Podcasts about Mississippi Public Broadcasting

Since joining the MPB Foundation in 2017, Angela Crossley Ferraez has strategically enhanced fundraising efforts for Mississippi Public Broadcasting, significantly growing membership and revenue. We chatted with Angela a few years ago when she was named 2022's Businesswoman of the Year by the Mississippi Business Journal. Today we've welcomed Angela back so that she can give us updates on both her life and the goings-on of the MPB Foundation, which include an upcoming Antique appraisal event in Oxford.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special pledge drive episode of The Gestalt Gardener, Felder answers some recent emails and answers a question nobody has ever asked: Why is pollen yellow? Tune in and show your support for Mississippi Public Broadcasting.Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to replace a 100-year-old canal lock that connects the Mississippi River to the Industrial Canal in the Lower Ninth Ward. The project has an estimated timeline of 13 years and a budget of more than $1 billion. Also in the works is a plan to build a $30 million grain terminal in Holy Cross.These projects are concerning residents, who worry they could lead to flooding,pollution and other issues. Sam Bowler, organizer with The Canal Will Kill NOLA, tells us how community members are fighting back, including their upcoming 5K race to raise awareness. Since Donald Trump took office in January, his administration has made major cuts to national government agencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is no exception. The administration has fired four senior FEMA senior officials, reduced staffing by 84 percent and declared they would, “get rid of FEMA the way it exists today.”Sarah Labowitz, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, tells us how these changes could dramatically alter how Gulf states prepare for and respond to natural disasters. A new collection of essays, art and poetry by men incarcerated at the Mississippi State Penitentiary -- best known as Parchman Farm -- is shedding light on one of the country's most notorious prison units. For The Gulf States Newsroom, Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Michael McEwen tells us how this effort began shortly after the most violent period in Parchman's history. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with legendary gardener and radio host Felder Rushing to talk about native plants, wildflowers, and how to have a beautiful yard without upsetting the HOA. Felder, a retired horticulturist and longtime voice of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's gardening show, The Gestalt Gardener, shares why native plants are better for wildlife, easier to maintain, and essential for pollinators. He also breaks down the No-Mow March movement and explains how you can let your yard grow naturally—without it looking messy. Whether you're a hardcore gardener or just someone who wants a lower-maintenance lawn, this episode is packed with knowledge and laughs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Darden North as he sits down with Royal Allis, Executive Director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, to talk about his career as a medical doctor and author. Darden's latest book Party Favors follows a young orthopedic surgeon on the Mississippi Gulf Coast who, desperate to save his failing practice, turns to selling leftover narcotics and even hooking new patients on opioids. As local police investigate his ties to a drug ring, the novel explores the moral and ethical dilemmas behind the opioid crisis.Dr. Darden North: Darden North, a board-certified OB-GYN and daVinci Robotic Surgeon in Flowood, Mississippi, has presented at literary events like the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration and Killer Nashville. He has also served as Chairman of the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation and Mississippi Health Partners.Royal Allis: Royal Aills, executive director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is an Arkansas native who has led teams at both commercial and public television stations. Prior to joining MPB, Aills was general manager at RSU Public TV at Rogers State University in Oklahoma. During his tenure at RSU TV, Aills' team won numerous awards, including four Emmys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling (and Streaming) from England this morning, Felder joins to discuss the things germinating in your garden. We also talk about the new podcast from the Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Mississippi Public Broadcasting titled Freshly Picked! This new show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including the MPB Public Media App and the MPB Think Radio website. Let's get dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is no exaggeration to call Mike Duke the poster child for MPB's mission of education and serving the community. Blind since birth, Mike attended the Mississippi School for the Blind and Mississippi State University, where he earned a degree in communications. He then worked as a commercial radio announcer for 12 years before joining Mississippi Public Broadcasting as director of the Radio Reading Service of Mississippi in 1988. Radio Reading Service of Mississippi features on-the-air readings of newspapers, books and magazines for persons who are unable to read the printed word.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Jake Kealhofer, from MPB Education, and Ricky and Tamika from The Bean PathTopic: This week is Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Education Week, so seeing as how, I, myself am not an educator, I invited on some people who are familiar with education in the science and technology field. Today we'll welcome MPB's own Jake Kealhofer to the show to tell us about STEAM education in today's schools, and later we'll have some guests from the Bean Path on to tell us about the Python Coding class they're hosting in the coming month.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Muchin is an occasional freelance writer and host of the Sounds Jewish radio show, which has aired weekly since 2010. Sounds Jewish is available on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Radio-J.com, and PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Sounds Jewishhttps://exchange.prx.org/series/32262-sounds-jewish Some of Andy's journalismhttps://forward.com/authors/andrew-muchin/ https://www.jta.org/author/andrew-muchin https://jewishjournal.com/author/andrew_muchin/ Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Cool Shul Cultural Communityhttps://www.coolshul.org/ Atheists United Studioshttps://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

Mugga, Rita Brent, and Joanna Briley visit friends and talk about the upcoming Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest , Rita Brent's new song: gospel version of  “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body and more with host Marina Franklin!  Rita Brent is an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran. She grew up in Jackson, MS where she played music in Baptist churches alongside her mother and singer-pianist, Angela. She credits her mother for single-handedly cultivating her talents and preparing her for the entertainment business. By 18, she joined the Army National Guard where she served as a drummer in the 41st Army Band, ending her time in service as a sergeant. She began her radio broadcasting career at WJSU 88.5 FM as a student at THEE Jackson State University from which she graduated, and later spent six years at Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a host and producer. In 2013, she made a big leap into standup comedy. 9 years later, she has appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, Epix TV, LOL Network, Circle TV, CNN, and more. She tours as an opening act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. She wrote for the 73rd Primetime EMMY Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, The People's Choice Awards, and Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration on Netflix. In 2023, she became a first-time Writers Guild Awards Nominee in two categories. When she's not on the road as a standup comedian, she's an up and coming music performance artist. Her most popular singles are Kamala, I Deserve to Be Alive, and Can You Rock Me Like a Pothole. She recently released the hit song, “Do the Hoochie Daddy” , Check out her new song: GOSPEL VERSION of “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body. She's a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.  Mugga is an American actress and comedian who was born and raised in Brooklyn. She is known for her roles as Dolores in The First Purge, Reema Pell in Orange Is The New Black, NBC's Manifest as Bethany and Ambassador to the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest.  Joanna Briley. Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised. Hilarity ensued. Joanna's work for the MTA made her one of the friendliest Token Booth Clerks and her love of stand up and being a token booth clerk aka Station Agent, allowed her to write and produce “Swipe This: My Life in Transit!” to critical acclaim. Joanna is also the proud creator of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest which was created in 2018 and will be presented this Juneteenth in various venues throughout NYC. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Trigger Warning: this episode of Now You're Talking contains recounts of war.Marshall Ramsey sits down this week with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's very own Chief Operations Officer Anna Neal as she discusses her career coming up in the world of media and communications. From her time as a humble intern with CNN all the way to where she is today with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, she goes over her life as a prominent and seasoned storyteller working with people from all walks of life all over the globe.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz) ft. guest interviewees Phillip Rollins, owner of OffBeat (offbeatjxn.com) and Clark LeeTopic: Today we're ripping a page out of Next Stop, Mississippi's book and highlighting an event that's taking place right here in Jackson...but it's much more of our own nerdy/geeky vibe. Owner of Jackson-based alternative culture store Offbeat and Mississippi Public Broadcasting's own Clark Lee join us this week to discuss the upcoming 2024 Mississippi Anime Fest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Peter Zapletal, one of those most recent recipients of a Governor's Arts Award. A five-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer, Peter had an illustrious career right here at Mississippi Public Broadcasting that spanned over several decades, and recently retired as the director of the Puppet Arts Theatre, a professional touring theatre company. Originally from Czechoslovakia, he has a Master's Degree in Puppetry from the Academy of the Performing Arts in Prague and immigrated with his family soon after to New York.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The small town of Lexington, Miss. has fewer than 10 police officers. That makes it one of the smallest to ever be investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation began after residents said police harassed them and violated their civil rights.   Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Michael McEwen and the Gulf States Newsroom's Kat Stromquist join us to share what they have learned while covering this story.   An exhibition at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge invites viewers to explore the journey of Black hair through the lens of contemporary art. The exhibit, “Protective Styles: Narratives on Black Hair within Contemporary Art,” includes works ranging from melancholy to celebratory created by artists from across the United States.   John Alleyne, artist and professor at Southern University, curated the exhibit. He joins us to discuss what's on display and how attendees are reacting.   The New Orleans Catholic Archdiocese has spent years shielding itself from dozens of lawsuits pertaining to sexual abuse allegations. The Guardian's Ramon Vargas and survivor Aaron Hebert join us to explain how the archdiocese is dodging accountability and what that means for victims.   Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the past few months, today's guests have made their own "black history," Here at Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Director of Television Taiwo Gaynor and Director of Radio Java Chatman are the first black individuals to ever serve in their respective roles for the organization. On today's show, both of these men chat with Marshall about upcoming projects, meeting impactful Mississippians, and why our beautiful state has some of the best storytellers in the world.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Brandt talks with the award-winning puppeteer Peter Zapletal, a 2024 Governor Arts Award Recipient. Peter talks about his journey as a puppeteer working on stage and television. Peter recently retired as the director of the Puppet Arts Theatre, a professional touring theatre company. Peter is also a five-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer through his work at Mississippi Public Broadcasting. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As sports have evolved, so too have the risks associated with them. Athletes, especially young ones, are exposed to various types of injuries.  They range from concussions to sprains and fractures.  Many young athletes engage in high-intensity activities which can increase the likelihood of injury. However, there are some existing misconceptions about sports injuries that you might encounter.  Since it is difficult to tell the difference between sprains and strains, people tend  to hesitate in seeking medical attention. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the differences between strains and sprains for effective care.   Prevention is better than cure. This age-old proverb holds especially true in sports, where pursuing excellence often pushes athletes to their physical limits. It has been stated that sports injury prevention is not merely a reactive measure but a bedrock upon which an athlete's endurance is built. Therefore, we must invest in strategies that fortify athletes against potential injuries. Athletes, coaches, and parents must be open and aware of the signs that an injury may be more than just a temporary setback. Dr. Derrick Burgess says, "Preventing sports injuries is not only about safeguarding physical health but also preserving the passion and potential of athletes."   Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting's flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. It consists of a weekday call-in radio show. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. on weekdays. Each day, a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and answers questions from listeners.   In this episode with Southern Remedy, Dr. Morgan McLeod and Dr. Derrick Burgess will discuss various topics related to sports injuries, wellness, and significant questions and concerns about athletic performance and development. In addition, the conversation will touch on the critical aspects of concussion management in sports, the role of physical therapy in recovery, the significance of bone health and strength training, and the importance of proper care and recovery. Tune in as we learn what to do in the crucial moments after a sports injury, explore some practical tips for safeguarding kids in sports, and possess the knowledge to respond effectively in the face of sports injury. "Becoming a good athlete is more than just learning how to play your sport or being skilled in your sport. It's important to have athleticism." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   Topics Covered: (00:02:27) Who is Dr. Derrick Burgess? (00:03:46) Common injuries in football and soccer (00:05:13) Difference of sprain and strain (00:07:24) How can we prevent ankle sprains from happening? (00:10:08) Make early diagnosis for sports injuries (00:12:10) The importance of consulting the surgeon (00:14:55) Signs that suggest a possible fracture rather than a sprain. (00:16:48) Quick Reminder: Are you enjoying this episode? Please share it, leave a five-star review, and give feedback. Go to TimeOut with the SportsDr website. (00:18:31) Kid's bodies are different.  (00:20:22) The Impact of Repetitive Motion on Athletic Performance and Injury Prevention (00:22:49) The importance of stretching and strengthening exercises for injury prevention (00:26:05) Communicate with your therapist (00:28:40) The role of weight training in bone health (00:31:36) Smoking is a risk factor for diminished bone strength (00:33:41) How can we recognize concussions? (00:37:08) Give your brain a rest.   Key Takeaways:    "Weak ankles are more prone to be sprained again, and the part that people typically miss is the doing the physical therapy or the exercises needed to strengthen the ankle after an initial injury." ­– Dr. Derrick Burgess   "People downplay physical therapy so much, but physical therapy is so important." – Dr. Morgan McLeod   "Making the early diagnosis allows us to start treatment right away." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "We have to realize that kid's bodies are different. So, to have normal healthy growth, they need nutrients, rest, and physical strengthening." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "One of the things for preventing fractures is your bone health, and so weight training is essential." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   "Smoking makes you at higher risk for fractures and decreases your bone strength." – Dr. Derrick Burgess   Connect with Southern Remedy (MBP): Website: https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpbonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPBOnline LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mississippi-public-broadcasting/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MSPublicBroadcasting   Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess: Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com   This episode of TimeOut with the SportsDr. is produced by Podcast VAs Philippines - the team that helps podcasters effectively launch and manage their podcasts, so we don't have to. 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Tune in as Jasmine Harvey, Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Student Engagement Specialist, talks about leading the MPB Student Council, as well as the MPB Student Council Podcast. Students in the MPB Council gain valuable experience through their various community projects and leading their thoughtful discussions on their podcast episodes. Together, Dr. Tara Y. Wren and Ms. Harvey discuss the importance of the MPB Student Council and how it has not only positively impacted students, but also their respective communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi's water has received plenty of scrutiny these last few years. Consumer Reports, Mississippi Today, the Clarion Ledger and Mississippi Public Broadcasting partnered to test water systems all over the state and found widespread contamination. The Gulf States Newsroom's Danny McArthur joins us to discuss what residents will do now that they know what's in their water.   Operatic tenor Jamez McCorkle impressed audiences and critics with his appearance in the world premiere of Rhiannon Giddens' “Omar” at the Spoleto Festival in 2022, which won a Pulitzer Prize. McCorkle continued making debuts in opera houses across the country in the title role.    Now, the New Orleans native returns home this weekend for a Summer Gala Concert. He joins us to discuss his time on the road and his next steps.   The Marigny Opera Ballet is gearing up for its 2023-2024 season with a new executive director leading the company. Evan Hammond, who previously served as general manager of the Marigny Opera House Foundation, tells us about his new position and what's in store for audiences in the season ahead.   Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell.   You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.    Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.   Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is a man who isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and dive into the trenches for a good cause. And what better cause to represent than the mission of providing public broadcasting to the masses and underserved communities. Fast forward from his work as a photojournalist and producer in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to today, as the Executive Director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Royal Aills is here to discuss his outstanding career in broadcasting, hailing from Arkansas and Oklahoma and his not chosen first mantra.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you turn on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio station on Saturdays at 11 am, you'll hear a short, five minute little MLC Moment from us. These are quick tidbits of information, all drawn from what you can find at your local public library. Because they're so short, we're combining some of them into a longer episode for our regular podcast feed. This episode is all things historical. Join Tracy as she talks about microhistories and a famous murder case, while Alex takes you deep into the WPA files created in the 1930s.

