Mississippi Public Broadcasting
@ISSUE March 16, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- @ISSUE March 16, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- 2 months ago
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- House Education Committee chairman Rob Roberson (R-Starkville) sits down with host Wilson Stribling to look at the competing teacher pay raise bills and reflect on a difficult 2026 session. Then analysts Brandon Jones and Rebekah Staples discuss the House and Senate teacher bills, the likelihood of a special session, and MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain’s contentious meeting last week with the Legislative Black Caucus.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.
See more at https://www.mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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- The Gestalt Gardener - March 13, 2026
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- 2 months ago
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- Back in the studio for this special pledge drive episode. Felder interview Doctros Elise Smith and Eddie Smith and asks about their expertise with daylilies, home gardens, and more. Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Learn more at https://w...
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- Next Stop Mississippi - Kamel King's Birthday & Run the Rainbow with Selena Daniel
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- 2 months ago
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- This show will celebrate Kamel King’s birthday. We’ll also share our What’s Happening event list and highlight Run the Rainbow for Children’s of Mississippi with Director of Business Operations Selena Daniel.
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/nextstopms/
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- The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson
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- 2 months ago
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- You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today, Russ sits down with Secretary of State, Michael Watson to discuss what’s happening around Mississippi, related to the Office’s dedication to being both a service and information agency for the state, overseeing administrative government procedures, and more.
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app!
"The Sit Down" is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit down at a time. If you're ready to dig deeper and go beyond the headlines, join Russ Latino every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Host: Russ Latino
Producer: Germaine Flood
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/thesitdo...
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- Deep South Dining | Carol and Joe, 67 Cookbooks
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- 2 months ago
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- Malcolm is out this week, so Carol is joined by Joe Sherman to talk cookbooks and more. They welcome Delia Parman and Tim Pierce to talk about Delia and her husband's 67 Cookbooks challenge and the Memphis Culinary Scene.
Guest(s): Delia Parman and Tim Pierce
Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman
Email: food@mpbonline.org
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/deepsouthdining/
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- @ISSUE March 9, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- 2 months ago
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- The House unanimously passed a substantial education bill Friday, raising teacher and staff pay, and making changes to the Public Employees Retirement System.
Analysts Rebekah Staples and Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling to look at the strategies in play, and the continued friction between House and Senate leadership. Wilson also sits down with Senator David Blount (D-Jackson) to discuss this session’s political gamesmanship.
00:00 – Senator David Blount interview
11:20 - @ISSUE roundtable
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable ...
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- The Gestalt Gardener - March 6, 2026
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- 2 months ago
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- This week, Felder calls us from Chicago while Abram fills in for Java, which means Felder can tell him (and you) fun facts about praying mantises, mosquito hawks, and explain what an azalea actually looks like. Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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- Next Stop Mississippi - Java's Birthday Shenanigans & The Little Mercies @ Urban Foxes
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- 2 months ago
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- This show will celebrate Java Chatman's birthday, in addition to our What's Happening event list and we will highlight The Little Mercies at Urban Foxes, happening 3/6, in addition to related projects/events (the band will perform a short selection on-air).
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/nextstopms/
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- Immigration Terms Explained: ICE, USCIS, Department of State, and Customs and Border Protection
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- 2 months ago
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- Need some legal term help? Listen to new episodes of "In Legal Terms" every Thursday at 3 p.m. on MPB Think Radio.
Learn more at MPBOnline.org/radio/inlegalterms
Find the full episode on MPBOnline.org, The MPB App, or any podcast player.
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- Everybody is talking AI…
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- 2 months ago
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- This week’s @ISSUE looks at the ever-changing world of artificial intelligence, and how state leaders and lawmakers are addressing its challenges.
Senator Bradford Blackmon (D-Canton) joins host Wilson Stribling to discuss his two artificial intelligence bills. One would require political ads using artificial intelligence to acknowledge the use of AI. The other would protect Mississippians from having their names, images, and voices used without permission.
Hear the full interview at mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stri...
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- Deep South Dining | Poppy Tooker
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- 2 months ago
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- It's Malcolm's birthday week, so Carol brings in some sweets to share. Then, Poppy Tooker (New Orleanian, cookbook author, cooking instructor, culinary activist and historian, and host and producer of Louisiana Eats! radio show) joins the show to talk about the New Orleans food history, current culinary scene, and more!
