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Desegregation and Public Education in Mississippi - MS Happenings

This conversation explores the history and impact of desegregation in Mississippi public schools, focusing on the legacy of Jack Reed Sr. and the community's efforts t...

Healthcare and Medicaid: A Missed Opportunity - Representative Robert Johnson

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Mississippi House Representative Robert Johnson to discuss pressing issues in th...

Deborah Williams - Understanding the Importance of Poll Workers

In this episode, David Olds, Jim Newman and Dr. Deborah Williams discuss the political landscape in DeSoto County, Mississippi, focusing on upcoming elections, voter r...

Ty Pinkins - Mississippi's Income Tax Dilemma

In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss pressing issues in Mississippi, including the potential elimination of the state income tax, the impact on public ed...

Jarvis Dortch – Exploring the Role of ACLU in Mississippi

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Jarvis Dortch, the Executive Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, discussing cri...

Greta Kemp Martin - Navigating Disability Rights in Mississippi

SummaryIn this conversation, David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Greta Kemp Martin, the Litigation Director for Disability Rights Mississippi. They discuss various p...

Representative Justis Gibbs - The elimination of state income tax raises concerns about funding

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Representative Justis Gibbs to discuss pressing issues in Mississippi, including...

Retired Admiral Jamie Barnett - Diplomacy is not a pickup game

In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss pressing national security issues with retired Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett. The conversation covers the impact of mis...

Nancy Loome - Mississippi Parents Campaign

In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the critical issues surrounding public education in Mississippi with Nancy Loome, th...

Erica Jones - MS Association of Educators

In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Erica Jones discuss the pressing issues surrounding public education in Mississippi. They d...