Dan and Ellen talk with Mary Margaret White, the CEO of Mississippi Today, a nonprofit digital news outlet that has been covering the state for more than six years. The staff has a robust presence at the statehouse in Jackson, and provides cultural and sports coverage, as well.  Mary Margaret is a Mississippi native. She has a bachelor's in English and journalism and a master's in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi. She also spent almost 10 years working for the state, with jobs in arts and tourism. Her work has appeared in The Listening Post Collective, The New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and on Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio. Dan has a Quick Take on a major transition at the New Haven Independent. Last week the indefatigable founder, Paul Bass, announced he was stepping aside as editor of the Independent. The new editor will be Tom Breen, currently the managing editor. Luckily, Bass isn't going anywhere but will continue to play a role. Ellen's Quick Take is on another big transition at the Texas Tribune. Economist Sonal Shah is becoming CEO at the Tribune in January. Shah, who has had leadership roles at Google, the White House, and other high-impact nonprofits, replaces co-founder Evan Smith, who is taking a role as senior adviser to the Emerson Collective. It's a big transition at a pioneering nonprofit newsroom. Smith says he'll continue to spread the local news gospel in his new role. 

It's drive time baby! Well, in radio that means it's a pledge drive. We hope you'll listen to our excellent show today – we'll be answering email questions – well, Coach will! We aren't taking phone call questions because we'd prefer it if you called our line that's taking contributions to support Mississippi Public Broadcasting. That number is 1-888-372-GIVE or 1-888-372-4483Don't for get our email address for questions is auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/Dodge Recalls model-years 2017-18 Journeys Over Dimly lit amber side reflex reflectorsYou can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.News: Bestselling vehicles of 2022 so far:Ford F-Series (467,307 units sold)Chevy Silverado (374,479 units sold)Ram Pickup (363,089 units sold)Toyota RAV4 (303,341 units sold)Toyota Camry (214,403 units sold)Honda CR-V (178,687 units sold)Toyota Tacoma (175,872 units sold)Jeep Grand Cherokee (172,545 units sold)Toyota Corolla (171,556 units sold)GMC Sierra (169,107 units sold)https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g39628015/best-selling-cars-2022/Also: 20/4/10 rule for buying a vehicle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5_X36qBceEAuto Casey: Mazda CX-50Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rkb3enNdPc&t=0sLong version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSx_Wxj2GMCoach Charlie's Tip of the Week: Contribute to Mississippi Public Broadcasting because we give you money saving advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like millions of Americans, Karen Robertson of Iuka, Mississippi believed in conspiracy theories. But one day she had an experience that convinced her to challenge her beliefs. She spoke about that moment with student reporter Makenna Mead of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Youth Media Project. Their conversation is part of our Student Reporting Labs series on misinformation, "Moments of Truth." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Like millions of Americans, Karen Robertson of Iuka, Mississippi believed in conspiracy theories. But one day she had an experience that convinced her to challenge her beliefs. She spoke about that moment with student reporter Makenna Mead of Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Youth Media Project. Their conversation is part of our Student Reporting Labs series on misinformation, "Moments of Truth." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Jackson, Mississippi has been facing an unprecedented water crisis after its main water facility failed following recent flooding. While the water pressure is now somewhat stable, officials say there is a small margin for error. Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Kobee Vance tells us how officials are navigating the current crisis and what the city needs in order to have a more sustainable water supply. Access to reliable fast internet is a problem in many parts of Louisiana, particularly rural and economically disadvantaged parts of the state. Now the GUMBO grant program is seeking to change that. Laura Arvin, one of the members behind the push for broadband expansion, tells us about bringing internet service to East Carroll Parish in north Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands of people visited New Orleans over the weekend for the city's 50th anniversary of Southern Decadence – its annual LGBTQ community festival and parade. Shalina Chatlani of the Gulf States Newsroom tells us how health officials used the event as an opportunity to promote and administer the monkeypox vaccine. Last month, Baton Rouge Community College entered an agreement with the Southern University Law Center to eliminate employment obstacles for students and to encourage more graduates to enter the legal field. The agreement will also remove barriers for BRCC students by offering them services to help with expungement of previous justice related issues. Dr. Willie Smith, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, tells us more.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 7 continues to bring phenomenal guests and conversations.  We have an incredible guest on this episode, whom we “met” at a live comedy show in Austin, TX.  She is bold and honest, unafraid to speak to injustices and is just damn funny. We are such big fans of Rita Brent and we are beyond excited that she is joining us today.  Listen to hear us talk about: How the places we live can cultivate (or hinder) our talents.  Using curse words: when are they necessary, and when do they detract from the value of the message?  Cancel culture: who gives who the power to cancel? Who is the author of this cancellation?  Being strategic in the internet age: everything we say can be used against us Disarming through humor - using comedy to shake opinions and resonate deeply  Greater popularity means greater responsibility. How should we use our platforms?  Why it is important to acknowledge and accept our fears, and not leave this earth with regrets.    More about the hilarious and brilliant Rita Brent” Rita Brent is a comedian, musician, and military veteran from Jackson, Mississippi. She discovered her love for music as a young girl performing in talent shows and southern Baptist churches as a drummer alongside her mother and singer-pianist, Angela. She credits her mother as the one who helped cultivate and support her talents. At age 18, she joined the 41st Army National Guard Band where she served for nine years and ended her time in service as a sergeant. Rita graduated from her beloved HBCU, Jackson State University, with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass and Speech Communication, and pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  After graduating from JSU she landed at Mississippi Public Broadcasting where she served as a Radio Host and Producer. In March 2013, Rita made a sharp turn and plunged into a career as a stand-up comedian. Since then, she's been featured on Kevin Hart's Hart of the City, TruTV's Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks, and Epix TV's Unprotected Sets. Rita has released three singles, “Kamala,” “Raised in the Sipp,” and “I Deserve to Be Alive”. She currently tours as a feature act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. Rita wrote for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, MusiCares Person of the Year, and Netflix's “Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration”. Rita is currently on The Born Funny Tour, her first as a headlining act.   Links and Resources Mentioned: What Rita is currently hooked on: Reading: Viola Davis's “Finding Me”, Christine Plant's “Afrominimalist”.  Watching: Stranger Things, First Ladies, The Lincoln Lawyer   Website: www.ritabrent.com   Social Media: @ritabrentcomedy   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RitaBEntertainment  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rita-brent/1476684820    Connect with us and learn more about our work: Sage: Speaking, leadership development & coaching, team building, and group facilitation www.sagebhobbs.com On LinkedIn Erica: Executive coaching and organizational strategy at Flying Colors LLC   Help support antiracism work and community dialogue by SHARING to the show with your friends and family! Take a screenshot of an episode you love and tag @racecultureandbeyondpodcast on Instagram Click the “share” button on whichever platform you listen and send it to folks who would find it helpful Good old “spread the word,” and talk about it with your people  Love the show? Please rate it and review it on Apple Podcasts. Just a few short words really helps folks to find the show.  Thank you :)

