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State Rep. Zakiya Summers discusses with Mississippi Today's Anna Wolfe, Maya Miller and Geoff Pender some of the issues the Capitol city of Jackson and the Metro Area face, and legislative priorities to deal with them.

Eric Adams has been indicted which gives us reason to watch two of the funniest videos from his time as the mayor of New York City. Then, as the documentary game evolves, what happens when the subject of a documentary of their estate wants to have the doc squashed? Plus, Pablo Torre is here to tell the story of Anna Wolfe, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who broke the story detailing a $77 million welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi involving ex-Governor Phil Bryant and former NFL QB Brett Favre. As she faces a defamation lawsuit and potential jail time, Dan, Amin, and Pablo discuss the impact this moment can have on the future of journalism and small, local newspapers around the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2023, Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for reporting that exposed how former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant used his office to steer millions of dollars from a welfare fund to his family and friends, including former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. In response, the former governor sued her for defamation. Wolfe now risks jail time for refusing to reveal her sources for the story. Could this lawsuit be a warning to other reporters who might not be able to afford a good lawyer? Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President and Chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at the Poynter Institute, a global non-profit focused on strengthening democracy through journalism, joins The Excerpt to discuss the impact of the case on local journalism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan and Ellen talk with Howard Owens, the publisher of The Batavian, a digital news organization in Genesee County, New York, way out near Buffalo. When Dan first met Howard, he was the director of digital publishing for GateHouse Media, which later morphed into Gannett. Howard launched The Batavian for GateHouse in 2008. In 2009, GateHouse eliminated Howard's job, but they let him take The Batavian with him, and he's been at it ever since. The Batavian's website is loaded with well over 100 ads, reflecting his belief that ads should be put right in front of the reader, not rotated in and out. He's also got an innovative idea to raise money from his readers while keeping The Batavian free, which we'll ask him about during our conversation with him. Dan and Ellen are also joined by Sebastian Grace, who just received his degree in journalism and political science from Northeastern. Everyone in journalism is freaking out about ChatGPT and other players in the new generation of artificial intelligence. Seb wrote a really smart piece, which is up on the What Works website, assuring us all that we shouldn't worry — that AI is a tool that can allow journalists to work smarter.  Ellen has a Quick Take on Mississippi Today, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for stories that revealed how a former Mississippi governor used his office to steer millions of state welfare dollars to benefit family and friends. Including NFL quarterback Brett Favre! We interviewed Mary Margaret White, the CEO of Mississippi today, on this podcast in November 2022. And reporter Anna Wolfe has a great podcast about her prize-winning series.  Dan observes that journalism these days is often depicted as deep blue — something that liberals and progressives may pay attention to, but that conservatives and especially Trump supporters dismiss as fake news. But Steve Waldman, the head of the Rebuild Local News Coalition, says it's not that simple, and that the local news crisis is harming conservatives even more than it is liberals.  

Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting for her remarkable investigation “The Backchannel,” which uncovered the depth of the sprawling $77 million welfare scandal, the largest embezzlement of federal funds in the state's history. Anna joins Mississippi Today editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau to discuss the win, her career, and how she sees her role in Mississippi.

Law of the Land with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Constitutional Law Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and author of She Took Justice, talks about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his ethics issues with money, then welcomes Anna Wolfe to discuss massive Welfare Fraud in Mississippi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support

Mike & Nick recap 2022 on the pod. From topics like the protests in Iran, guests like Anna Wolfe of the Mississippi Today (who broke the Brett Favre welfare funds scandal), to members of Congress appearing on the pod, we look back at the news of 2022, guests & give a sneak peak to where our show is headed in 2023 (spoiler alert - we signed with a network people!)Thank you to our sponsor Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Wolfe, who has been covering the Mississippi welfare funds scandal for Mississippi Today, joined Intercepted this week to break down where the criminal and civil cases stand currently and what that could mean for former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. While Favre hasn't been charged criminally, he has been named in the civil lawsuit and the feds have not concluded the criminal case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins us as she continues her reporting on Brett Favre's involvement in the welfare fraud in her state. She discusses the most heinous elements of the scandal, generational poverty, morality vs. criminality, and more. Then, we can't stop talking about gambling, Billy has his useless sound montage, and we react to the images from Myles Garrett's car accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several documents were then confirmed missing by the National Archives. And Trump's legal team asks the court to delay a special master ruling. Meanwhile, opening statements in the founder of the Oath Keepers' January 6 sedition trial began today. Plus, Axios is reporting Brett Favre hired former White House lawyer Eric Herschmann, as new texts show the University of Southern Mississippi was concerned about the grant funded volleyball facility he proposed.  Tali Farhadian Weinstein, Sam Stein, Katie Benner, Juanita Tolliver, Matthew Dowd, Anna Wolfe, and Jeff Mason join.

