Jim Newman
Appears in 26 Episodes
Revisiting Venezuela: The Latest on Military Actions and Legal Implications
Read the NPR Article Here: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5577941/adm-alvin-holsey-who-was-overseeing-the-venezuelan-boat-strikes-steps-downIn this episode, the ...
Federal Bills, Local Consequences: A Conversation with Kathleen O’Beirne
In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the implications of HR1, the 'Big Beautiful Bill', with guest Kathleen O'Beirne. They explore how the bill affects t...
The Cost of Choice: Public Money and Private Schools in Mississippi with Nancy Loome
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the critical issues surrounding public education in Mississippi with gue...
Military Actions in Venezuela: Legal Analysis - Major General Andrew Turley and Admiral Jamie Barnett
In this episode, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with retired military officials Jamie Barnett and Major General Andy Turley to discuss the recent U.S. military...
Dr. Nathan Shrader - The Volatile State of Politics Today
In this episode of the Mississippi Happening podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the current volatile state of American politics with guest Dr. Nathan Sch...
Same Ole' Mississippi - Congressional Districts, Voter Turnout and Early Voting in MS
"Potholes are not political."In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss various pressing issues facing Mississippi, including l...
Mississippi Happenings - A Progressive Voice for Mississippi
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage in a candid discussion about the wealth gap in America, the implications of oligarchi...
Larry Rubin - The Fight for Civil Rights: Lessons from the Past
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with civil rights activist Larry Rubin to discuss the implications of eli...
Brady Davis - Uncovering Chickasaw History
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss a range of topics, starting with a bizarre news story about a couple selling 'golden...
The Mississippi Parents Campaign: A Voice for Parents - Nancy Loome
In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the critical issues surrounding public education in Mississippi with Nancy Loome, the executive director of the Miss...
Cliff Johnson - Reforming Justice in Mississippi
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Cliff Johnson, director of the MacArthur Justice Center, discussing ...
Exploring Mississippi's Challenges and Opportunities - David Olds and Jim Newman
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman reflect on various critical issues affecting Mississippi, including education funding, healt...
Trump and DIME - Jamie Barnett
In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman engage with retired Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett to discuss the complexities of national security, the DIME framework (Diploma...
Empowering Grassroots Activism in Mississippi - Jamie Rebentisch and Mary Jane Meadows
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Mary Jane Meadows and Jamie Rebentisch from Indivisible Northeast Mi...
Virginia Tolliver and Lovie West - A Mississippi Segregation Story
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings Podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage in a profound conversation with Lovie West and Virginia Tolliver, two wom...
Juvenile Crime and Education in Mississippi - Scott Colom
In this conversation, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss juvenile crime and education in Mississippi with District Attorney Scott Colom. They explore the challenges fac...
Education and Economic Growth in Mississippi - Governor Ronnie Musgrove
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage in a comprehensive discussion with former Governor Ronnie Musgrove about ...
Kyra Roby - Taxation and Public Services in Mississippi
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the implications of eliminating the Mississippi state income tax with gu...
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...