The drinking water system in Jackson, Mississippi, failed its 150,000 residents this week after severe floods overwhelmed the city's outdated facilities. Thousands of residents have no clean drinking water and little to no water pressure, meaning they cannot even flush their toilets. But this current crisis has been decades in the making due to disinvestment and neglect. Many residents already lived under a “boil notice,” meaning their water wasn't safe to use without first boiling out contaminants, or even didn't use their tap water at all, due to lead contamination. We speak with Mississippi Public Broadcasting reporter Kobee Vance and Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, to understand how the city got here and what must be done.

The drinking water system in Jackson, Mississippi, failed its 150,000 residents this week after severe floods overwhelmed the city's outdated facilities. Thousands of residents have no clean drinking water and little to no water pressure, meaning they cannot even flush their toilets. But this current crisis has been decades in the making due to disinvestment and neglect. Many residents already lived under a “boil notice,” meaning their water wasn't safe to use without first boiling out contaminants, or even didn't use their tap water at all, due to lead contamination. We speak with Mississippi Public Broadcasting reporter Kobee Vance and Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, to understand how the city got here and what must be done.

Since joining the MPB Foundation in 2017, Angela Crossley Ferraez has strategically enhanced fundraising efforts for Mississippi Public Broadcasting, significantly growing membership, and revenue, and was recently named 2022's Businesswoman of the Year by the Mississippi Business Journal. Angela joins us to talk about becoming an acclaimed businesswoman in Mississippi, the accomplishments she is most proud of and the MPB Foundation.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist, shares his cartoons and travels the state as Mississippi Today's Editor-At-Large. He's also host of a "Now You're Talking" on MPB Think Radio and "Conversations" on MPB TV, and is the author of several books. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and a 2019 recipient of the University of Tennessee Alumni Professional Achievement Award. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're taking a break from production this summer, but don't worry, the Mississippi Moments podcast will return this fall with new and classic episodes, along with exciting announcements about upcoming shows! Since 2009, our little podcast has developed a loyal following and we're looking to build on that success by expanding the Miss Mo brand. Soon, we will be offering additional podcast programming, as well as student projects and oral history-based documentaries. We at the Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage want to thank our production partners at the Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the University of Southern Mississippi for fourteen years of support and encouragement and of course, we want to offer a special thanks to you, our listeners! (The MSMO broadcast began in 2005) So, keep us in the mix and we'll keep you in the loop about all the exciting new programming headed your way. Thanks! Ross Walton, Writer, Producer Bill Ellison, Host   PHOTO: Bill Ellison

