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, October 12th
Mississippi legislators are moving toward revamping the state's twenty-year-old, under-funded public education formula. What does this mean for public schools in the state? Then, a Health Minute on t…
Wed 12 Oct 2016
Tuesday, October 11th
When you buy gas at the pump, is your card information safe? We'll take a look. Then, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on hard beginnings -- and second chances. And, dry weather the past fe…
Tue 11 Oct 2016
Monday, October 10th
The second presidential debate is history. We'll have analysis from a Democratic and Republican strategist. Then, a visit from the experts of Everyday Tech on streaming services. And, a conversation …
Mon 10 Oct 2016
Friday, October 7th
As the November eighth election day approaches, voters in the central part of the state have a choice for state Supreme Court judge. Then, the psychological effects of body shaming in today's social-…
Fri 07 Oct 2016
Thursday, October 6th
Coming together despite our differences and declaring October "Racial Reconciliation Celebration Month" in Mississippi. Then, transgender voters and the voter I.D. law. Later, Saturday is the last da…
Fri 07 Oct 2016
Wednesday, October 5th
Security and safety are on officials' minds as the State Fair begins today. Then, is there unclaimed property out there with your name on it? We'll talk to an official from the state Treasury Departm…
Wed 05 Oct 2016
Tuesday, October 4th
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein brings her campaign to the state. Later, a StoryCorps conversation from Mississippi on being a single mom in the Magnolia State. And, the departments of …
Tue 04 Oct 2016
Monday, October 3rd
Clearing a criminal record for a new lease on life. Then, when will the state get a new infrastructure plan? We'll hear from the state senator who chairs the Highways and Transportation Committee. La…
Mon 03 Oct 2016
Friday, September 30th
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker on the latest stopgap budget deal in Washington. Then, it's Friday night football across the state. We'll look at preventing sports injuries in the often brutal sport…
Fri 30 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 29th
Congress passes a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running. Then, promoting racial healing in troubled times. Later, turning community health center visits into Medicaid savings. And, the…
Thu 29 Sep 2016
Wednesday, September 28th
A new study of census data shows Mississippi is the only state where child poverty has increased. Then, more transparency could be on its way for Mississippi's campaign finance system. Later, a Healt…
Thu 29 Sep 2016
Tuesday, September 27th
An audio postcard from Mississippi as residents react to the presidential debate. Then, two experts from both sides of the political aisle analyze how the candidates did. And, a StoryCorps conversati…
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Monday, September 26th
Tonight's presidential debate is one of the most anticipated in decades. We'll have a preview. Then, first responders in Mississippi get new training that could save lives. Later, a visit from the ex…
Mon 26 Sep 2016
Friday, September 23rd
Using data to make long-term decisions on government and economic policy. Then, help for some Mississippi students to pay for advanced placement tests. Later, a new U.S. Labor Department rule on over…
Fri 23 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 22nd
Learning about the connection between trauma and mental illness. Then, an audio postcard from Holmes County on creating economic opportunity for more Mississippians. And, ranking the presidents in ou…
Thu 22 Sep 2016
Wednesday, September 21st
Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. We'll hear from two clinicians in the state who are on the front lines of research into the disease. Later, a Health Minute with Dr. Rick D…
Wed 21 Sep 2016
Tuesday, September 20th
Getting young, African American voters excited about the upcoming presidential election. Then, a U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to help land owners continue to recover from the effects of the BP…
Tue 20 Sep 2016
Monday, September 19th
Thoughts on Mississippi's educational future from the U.S. Secretary of Education. Then, shutting down a private prison in the state after years of controversy. Later, photography tips from the exper…
Tue 20 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 15th
A new website helps Mississippians with the voting process in advance of November's presidential election. Then, prepping for disaster and a better economic future along the Mississippi River. Later,…
Thu 15 Sep 2016
Wednesday, September 14th
Casinos ask Congress not to gamble on funding to fight the Zika virus. Then, listening to veterans across the state. Later, a Health Minute from Doctor Rick Deshazo on acne. And, helping members of t…
Thu 15 Sep 2016
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