Investigative Reporter Anna Wolfe discusses the Mississippi Welfare Scandal

Julio and guest co-host Renée Graham, opinion columnist at The Boston Globe, discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida, and recent polling of Latino voters and how it will impact the midterms. They also get into the controversy surrounding retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who used state welfare funds to finance his own projects in Mississippi. ITT Staff Picks: There are many reasons people decide to stay put during a hurricane. The Washington Post spoke to some Florida residents about why they didn't evacuate when Ian hit. Read the full report from the Pew Research Center on the Latino electorate. Anna Wolfe reports on former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant's involvement in helping send state welfare funds to finance Brett Favre's volleyball stadium, for Mississippi Today. Photo credit: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

In this episode, Brenda Elsey, Lindsay Gibbs and Jessica Luther dissect Brett Favre's welfare fraud. But first, they talk about what occupation they would have if they weren't an historian and journalists. Then, they discuss how sports have defrauded the public, dissecting the most recent headline about former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre stealing millions from the Mississippi's welfare funds to build a volleyball stadium. They talk about how this story broken by a local investigative reporter, Anna Wolfe, on the poverty beat and how sports media often glosses over corrupt, fraudulent behavior of sports stars. They also discuss similar cases, including the construction of the Buffalo Bills Stadium being paid for largely by New York State taxpayers despite the Bills' owners being billionaires, and they ways Donald Trump used golf courses to facilitate his fraudulent acts. Following this discussion, they preview a special Patreon segment about the current 15 players for the National Spanish Women's Football Team who are on strike to try and oust their toxic coach. Then, you'll here a preview of this week's interview with Andrew Maraniss about his latest book Inaugural Ballers, which tells the story of the 1976 Women's Olympic Basketball team. Next, they burn some of the worst in sports this week on the Burn Pile. Then, they celebrate those shining light, including Torchbearers of the Week, all those who in Iran protesting the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody for allegedly violating hijab protocols. Several prominent athletes have joined university professors, government officials and other state employees in resigning, including taekwondo practitioner Mahsa Sadeghi, Olympic fencer Mojtaba Abedin and Sajjad Esteki, the captain of Iran's national handball team. They wrap up the show with What's Good and What We're Watching In Sports this week. This episode was produced by Tressa Versteeg. Shelby Weldon is our social media and website specialist. Burn It All Down is part of the Blue Wire podcast network. For show notes, transcripts, and more info about BIAD, check out our website: www.burnitalldownpod.com To get exclusive content and support the Burn It All Down podcast, become a patron: www.patreon.com/burnitalldown For BIAD merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/burn-it-all-down/ Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/BurnItDownPod; Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurnItAllDownPod/; and Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnitalldownpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Van and Rachel welcome investigative journalist Anna Wolfe to discuss her reporting of the Brett Favre welfare funding scandal (21:05), before discussing the latest news regarding Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's suspension (1:00:09). Plus, a Tennessee principal says the “N-word” (1:23:09) and Rihanna's performing at the Super Bowl (1:30:01) Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Anna Wolfe Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a new era for The New Abnormal! But things are still pretty abnormal. Co-host Andy Levy is back with guest co-host Danielle Moody, co-host the Democrayish podcast, to hilariously unpack the last few days' worth of politics news, including the “terrifying” and fascist woman who won Italy's election and what that means for us here in the United States. Hint: Nothing good. Also, their joint hope that New York AG Leticia James will finally be able to “burst” Trump's billionaire bubble. Then! Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe breaks down for Andy the Brett Favre Mississippi welfare scheme, in which Favre and other state officials are accused of funneling $77 million worth of welfare funds to their own personal projects—none of which had anything to do with where the funds needed to go. But a former WWE wrestler is now getting in the mix with major allegations that Wolfe shares with Andy. Plus, Daily Beast reporter Jake Lahut, who focuses on Republican campaigns, joins to talk what he's seeing in the field, and the time he cornered J.D. Vance with a question about abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter King & Myles Simmons recap week 3 and discuss which 3-0 team they believe in more between the Dolphins and the Eagles. Plus, Peter chats with Anna Wolfe, investigative reporter for Mississippi Today who has been at the forefront of reporting on the Brett Favre welfare scandal.

