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
Friday, December 9th
The state medical licensing board is examining penalties for physicians who have sexual relations with patients. Later, calling for the repeal of the state's "religious freedom" law. And, what makes …
Fri 09 Dec 2016
Thursday, December 8th
Officials are suspending the license of a Greenville teacher caught on videotape dragging a student by the hair. Then, thoughts on a Donald Trump presidency from former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott…
Thu 08 Dec 2016
Wednesday, December 7th
Using drones to help victims in emergencies. Then, a Mississippi sailor killed at Pearl Harbor returns home today -- the seventy-fifth anniversary of the attack. Later, a Health Minute from Dr. Rick …
Wed 07 Dec 2016
Tuesday, December 6th
Another delay at the Kemper County Energy Facility operated by Mississippi Power. We'll take a look. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on motherly love. And, Mississippi's infrastruct…
Tue 06 Dec 2016
Monday, December 5th
Mississippi Congressman Gregg Harper on what policies and projects the state might expect from a Trump presidency. Then, when it comes to gift giving this holiday season, animal advocates say "a pet …
Tue 06 Dec 2016
Friday, December 2nd
Mississippians share stories of fear and hope on World AIDS Day. Then, how the uninsured of the state can get health care coverage. We'll have a conversation with Secretary of Health and Human Servic…
Fri 02 Dec 2016
Thursday, December 1st
What Obamacare might be like in Mississippi under president-elect Donald Trump. Then, looking for policies that help moms among the working poor in the state. Later, a new campaign to help more Missi…
Thu 01 Dec 2016
Wednesday, November 30th
We'll talk with the head of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on the severe weather that moved through the state last night -- and about what might lie ahead. Then, panelists discuss what …
Wed 30 Nov 2016
Tuesday, November 29th
Third District Congressman Gregg Harper on the future of Obamacare under president-elect Donald Trump. Then, obesity rates among Mississippi children in the WIC program have decreased -- according to…
Tue 29 Nov 2016
Monday, November 28th
Online shopping and security tips from Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood this Cyber Monday -- the biggest online shopping day of the year. Then, a new federal rule on overtime pay has been place…
Mon 28 Nov 2016
Wednesday, November 23rd
A committee in the Mississippi Legislature has reversed its decision to conceal a contract with an education advisory company. We'll have a conversation with Attorney General Jim Hood on the subject.…
Wed 23 Nov 2016
Tuesday, November 22nd
Assessing voter turnout in the most recent presidential election. Then, cooking safety over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on small beginnings and big dre…
Tue 22 Nov 2016
Monday, November 21st
A change of venue has been ordered in the trial of a white Columbus police officer indicted for killing a black man last October. Then, the burn bans across the state continue and state officials war…
Tue 22 Nov 2016
Friday, November 18th
Revamping the way the state funds public education. Then, starting -- and finishing -- college for a better way of life. Later, a look ahead at the next legislative session in January. And, it's flu …
Fri 18 Nov 2016
Thursday, November 17th
The latest on desegregating the Cleveland public schools. A meeting is being held today on that issue. Then, building a sustainable agricultural economy that brings fresh, local produce to Mississipp…
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Wednesday, November 16th
New restoration plans are announced on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the wake of the BP Oil Spill. Then, protecting the rights of the elderly in nursing home disputes. Later, a Health Minute from Doc…
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Tuesday, November 15th
Jackson State University has a new interim president. We'll have a conversation with former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige. Then, helping children in long-term hospital care maintain their aca…
Tue 15 Nov 2016
Monday, November 14th
Immigrants in Mississippi are discussing what might change for them under a Donald Trump presidency. Then, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on the many ways you can connect to the internet. …
Tue 15 Nov 2016
Friday, November 11th
New additions to the Wall of Honor this Veteran's Day. Then, wrapping up the series of working groups examining how state agencies spend money. Later, using the arts to heal wartime trauma. And, unve…
Fri 11 Nov 2016
Thursday, November 10th
Gov. Phil Bryant gives his thoughts on a Donald Trump presidency. Then, if Obamacare is repealed, what happens to Mississippians insured under the Affordable Care Act? Later, state NAACP president De…
Thu 10 Nov 2016
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