnancies. But legal hurdles have delayed the start of that program.

Then, many areas in Mississippi lack…

00:22:23  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
01/15/2025: Tax Bill | Jack Smith Report | Centennial Birthdays

01/15/2025: Tax Bill | Jack Smith Report | Centennial Birthdays

A major bill that would cut taxes is advancing in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

Then, the Mississippi Congressman who led the January 6th Committee shares his thoughts on DOJ's newly relea…

00:23:27  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
01/14/2025: Save Mississippi Act | AI Exec. Order | Whooping Cough

01/14/2025: Save Mississippi Act | AI Exec. Order | Whooping Cough

A major tax bill has been filed in the House. It could cut up to 1.1 billion dollars in state revenue.

Then, Mississippi becomes the next location for major investments into Artificial Intelligence ac…

00:24:07  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
01/13/2025: Businesses at Capitol | MSDH Revenue Needs | Respiratory Illnesses

01/13/2025: Businesses at Capitol | MSDH Revenue Needs | Respiratory Illnesses

Business leaders from across the state are asking lawmakers to consider policies that can attract a highly skilled workforce.

Then, the Department of Health is considering how marijuana revenue could …

00:24:12  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
01/10/2025: Winter Storm | Prison Reform | Judge Slaughter-Harvey

01/10/2025: Winter Storm | Prison Reform | Judge Slaughter-Harvey

Cold weather is sweeping across Northern Mississippi this morning. We speak with the National Weather Service.

Then, a coalition of prison rights groups call on the state Department of Corrections to …

00:23:26  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
01/08/2025: Legislature Convenes | Holly Springs Power | Law Enforcement after Attack

01/08/2025: Legislature Convenes | Holly Springs Power | Law Enforcement after Attack

The 2025 legislative session is underway in Jackson. Hear what lawmakers are naming as their top priorities.

Then, the Mississippi Public Service Commission is investigating the town of Holly Springs …

00:23:04  |   Wed 08 Jan 2025
01/07/2025: Supreme Court | Legislative Session Preview | Cold Weather Alerts

01/07/2025: Supreme Court | Legislative Session Preview | Cold Weather Alerts

There are two new faces on the Mississippi Supreme Court.

Then, leadership for the state House and Senate share their expectations for this year's legislative session.

Plus, cold weather alerts are in …

00:23:31  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
01/06/2025: Extreme Cold | Changes to PERS | Blood Donations

01/06/2025: Extreme Cold | Changes to PERS | Blood Donations

It's going to be extremely cold this week. We speak with the National Weather Service about how to stay safe during the icy weather.

Then, The Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System or PERS ha…

00:23:28  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
12/23/2024: Winter | New Homes | Toy Donations

12/23/2024: Winter | New Homes | Toy Donations

It's officially wintertime in Mississippi. The Emergency Management Agency shares tips on how to protect your house.

Then, seven families who had their houses destroyed in 2023 storms are being given …

00:23:46  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
12/20/2024: Shopping | Air and Road Traffic | Seasonal and Holiday Depression

12/20/2024: Shopping | Air and Road Traffic | Seasonal and Holiday Depression

With just a few days before Christmas, holiday spending is up this year.  What does this shopping boon mean for Mississippi's economy?  

 Then, Airline and road travel is expected to be the busiest on…

00:24:00  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
12/19/2024: Education Opportunity Gaps | Blood Donations | Coach O

12/19/2024: Education Opportunity Gaps | Blood Donations | Coach O

A new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center finds funding disparities in the state’s public education system have created opportunity gaps for Black and Brown students.  

Then, Mississippians ar…

00:24:01  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
12/18/2024: Electoral Voting | Farm Bill | Addiction during Holidays

12/18/2024: Electoral Voting | Farm Bill | Addiction during Holidays

Mississippi's electoral college formally votes to elect Donald Trump president. 

Then, Mississippi's Agricultural Commissioner is urging Congress to act quickly to help the state's farmers who are fac…

00:23:50  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
12/17/2024: Jackson Casino | MS Association of Educators | Jails and Slavery

12/17/2024: Jackson Casino | MS Association of Educators | Jails and Slavery

A group of businessmen along with a former governor is looking to bring life back to the capital city of Jackson by building a casino.  

Then, The Mississippi Association of Educators is outlining its…

00:23:56  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
12/16/2024: Healthcare for Inmates | Tuition Assistance | Lottery

12/16/2024: Healthcare for Inmates | Tuition Assistance | Lottery

Beginning in January, states will be required to provide young people who are locked up with medical services 30 days before they’re released.

Then, Mississippi lawmakers are considering a proposal to…

00:24:10  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
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