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Mississippi, political corruption, celebrity and power combined to fleece the state's most vulnerable residents. Tens of millions of dollars meant to assist families in need were instead used for personal expenses and pet projects. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been connected to the scheme. Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe broke the story and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Boston Celtics' decision to suspend head coach Ime Udoka. They also talk about Roger Federer's tearful retirement. Finally, Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins for a conversation about Brett Favre and the state's enormous welfare scandal.   Udoka (4:24): Did the media and the Celtics mishandle the news of his suspension?   Federer (21:01): What makes his relationship with Rafael Nadal so special.   Favre (42:20): How the ex-quarterback got enmeshed in an escalating welfare controversy.   Afterball (1:02:46): Joel on Mississippi, a segregation academy, and a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russian protestors are still demonstrating following President Vladimir Putin's announcement last week of troop mobilization. More than 100 protesters have already been detained. We learn more with NPR's Charles Maynes. Then, we get an Iran news roundup with Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh. Protests continue in the country over the death of a woman held in police custody for not wearing a headscarf. And, we talk about the latest in state abortion rules: An Arizona judge allowed a state law that bans nearly all abortions. Washington Post health reporter Rachel Roubein joins us. Plus, more details are coming to light about a welfare fraud scandal that funneled money to former NFL player Brett Farve, among others. Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe tells us more.

In Mississippi, political corruption, celebrity and power combined to fleece the state's most vulnerable residents. Tens of millions of dollars meant to assist families in need were instead used for personal expenses and pet projects. Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been connected to the scheme. Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe broke the story and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brett Favre is a legendary figure in his home state of Mississippi for his Hall of Fame NFL career. But now, Favre is making headlines in Mississippi (and across the country) for very different reasons. Favre, and others, are accused of diverting millions of dollars in welfare funds to go toward the construction of a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. The same school where Favre's daughter played volleyball and where Favre himself is an alum. It is all part of a sprawling investigation into fraud and misuse of money that is meant to assist Mississippi's neediest citizens, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation. Anna Wolfe, a reporter from Mississippi Today who's been investigating the case from the very beginning, joins us to unpack a story that is about much more than just a famous football player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike & Nick with the latest on Gov. Desantis transporting migrants to Martha's Vineyard & the fallout, plus, investigative journalist at the Mississippi Today, Anna Wolfe joins the pod as she broke the story of former MS Gov. Phil Bryant helping former NFL QB Brett Favre secure welfare funding of $5M dollars for a Univ. of Southern Miss. volleyball stadium.We are sponsored by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brett Favre is a legendary figure in his home state of Mississippi for his Hall of Fame NFL career. But now, Favre is making headlines in Mississippi (and across the country) for very different reasons. Favre, and others, are accused of diverting millions of dollars in welfare funds to go toward the construction of a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. The same school where Favre's daughter played volleyball and where Favre himself is an alum. It is all part of a sprawling investigation into fraud and misuse of money that is meant to assist Mississippi's neediest citizens, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation. Anna Wolfe, a reporter from Mississippi Today who's been investigating the case from the very beginning, joins us to unpack a story that is about much more than just a famous football player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Favre is a legendary figure in his home state of Mississippi for his Hall of Fame NFL career. But now, Favre is making headlines in Mississippi (and across the country) for very different reasons. Favre, and others, are accused of diverting millions of dollars in welfare funds to go toward the construction of a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. The same school where Favre's daughter played volleyball and where Favre himself is an alum. It is all part of a sprawling investigation into fraud and misuse of money that is meant to assist Mississippi's neediest citizens, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation. Anna Wolfe, a reporter from Mississippi Today who's been investigating the case from the very beginning, joins us to unpack a story that is about much more than just a famous football player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 242 of the Sports Media Podcast features Anna Wolfe, an investigative reporter writing about poverty and economic justice at Mississippi Today. In this podcast, Wolfe discusses her eye-opening and vital reporting on an alleged massive criminal scandal in which prominent Mississippi officials misspent or stole millions in welfare funds intended for the nation's poorest residents; the involvement of Brett Favre; the unfortunate truth that it took the star power of Favre to bring national attention to the case; the text messages of former Gov. Phil Bryant to Favre; what happened when Wolfe asked Favre questions by text in 2020; auditors finding that nonprofit leaders misspent at least $77 million in welfare funds and whether that number is actually low; dealing with Favre's lawyer; where Favre's potential criminal liability stands; the role of celebrity and sports celebrity in this story; the challenge of this type of reporting; the comparison of the cost of a volleyball stadium versus child care for 920 families, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony's Top 5 NFL Observations from the weekend, Eli Manning as Chad Powers, and the play of Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, and Jalen Hurts on MNF. Plus, Anna Wolfe joins us to detail her in-depth reporting on Brett Favre and his corruption in the state of Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Takeline, Jason Concepcion is back and refreshed from vacation and excited to be back at the helm of the show. Tania Ganguli, NBA reporter for The New York Times joins to discuss the investigation into and suspension of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, Anna Wolfe, of Mississippi Today, shares her incredible reporting on former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, who attempted to shepherd a proposal to use welfare funds on the construction of a new volleyball stadium for retired NFL player Brett Favre. The show wraps up with MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand, who helps Jason put New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge's triple crown and Yankees home run record chase into context. 

