Real Mississippi Podcast
1) The Mississippi Appendectomy
Students across the United States are frequently taught about the history of racial inequality embedded in the nation. However, there still remain many stories surrounding this dark topic that go unto...Show More
2) School Funding and Its Importance
This podcast is about how students are affected by school funding, especially children who come from low-income homes. Interviewees give their opinions on how they believe funding affects students.
3) Military, MIC3, and How Moving Affects Students
Frequent moves can make school life challenging, especially for military kids. In this episode, we explore how the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3) ensures fa...Show More
4) The Queen of Basketball
The great basketball star Lusia Harris-Stewart, born inMinter City, Mississippi, was the first woman ever to be drafted into the NBA by the New Orleans Jazz in 1977. However, she declined the offer in...Show More
5) Catfish Kingdom: The Rise and Reinvention of Catfish in Mississippi
In the early 2000s, the American catfish industry was at a crossroads. Southeast Asian products were outcompeting domestic fish, and the industry faced an identity crisis.What was the industry's plan ...Show More
6) Mississippi's Pornography Ban Divides the State
Pornography is addictive for many. Through a law regulating minors' online viewership for sexual content, Mississippi legislators believed they helped; however, this ban had a major impact on public l...Show More
7) A Fresh Solution: Food, Farmers, and SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP– is the food stamp program used nationwide. For over 75 years, SNAP has ensured that American families have nutritious food on their tables. What if ...Show More
8) Ovett Fading Away
In this episode, Dawson Brewer tells the story of Ovett, Mississippi — a town once built around a busy sawmill. Through heartfelt interviews with his grandmother and a longtime family friend, we hear ...Show More
9) Breaking Barriers: The Academic Gap in Latino Representation
This episode of Real Mississippi discusses the challengesLatino students face in Mississippi, including language barriers, economic hardships, and cultural pressures. The episode also highlights the l...Show More
10) Mississippi Healthcare Disparities
In this episode of Real Mississippi, we delve into the systemic health inequities affecting Mississippi. We investigate how poverty, limited healthcare access, and racial disparities contribute to the...Show More