Guest(s): Poppy Tooker
Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer
Email: food@mpbonline.org
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/deepsouthdining/
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- @ISSUE March 2, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- 2 months ago
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- Senator Bradford Blackmon (D-Canton) joins host Wilson Stribling to discuss his two artificial intelligence bills. One would require political ads using artificial intelligence to acknowledge the use of AI. The other would protect Mississippians from having their names, images, and voices used without permission.
Then, analysts Rebekah Staples and Brandon Jones look at the legislative calendar, the upcoming deadlines for bills to survive or die, and the process for passing the State’s annual budget.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about ha...
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- The Gestalt Gardener - February 27, 2026
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- 2 months ago
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- Calling from England, Felder talks today about all the different kinds of daffodils we can find natively in Mississippi and is later joined by one of his best English friends who brings us some "Pub Talk". Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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- Next Stop Mississippi - Heart of the Matter & Greenville Open Black Rodeo
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- 2 months ago
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- For our first stop, we're in Jackson for Faith & Fertility: Q&A and Book Signing on February 26th, and Heart of the Matter: A Brunch Panel for Better Living on February 28th, with Aikisha & Willie Colon, then we're off to the Greenville Open Black Rodeo, February 28th with Miss Black Rodeo USA 2025, Mariah Beckom, and organizers Stan Johnson & Andy Wade before checking out what's happening around your neck of the woods!
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
Learn...
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- Medgar Evers 100th Birthday Symposium: Legacy Lounge Interview with Veronica Hunter
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- 2 months ago
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- At the Democracy in Action Convening, Medgar Evers at 100: A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Change, event in Jackson, Mississippi, in June of 2025, Veronica Hunter shared her stories about Medgar Evers and his impact on her life with Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
This story, along with all of the others shared at The Legacy Lounge, reminds us how Evers’ legacy continues to inspire generations today.
Learn more about the lasting impact of Medgar Evers in the documentary "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers."
Stream it online at MPBOnline.org where you can also find more interviews, podcast episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage.
#everlasting
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- The Sit Down with Russ Latino - State Of The Union Rundown & Chef Derek Emerson's Masa Mesa
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- 2 months ago
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- You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today, Russ runs down last night’s SOTU speech, then sits down with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson, to discuss his newest restaurant, Masa Mesa, opening the first week of March, and more!
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app!
"The Sit Down" is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit down at a time. If you're ready to dig deeper and go beyond the headlines, join Russ Latino every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Host: Russ Latino
Producer: Germaine Flood
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/thesitdown/
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- Deep South Dining | Food Drives and Festivals
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Malcolm and Carol are back after another Monday holiday. Lindsey Magee, Digital Engagement and Events Coordinator for Extra Table, gives an update on this year's March of the Mayors. Friend of the show, Enrika Williams, joins the show to catch up and talk about some upcoming food festivals across the state. And finally, MAX Events and Studio Manager, Elizabeth Williams, gives an update about Sipp & Savor 2026.
Guest(s): Enrika Williams, Lindsey Magee, and Elizabeth Williams
Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer
Email: food@mpbonline.org
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/deepsouthdining/
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- @ISSUE February 23, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- 2 months ago
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- House Bill 2 is dead, but a special session on school choice may be ahead. Analysts Brandon Jones and Rebekah Staples join host Wilson Stribling to discuss the prospect of a special session and recall how former Governor Hailey Barbour used special sessions strategically.
Wilson also interviews House Minority Leader Robert Johnson (D-Natchez), getting the veteran lawmaker’s perspective on the current session. In the week’s news, we look at the proposed infant mortality review board, problems with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control system, and bills addressing the use of opioid settlement funds.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican...
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- The Gestalt Gardener - February 20, 2026
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- 3 months ago
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- Felder joins us today to talk about gray scraggly flaky strands... Not his hair, Lichens! And of course answer your questions covering everything from daylilies to apricots. Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Learn more at https://www.mpbon...