A man familiar to the Upper Midwest, former Packers and Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is now embroiled in fraud investigation in his home state of Mississippi.  Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe published an in-depth story this week on how deep Favre is in this scandal.  She joins guest host Steve Thomson to discuss the latest details.

Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe updates the latest revelations regarding that state's Welfare fraud investigation and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. University of Minnesota economics professor Christopher Phelan gives us a dive deep on inflation and other current economic issues.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins for the first half of the hour to discuss the hiring process for a new MPD chief, how soon he would like to announce the new chief, and much more regarding crime and other issues facing the city today. Later, reporter Anna Wolfe of Mississippi Today joins to discuss her investigation into the welfare fraud scandal involving Brett Favre.

Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe joins Chad to discuss her investigation into the welfare fraud Brett Favre is alleged to have participated in to get money for a volleyball stadium at the university his daughter attended.

TALMUD TORAH: Shaindy and Avraham Kelman in honor of Yechiel's engagement to Ilana Falick and in memory of our parents, Jerome and Bernice Kelman and Alexander and Friderica David, AH. Barak, Maia, Sandy Hoffman, Dora Lemus, and Avi Melamed in memory of Reuven ben Emanuel z'l. Ayal & Sara Steinberg in the zechus of a refuah shelema for Shulamis bas Susha and her continued health. Daf Yomi Shiur in the zechus of a refuah sheleimah for Yehuda ben Michal, son of our devoted shiur member and maggid shiur, Reb Kalman Akiva Kovacs. DAY OF LEARNING: Sherry & Alan Steinmetz in commemorating yahrzeit of Sherry's mother, Mrs. Anna Wolfe, Chana Riva bas Reb Chaim z'l, who survived the horrors of Auschwitz and built a family committed to Torah and Mitzvos and devotion to Hakadosh Baruch Hu. DAF YOMI: Hirsch Goldberg, Victor Goldberg, & families in commemoration of the yahrzeit of their father, Herman Goldberg, Chaim ben Shlomo HaLevi z'l If you would like to sponsor a shiur, please contact our office at office@suburbanorthodox.org.

TALMUD TORAH: Shaindy and Avraham Kelman in honor of Yechiel's engagement to Ilana Falick and in memory of our parents, Jerome and Bernice Kelman and Alexander and Friderica David, AH. Barak, Maia, Sandy Hoffman, Dora Lemus, and Avi Melamed in memory of Reuven ben Emanuel z'l. Ayal & Sara Steinberg in the zechus of a refuah shelema for Shulamis bas Susha and her continued health. Daf Yomi Shiur in the zechus of a refuah sheleimah for Yehuda ben Michal, son of our devoted shiur member and maggid shiur, Reb Kalman Akiva Kovacs. DAY OF LEARNING: Sherry & Alan Steinmetz in commemorating yahrzeit of Sherry's mother, Mrs. Anna Wolfe, Chana Riva bas Reb Chaim z'l, who survived the horrors of Auschwitz and built a family committed to Torah and Mitzvos and devotion to Hakadosh Baruch Hu. DAF YOMI: Brian & Shoshi Ponczak in memory of Frieda Ponczak (Frayda bas Moshe). Milt and Melanie Gertner In memory of my dad Getzel Ben Avraham If you would like to sponsor a shiur, please contact our office at office@suburbanorthodox.org.