As the school year wraps up, so has a film competition for middle and high school students across Louisiana. The Film Prize Junior 2022 festival featured 79 student films from 48 schools across the state and over $12,000 in scholarships and media grants.  Gregory Kallenberg, executive director of the Prize Foundation and Film Prize Junior, and Otis Buras, winner of the Grand Prize for best short film in the high school division, tell us more. It's no secret that New Orleans is a musical city, but that doesn't mean it's always easy for local artists to gain exposure. Nor is the live music scene equally accessible for everyone. But now the New Orleans Public Library System is trying to change that with the launch of Crescent City Sounds: a locally-sourced music streaming service populated exclusively by the city's lesser known artists.  To learn more, Louisiana Considered's Managing Producer Alana Schreiber spoke with the library Associate leading this project, Josh Smith, and local music journalist and curator, Alison Fensterstock. The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine over one year ago had somewhat of a bumpy start. But now, the NAACP has issued a new lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Health, saying low-income communities of color were actively left out in the beginning. Shalina Chatlani, healthcare reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, talked about the complaint with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Desare Frazier. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cedric Richmond, former U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District, is leaving his post as a senior aide in the Biden White House. The Advocate's Editorial Director and columnist, Stephanie Grace, tells us what might result from Louisiana losing this direct line to the President.    Last week, the The U-S Department of Justice published a report last week, outlining how the Mississippi Department of Corrections is violating prisoners' rights at the Mississippi State Penitentiary. The Gulf State's Newsroom's Brittany Brown spoke with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Desare Frazier to discuss the report and its findings.   Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Paul Braun. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.    You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.    Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.   Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we speak with musicians Queen Iretta and Johnnie B. Queen Iretta was born in Tunica and moved to Chicago where she met Johnnie B, whose family was also from Mississippi. In today's conversation, these musicians share how Mississippi hospitality brought them back to our special state. To celebrate our exhibition "A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration," this podcast explores conversations with Mississippians on both sides of the Great Migration: those that left and those that stayed. This weekly limited series dives deep into how the U.S. has evolved due to this historical phenomenon that saw more than six million African Americans leave the South. Food, music, and literature are just a few of the topics to be highlighted. Brought to you by the Mississippi Museum of Art, in partnership with the Mississippi Arts Commission and Mississippi Public Broadcasting.Committed to honesty, equity, and inclusion, the Mississippi Museum of Art is a leader in engaging art, artists, and participants in the critical work of reckoning with the past, connecting with each other in the present, and envisioning a future without division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate our exhibition "A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration," this podcast explores conversations with Mississippians on both sides of the Great Migration: those that left and those that stayed. This weekly limited series dives deep into how the U.S. has evolved due to this historical phenomenon that saw more than six million African Americans leave the South. Food, music, and literature are just a few of the topics to be highlighted. Brought to you by the Mississippi Museum of Art, in partnership with the Mississippi Arts Commission and Mississippi Public Broadcasting.In today's episode, Monique talks with Mississippi chefs Nia Minard and Enrika Williams. Nia spent her childhood in Yazoo City, where she learned the importance of Southern food, including fish frys, collard greens, and pimiento cheese. Enrika is a West Point native who's family taught her how food brings communities together. In this conversation, that is sure to leave you hungry, both chefs share how food keeps them connected to Mississippi, archiving family recipes, and what effect food has on our community and our memories.Committed to honesty, equity, and inclusion, the Mississippi Museum of Art is a leader in engaging art, artists, and participants in the critical work of reckoning with the past, connecting with each other in the present, and envisioning a future without division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate ther exhibition "A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration," this podcast explores conversations with Mississippians on both sides of the Great Migration: those that left and those that stayed. This weekly limited series dives deep into how the U.S. has evolved due to this historical phenomenon that saw more than six million African Americans leave the South. Food, music, and literature are just a few of the topics to be highlighted. Brought to you by the Mississippi Museum of Art, in partnership with the Mississippi Arts Commission and Mississippi Public Broadcasting. In this episode, hear from Mississippi authors Ralph Eubanks and Kiese Laymon. Born in Mount Olive, and a graduate of Ole Miss, Ralph's books explore our state's landscape and history. Kiese is a Jackson native whose writing focuses on race and family. In this incredibly open conversation, both authors share family stories, what keeps them connected to Mississippi, and what effect our special state has had on their writing. Committed to honesty, equity, and inclusion, the Mississippi Museum of Art is a leader in engaging art, artists, and participants in the critical work of reckoning with the past, connecting with each other in the present, and envisioning a future without division. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, Chalkboard Ch@t welcomes MPB's Student Council inaugural members Corinne Allen (Simpson Central School), Jenna Dent (Madison Central High School), Jack Durr (Pearl Junior High School), Deon Harrington, Jr. (Batesville Jr. High School), Kayla Latiker (Lanier High School), Makenna Mead (Hernando High School), Myles Williams (Brandon High School), and Kaylen Woodard (Simpson Central School) to the chat! This group of Mississippi school students from across the state actively serve as liaisons for Mississippi Public Broadcasting by disseminating information that is impactful to communities statewide. Tune in to learn more about them, the council and their new MPB Student Council Podcast! For more information about the MPB Student Council, visit education.mpbonline.org/mpb-student-council/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On January 28th, Chalkboard Ch@t welcomes MPB's Student Council inaugural members Corinne Allen (Simpson Central School), Jenna Dent (Madison Central High School), Jack Durr (Pearl Junior High School), Deon Harrington, Jr. (Batesville Jr. High School), Kayla Latiker (Lanier High School), Makenna Mead (Hernando High School), Myles Williams (Brandon High School), and Kaylen Woodard (Simpson Central School) to the chat! This group of Mississippi school students from across the state actively serve as liaisons for Mississippi Public Broadcasting by disseminating information that is impactful to communities statewide. Tune in to learn more about them, the council and their new MPB Student Council Podcast! For more information about the MPB Student Council, visit education.mpbonline.org/mpb-student-council/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Malcolm and Carol are back in the studio and are excited to start another delicious year of Deep South Dining. The first guest for the new year is the one and only Arthur Davis, affectionally known as Mr. D to everyone who visits his Old Country Store in Lorman. He talks about what it takes to have fried chicken that chef Alton Brown called the best he has ever tasted and his love for what Mississippi Public Broadcasting has to offer. Also throughout the show, Malcolm and Carol share about their upcoming new year food resolutions and which food trends for 2022 will they dive into. Let's eat y'all! Show Links :Old Country StoreNew Year's Resolutions Only a Southerner Would Make - Southern Living Magazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Patrick Maddenhosted this Monday's episode of Louisiana Considered. WWNO/WRKF education reporter Aubri Juhasz reports on how Louisiana school boards submitted simulations of standardized test scores to account for a loss of learning time during the pandemic. Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Desare Frazierand WWNO/WRKF's Rosemary Westwood speak with Mississippi Edition host Karen Brownabout the upcoming Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which will determine the future of abortion access in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diane Mackhosted this Tuesday's episode of Louisiana Considered. Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Desare Frazierand WWNO/WRKF's Rosemary Westwood speak with Mississippi Edition host Karen Brownabout the upcoming Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which will determine the future of abortion access in the United States. The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans' Music Director Steven Edwardsdiscusses the Chorus' upcoming performance of Handel's “Messiah” on Wednesday, Dec. 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1969, the Mississippi Legislature established the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAET) with the mission of providing "educational and instructional professional growth and public service programs for the students and citizens of Mississippi." Since hitting the airwaves in 1970 as Mississippi Educational Television, Mississippi Public Broadcasting has been a transformative media outlet. Former legislators Walter Brown and Jim Robertson, Jr. join Marshall to talk us about their role in the birth of MPB and why carrying a legislative bill in your pocket is a great strategy to help it get passed. Also we hear from MPB's Executive Director, Ronnie Agnew to add a present day perspective to the work of these great legislators. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pam Pybas is the owner of Inspect It Like A Girl, a Certified Master Inspector, and a wealth of knowledge for homeowners and property investors. In this episode, Pam shares what she looks for during inspections, explains her rigorous process, and gives tons of tips and tricks for remote investors to keep their investments in top shape. Pam's links: Website: inspectitlikeagirl.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/InspectItLikeAGirlRidgeland Podcast: www.npr.org/podcasts/486075865/fix-it-101  --- Transcript Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.    Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of The Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum and today I'm joined by Pam Pybas from inspected like a girl. And Pam is going to be talking to us today about all of the things that she looks for during her investor home inspections and some things and tips and tricks that you can do as an owner, both in your own home and your investment properties to help them last even longer. So let's get into it.   Pam, thank you so much for taking the time and joining me today. I really appreciate you coming on.   Pam: Yeah, my pleasure. Thanks for the invitation.   Michael: Oh my gosh, I'm thrilled to have you here. You're a home inspector and your business is called Inspect it Like A Girl right?   Pam: That's right. Our tagline is inspected like a girl because we look better.   Michael: I love it. I love it. How long have you been? How long? Have you been inspecting homes?   Pam: I started in May of 2003. I'm in? Yeah, we're in Central Mississippi, Tri County area right around Jackson. Yes, Metro. Well, Mississippi didn't have a lot of Metropolitan. Yeah, we Yeah. Anyway, we're super smaller, tiny, teeny, tiny little state. But yeah, I'm in Central Mississippi. I'm from here. So my dad was a contractor. So that's how I got involved in it.   Michael: I was gonna ask okay, so you kind of grew up around construction and the home business.   Pam: I was cleaning job sites when I was in middle school. I was told my dad told me if I wanted dinner, I had to clean up the sawdust.   Michael: It sounds like he ran a tight ship.   Pam: He did. He did. My mom was a painter. And my brother was a finishing carpenter. So we the whole family was.   Michael: The whole family!   Pam: Mhm.   Michael: Oh, how great. Well, one of the reasons I wanted to bring you on today is just to give folks an idea about what to expect out of a home inspection. And I think a lot of things that come up in inspections really catch people off guard, and people make mountains out of molehills. So I would love if you could talk to us today about what are things that you're looking for when you go inspect a home? And what are maybe some things that sound like big things, but maybe really aren't such a big deal?   Pam: That's a great question. Um, you know, the, unfortunately, what's happened in the inspection industry is that the report sometimes is used to beat people up. And it turns into this big war over what we're going to fix and not fix. So I love that question. And especially from an investor perspective, you know, and I've been working with investors a little over 10 years now. And we actually do an investor inspection, which is, you know, my assumption is that investors know how to put the pretty on the pig. But they they're not real sure what, you know, from a general maintenance perspective, what are you going to be your big deals?   So when I'm working with investors, I'm looking at what's going to be your big ticket item. So your roof, what's your, what's the condition of that roof? How much? How much more time do you have with that roof? Now in Central Mississippi, we're going to be different than other parts of the country, because we have these things called hail storms. And   Michael: I've heard of it   Pam: Yeah, it's it's we had, we've had some catastrophic hail storms. And so you know, the condition of your roof, and you just have to remember from an investor perspective, what your insurance is going to cover and the age of that roof. So we just tried to give them, especially when we're dealing with remote folks, we take a ton of photographs, because we want to give you a really good idea of what that roof looks like. And we also we differ from some other inspectors, and that I'm trying to take as many photographs as I can because everything is digital now it's not like you're going to have a book or a thing of paper, it's going to be so we're going to take photographs of the roof all four sides, if we can get to it then we're going to give you a lot of photographs of the attic and what that looks like your access there. And so you know, because the roof could end up being a very expensive fix if you're gonna have to come in and put a new roof on you want your you know, deferred maintenance and all that.   So we're looking at the roof we're looking at you mechanicals, um, if you know how old is your heating air, we don't care much about heat here in Mississippi, we're a little bit   Michael: You've got plenty of it there.   Pam: We got plenty of the hot stuff, but your air conditioner because that's going to be a call of if a tenant gets moved in and they're not comfortable, then you're going to end up with a bunch of phone calls. So we're going to really look at that air conditioning system and how its installed. And I talk about this a lot on my own podcast is that even if you've got a newer system, if the whole system has not been maintained, you could really have some problems from putting a new system in.   So, we tried to, in our inspection, let the investor know, you know, you've got a new system in but your ductwork is old, and it looks like you're starting to get some condensation from that. So you may want to invest a little bit in sealing all that up, so that you don't end up, because I actually just did a, we do consulting work as well. And I had a client who had a tenant in a property, and you know, bless God bless them, just God bless them, all these tenants. But they're not paying attention. You know, and I tell people all the time, they're not, it's not a conspiracy against you. Because they didn't tell you something. The busy, they got kids, they got jobs they got, you know, there's a lot things there's a pandemic going on, and a lot of things going on, right.   So this tenant did not realize that there was mold in the closets, until it was catastrophic. And it was the result of an air conditioning job that got put in that wasn't done well. And so now we've got a problem that could have been fixed, you know, for a couple of $1,000 ended up costing over 80 grand to come in and do a roommate over media, I know drop jaw dropped the jaw,   Michael: Holy smokes, bringing the crane to pick up my job, the floor   Pam: Oh, it was a mess. And, you know, um, we were able to come in and work with this client and the insurance company actually paid. Guyana wrote her a check for 82 Five. Because, it wasn't the the system wasn't put in, right. And so if I could stress anything with your investors is I know property managers will do the spot checks, but what you really want to think about is getting an inspector in there on a yearly basis to make sure you don't end up with a situation where you're, you know, it's a couple $100 To get an inspector to go in there and check things like you know, water air conditioning, you know, water heaters, and, you know, so the other things we check, I don't know, somebody really needs to explain to me why we started putting our water heaters in the attic, helped me understand why somebody out that was a good idea.   Michael: I've never seen that before or heard of that happening. I don't think it's a good idea.   Pam: It's a horrible idea. And they do it a lot here in Mississippi. And one of the reasons that we get away with it in the south is because we don't have freezing temps see so we can throw the stuff or air conditioning systems in our wall. Well, what we found out was if you don't maintain that, and that water heater decides that it wants to go byebye, and then you know you got a rainstorm in your house. Right? Because I don't guarantee you that tenants not gonna go up there and check that pan to make sure there's no water in it.   Michael: No, no. And how are you supposed to exercise the pressure relief valve with it up there?   Pam: Well, then that's such Yes. How?   Michael: Interesting.   Pam: I know, I just it's just beyond me. We move in towards, you know these rental properties. Normally, you're not going to put a tankless water heater in there. That's huge here with our new construction. And Pammi even had one put in at my house built 58. About 15 years ago, I took all that crap out of my attic. And I stuck it I put my water heater tankless water heater on the outside of the house and put my air conditioning unit in a closet and we've lived happily ever after since then. But   Michael: Oh good.   Pam: Yeah, going back to the question. So we're looking at your big ticket items. So you know, your roofs, your mechanicals, your electrical. One of the things that we're seeing with our investors is that and I have a really good friend who owns a lot of investment properties in the Jackson area is she was she had to change insurance companies and she's got now she's got like four or 500 units, okay. And she for whatever reason, and we haven't dinner that the night she said yeah, we had to change insurance companies, and they made us do an inspection Have all the wiring and then they had to now something that she wasn't thinking about or anticipating as far as an expenditure, she's going to have to update all of her older panels. And drop. Yes, hello.   Now, if you've got 10 properties is a lot deeper than 400 properties, and she's not going to have to do them all. But you know, your electrical really needs to be maintained and checked, because the last thing you want is an electrical fire in a in a, you know, a rental house. So we check all that out. You don't have to bring it up to, you know, current building standards, that would be cost prohibitive. But we do need to look at some safety issues and make sure you know, things are safe, I guess. And some of these panels in these older houses have just moved beyond safe, they're just not safe anymore. So electrician needs to go in and check those breakers and make sure that they're popping off when they're supposed to, you know, when that wire overheats, we want that breaker to pop off. So we're looking at that I'm opening that panel up and checking all those wires.   And another thing, one thing that we do, and I remember the first time I saw somebody do this, it's scaring me to death. But we can take the back end of a screwdriver and pull it down, you know, and hit every one of those wires to make sure that they're in that breaker and that the breaker is on they're really, really tight. You'll be surprised how many of them are loose. But you don't need to Don't, don't go out there and do that that's willing that don't go do that, leave to the professional.   And then we're running. We're running water, you know, um, it's one of the things that we see here in Mississippi is we've got a lot of foundation issues on the slabs. And you certainly don't want to purchase a property where you've got a broken sewer line in the slab. And the way that there are some inspectors out there that do sewer scopes, I chose not to do that we work out of little mini coopers and I didn't want to put that equipment inside a car. I also don't want to pick up a toilet. You know, I'm an old lady. I don't want to do that. So you can get…   Michael: Seems reasonable.   Pam: Yeah, I mean, you know, scoping is nasty. I mean, when you scope when you pull it out.   Michael: Yeah, absolutely. It's a bit in the sewer.   Pam: I know, I'd spend the whole day vomiting if I ended it. So we gotta let somebody you know, that's why I never skimp on a plumber, because you just need a good plumber.   Michael: They're in their money.   Pam: Yeah, tell you what, now, daddy always said, shit rolls downhill. So I mean, you just don't leave that to those guys. Or ladies, I actually know some female plumbers, but um, yeah, those are, those are the things that we're going to look like look for an investment property. And then you know, other things like, we want to make sure that we've got a windows that open in bedrooms, and you don't want to have bars on the windows, those type of things that can affect your insurance, whenever you're trying to insure some of these properties. I'm trying to think if there's, you know, foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical, those are really air conditioning, those are big deals, and then we'll get into general maintenance.   So if you've got a lot of rotten wood, you need to go in and take care of it. Because it's rotten wood is like spoiled milk, you can put it back in the refrigerator is still spoil. So that rotten was not going away. You might as well go ahead and invest and getting that fixed and putting some paint on it. And you know, because it'll water you know, water is our biggest enemy of any house. So and the investor could actually think water is my biggest enemy. What do I what do I need to do to make sure that you know the property is not damaged by water? Because once you start that, if it's not rectified, it's just gonna get worse and worse.   Michael: And, Pam, one of the reasons I love being one of the co-hosts of the show is that we always joke we get to ask self serving questions. So in the interest of self service here, I have a question for you about HVAC.   Pam: Okay.   Michael: And I want to know, what are your thoughts on mini splits?   Pam: Love em!   Michael: How come? Low ducting?   Pam: Yeah, there's no yeah, the fewer the parts, the better. They're good and specific applications. The thing you got to be careful with is that if you've got a multi room, your split may not work as well, because you don't have service into you know, specific areas. So, you know, I'm, I'm kind of a nerd I read manuals on stuff. So check your, the manufacturer's specifications on a particular unit on the amount of square footage that it can cover. And then what you can expect if you put in like I've got a real open floorplan here. So I can put I could do if I wanted to do that I worked with a client on doing that in an older property. She had a sunroom that she had added. And it was it never felt right. And so we work to get her the, you know, the mini splits? What are those? Can't think of the name of, Mitsubishi. Got her a couple of mini splits.   She's Yeah, yeah, to put in that. And it really helped. She's kind of had an interesting situation because it was an older house. It's like 100 year old house, and the unit that she had put in, you know, when you start adding air conditioning to these older properties, you better be careful. Because if they're not used to it, and you don't have enough insulation, now, you've created a whole lot of problems with that as well. But I personally love them. But it's just like anything else, you really have to be careful on your application and make sure that you're using it with what the unit was intended for. Like where do you want to put it? You want to put it in rentals? Are you looking at putting it in a bonus room in your house? Or?   Michael: Yeah, thinking about putting it in my in my new primary?   Pam: Okay, yes. And like in a bonus room or something that's kind of split off from everybody else, or you want to do the whole house.   Michael: I'm thinking about doing the whole house. It's an older style Three, two, it's got thin, it's got little insulation in the wall. So I was planning on doing some some spray and insulation in there as well. And then putting a couple multi zoned mini splits.   