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- Next Stop Mississippi- Symphonic Blues Experience & Sublime Artistic Creativity Transcends Boundarie
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- 3 months ago
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- For our first stop, we’re off to the ultimate mashup of all time, Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, happening March 27th in Jackson with Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Executive Director, Janet Reihle & blues musician, Keith "The Prince of the Delta Blues" Johnson, then we'll check out what's happening around your neck of the woods, before a final stop in Oxford to celebrate African-American history at this year's U of M Black History Month Concert: Sublime Artistic Creativity Transcends Boundaries, happening February 24th, with Professor of Music, Dr. George Dor, and Program Coordinator, Andrea Drummond.
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown p...
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- The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Rep. Brent Powell, Senator Jeremy England & Lobbyist Serena Flowers
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- 3 months ago
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- You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today, Russ sits down with State Representative, Brent Powell, Senator Jeremy England & Lobbyist Serena Flowers to discuss booze bills including, Sunday sales, direct ship, problems with ABC and more…
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app!
"The Sit Down" is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit down at a time. If you're ready to dig deeper and go beyond the headlines, join Russ Latino every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Host: Russ Latino
Producer: Germaine Flood
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/thesitdown/
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- Mississippi's 2026 Ballot Initiatives Have Died - Now What?
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- 3 months ago
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- The ballot initiative died in 2026, but the debate goes on.
Roundtable analysts Brandon Jones and Rebekah Staples debate the pros and cons of the ballot initiative. Should Mississippi voters be trusted to decide major issues at the ballot box? Or would dark money from out of state corrupt the process?
Tune in for a spirited debate at mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.
See more at https://www.mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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- @ISSUE February 16, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
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- 3 months ago
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- A major legislative deadline last week saw thousands of bills die while hundreds of others survived. Among those still alive are bills dealing with school prayer, immigration enforcement, abortion-inducing drugs, school attendance officers, literacy intervention, and prison health care. Senator Jeremy England (R-Van Cleave) and host Wilson Stribling discuss the challenges to reviving the ballot initiative in Mississippi. Roundtable regulars Rebekah Staples and Brandon Jones then join Wilson for a spirited debate about the pros and cons of the ballot initiative process.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join h...
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- The Gestalt Gardener - February 13, 2026
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- 3 months ago
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- Felder hops in the studio this week to talk the upcoming festivities while also discussing how to help your kids do what we do best, and That's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org
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- Next Stop, Mississippi-Pull Up & Paint (Art By Monet & The Hilarious Homies)& Baton Rouge Mardi Gras
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- 3 months ago
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- Today is a mashup of holidays! For our first stop, we’re Pulling Up and Painting with the Hilarious Homies and Art by Monet, celebrating Valentine’s Day at The Patton House & Gallery in Jackson Friday the 13th, before we let the good times roll in Louisiana at the 13th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival, Saturday, February 14th! And of course, we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods!
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
Learn ...
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- Medgar Evers 100th Birthday Symposium: Legacy Lounge Interview with Stella Bell
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- 3 months ago
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- At the Democracy in Action Convening, Medgar Evers at 100: A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Change, event in Jackson, Mississippi, in June of 2025, Stella Bell shared her stories about Medgar Evers and his impact on her life with Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
This story, along with all of the others shared at The Legacy Lounge, reminds us how Evers’ legacy continues to inspire generations today.
Learn more about the lasting impact of Medgar Evers in the documentary "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers."
Stream it online at MPBOnline.org where you can also find more interviews, podcast episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage.
#everlasting
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- Medgar Evers 100th Birthday Symposium: Legacy Lounge Interview with Sophia Kyemba
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- At the Democracy in Action Convening, Medgar Evers at 100: A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Change, event in Jackson, Mississippi, in June of 2025, Sophia Kyemba shared her stories about Medgar Evers and his impact on her life with Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
This story, along with all of the others shared at The Legacy Lounge, reminds us how Evers’ legacy continues to inspire generations today.
Learn more about the lasting impact of Medgar Evers in the documentary "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers."
Stream it online at MPBOnline.org where you can also find more interviews, podcast episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage.
#everlasting
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- Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast - Episode 11: The Future of the Civil Rights Movement
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- In the finale of Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast, Rita Brent talks with Lance Wheeler and Amirhea “Mimi” Bishop about the Gen. Z Summit in Mississippi, and we hear about how Civil Rights veterans and others are using the Evers’ story to pass the torch on to a new generation.