Investigative reporter Anna Wolfe joins Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau and Geoff Pender to discuss a dramatic legal development in the state's ongoing welfare scandal case. The trio also break down where the investigation sits today and where it may be headed.

We talk with Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe about her new series "The Backchannel." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe joins editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau to discuss federal charges filed last week against Nancy New and Zach New, what's next in the ongoing federal and state investigations of their alleged misspending, and who else may be ensnared in the alleged schemes.

The Governor and legislative leaders clash over CARES Act appropriationAnd, as meat processing plants across the country close down, we examine Mississippi's billion dollar poultry industry.Then, a closer look at Mississippi's growing unemployment claims.Plus, state universities begin weighing how to safely open in the fall.Segment 1:The Mississippi Legislature will restart it's session earlier than expected, as lawmakers and Governor Tate Reeves clash over who has power to appropriate $1.25 billion dollars in federal CARES Act money. Republican leaders of the House and Senate say the Mississippi Constitution assigns spending authority to the legislature, and have instructed the department of finance and administration to hold the federal dollars until they figure out a plan to distribute them. Governor Reeves, who unveiled his plans for the funds earlier this week, expressed frustration with the legislatures efforts during his daily press briefing.With multiple meat processing plants around the country experiencing outbreaks, the spotlight is on the state's largest agricultural industry. Mississippi's $2.6 billion poultry industry employs thousands of workers who are on the job despite the coronavirus. Advocates say companies have been slow to provide protective equipment and educate workers about risks. But businesses say there are taking steps to keep employees safe. MPB's Desare Frazier reports.Segment 2:Mississippi, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing record unemployment as a result of the worldwide pandemic. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been inundated with calls over the last six weeks, reporting an additional 35,000 unemployment claims from the week ending April 25. Anna Wolfe is an investigative reporter with Mississippi Today. She examines Mississippi's unemployment crisis with our Michael Guidry.Segment 3:The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and Dr. Alfred Rankins Jr. are establishing the Safe Start Task Force for the university system. Comprised of two members from each institution, the task force is charged with crafting a system-level plan for starting and completing the fall 2020 semester in the safest and most effective way. Dr. David Shaw, Provost of Mississippi State University, is chair of Safe Start. He discusses how the group will address the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two State House Representatives leave the Democrat party. Lt. Governor-elect Hosemann visits Parchman.Then, restitution centers are at the center of a new investigative story. We take a closer look with one of the reporters.Plus, a new Book Club.Segment 1:As the 2020 legislative session gets underway, two Mississippi Democrats are leaving the party to become independents. Representative Michael Evans of Preston in Kemper County says his district is about half Republicans and half Democrats. He tells MPB's Desare Frazier why he made the change, and what he's focusing on during the session. Kevin Horan of Grenada is also becoming an independent. There are 44 Democrats in the House, 75 Republicans and now three Independents. The state legislature has a Republican super-majority in both chambers.Prisoner advocates are calling on the federal government ---to investigate the state's prison system---for possible civil rights violations. Incoming Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visited Parchman this week. He shares his concerns with MPB's Ashley Norwood.Segment 2:In a story jointly reported by The Marshall Project and Mississippi Today, journalists Anna Wolfe and Michelle Liu dive into the dark world of Mississippi's restitution centers. Stuck between prison and freedom, inmates often don't know when they'll get to go home. As Michelle Lui of Mississippi Today tells us, the research on this topic was extensive.Annita Husband is the subject of the story. A judge sentenced her to one of the state's four centers in 2015. She reflects on her time in the Flowood restitution center with our Michael Guidry. Find out more about Annita Husband's story in "Working Towards Freedom". This story was jointly reported by The Marshall Project and Mississippi Today. The print version of this story is available at TheMarshallProject.org and MississippiToday.org.Segment 3:Mississippi icon, B.B. King, spent his life playing the blues and introducing other musicians to the genre he embraced. In a new portrait of King, author Diane Williams shares the details of his humble beginnings before offering a series of interviews with bandmates and family. It's in “The Life and Legacy of B.B. King.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.