Pam: You know what's cool about those and I haven't seen there was a guy here in town that I spent some time with that was doing those. Have you seen the ones where you hang them on the wall and their picture? It's, it's it's, yeah, it's like you can have it. It's artwork. And so it's up high. Oh, no, that's awesome.   Michael: That's really cool. I've seen the TVs that are like our artwork, but never heard of mini splits, you know?   Pam: Yeah. Yeah. And I haven't seen this guy was real into the energy efficiency and all that, you know, everything that goes with that. So I thought that is awesome. And they're pretty, you know, the newer ones are quiet. You know, all this is is the updated stuff we would have in motels. Right. Yeah. So in your situation, are you talking to them about maybe one condenser and then the two mini splits inside?   Michael: Yeah, exactly.   Pam: Yeah. That's what we did at this client's house. And she was she's, she loves it. So and if she knew I was alright. She would call me. I wouldn't know if she wasn't happy.   Michael: Yeah. Very good. Okay. Cool. Thank you so much for sharing and thanks, everyone listening for letting me borrow Pam's time here for a minute. I'm also curious to get your thoughts on what are some things that homeowners can do, either in their own homes as owner occupants or in their investment properties, whether they have a management company do it or they do it themselves, that are easy things to fix that are often looked over? Like the one thing that I'm thinking about is exercising that pressure relief valve on the on the hot water heater, right, draining the tank down, filling it up, exercising the pressure relief valve, little stuff like that Tips and Tricks you've picked up over the years that folks can do that are easy, that help extend the life of their ex mechanicals and expensive pieces of equipment.   Pam: Oh, boy, what a great question. I'm checking those GFIs popping those on and off, manufacturer of your ground fault interrupters that are in your bathrooms and kitchen says that you should test those every month. Because what will happen they're made out of plastic and they will freeze. And so you can go around and you can buy the testers or you can just use your finger and pop it on and off. Maybe   Michael: Don't you just use a fork you just stick the fork in there and then yeah, you will you know if it works.   Pam: Yeah, you could do that and curl your hair all at the same time.   Michael: Don't stick forks and electrical outlets!   Pam: Oh, arc faults nail are big. But I don't know that you would have that in a rental. But if you've got them in your personal home, the arc faults in your panels popping those on and off. We do those whenever we do an inspection. Um, I just came in and now my house is older and I redid the weather stripping on my windows and very easy fix. It was a weekend project for me. Um, my windows are older windows. So I found that that and we've been getting some colder winters down here. So I wanted to do that.   Um, I think I have my heating air equipment on a yearly maintenance. So I have them calm and it's so funny because I watch everything they did. I think that's worse. Yeah. I'm like, Okay, tell me what you're doing now. Um, so yeah, I like to know exactly what's going on. And then I'll tell you something and you can go, we've got an Inspect it Like a Girl YouTube channel, I'm in the process of really, really working on that right now.   Michael: Cool.   Pam: Something that people do not think about when it comes to indoor air quality is on an air conditioning system. Now, if you do your mini splits, you're not going to have to deal with this. But in really, for investors, too, it'd be so nice if you would pay attention to this part of the scenario. Air-conditioning works by pulling air in and pushing air out the where the place where it comes in, normally is in the wall. And that's where you would put a filter on, you know, either a monthly or three monthly, you know, three, I've got mine on about two and a half months, and I use those paper filters. What people don't pay attention to is what's behind the filter. If what is behind the filter is disgusting. Why do you have a filter? Michael: Yeah, it filters in the wrong place.   Pam: Yeah, it's just gross. And I've been inspecting for a long time now 1718 years. And I am just amazed at how many times I will go in, pull off the register on the return pull the filter down. And that is disgusting back there. And then I'll go in because we were one of the in, you know, if you're an inspector, this is an awesome idea. You open every single cabinet, and every single built in drawer, because you want to know if those hinges are work, you want to know if there's holes back there, and you're taking pictures of all of that stuff, because you can't see behind stuff. So we open everything and take photographs.   Well, I open up medicine cabinets, and there's all kinds of antihistamines and allergy medication. And if there's a baby in the house, there's all these drops, and I just My heart just breaks for that child, because the occupants have no idea that the house is making them sick. So if you could take that filter down, and look up in there, and if it's gross, get a shop vac or a vacuum cleaner, vacuum it out, now get in there with a rag and some soap. Don't use Clorox people.   Please don't use people think Clorox or water no killing them old. Well, no, you've just made a lot worse. Um, but get you some soap and water, get in there, clean the walls up, then go buy you some great stuff foam and seal all the edges so that the only air that's being pulled into your air conditioning system is coming from the return. Because if the seams where the wall hits the floor, if that's not sealed, you're pulling what I call negative air out of the wall cavity. I've seen it where it's open all the way up to the attic. So now you're not only pulling in nasty air into your air conditioning system, you're pulling attic air into your air conditioning system. So you just set it up to fail for high energy bills.   So sealing up the return is something anybody can do in there. I didn't know it. You know, I mean, I was around construction my entire life had no idea. And then when I got into inspecting houses ran into a guy who was doing this kind of stuff. So we came into my personal home. And I did that and sealed everything up. And I haven't been sick in years.   And then think about this too. And I am a write this book, there was one that came out years ago, our houses are making us sick. And I think air conditioning systems are making us sick. And it is because we're pulling in bad nasty air and distributing it in the house. So if your house is dusty, probably your return is not sealed up well. Because the dust is being redistributed because you're pulling the nastiness from the wall cavity and putting it in the house.   So seal up your return and then another thing and you know if you've watched any of any of the stuff on this pandemic, and they talk about well, when we're all going to be inside is when it's going to get worse. And then in the summertime summer months when we're all outside the numbers kind of went down. Well, what happens is in the wintertime, the flu is a viral type thing. So it's not really we share it with each other, you know, so you really share the flu more whenever whenever it's cold. But there's a higher incidence of people thinking that got the flu in the winter, well, I have a theory that is not the flu. It's carbon monoxide poisoning. Because carbon monoxide poisoning has the very same symptoms as the flu, nausea, headache. It will, diarrhea. I mean is. And if you're if your furnace is back drafting in any way, you know, you go home and you feel like shit. And then you go to work and you feel better. And you're like, Oh, I'm feeling better. And then you go back home and you feel like shit.   Michael: Oh my gosh. So what if it's that is wild.   Pam: I know when that crazy. I'm just so and I, I'll never forget when I was new, you know, a million years ago. You see his hair is real gray. Very gray.   Michael: It's a great!   Pam: Yeah, well, thank you. It's very popular. I'm a kind of a trendsetter with this gray hair.   Michael: I was gonna say yeah, ahead of the times. I love it.   Michael: Yeah, we didn't make this up. We've had this for like, How old am I? I'm 59. And I started graying when I was 30. So it's been a minute. I've had it!   Michael: Love it. Yeah. Love it.   Michael: Um, so when I was a new inspector, what will happen?   Michael: Okay.   Pam: Let me take this to the next step. So furnaces, gas furnaces. If you got too many splits, you're not going to have to worry, you're solving a lot of problems by just using your mini split. But fantastic. Yes, gas furnaces, which are awesome. I mean, they're fine. But if they don't draft right, or if it's an older unit that has a crack in the heat exchanger, then you are literally pumping carbon monoxide into the house. So in the wintertime, and it's not enough to kill you, it just makes you feel like you want to be dead. I mean, it just makes you so sick. When that furnace comes on, and it puts, and I tell everybody carbon monoxide alarms and don't get the I don't like the combo units, you know, if you've got tenants,   Michael: Okay,   Pam: What I like are the ones for carbon monoxide because carbon monoxide is heavy and it will hover and go low. So I like to have them plugged in, in the sleeping areas. And that would be something that your property manager would check on, you know, regularly make sure that they're plugged in and if they've unplugged them, you know, why did you unplug it? Well, because it kept going off. Well. Perhaps that would be something you'd need to tell me.   Pam: Yeah, it's like people taping their breakers open or shut rather because they keep popping off. popping off.   Pam: I'll fix that. Oh,   Pam: I'll fix that. Yeah. That's that's a duct tape. I'm right. Everything.   Michael: Yep, fixes everything.   Pam: So yeah. Oh, God, especially on plumbing. That's my favorite. Um,   Michael: Yes.   Pam: I was in a so when I was new, I was in this house. And it was empty and I turned on the furnace. It was in the middle. It wasn't wintertime. And when the buyer showed up, I was in the front yard puking. I mean, just vomiting and vomiting and vomiting. And I went I went back and I said don't go in the house. And when in my head was killing me and I turn the unit off and aired everything out and I felt better. And so and then, uh, you know, I went into this house one time this Pam's horror stories, and it was a tenant situation. And there were some babies involved that living there and I opened up the mechanical closet in the furnace flue wasn't even connected. I was like, How can these people…?   Michael: Oh my gosh, so is the best way to check for that kind of stuff, just simply having carbon monoxide detection? Or could there be an instance where it could be making you sick, but that's not enough to have the alarm go off?   Pam: It's Yeah, very true. That could definitely happen. So but so here's what   Michael: So what's the best way to check?   Pam: Um, well, having a having it in your bedroom would be a good idea. You can also maybe put one and I've seen this in newer construction will they'll have them next to the unit up in the attic, or they'll have one mounted in the closet. And so now with these smart houses, you can have these detectors that will tell you you know, it just shows up on your phone. Yeah, and let you know, it would probably even monitor your levels to let you know. I'm not as familiar with some of those but I always advocate I've got em in my house. Man even though my water Now is on the outside I put in a tankless gas tankless water heater, it's on the outside wall, so I don't have to worry about that. And my furnace is close to my bedroom but not in my bedroom. So which you can't do, by the way, don't put a furnace. And so that's a big no no for no water heater, it's a big gas water heater in a bedroom either. And people will remodel and they'll do that, or you can't have a bedroom next to a home. Don't have a bedroom next to a garage. You lost your mind.   Michael: Yeah.   Pam: People do it all the time.   Michael: People don't think about that kind of stuff.   Pam: They don't I mean, they don't think about it. And unfortunately, human nature is you don't think about it, too, you have a bad experience   Michael: Until it's too late.   Pam: Yep. Yeah, until it's too late. And so you know, what my job is, as an inspector is to try to give you as much information about the house so that you can maintain that house because it's an investment, it's biggest investment most of us will make. So why not? Why not maintain that. So that that your the return on your investment will be good, because, you know, you'll eventually sell that. And you would like to not have to, you know, give away the farm just because you've got so much deferred maintenance that in order to get the buyer to buy it, you've got to, you know, say well, I'll give you this much. Well, now your profits gone, because you didn't take care of it on a regular basis.   And I say this is just my motto. Now I talk about this on my podcast all the time, the best house is a frequently inspected house. So I personally have I have inspectors working for me, and I have my house inspected every four years. So I know, in my personal home, I mean, I don't just preach that I live that because I want to take care of my investments. Because eventually, you know, Pammi is gonna sell this and go to the country and throw a lawn in the pond and not worry about anything.   Michael: Yeah. That's such a good idea. And I don't know why it never occurred to me to do that before it makes so much sense.   Pam: It does. I mean, it's the worst phone call idea is the client who says, oh, yeah, it's a great house, one owner, they've been there 40 years, and I'm like oh shit, I'll be there for forever.   Michael: Never had an inspection.   Pam: Never had an inspection, Papa's come over, Hey, honey, I'll fix that for you. He was just like, man. Yeah, yeah, there's gonna be a lot going on there. So, you know, I talk, we do a general maintenance inspection. And we've actually started doing quite a few of those, you know, so people can protect that investment and take care of things. And sometimes it's because they've had a bad experience a water heater that blew up or, you know, a storm or.   And another thing I tell people to is a remodel inspection. You hire that contractor and you trust them. But human nature is you're only as good as your worst employee. So if you've got, you know, if you've got somebody that you're trying, and it's not their fault, they didn't really know. But if nobody's watching, you know, you write your last check, and they're gone. And then you get a home inspection in a couple of years, and you've got to pay to fix all the things they didn't do right.   Michael: That is such a good idea. That is such a good idea.   Pam: I'm just full of them Michael, just follow them.   Michael: I can see that. Which, which actually leads me to my next question. I mean, you're only in Central Mississippi, which is a real shame. I wish we could make carbon copies of you and have you everywhere.   Pam: Me too! I've been thinking about that for years!   Michael: Yeah, that's, that's the next great business idea. That way you can go get your line in the water tomorrow.   Pam: That's right.   Michael: And not feel guilty about it.   Pam: That's right.   Michael: How do how do people vet their home inspectors? I mean, are they all created equal? Is there a national standard? What What should people be looking out for?   Pam: No they're not created equal? Just like anybody else, you know, daddy used to always say, You know what they call the guy with the lowest grade passing grade and medical school?   Michael: What's that?   Pam: Doctor.   Michael: Yeah. That's so true. That's so true. Isn't that a scary thought?   Pam: Yeah. Um, I would and I tell I actually talked about this, you want to get online see the best your best friend is Google, or Yelp, or Angie's List? Look at those reviews. And I'm gonna go out on a limb and say something here that makes me not real popular with the real estate community, but I really don't care. Um, I'm not going to use the inspector, my realtor recommends until I vetted that inspector So, you know, because it's the fox watching the henhouse sometimes.   Michael: Yeah, yeah.   Pam: So that your inspector by looking at their credentials, you can go either to well, you just Google it, put that company in there, or just Google home inspectors in your area, and then go through and look and see what do other people who've worked with them have to say about that inspector? Or that company? Let me get rid of this. So that really is the biggest thing to me. And then you may want to look at how long have they been doing it? And what other credentials do they have? Like, right now? Well, I've got a contractor's license, I'm ICC cert International Code Conference certified is to be residential builder license. I've got I'm a member of all kinds of associations, continuing education is kind of a passion from I just love it. I love going to the you know, yeah, we're finally going to have an in person conference. But I love going to these things and sitting down and asking a lot of questions. So see if your inspector is involved in their inspector community. And also, if they're involved in a continuing education, what are they doing to and when was the last ask him, What was the last class you took?   You know, and even I do on our podcast, Fix it 101, Jeff is the contractor on there, he's, and he's Past President of Mississippi Association, or Home Builders Association. And he will say, when you get ready to hire a contractor, ask Him for who they're working with now and get their phone number. And give him a call? How was it? What was your experience? Like? How was your experience? So with the online stuff, now, you can go to Facebook, you can go to all these different things and just ask next door. I love that app. You know, when you put home inspector, you know, who would recommend a home inspector just see what they say, if people have had a good experience, then they'll let you know.   Michael: Oh, yeah.   Pam: And then I want to know how long they're going to be there. That's a really important question. And I tell people all the time, if you want a cheap inspector, we don't sell those here, we don't sell cheap inspection at Inspect it Like a Girl. You know, that's if that's what your budget calls for. And that's what you want to do, you can find somebody out there that will do do a cheap inspection. But a cheap inspection could end up costing you 1000s of dollars. So you want I want to know how long you're going to be there. On average, we are on site twice the amount of time that our competition is.   So we're spending, it takes time to run, for instance, one of the things that we do in a full home inspection on a second floor is I'll go up to the second floor, and I'm running bathtubs up to the overflow. Because guess what? A lot of times they're not connected on your own…   Michael: Right, right.   Pam: All right. So but I don't want to create a rainstorm on the first floor, that makes the sellers kind of mad whenever that happens. So   Michael: I can imagine.   Pam: Yeah, so I have to kind of watch that. And make sure I get it to overflow, and then let it run, you know, maybe two or three minutes more than I'm going to take my thermal camera, go back downstairs and shoot that gun up to where that tub is. And if I have a black spot starting to show up before it comes through the shape rock, then I know that there's a problem there that that takes time. You know, if you're going to be there 30 minutes, what are you doing?   Michael: Yeah, what could you possibly be getting done?   Pam: What could you possibly be getting done, even in a Cabbage Patch house, and that we call cabbage patch patch anywhere from you know, 900 to 1100 1300 square feet, two hours minimum, to, you know, to get all that done? And then we like to ask your inspector, what's their review process. And what I do with my out of town investors is that we do a zoom call, and I take them through the entire report. And I break my reports into repair and general maintenance. So these are some things, these could be some deferred maintenance things. These are things you probably want to take care of right now. And then do they offer what we call a repair check inspection.   So and I do that a lot with my out of town investors because if something's fix, how are you going to know? And so we'll go back and you know, and make sure that everything's done right and regenerate that report with the repairs in there with the photographs. And this is what was done. Oh, So those are a few things that you want to do when you're when you're vetting an inspector, and then just what is there? If do they offer any type of volume discount, and we do that my folks are buying a bunch of properties here, we'll help you out. I'm not gonna, you know, I still have to make a living, I still have to, you know, pay my bills, you know, but if you're going to give me a volume, like we just finished 49 houses for some out of state investors, and we gave them, you know, some discounts on that, to get all those properties done. So I'm trying to think that would be, you know, is that helpful?   Michael: That's extremely helpful. That's extremely helpful. Yeah. Because I think that's one of the issues people run into is there's so many choices, how do you know, analysis paralysis, how do you choose? So this is some really great actionable takeaways that folks can use in the field, when we're looking for folks to inspect the properties.   Pam: And 2 when your remote. Okay, so when I'm dealing with folks, they want to know, they want to make sure that that report is easy to read, they don't want to get lost in the weeds, you know, and that's been something I've worked very well. And maybe it's because I'm female, but my presentation, I want it to be easy. I want a seventh grader to be able to go through that now I can tell you exactly what's going on. So I won't, I want you to be able to read that report and have an idea. And then the repair person, I ain't got time to answer questions from a repair guy that's walking recalls, and he's on the roof. And he wants to know where the nail pop is. Probably I just don't have time to stop what I'm doing. And plus, I don't remember where the nail pop is.   Michael: Go look at the report. Yeah, picture in there.   Pam: There's a photograph with a circle around it. This, you know, so everybody's on the same page about, you know, where everything is. So when you're talking to these inspectors, you know, find out get a sample report. You know, what, what kind of reporting software are you using? And if you get one of those, and it's hard for you to read it. You know, I'm not trying to impress you with my report writing skills and make you think I'm really smart. Because I'm, I'm really not, most of this is common sense. And so I just want to put it in a way that where you can understand it, I'm not going to get real technical, and because I'm just not that smart anyway. But you want to look at the report, you know, so you can read it, and you know what's going on, especially if you're long distance.   Michael: And it's useful.   Pam: Yeah, yeah, you want it to be useful. And then you've got a point of reference. So I know, okay, I've purchased this property, then I've got this report. And then, you know, we really recommend I've been, I've been pitching this idea for a while, is annual inspections. So if we do your inspections, let's say that the 49 that we just did, and they want us to do annuals for them? Well, they've got a baseline on every single house. So let's say they get a tenant in there, that's cooking meth in the back. Well, you know, we're going to go in, and we're going to take a bunch of photographs of all this stuff. And now you can see, well, that wasn't there whenever I bought this.   Michael: Yeah.   Pam: Or the you know, the telltale signs, the you know, all the chlorine under the sink and the hole up at the top. And anyway, that type of stuff. So you just have a baseline for every property, and then you can maintain it and maintain your investment for as long as you want to have it.   Michael: So good. Pam, this has been absolutely fantastic. I want to be very respectful of your time and let you get out of here. But for for those of us for those listening, what is your podcast called? And how can folks get a hold of you if they want to utilize Inspect it Like a Girl services or have more questions about Central Mississippi?   Pam: um, the podcast is Fix it 101. And it's you can download on, you know, Spotify, Apple, whatever, any of those things. And it's run through our local Mississippi Public Broadcasting. So NPR and so you can find it that way as well. We do have a live show on Wednesdays and we've got folks listening from all over. I mean, we get we had an email from Korea. Like really?   Michael: Oh, how cool.   Pam: It was awesome. But you can listen to that. And we're talking about general maintenance stuff. It's not an inspector podcast. It's a you know, how do you maintain and we've got a contractor on there and it's DIY projects and you know, and it's actually quite funny. We have a really good time so Fix it 101.   And then you can if you've got any questions about the central area, you can reach us through our website, inspectitlikeagirl.com. We've got an Inspect it Like a Girl YouTube channel, you can email us the web, if you go to our website, it's got a, all our email information in there. And we can help you. We also have an on on a website where you can go on if you're looking at properties and put all that information in and then my office will give you a call and kind of give you an idea of scheduling and pricing. And then if you are going to buy bulk in our area, that would be something that they would then give to me and I would take a look at that. And we'd work out some pricing and scheduling all that kind of stuff.   Michael: Fantastic. Well, Pam, thank you again for taking the time. This was so wonderful, and I'm sure we'll be chatting soon.   Pam: All right, thanks, Michael.   Michael: Alright, everybody that was our episode a big big big thanks to Pam I know I had a blast. Definitely check out her website and YouTube channel Inspect it Like a Girl, or her podcast. And if you liked the episode, feel free to leave us a rating or review wherever you listen your podcasts. We look forward to seeing you on the next one. And as always, Happy investing

