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, November 9th
Analysis of Donald Trump's historic victory over Hillary Clinton in yesterday's presidential election from political strategists Austin Barbour and Brandon Jones. Then, voices of voters from the poll…
Thu 10 Nov 2016
Tuesday, November 8th
The latest on the Kemper County Power Plant. Voting started at seven this morning across the state in one of the most hotly contested presidential races in U.S. history. We'll have Secretary of State…
Wed 09 Nov 2016
Monday, November 8th
Tomorrow is Election Day. We'll look ahead with political science professor Kenneth Townsend live in the studio. Then, a study of African American voting patterns in Mississippi. Later, a visit from …
Tue 08 Nov 2016
Friday, November 4th
State officials react to the burning and vandalism of a black church in Greenville. Then, groundbreaking on a new 1.5 billion dollar tire plant in Hinds County. Later, a new March of Dimes study show…
Fri 04 Nov 2016
Thursday, November 3rd
Authorities are investigating a fire -- and an act of vandalism -- at an African American church in Greenville. Then, Democrats in the Legislature call for the repeal of a tax cut. Later, we'll talk …
Thu 03 Nov 2016
Wednesday, November 2nd
Mississippi officials work to protect the integrity of next Tuesday's elections in the state. Then, a new app helps parents keep vital information about their children on hand in case they go missing…
Wed 02 Nov 2016
Tuesday, November 1st
Politicians and activists from the two major parties gear up for the last week of campaigning in Mississippi before next week's election. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on helping …
Tue 01 Nov 2016
Monday, October 31st
Drought conditions persist across the state and most counties have a burn ban in effect. Then, changing hearts and minds to have an open discussion about race and poverty in Mississippi. Later, a vis…
Tue 01 Nov 2016
Friday, October 28th
An African American mother from Stone County mother speaks out about the incident where a noose was put around her son's neck at school. Then, a possible plan to revamp how public schools are funded …
Fri 28 Oct 2016
Thursday, October 27th
State leaders speak on whether elections in the United States are "rigged" and whether the electoral college favors some states over others. Later, the legacy -- and future -- of legal aid in Mississ…
Thu 27 Oct 2016
Wednesday, October 26th
Rates under the Affordable Care Act are going up again in Mississippi. But can tax credits help with the cost? Then, preparing for severe weather in the state during the fall and winter. Later, a Hea…
Wed 26 Oct 2016
Tuesday, October 25th
Examining travel expenses at state agencies as the legislature continues to look for ways to control spending. Then, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on joining the Peace Corps in the ninet…
Tue 25 Oct 2016
Monday, October 24th
The future may be getting brighter for solar energy in Mississippi. Later, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on choosing the right computer. And, thinking about saving for college for your ki…
Mon 24 Oct 2016
Friday, October 21st
The financial woes of Jackson State University. Where do they go from here? Then, New York Times columnist David Brooks weighs in on the presidential election while visiting Mississippi. Later, teach…
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Thursday, October 20th
Reaction to and analysis of the third and finale presidential debate -- plus a look ahead toward the election. Then, U.S. Department of Agriculture offers new grants to support farms in Mississippi. …
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Wednesday, October 19th
Fighting sex trafficking in Mississippi. Then, rating Mississippi cities on LGBT rights. Later, a Health Minute from Dr. Rick Deshazo on hair loss. And, living with -- and overcoming -- breast cancer…
Wed 19 Oct 2016
Tuesday, October 18th
The head of the state school superintendents association speaks out about possible changes to how public schools are funded. Then, Tupelo continues to deal with the fallout of a June incident where a…
Tue 18 Oct 2016
Monday, October 17th
A new coalition has been formed to help remove families from substance abuse. Then, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on wifi security. And, a New Jersey company is reviewing how Mississippi …
Tue 18 Oct 2016
Friday, October 14th
The state of children's health in Mississippi in a conversation with the head of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Then, a look at charter schools in Mississippi. And, Latin Fest is tomorrow. We'll…
Fri 14 Oct 2016
Thursday, October 13th
Mississippi Democratic lawmakers react to possibly changing how the state pays for public schools. Then, a $40 million loan to help poor, rural communities in the state get access to capital. Later, …
Thu 13 Oct 2016
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