Mississippi Edition

Updated: 01 Oct 2025 • 1944 episodes
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The state sees history-making job numbers for August despite the unemployment rate remaining steady. We take a closer look. Then, the Southern Poverty Law Center begins an annual tour this time to explain the impact of the Big Beautiful bill on Mississippians. Plus, it's the time of year that healthcare providers recom

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Mississippi Department of Health confirms a 2-month-old has died from pertussis, often called Whooping Cough. The state health officer is urging adults to keep their booster shots up to date.  Then, the gross domestic product is down by nearly 1 percent in the state. What that means for the economy ahead. Plus, Pharmac

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Medical experts in Mississippi are continuing to push back on the President's remarks that blame rising cases of autism on Tylenol.  Then, how does Mississippi rank on the Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on Climate, Health and Healthcare?   Plus, We'll share the story of two sisters who fought through the grief of sudden

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Mississippi school accountability grades are released. How well did schools score? We'll take a look. Then, Mississippi lawmakers are hearing arguments for and against proposals on school choice.     Plus, what are those white fluffy balls you see floating in the air? They're actually insects. More on that ahead. Hoste

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Medical professionals in Mississippi respond to the confusion and concern caused by linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism.  Then, Mississippi lawmakers examine possible changes to the state's struggling Justice Court system. Plus, a look back at the crisis that left thousands stranded in an Orleans jail

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How will the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut change how Mississippians borrow and save? Then, Emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty are honored with  their names etched in stone.   Plus, A Stand Down event in Jackson to help homeless veterans in the state find vital services like housing and

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