Marshall Ramsey sits down with Walt Grayson about his long career as a Mississippi storyteller. Grayson is a life-long Mississippian who was born and raised in Greenville. After moving to Jackson, he worked at various radio stations until moving to television in 1984. He was a weather anchor and feature reporter for WLBT for over three decades before heading back to WJTV-12. Grayson is also well known as the long-time host and a segment producer for Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Mississippi Roads.

Workforce Wednesdays is a program from the Education Department of MPB. Dr. Tara Wren, Director of Education and Jasmine Harvey, Student Engagement Specialist are with us today to explain the initiative and let us know how anyone in Mississippi can participate. https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/ https://education.mpbonline.org/Participants in Workforce Wednesday get information about workforce development including mentoring programs, apprenticeships, work-based learning and soft skills. With the pandemic these networking get togethers are virtual so anyone can participate.Workforce Wednesday occurs every third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. It's a service of the Education Department of Mississippi Public Broadcasting.Project SEARCH Mississippi: An MDRS Workforce InitiativeSeptember 15, 202111:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Project SEARCH connects high school seniors with disabilities to employers waiting to hire them after they graduate. Learn more about this program and how your school or employer can get involved.Videos:Confessions of a Word Nerd - February 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji1YBYS_kuA&ab_channel=MPBEducationHow to Improve Your Personal Brand on Zoom - March 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIjElyuzsGk&t=14s&ab_channel=MPBEducationPlease Wear Pants to Work – April 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctLxbZ0dsc4&t=1664s&ab_channel=MPBEducationCustomer Service Still Matters – May 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut-NhDPV--I&ab_channel=MPBEducationGetting Back to Work in Mississippi – June 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PXQbos m8k&ab_channel=MPBEducationAmerican Graduate Path to the Future – July 2021 https://youtu.be/F_qdZeMrsNkCustomer Service Employment Academy – August 2021 https://youtu.be/-FQNTx1XtXkPast Workforce Wednesdays with blog summaries:Lunch and Learn with CN Railroad https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/lunch-and-learn-workforce-wednesday-with-cn-railroad/MS Coding Academy featured at Workforce Wednesday https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/workforce-wednesday-with-ms-coding-academy/Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann speaks at MPB's Workforce Wednesday Luncheon https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/secretary-of-state-delbert-hosemann-speaks-at-mpbs-workforce-wednesday-luncheon/Counselor's Workforce https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/counselors-workforce-luncheon/Military OneSource Offers Myriad Services to Service Members and https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/military-onesource-offers-myriad-services-to-service-members-and-civilians/Why Hiring a Veteran is a Plus for Employers https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/why-hiring-a-veteran-is-a-plus-for-employers/Murphy Shares Lessons on Mentoring at Workforce Wednesday Event https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/murphy-shares-lessons-on-mentoring-at-workforce-wednesday-event/Commissioner Cecil Brown shares state's problems, solutions during Workforce Wednesday Luncheon https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/commissioner-cecil-brown-shares-states-problems-solutions-during-workforce-wednesday-luncheon/Apprenticeship is a workforce development solution benefiting individuals and employers https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/apprenticeship-is-a-workforce-development-solution-benefiting-individuals-and-employers/Waller talks opportunity, career coaches and strengthening Mississippi's workforce https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/blogs/community-events/waller-talks-opportunity-career-coaches-and-strengthening-mississippis-workforce/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Mississippi Public Broadcasting Executive Director Ronnie Agnew. Angew, Born and raised in Saltillo, Mississippi, graduated from Ole Miss with a broadcasting degree and rose through the ranks of the newspaper industry. He served as The Clarion (Jackson, Miss.) Ledger's first African-American Executive Editor before joining MPB in 2011. Agnew and Ramsey talk about his career, mentorship and resilience in an ever-changing media environment. 

