As the impeachment process of President Donald Trump continues, Mississippi’s senators leaders weigh in.
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One Year Anniversary
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Host Adam Ganucheau provides a programming note at the podcast’s one-year anniversary.
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Ep.54: UM Professor James “JT” Thomas Discusses Controversial Tenure Decision
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James “JT” Thomas, a professor at the University of Mississippi, talks about the state college board’s deliberation of his tenure application, his controversial tweet that led them there, and the ongoing “culture war” at the university.
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Ep. 53: How Mississippi’s New License Plate Could Affect 2019 Elections
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Mississippi’s new default license plate, criticized by many in the state for its design, could draw a federal lawsuit in a crucial election year.
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Ep. 52: The Last Mississippi Democrat to Win the Governor’s Mansion
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Former Democratic Gov. Ronnie Musgrove forecasts the 2019 governor’s race and talks about the importance of fundraising
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Ep 51: Education Issues Steer 2019 Strategy
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How public education issues have dictated the campaign strategy for 2019 statewide candidates
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Ep. 50: Jim Hood’s Path to the Governor’s Mansion
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Dive into the data behind how Jim Hood, the Democratic frontrunner for 2019 governor, could mount a massive upset this fall.
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Ep 49: The Man Who Uses “Alternative Data” to Shape Narratives
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Mimmo Parisi, a research center director and professor at Mississippi State University, takes otherwise confidential data from various state agencies about Mississippi residents to help Republican leaders shape public policy.
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Ep. 48: Steve Holland: From Republican to Democrat to Independent
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Holland talks his political past, future
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Ep. 47: You Asked, We Answered (Again!)
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Mississippi Today’s politics team takes questions from listeners about the 2019 statewide elections and legislative session
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Ep. 46: Upset with Legislative leaders, teachers eye 2019 election
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Joyce Helmick, president of Mississippi Association of Educators, talks about how controversial education measures could inspire a massive voting bloc of teachers to sway 2019 elections.
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Ep. 45: Legislative Update
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Mississippi Today’s politics team gives an update near the end of the 2019 legislative session.
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Ep. 44: Ignoring the Heart of the Democratic Party?
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While black women are the lifeblood of the Democratic Party, white men are its leaders.
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Ep. 43: The Candidates: Robert Foster
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Robert Foster, one of three Republican candidates for governor, joins Mississippi Today reporters to talk about his candidacy.
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Ep. 42: The Field for Governor is Set
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On the deadline to qualify, Mississippi Today’s political reporters discuss the intriguing field of candidates running for governor.
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Ep. 41: Teacher Shortage Crisis
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The Mississippi public school teacher shortage is six times worse than it was in 1997, negatively affecting students and adding stress to the lives of already overworked and underpaid teachers.