Mississippi Edition Shows
Mississippi Edition, December 31, 2009
A conversation with Governor Haley Barbour on the year that was and the year that’s to come. We’ll find out if he sees any silver in Mississippi’s dark budget cloud’s lining ... You’re only days away from finding all those holiday spending bills in your mailbox. Consumer Credit Counseling’s Chris Burford will be here with advice on how to climb out of that hole called “Debt.”
Mississippi Edition, December 30, 2009
New Year's Eve is only a day away..and that means there could be drivers on the road that are "Over the Limit"...today's guest will make sure they are also "under arrest". We'll speak with Sergeant James Walker of the Mississippi Highway Patrol about their efforts to make the roads safe this holiday. Out with the old and in with the new...new ideas for getting exercise in the new year. And we wrap it up with a wrapup of the year that was.
Mississippi Edition, December 29, 2009
With the weather turning cold many people are turning to space heaters and other means to keep warm. But how safe are some of those methods? We speak with Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshall Mike Cheney about keeping warm and safe at the same time. There is a documentary film maker traveling the state looking for the stories of domestics...we'll find out more.
Mississippi Edition, December 28, 2009
For many years abstinence only programs have been taught in Mississippi's public schools...but that could be changing. We'll be joined by state representative John Mayo from Clarksdale to discuss the abstinence plus program being debated in the legislature...and he has been there for the last 30 years, anchoring the news on NPR...now he is retiring...a conversation with Carl Kasell. Plus sports commentary from MPB's Jay White.
Mississippi Edition, December 24, 2009
We begin today's show with a look at the severe weather system moving across Mississippi today with Ken Boone from the Weather Channel. The topic of public school consolidation in Mississippi has been bandied about of late..we'll look at the pros and cons. While the celebration of Kwanzaa is relatively new it is based on principals that are steeped in tradition. And we wrap it all up with our Mississippi Edition book club selection "Santa's Secret: A story of hope".
Mississippi Edition, December 23, 2009
Are we headed down the road to economic recovery or is Mississippi behind the proverbial curve? We'll find out from senior economist Dr. Marianne Hill. And...couples in crisis....a look at marital infidelity with Psychiatrist Dr. Greg
Gordon.
Mississippi Edition, December 22, 2009
Congressman Gene Taylor is just back from visiting with Mississippi troops in Iraq and will tell us about his “Operation Gumbo Drop.” He’ll also weigh in, as a member of the armed services committee, on ramping up troop numbers in Afghanistan, health care reform, the economy and other issues impacting state residents. Plus, kids helping out in the kitchen - making it fun for all.
Mississippi Edition, December 21, 2009
Meth is a big problem in this state and some of the victims of this highly addictive drug don’t even use it. They’re the children of those who do and deal … and, sports commentary from MPB’s Jay White.
Mississippi Edition, Decmeber 18, 2009
Dr. Hank Bounds is our guest, talking about how higher education will deal with double digit budget cuts. We are in the midst of Chanukah. Rabbi Valerie Cohen will join us to talk about the holiday’s significance. Jim Henson’s genius is on display starting tomorrow at the Mississippi Museum of Art. We’ll get details … and, finally, a review of perhaps the
biggest budget movie ever – “Avatar”.
Mississippi Edition, December 17, 2009
A newly released shows families in the state have been struggling to make ends meet … even before the recession struck. We’ll take a look at the findings and discuss how to address them. Then, caregivers. Who takes care of them? And in today’s book club we’ll talk with Bill Ferris, author of GIVE MY POOR HEART EASE: VOICES OF THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES.
Mississippi Edition, December 16, 2009
We’ll review what the Legislative Budget Committee is recommending for the state’s budget next year and how much of it jives with what Governor Barbour has proposed...and the facts about Alzheimers Disease.