Adam Vos hosted this Thursday's episode of Louisiana Considered. WRKF/WWNO Capitol Access Reporter Paul Braun joins us to discuss the latest on Louisiana state house conservatives' push to hold a session to override Gov. Edwards' vetoes of multiple pieces of recent legislation. Mississippi Public Broadcasting reporter Ashley Norwoodinforms us about Mississippi's state supreme court's overturning of a medical marijuana program which passed a statewide vote. LSU Manship School Assistant Professor and quantitative communications researcher Ray Pingreebreaks down how the relationship between journalists and audiences relies on trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Talks will de-mystify asking for a raise with this broadcast. Our guest today is Scott Stinson – Director of Human Resources here at Mississippi Public Broadcasting who will give us inside information on the best time and the best way to ask for a bigger salary. Discussion:Why don't we talk about salaries more?What are the laws?Prepare to ask for a raiseKnow what your job could payIs your agency healthy enough to give raisesDocument your abilitiesWhat should you actually say?Yes, Maybe, NoWhat else could you ask for?What about government employees?Promotions?Unions? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in as Germaine Flood chats with Scott Waller, President and CEO of the Mississippi Economic Council, to explore the link between early childhood education and workforce development in the state as well as Jasmine Harvey, Student Engagement Specialist at Mississippi Public Broadcasting, about the initiatives she manages including Getting to Work MS, MPB's Soft Skills and Dress for Success series, Workforce Wednesdays and more! For more information about the topics discussed in this episode, visit: https://www.education.mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What Went Wrong With Jackson, Mississippi’s Water? Residents of Jackson, Mississippi have been dealing with a water crisis since a storm rolled through town on February 15th. The city’s water system was damaged, leaving thousands of residents without running water at home. People have relied on water distribution sites to get by, and even those who can still use their taps are on boil water notice. Impacted residents are largely low-income, and the limited access to water has raised worries about staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before this fiasco, Jackson’s water system was in need of a change. Boil water advisories were common, and many of the city’s pipes date back to the 1950s. Water service is expected to be restored this week, but getting the taps running again will just be a Band-Aid: A true overhaul would require millions, if not billions of dollars. Mississippi Public Broadcasting reporter Kobee Vance joins guest host John Dankosky to discuss what’s happening in Jackson, and why its infrastructure was particularly vulnerable to this crisis.   Spinning Glass To See The Stars Last weekend, a giant furnace built under the east stands of the University of Arizona football stadium began to spin. That furnace contained some 20 tons of high-purity borosilicate glass, heated to 1,165 degrees C. As the glass melted, it flowed into gaps in a mold. The centrifugal force of the spinning furnace spread the material up the edges of the mold, forming the curved surface of a huge mirror, with a diameter of 8.4 meters. The piece is just one of seven sections that will eventually form the 25-meter primary mirror of the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile. It’s not a fast process—it will take several months to cool, and then another two years to measure, grind, and polish. When that’s complete, the surface of the mirror segment will be accurate to within twenty-five nanometers. Steward Observatory mirror polishing program project scientist Buddy Martin says that when it’s complete, the Giant Magellan Telescope should be ten times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope—if it was positioned in Washington, DC, it would be able to make out a softball in the hand of a pitcher in San Francisco. Martin talks with SciFri’s Charles Bergquist about the mirror production process, and the challenges of working with glass on massive scales. Watch a video and see photos of the process at scienefriday.com.   It’s Time To Rethink Shark Sex—With Females In Mind Sharks, rays, and skates—all fish in the subclass Elasmobranchii—are a beautifully diverse collection of animals. One big way they differ is in how they reproduce. They lay eggs, like traditional fish, and let them mature in a select corner of the ocean. Or, they might let the eggs hatch inside their bodies. But they can also give live birth to pups gestated like mammals: with an umbilical cord and a placenta in a uterus. It doesn’t end there. These fish, like many other members of the animal kingdom, have two uteruses. Females are capable of reproducing asexually, without help from a male. As genetic sequencing has advanced, researchers have been finding another curious pattern: Many litters of pups will have more than one father, a phenomenon known as multiple paternity. Evolutionary ecologists seeking to explain why sharks would use this strategy of multiple paternity have hypothesized it’s one of convenience for females. In species with aggressive and competitive mating practices, like many sharks and rays, it’s possible females find it saves them precious resources to acquiesce to multiple males. But what if there’s something in it for the female, and her likelihood of having successful, biologically fit offspring? That’s the question a team of researchers sought to answer in new research published in Molecular Ecology this month, where they asked what kinds of physiological mechanisms a female shark or ray might use to wield agency in her own reproduction. The researchers also write that a male-dominated field may be more likely to miss a female-driven reproductive strategy, and push for more study of female reproductive biology. John Dankosky talks to the lead author on the research, Georgia Aquarium shark biologist Kady Lyons, about the vast wonderland of reproductive strategies in this fish subclass—and what a history of male-centered research may have missed.   What Next For The Fully Vaccinated? In the U.S., vaccines have been rolling out since December. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 95 million doses have been administered which equates to over 18% of the population. This week, the agency also put out guidelines for those who have been fully vaccinated. Sophie Bushwick of Scientific American fills us in on those guidelines and also talks about research on the effectiveness of mask mandates and a headless sea slug.    

