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
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
On today's show:The fight to establish a labor union at the Nissan plant in Canton is being reignited with an upcoming rally. Then, after a StoryCorp conversation from Mississippi, find out where fre…
Tue 14 Feb 2017
Monday, February 13th, 2017
On today's show:Revamping Mississippi's public education funding formula might require a legislative special session. Then, heart disease in Mississippi is the state's leading cause of death. What st…
Mon 13 Feb 2017
Friday, February 10th, 2017
On today's show:The Governor is one step closer to assuming full control of the State Department of Mental Health. We'll hear what both sides have to say. Then, learn about a special day to celebrate…
Fri 10 Feb 2017
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
On today's show:The gulf coast is one step closer to a guarantee that it will keep all of the state's BP settlement money. Then, learn what actions Mississippians can take to dramatically reduce hear…
Wed 08 Feb 2017
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017
On today's show:The Senate is moving a bill forward that could make it easier to practice acupuncture in Mississippi. We'll hear from both sides. And after a Mississippi StoryCorps, find out how to t…
Tue 07 Feb 2017
Monday, February 6th, 2017
On today's show:Find out why a bill being considered by the state legislature has some worried about job security for state employees. And after Everyday Tech, the pros and cons of creating a so-call…
Mon 06 Feb 2017
Friday, February 3rd, 2017
On today's show:An update on campaign finance reform bill making its way through the legislature. Then, an international student talks about life on a Mississippi campus after a presidential travel b…
Sat 04 Feb 2017
Thursday, February 2nd, 2017
On today's show: A controversial internet sales tax bill has passed the state House of Representatives. We'll listen in on floor debate from both sides. Then hear why Jackson State University will be…
Fri 03 Feb 2017
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
On today's show: An education funding bill squeaks past a key deadline. Find out why a key education group has concerns. Then, a controversial bill to dissolve the Arts Commission appears dead for no…
Wed 01 Feb 2017
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
On today's show: Find out what dismantling Obamacare means in Mississippi, and hear from one ACA user who is concerned. And after StoryCorps, hear from a Youth Court judge who says a valuable rehabil…
Tue 31 Jan 2017
Monday, January 30th, 2017
On today's show: As the education funding debate continues in the legislature, we'll hear from one of the youngest public education advocates. Plus, tornado-ravaged William Carey University is poised…
Mon 30 Jan 2017
Thursday, January 26th, 2017
On today's show: Legislators are considering a bill that would abolish the state Arts Commission. We'll talk to the Commission's executive director. Plus, find out why one education policy researcher…
Thu 26 Jan 2017
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017
On today's show: School choice advocates rally at the Capitol. Then, find out what changes could be coming to Mississippi polling places. And we'll visit with an organization working to keep parents …
Wed 25 Jan 2017
Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
On today's show: Find out how Hattiesburg is doing now, just days after a devastating tornado killed four and left dozens injured. Then, the leader of House Democrats says he's encouraged by what he …
Tue 24 Jan 2017
Monday, January 23rd, 2017
On today's show: A series of violent storms came through Mississippi this weekend. We'll have the latest on a tornado that claimed 4 lives. Plus, as women marched in solidarity with one another all o…
Mon 23 Jan 2017
Friday, January 20th, 2017
On today's show: At noon today, Washington, D.C. time, a new president will be sworn in and Mississippians are in the nation's capital. Some are celebrating, while others are voicing concern. And we'…
Fri 20 Jan 2017
Thursday, January 19th, 2017
On today's show: Find out how a series of summer meetings are informing the state's current budgeting process. Plus, smoking costs Mississippians more than many other states. We'll have some advice f…
Fri 20 Jan 2017
Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
On today's show: Governor Phil Bryant outlines his hopes for Mississippi in the annual State of the State Address. The Governor addresses issues ranging from education to a state lottery. Joining us …
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
On today's show: Lawmakers react to new recommendations on how the state spends public education dollars. And Find out what a national foundation is doing to promote racial healing in Mississippi. Pl…
Tue 17 Jan 2017
Monday, January 16th, 2017
On today's show: Find out what legislators expect to hear from the much-anticipated Ed Build education report. Then, how a group of Mississippi truckers wants to help keep human traffickers off the r…
Tue 17 Jan 2017
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