Mississippi Edition Shows
Mississippi Edition, November 30, 2009
As the US Senate prepares to debate health care reform legislation this week, we get the thoughts of that legislation from Mississippi’s Junior Senator, Roger Wicker. It’s a relatively new event but one that packs quite a punch in terms of sales. Today is Cyber Monday and MPB tech guru Thomas Broadus will tell us how to take advantage of those online deals and keep the irreputable sights from taking advantage of you. Plus sports commentary from MPB’s Jay White.
Mississippi Edition Friday November 27, 2009
In today's show we'll talk to the Director of the Retail Association of Mississippi on Black Friday shopping. Seretary of State Delbert Hosemann brings us up to date on charitable giving in Mississippi, and it's All Cakes Considered in today's book club.
Mississippi Edition Wednesday November 25, 2009
As thousands hit the road and take to the sky we’ll talk travel with a representative of Triple A and Sgt. James Walker of the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Friday is the National Day of Listening and your opportunity to get to know the ones you love. We'll tell you how. And to baste or not to baste? That is the question. The answer and more from Carol Miller who's answering calls at the Butterball Turkey Hot Line.
Mississippi Edition November 24, 2009
We talk with Warren Yoder of the Public Policy Center of Mississippi about the Food Project and the challenge to provide for more hungry Mississippians than ever before. Then some advice on how to make the holidays merry without breaking the bank. Chris Burford of Consumer Credit Counseling will join us. Plus, the Margaret Walker Alexander Research Center and it’s mission to preserve 20th Century African-American history and culture.
Mississippi Edition, November 23, 2009
We continue our conversation with Dr. George Ross, President of Alcorn State University, on budget challenges and we talk about the “m” word too: merger. Oncologist, Dr. Ralph Vance, addresses forms of cancer that people need to pay heed to … and African Culture comes to the Delta.
Mississippi Edition, November 20, 2009
We speak with Dr. George Ross, President of Alcorn State University about the school and Governor Barbours recommendation that it be merged into Jackson State University. Oncologist, Dr. Ralph Vance is with us again to talk about the most common cancers found among Mississippians and how obesity can lead to not just diabetes and heart disease, but cancer as well … we’ll hear about concerted efforts to feed the hungry this holiday season … Plus a review of a new film with many ties to Mississippi. It stars Sandra Bullock and is called “The Blind Side.”
Mississippi Edition, November 19, 2009
Dr. Donna Oliver, President of Mississippi Valley State University will join us to talk about the school and Governor Barbour’s recommendation that it be merged into Jackson State University. And in light of revised mammogram recommendations we’ll talk to Oncologist, Dr. Ralph Vance about what it means for the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Mississippi Edition, November 18, 2009
More reaction from lawmakers on Governor Barbour’s budget recommendations. Our guests will be Democratic Representative Cecil Brown and Republican Senator Doug Davis … and we continue our discussion about the higher incidence of HIV and AIDS infections in the state with a representative from the White House Office on Aids Policy.
Mississippi Edition, November 17, 2009
Reaction to Governor Haley Barbour’s 20ll budget recommendations from Dr. Marty Wiseman of the Stennis Institute for Government and Representative Kelvin Buck who chairs the University and Colleges committee. Plus a conversation about HIV/AIDS and why infection rates are higher in southern states.
Mississippi Edition, November 16, 2009
Today Governor Haley Barbour will unveil his recommendations for a 2011 budget in light of dwindling revenues and a current budget that has already suffered deep cuts. He has described what he plans to do as “altering business as usual.” We’ll hear more from Governor Barbour on what’s expected and just how tough a pill to swallow his proposals might turn out to be.
Mississippi Edition, November 13, 2009
It’s National Adoption Month...and there are more than 3,000 children in the Mississippi foster care system who need a loving and stable family to welcome them home. We’ll take a closer look at foster care and how often or how
seldom adoption is the next step for kids in the system. Plus, Wynonna Judd, now just Wynonna, has some pretty big ties to Mississippi. We’ll find out exactly what they are and what she’s up to musically these days.
Mississippi Edition, November 12, 2009
Part two of our conversation with Democratic State representative Steve Holland and Republican state senator, Terry Burton about the state’s budget issues and revenue shortfalls. You may have heard about Kay Thornton and the revolutionary new way the once blind woman can now see. She views the world through one of her own teeth. She joins us this morning. And we'll take a look at the relationship between cotton and race in today's book club.
Mississippi Edition, November 11, 2009
We’re going to talk about pending budget cuts to the state budget with a couple of lawmakers. On this Veterans day, we focus on those who have served their country who are now homeless. Plus, MPB’s own efforts to honor this country’s and Mississippi’s World War Two veterans.
Mississippi Edition, November 10, 2009
Ida is here and she’s not too much of a threat, as it turns out, but the preparation by many agencies focused on worst case scenario. We’ll get a debriefing on what went into the planning and what, if any, damage Ida has wrought. Plus we’re talking about a program that helps teachers develop inclusive school communities. It’s called “Mix It Up.”
Mississippi Edition, November 9, 2009
Hurricane Ida is churning across the gulf and headed our way. We will speak with representatives from the Weather Channel and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency for the latest information on her track.
Mississippi Edition, November 6, 2009
The importance of a good education....... representatives from the Piney Woods School will join us in discussions about keeping kids off the street, out of trouble and engaged through learning . Plus the Mississippi Edition Friday movie review ...The Men Who Stare At Goats.
Mississippi Edition, November 5, 2009
Kamp Kaliedoscope is the only resident camp in the nation for children with autism disorder.. and it's in Mississippi. We'll talk with camp director Dr. Mark Yeager and get details on the Gulf Coast Autism Project with Dr. Tim Morse. Plus in our book club we highlight Andrew Chaiken's "A Man on the Moon".
Mississippi Edition, November 4, 2009
A look at one State Agency that has been doing more with less. DEPT OF CORRECTIONS Commissioner CHRIS EPPS will be here to discuss the business of corrections - in a time when demand is high and resources are low. Plus everything you need to know about the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Mississippi Edition, November 3, 2009
We’ll find out how school districts might or might not administer the H1N1 vaccine to school children and what’s involved in that process. Law professor Matt Steffey will be here to talk about the latest court ruling in the James Ford Seale case and how are Mississippi’s restaurants faring in tough economic times?
Mississippi Edition November 2, 2009
How safe is your money in the bank? According to the FDIC, there’s a segment of our population that is less knowledgeable about FDIC insured banks. We’ll discuss. State Treasurer Tate Reeves talks about how you can freeze college tuition rates for your own children, even if they may not be ready to attend for years to come … And sports commentary from MPB’s Jay White.
