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Mississippi Edition

By: MPB Think Radio
  • Summary

  • 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.


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    © Mississippi Authority for Educational Television d/b/a Mississippi Public Broadcasting 2021
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Episodes
  • 07/29/2024: President Reactions | Jackson Youth Summit | Ammo Vending Machines
    Jul 29 2024

    There are surprising changes in this year's presidential race. How are Mississippians feeling about

    what's happening?

    Then, Jackson officials want to reduce crime among youth in their city, but some teens say the curfew they've been under for months isn't helping.

    Plus, The Gulf South is now home to AI-powered ammunition vending machines- in grocery stores.



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    23 mins
  • 07/26/2024: Youth Mental Health | Oysters | Olympics
    Jul 26 2024

    Experts in the field of mental health are gathered in Flowood this week to discuss how they can improve the lives of youth in Mississippi.

    Then, Oyster populations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast are struggling to recover after years of environmental disasters.

    Plus, we speak with an Olympic athlete with ties to Mississippi ahead of tonight's opening ceremonies.


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    24 mins
  • 07/25/2024: Trump Shooting Investigation | Scam Prevention | Freedom Summer Violence Pt 2
    Jul 26 2024

    A Mississippi Congressman is helping to lead an investigation into security failures that led up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He also weighs in on recent developments in the Presidential race.

    Then, what can Mississippians do to spot and prevent scams? Federal officials are meeting with communities in the state to answer their questions.

    Plus, we continue our conversation about Freedom Summer 1964, and how voting rights activists overcame extreme threats of violence.


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    24 mins

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