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
- 1936
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Wednesday, January 11th, 2016
On today's show: Find out where free legal advice could be available for LGBT Mississippians. Then, find out what one legislator wants to do to agency heads who refuse to fly the state flag. And we c…
Wed 11 Jan 2017
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017
On today's show: Find out why one report says Mississippi is earning a "D" in Education. Then, the Lt. Governor and others weigh-in on the Legislative Session so far. And after StoryCorps, find out w…
Tue 10 Jan 2017
Monday, January 9th, 2016
On today's show: We talk to a leading School Choice advocate about what he thinks is and is not working in the special needs vouchers program. Then, a new bill to protect patients from sexual abuse f…
Mon 09 Jan 2017
Friday, January 6th, 2017
Find out what an organization representing state business leaders is hoping to get out of the legislative session. Then, why one organization says Mississippi doesn't use enough of its welfare dollar…
Fri 06 Jan 2017
Thursday, January 5th, 2017
On today's show: Governor Phil Bryant makes his predictions on the new Legislative Session. Find out what he says about spending all that BP settlement money. Plus, Mississippi is getting a "D" in ed…
Thu 05 Jan 2017
Wednesday, January 4th, 2016
On today's show: The 2017 legislative session is underway. Find out what action lawmakers have already taken. And, celebrating 10 years of the Mississippi Blues Marathon. Plus, a Health Minute with D…
Wed 04 Jan 2017
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2016
On today's show: As the 2017 legislative session gets underway, we'll have political analysis from MPB's At Issue. Then, we continue our conversation with Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. Plus, Every…
Wed 04 Jan 2017
Friday, December 30, 2016
On today's show: Our legislative preview week continues as we talk to House Minority Leader David Baria. Then, Captain Johnny Poulos of the Highway Patrol says law enforcement will be in full force o…
Fri 30 Dec 2016
Thursday, Dec. 29th
On today's show: Legislative Preview week continues as we sit down with state education superintendent Carey Wright. Then, Mississippi’s top crops for 2016 add up to a good year in agriculture. Plus,…
Thu 29 Dec 2016
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28TH
On today's show: As our look ahead to the 2017 Legislative Session begins, we sit down with the leader of the State Senate, Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves. Then, a community begins to heal as one of…
Thu 29 Dec 2016
Tuesday, Dec. 27
On today's show: A new settlement agreement is in place in a long-running child welfare case. But what does it mean for the state's foster care system? And after StoryCorps, find out what to do with…
Tue 27 Dec 2016
Thursday, December 22nd
Safe holiday driving for Mississippians. Then, news from the front line of fighting HIV/AIDS in the state. And, a legendary TV producer in our Book Club.
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Thu 22 Dec 2016
Wednesday, December 21st
A new report shows Mississippi needs to do better in planning for healthcare during an emergency. Then, what 2016 was like in Mississippi agriculture. And what's ahead in 2017. Later, a Health Minute…
Wed 21 Dec 2016
Tuesday, December 20th
Mississippi's electoral votes are going to president-elect Donald Trump. We'll take a look at the process. Then, state and federal law enforcement team up in the Capital City for Operation Silent Nig…
Tue 20 Dec 2016
Monday, December 19th
An important deadline to register for Obamacare is extended through midnight tonight. Then, enforcing Mississippi's drunk driving laws this holiday season. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday…
Tue 20 Dec 2016
Friday, December 16th
The state's second largest school district plans to address its accreditation problems. Later, the holiday season is also the scam season. And, refurbishing a historic statue on the Gulf Coast.
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Sat 17 Dec 2016
Thursday, December 15th
A new report on Head Start in Mississippi and across the nation says all the children who need it aren't being reached. The reason? Not enough money. Then, protecting adolescents from HPV. Later, let…
Thu 15 Dec 2016
Wednesday, December 14th
If you want to get insurance through the Affordable Care Act, you have an important deadline tomorrow. Then, negotiations continue in the Cleveland school desegregation case. Later, a Health Minute f…
Thu 15 Dec 2016
Tuesday, December 13th
Bringing high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state. Then, getting small businesses in Mississippi the capital they need to grow. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on maki…
Wed 14 Dec 2016
Monday, December 12th
The state of Mississippi now owns seven hundred acres on Cat Island.Then, a new clinic could make a difference for the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday T…
Mon 12 Dec 2016
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