Hosted by Rita Brent, "Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" explores the life and work of Medgar Evers through in-depth conversations, never-before-heard interviews, and fully voiced readings of historical texts. Through Evers’ life story, this podcast aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Civil Right Movement and its unsung heroes.
"Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" is the companion podcast to the documentary film "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers." Watch the documentary, find additional interviews, and learn more about Medgar Evers at www.mpbonline.org/everlasting
New episodes of "Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" are released every other Thursday begin...
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- The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Week in Review Rundown
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today, Russ sits down for a week, in review! From national to local, from politics and policy, to culture and community, he’ll break down the news that shaped your world recently. Russ discusses ICE immigration, Bad Bunny at the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, and more!
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app!
"The Sit Down" is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit down at a time. If you're ready to dig deeper and go beyond the headlines, join Russ Latino every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Host: Russ Latino
Producer: Germaine Flood
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/thesitdown...
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- How Bad are Mississippi's Retirement Plans?
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Can they find common ground on retirement? 🤝
Brandon and Rebekah "agree to disagree" on the future of the Public Employees Retirement System.
Catch the full episode
https://youtu.be/ZiPMo5oKkXA
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@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.
See more at https://www.mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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- Deep South Dining | Reunion with Leslie Kelly
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Malcolm and Carol welcome Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith, friends of Carol who volunteered to help rebuild Willie Mae's Scotch House and Dooky Chase's after Katrina. They talk about these historic New Orleans restaurants, their experiences during the rebuild, and their recent reunion 20 years after the storm.
Guest(s): Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith
Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer
Email: food@mpbonline.org
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/deepsouthdining/
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- @ISSUE February 9, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Senate Education Committee unanimously votes down House Bill 2, the omnibus education package. And Rep. Becky Currie takes on the Department of Corrections with multiple prison reform bills. Analysts Brandon Jones and Rebekah Staples join host Wilson Stribling to review these and other actions at the Mississippi legislature. In this week's interview, Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons talks with MPB's Elise Gregg about the Senate Democratic agenda.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.
See more at htt...
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- The Gestalt Gardener - February 5, 2026
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- 3 months ago
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- After the past couple weeks of being in England, Felder returns to Mississippi, and to the studio, to find out what's been going on in his garden and see how his plants fared through Ice Storm Fern. Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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- Next Stop, Mississippi - New Stage Theatre, Briana Benn, & Rest Recovery Wellness JXN
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- 3 months ago
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- First up, we’re heading to New Stage Theatre to check out their upcoming play “Primary Trust,” written by Eboni Booth, before a sit-down with fitness influencer, Briana Benn, aka Organic Fitness Nutrition, about her journey and The Organic Space JXN and Chris Valentine with Rest Recovery Wellness JXN before, our cold dip and sauna, on-site!
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/nextstopms/
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- Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast - Episode 10: Prosecuting Hate
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Rita Brent interviews Jerry Mitchell about how his investigative journalism finally brought justice to the Evers family, as well as many other families affected by racial violence during the Civil Rights Movement.
Hosted by Rita Brent, "Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" explores the life and work of Medgar Evers through in-depth conversations, never-before-heard interviews, and fully voiced readings of historical texts. Through Evers’ life story, this podcast aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Civil Right Movement and its unsung heroes.
"Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" is the companion podcast to the documentary film "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers." Watch the documentary, find additional interviews, and learn more about Medgar Evers at www.mpbonline.org/everlasting
New episodes of "Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast" are released every other Thursday beginning September 18.
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- The Sit Down with Russ Latino - State Representative, Lee Yancey & Christina Dent w/ End it for Good
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today Russ sits down with State Representative Lee Yancey for the first two segments, to discuss medical marijuana legislative, and more, and Christina Dent with End it for Good joins the show for the final two segments, to talk about the organization's efforts in exploring life-saving approaches to drugs and addiction, that also reduce crime and empower families.
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app!
"The Sit Down" is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit down at a time. If you're ready to dig deeper and go beyond the headlines, join Russ Latino every Wednesday at 10 AM.