Mississippi Edition, December 15, 2009
It’s been a disasterous year for Mississippi Farmers and federal aid is being sought. We’ll get a crop disaster tour from Bennie Graves of the Mississippi Sweet Potato Council. And Attorney General Jim Hood will join us to talk about a growing problem in Mississippi, especially during this holiday season: counterfeit goods.
Mississippi Edition, December 14, 2009
Since 2007, half of all states have loosened up laws on gun ownership. Mississippi is one of those states. We’ll talk about current law in regard to permits, concealed and carry, waiting periods and hunting. Also, things you need to do before the end of the year concerning your taxes.
Mississippi Edition, December 11, 2009
You always see Salvation Army kettles and bell ringers this time of year but are those kettles filling up with donations? We talk with the Army’s Mark Jones on challenges faced. Jack Pendarvis is a humor writer who is now bringing that humor to the Oxford American. A conversation with him on the way … and a review of Disney’s latest: The Princess and the Frog.
Mississippi Edition, December 10, 2009
We’ll talk about a federal program to help Mississippi homeowners stay in their homes. …and we have a two-fer in our book club…“Tough Talk for Tough Times” by Nancy Lottridge Anderson....and judicial corruption in the state with the authors of a new book on that very topic "Kings of Tort"...Alan Lange and Tom Dawson will be here.
Mississippi Edition, December 9, 2009
Dr. Bill Brister, Assistant Professor of Finance at Millsaps College breaks down President Barrack Obama's address to the Brookings Institution...what does it mean for the nation...and what could it mean for Mississippi? Then, a lesson from a medical doctor about not overdoing it with the Christmas cookies, the Christmas goose, the egg nog, the flaming rum punch, the sugar plums, the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on to, the … well, you get the idea. And we wrap it up with a new program from the Mississippi School for the Deaf...helping the state's deaf children since 1829.
Mississippi Edition, December 8, 2009
We’ll talk with Dr. Sam Bounds who heads the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents about Governor Barbour’s proposal to consolidate. Eight of Mississippi’s rivers are considered outstanding, but are not designated that way. So what does that mean? We’ll find out from the Gulf Restoration Network. And Whad’ya know, Mississippi … Michael Feldman is bringing his show to Columbus this weekend.
Mississippi Edition, December 7, 2009
How can Mississippi turn economic challenges into opportunities? The Mississippi Economic Council’s Transformation tour hopes to do just that … and it premiers tonight at 7:00 on MPB Television - “Home Front to Battlefront, Mississippi During World War II.” A preview of what we can expect to see.
Mississippi Edition, December 4, 2009
Democrat Representative Steve Holland from Plantersville and State Economist, Dr. Phil Pepper will join us to talk about the state’s saga of dwindling tax revenues, budget cuts and moving forward in uncertain economic times. We'll speak with Sergeant Major James Rundles, who is featured in a new documentary by MPB airing Monday night..."Home Front to Battle Front". And resident film critic, Anita Modak-Truran will review two movies for us today...Precious and Brothers.
Mississippi Edition, December 3, 2009
Newt Gingrich brings his “Real Jobs Summit” to the Magnolia state today. The former speaker of the House talks to us about his ideas for putting people back to work. High School Football reigns supreme as the MHSAA championship games get underway tonight. State Athletic Director, Dr. Ennis Proctor will give us a preview … and our Book Club selection: “The Secret World of Walter Anderson.”
Mississippi Edition, December 2, 2009
We’ll get reaction on President Obama’s Afghanistan plan from Assistant Political Science Professor at the University of Mississippi’s Dr. Susan Allen. And the impact of HIV and AIDS on Mississippians with former Surgeon General, Dr. Jocelyn Elders.
Mississippi Edition, December 1, 2009
Lt. Governor Phil Bryant talks about his proposal to save taxpayers money by making state agencies more accountable. Congressman Gregg Harper, 3rd district, talks about health care reform, stimulus dollars and his job almost a year in. And a ten year old from Madison, Mississippi, is about to become internationally known as a Disney Princess.
