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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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 1937
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Thursday, March 30th, 2017
On today's show:As the legislative session draws to a difficult close, learn more about what Lawmakers did to protect the capital city's fragile infrastructure. Then, why the wellbeing of Mississippi…
Thu 30 Mar 2017
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
On today's show:Fallout from the funding battle over the Mississippi Department of Transportation continues to distract from other legislative issues as the session draws to a close. Then, civil rig…
Thu 30 Mar 2017
Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
On today's show:A funding spat between the State House and Senate will likely result in a special session now that budget deadlines have passed. We'll have more on tug-of-war on Transportation Depar…
Wed 29 Mar 2017
Monday, March 27th, 2017
On today's show:Legislators worked all weekend to finalize the state budget. But funding for some of the largest agencies is still up in the air. We'll have the latest. And after Everyday Tech, lea…
Mon 27 Mar 2017
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017
Legislation creating a ban on sanctuary cities has passed the Senate. It is headed to the Governor for approval, but some say it isn't necessary. Then, a look at how President Trump's proposed budget…
Thu 23 Mar 2017
Tuesday, March 21st, 2017
On today's show:A federal district court ruling saves Mississippi's last abortion provider from shutting down. And, a look at how the Republican-backed American Health Care Act will change insurance …
Tue 21 Mar 2017
Friday, March 17th, 2017
On today's show:Nearly 200 people will lose their jobs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. We'll hear about the financial action plan to address a $32.7 million deficit. Then, stakeholde…
Fri 17 Mar 2017
Thursday, March 9th, 2017
On today's show:Controversy in the State House as lawmakers consider a bill that could force Mississippi Universities to fly the state flag or risk losing funds. Then, the upcoming deadline for disas…
Thu 09 Mar 2017
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
On today's show:Find out why some 40,000 homes in the Capital City could be without water for three days. Plus, the latest on a fatal bus crash in Biloxi that left four passengers dead. Then, White S…
Thu 09 Mar 2017
Tuesday, March 7th, 2017
On today's show:Find out how Tougaloo College is making history with a new institute focused on combating modern day slavery. Then on StoryCorps we'll hear from a family who adopted children across r…
Thu 09 Mar 2017
Monday, March 6th, 2017
On today's show:Senator Bernie Sanders visits Mississippi to push for a union at the Nissan plant. We'll hear from both sides. Then after Everyday Tech, a new report is looking at national health dat…
Tue 07 Mar 2017
Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
On today's show:An immigration advocate is under arrest, and could face deportation. Hear what she told us moments before her arrest. Then, lawmakers are still trying to find a way to tackle road and…
Fri 03 Mar 2017
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
On today's show:Find out why victims of domestic violence in Mississippi will still have a hard time getting divorced from their abusers. Then, learn what it's like growing up transgender in Mississi…
Thu 02 Mar 2017
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
On today's show:The family of Emmett Till is renewing their call for justice after Till's original accuser changes her story. And after StoryCorps, we close out American heart Month by learning why m…
Wed 01 Mar 2017
Monday, February 27th, 2017
On today's show:An immigration advocate and attorney reacts to recent arrests and what they mean for undocumented Mississippians. And after Everyday Tech: the true story of a Klansman and a civil rig…
Tue 28 Feb 2017
Friday, February 24th, 2017
On today's show:Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney explains how a new waiver could save millions in Healthcare premiums for some Mississippians. Then we'll talk to the director of the Gulf Coast VA a…
Fri 24 Feb 2017
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
On today's show:Governor Phil Bryant joins us to talk about the latest round of budget cuts. Plus, a former Governor shares his thoughts on a possible new education funding plan. And in this week's B…
Fri 24 Feb 2017
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
On today's show:We'll hear lawmakers react as Governor Phil Bryant makes another round of budget cuts. Plus, what one Mississippi researcher says about keeping guns out of the hands of the mentally i…
Thu 23 Feb 2017
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
On today's show:The legislative session is at the midway point. We'll hear from MPB's At Issue team on how they think it's going so far. And after Everyday Tech, an interview with former Secretary of…
Tue 21 Feb 2017
Thursday, February 16th, 2017
On today's show:An immigrant family is torn apart as officers make two arrests. We'll hear from the daughter left behind. Then, Rep. Bennie Thompson on the new Trump administration. Plus, a keeper of…
Thu 16 Feb 2017
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