Host: Russ Latino
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- Deep South Dining | Hunter Evans and King Cake Mafia
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Malcolm and Carol return to the studio after the MLK Holiday and a winter storm snow day to talk about Mardi Gras. They catch up with Chef Hunter Evans and congratulate him on recent accomplishments before talking with Robert St. John and The King Cake Mafia about King Cake.
Guest(s): Hunter Evans, Robert St. John, Patrick Heim, and Joshua Bono
Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer
Email: food@mpbonline.org
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/deepsouthdining/
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- @ISSUE February 2, 2026 | MPB Think Radio
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- As the first major legislative deadline approaches, analysts Rebekah Staples and Brandon Jones join host Desare Frazier for a wide-ranging discussion of pending legislation. Topics include immigration enforcement bills, a registry for domestic abusers, expanded roles for certified nurse midwives, elections for all school boards, and much more.
@ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions.
The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.
See more at https://www.mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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- January 30, 2025 - Governor Tate Reeves Press Conference
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for an update on the severe winter weather impacting Mississippi and the state's response.
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- The Gestalt Gardener - January 30, 2026
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- During this winter ice storm, Felder, Java, and the rest of MPB send our thoughts to all those affected. Everyone stay safe, and of course, Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org
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- January 29, 2025 - Governor Tate Reeves Press Conference
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for an update on the severe winter weather impacting Mississippi and the state's response.
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- Medgar Evers 100th Birthday Symposium: Legacy Lounge Interview with Aziatikk Black
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At the Democracy in Action Convening, Medgar Evers at 100: A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Change, event in Jackson, Mississippi, in June of 2025, Aziatikk Black shared his stories about Medgar Evers and his impact on his life with Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
This story, along with all of the others shared at The Legacy Lounge, reminds us how Evers’ legacy continues to inspire generations today.
Learn more about the lasting impact of Medgar Evers in the documentary "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers."
Stream it online at MPBOnline.org where you can also find more interviews, podcast episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage.
#everlasting
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- Medgar Evers 100th Birthday Symposium: Legacy Lounge Interview with SharCoria Mahone
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At the Democracy in Action Convening, Medgar Evers at 100: A Legacy of Justice, A Future of Change, event in Jackson, Mississippi, in June of 2025, SharCoria Mahone shared her stories about Medgar Evers and his impact on her life with Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
This story, along with all of the others shared at The Legacy Lounge, reminds us how Evers’ legacy continues to inspire generations today.
Learn more about the lasting impact of Medgar Evers in the documentary "Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers."
Stream it online at MPBOnline.org where you can also find more interviews, podcast episodes, and behind-the-scenes footage.
#everlasting
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- January 28, 2025 - Governor Tate Reeves Press Conference
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for an update on the severe winter weather impacting Mississippi and the state's response.
- Title
- January 26, 2025 - Governor Tate Reeves Press Conference
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for an update on the severe winter weather impacting Mississippi and the state's response.
- Title
- January 25, 2025 - Governor Tate Reeves Press Conference
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Join us for an update on the severe winter weather impacting Mississippi and the state's response.
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- TEST
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- TEST
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- The Gestalt Gardener - January 23, 2026
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Be prepared for the cold this weekend! Felder tells you what plants to bring inside, what to cover, and what to leave alone. Let's Get Dirty!
Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.
Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Learn more at https://www.mpbonline.org
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- Next Stop, Mississippi - Rest Recovery Wellness JXN & A Joyful Noise Experience feat. The Brown Four
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- For our first stop, we'll learn all about "A Joyful Noise Experience & Birthday Celebration" for Mississippi Mass Choir's own, Lady Cheree, featuring viral gospel sensations, The Brown Four! Then we're off to keep up with all things Rita B, as she's fresh off her moderating gig with former VP, Kamala Harris, and off to write for this year's Grammy Awards! Plus, we'll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods!
Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! https://www.mpbonline.org/community/mississippi-events/
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- Legal Ethics terms Explained: Conflict of Interest & Attorney Client Privilege
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Need some legal term help? Listen to new episodes of "In Legal Terms" every Thursday at 3 p.m. on MPB Think Radio.
Learn more at MPBOnline.org/radio/inlegalterms
Find the full episode on MPBOnline.org, The MPB App, or any podcast player.
