Mississippi Edition Shows

As many as 1 in 7 adults and children have characteristics of this disorder … and many are unaware of exactly what they’re dealing with … Dyslexia. In another Halloween themed version of our Book Club we talk to Vicksburg writer, Alexander Brown, about his ghastly, gory book of frightening short stories called “Traumatized.” And a preview of MPB’s special tv/radio program this evening – “Southern Remedy: Facts About H1N1.

We’ll be talking about the business side of healthcare in the state of Mississippi with the dean of the Mississippi College School of Business… and the grandson of the devil dealing Robert Johnson is with us. He faces a crossroads of his own, namely whether to sing the blues of his famous relative or the gospel in his heart. *includes bonus song by Steven Johnson "Living Testament"

We continue out look into to the state's fiscal future with Dr. Marty Wiseman from the Stennis Institute for Government.
Just how bad could it really get? There is one bright spot on the monetary horizon for Mississippi...next week the 2009 Viking Classic rolls into Madison. We'll speak with tournament honcho Randy Watkins about the fun. And our Mississippi Edition movie reviewer Anita Modak Truran blasts off with "Astroboy".

Mississippi's 8 public universities have a high rate of program duplications and that might be working against us as we continue to struggle through the poor economy. So how do we streamline programs with doing a disservice to students? We are joined by Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to talk about ways to do more with less. And it is National Protect Your Identity Week, so Mississippi's Attorney General Jim Hood will join us to talk about making sure you are vigilant in keeping your private records...private.

Mississippi leads the nation in fire deaths...and with the cooler temperatures and holiday cooking around the corner it would be a good idea to make your home as fire proof as possible. Since October is National Fire Safety Month we are joined by Ricky Davis, Mississippi State Chief Deputy Fire Marshall, to give us tips that could possibly save your life. And he is one of Mississippi's most famous sons....in fact...his products are used by musicians all over world...we have a conversation with Hartley Peavey.

It’s an unusual auction. On October 27, the state is auctioning off 1 million cartons of contraband cigarettes, seized last spring. State Auditor, Stacey Pickering will join us with the details. The new season of Mississippi Roads kicks off tonight. Host Walt Grayson and Producer, Key Ivy will be here with all the particulars. And in our book club segment, author Charlaine Harris on vampires and her own special character creation Sookie Stackhouse.

Jackson State University President, Dr. Ronald Mason, on his college’s strengths and challenges. What’s eating us in Mississippi is what we’re eating. It’s not healthy. We’ll talk with a dietician about improving our menu choices. And in sports, MPB’s Jay White chronicles a high school’s first ever football victory and what makes us keep trying…even in certain defeat.

The first of a two part interview with Jackson State University President, Dr. Ronald Mason. Today we talk about the recent suspensions of students in the drum line of JSU’s Sonic Boom over hazing. Rock band, Styx, headlined at the state fair last night and MPB’s Lisa Michie talked with the band’s bassist, Ricky Phillips ... we'll find out about a fun way to get those kids and yourself moving... plus a review of the movie, "Couples’ Retreat.”

We take a look at the post recession economy in Mississippi with John Turner, board member of the Mississippi Auto Manufacturer’s Association and Entergy’s Director of Economic Development. Plus a preview of a documentary airing tonight on MPB Television called “Exploring History: Corinth, Mississippi and Shiloh Military Park.”

It’s worse than we thought. Mississippi's tax collections fell 10 percent short of expectations in September. In light of Governor Barbour cutting state agency budgets by 5% already, what does this latest setback mean? State Treasurer Tate Reeves will join us. And while the state suffers, our capitol city of Jackson seems to be doing relatively OK. We’ll find out why. Plus,In today’s sports commentary MPB’s Jay White mocks and casts judgment upon people who get too wound up over a simple game…or in other words…people like Jay White.