Slate Sessions: 107, "Watch What You Say", with Claudia Singletary, Executive Assistant at Mississippi Public Broadcasting. This Slate Session is the first excerpt titled "Confessions of a Word Nerd" from MPB Education's "Workforce Wednesday" Workshop, Self-Presentation Series, aimed to help you sound and look your best when presenting virtually. For more information about MPB Education's "Workforce Wednesday" Workshops, visit https://education.mpbonline.org/. "Slate Sessions" are Chalkboard Ch@t bonus episodes where educators from across the U.S. offer tools, tips and beneficial practices. If you or anyone you know is a teacher, professor or childcare provider and would like to be featured on a future “Slate Sessions” episode, email the show host at germaine.flood@mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before his professional music career began he was a professional boxer where he established a respectable 10–3–1 record. Boxing career highlights include winning the Mid-South Middleweight Championship in Memphis, Tennessee and culminated with a nationally televised bout with former world champion Roberto Durán,[1] After a few years of working in a Tupelo furniture factory and playing in local clubs he was discovered by music professional Miles Copeland (brother of The Police drummer Stewart Copeland).In 1997, while performing at a singer-songwriters night at a local pizza shop (Vanelli's), Roger Sovine representing BMI overheard Thorn and was impressed with his singing and song writing ability. He asked Thorn if he had his permission to share his name with other record companies in Nashville. A couple weeks later, Thorn called vOz Vanelli (owner of Vanelli's) and mentioned that several record companies were coming to Tupelo to hear him perform. Thorn asked if he could come and play at Vanelli's which vOz agreed to. After hearing Thorn perform, Wyatt Easterling (an associate of Miles Copeland III) brought Thorn to Nashville and within thirty days, Thorn opened for Sting. Thorn was subsequently signed to a recording contract with A&M Records and recorded his first album, Hammer & Nail, in 1997. He left A&M soon after and followed Hammer & Nail with thirteen more albums, all self-released and self-produced with his writing and production partner, Billy Maddox.Thorn's 2010 album Pimps and Preachers debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard 200 chart, his highest chart position to date. His 2012 album What the Hell Is Going On was the 12th Most Played Album of 2012 on the Americana Music Association Year-End Chart. What the Hell Is Going On was Thorn's first album to feature the songwriting of other artists and the second record of his to debut on the Billboard Top 100 during its first week of release.Thorn has toured as an opening act for Huey Lewis & the News, Sting, John Prine, Marianne Faithfull, Mark Knopfler, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Jeff Walker, Toby Keith and Jeff Beck.In 2014, Thorn released Too Blessed to Be Stressed, which he described as a collection of "positive anthem songs. I wrote these songs hoping they might put people in a positive mindset and encourage them to count their own blessings, like I count mine," Thorn observes. "There's no higher goal I could set for myself than to help other people find some happiness and gratitude in their lives.In March 2018, Thorn released an album, titled Don't Let the Devil Ride, featuring several covers of gospel songs that were inspiration to him during his youth and adolescence. The album features several prominent artists in that genre such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, Bonnie Bishop, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The album peaked at No. 1 in the Billboard Blues Albums Chart.Later that month, the Mississippi House of Representatives named March 27 'Paul Thorn Day' in recognition of Paul's constant support of his home state. On May 7, 2018, Mississippi Public Broadcasting premiered a special featuring Paul's current tour titled "Mission Temple Fireworks Revival, which features special guests such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, The McCrary Sisters, Bonnie Bishop, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.In 2019, Paul Thorn's lead electric guitarist of 30 years, Bill Hinds, parted ways with the band. In a statement on Paul's website, Hinds explains that he is starting a new chapter in his life but will remain a musician. Bill's spot in the Paul Thorn Band has been filled by Chris Simmons, a guitarist from Alabama, who played in Leon Russell's band for 5 years.In May of 2020, multi-Grammy award winning vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur released an album featuring a cover of Thorn's “Everybody Looks Good at the Starting Line.

Al Steele is a significant voice on the campus of the University of Mississippi, but the journalism school is where her voice is the most important.   She is an award-winning photojournalist and author who has been recognized by Bishop T.D. Jakes, The New York Times, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, etc. Her book, Delta Jewels: In Search of My Grandmother's Wisdom gained notoriety after profiling church mothers throughout the Mississippi Delta.   Hailing from the Northeast, this episode discusses our first encounter as student and professor, her matriculation to the South, adjusting to Mississippi and its rigors, along with her introduction to Southern white students.   Visit her website and purchase a book: https://www.alysiasteele.com/delta-jewels-book 

Tune-in as we discuss all things MPB with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Executive Director, Ronnie Agnew. This in-depth sit down uncovers the heart of the agency showcasing MPB departments including Education, Radio, Television, Communications, Digital & Membership. We discuss MPB's 50th Anniversary, the agency's response to the pandemic and what to expect in 2021. For more information about MPB, visit our website at https://www.mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Giving Tuesday, our guest is: Keith Fulcher, president of the Community Foundation for Northwest Mississippi https://cfnm.org/ Find out more on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CFNM2002/videosWe learned what a community foundation is and who the CFNM serves (eleven Mississippi counties: Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate and Tunica)Other community foundations in the area:Community Foundation of East Mississippi: five county area, Lauderdale, Kemper, Neshoba, Newton and Clarke. https://www.cfem.org/The Gulf Coast Community Foundation: South Mississippi. https://www.mgccf.org/West Point Community Foundation http://www.wpnet.org/index.php/community/community_foundationCREATE Foundation serves Northeast MS: Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Marshall, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo and Union counties. https://createfoundation.com/Pinebelt Foundation https://www.pinebeltfoundation.org/Community Foundation of Greater Jackson become the Community Foundation of Mississippi https://formississippi.org/Community Foundation of Greater Memphis serves Eastern AR; Northern MS; Western TN https://www.cfgm.org/Listen and learn how the donations are managed, what a donor-estabished fund is, how to establish a scholarship fund, and what charities CFNM provides assistance. If you would like to financially support Mississippi Public Broadcasting, reach out to the MPB Foundation and find out how at https://www.mpbfoundation.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Ronald Kennedy was born and raised in Mississippi. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, and a Master's degree in Health Administration from Tulane University, New Orleans, and a Master's of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola University, Chicago. Ron, along with his brother Walter Donald Kennedy, are the Kennedy Twins and are best known for their bestselling book “The South Was Right!,” which has sold more 180,000 copies and its “new edition for the 21st century” was just released by Shotwell Publishing. The Kennedy Twins have written 16 other books, including “Punished With Poverty: The Suffering South,” “Dixie Rising: Rules for Rebels,” “Yankee Empire: Aggressive Abroad and Despotic at Home,” and “When Rebel Was Cool.” Ron and his brother Donnie have been interviewed by numerous local and national talk radio shows such as Col. Oliver North's radio show, Alan Colmes' radio show, Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect, the BBC, French National TV, Louisiana Public Broadcasting TV and Mississippi Public Broadcasting radio and TV. Both have served as Commander of the Louisiana Division Sons of Confederate Veterans and have received special recognition awards from the National Commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, as well as other Southern heritage organizations. Ron and I discuss how he got involved in the Southern-without-apology movement, as well as how the Southern states went from self-determination, prosperity, and health, to an underling region of “bayonet governments,” to now a land of “stateless people.” It's not all doom and gloom, though, folks, for this son of Dixie has big ideas about how to organize effectively and resist nonviolently big government at the local, state, and federal levels. Let's just say that his strategies, if implemented, could “hang [the oligarchs] on the horns of a dilemma.” Sounds good to me.

The Secretary of State's Office prepares for Election Day.And, a federal ruling extends the Census count until the end of the month.Then, members of the Till family receive a nomination for the Congressional Gold Medal.Plus, MPB Education kicks off a new classroom.Segment 1:Mississippians will be heading to the polls in less than five weeks to cast their ballots. And although the average number of new COVID-19 cases has declined since a summer spike, the chief executive officer over elections says safety at the polls is still a top priority. Secretary of State Michael Watson tells our Ashley Norwood his office is using the old Mississippi Trademart as a staging area in a plan to equip Mississippi counties with the protective gear they need for Election Day.This election will be final Congressional election with Mississippi's existing House districts - which are based on results gathered by the decennial census. Trump administration official Wilbur Ross attempted to end the Census 2020 count by today, but last week a federal judge ruled the Secretary of Commerce's office must continue counting until October 31st. John Greene is the Vice Chair of the Complete Count Committee in Mississippi. He shares how Mississippi has responded to the 2020 census.Segment 2:The Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by the United States Congress is one of the highest civilian awards in the United States. Now, Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley are being nominated for the honor through a bipartisan bill with 33 cosponsors including Senators Richard Burr of North Carolina and Corey Booker of New Jersey. Benjamin Saulsberry is the Museum Director of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. He says the legacy of Mamie Till Mobley and Emmett Till is an integral part of our Nation's story.Segment 3:Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, is launching a new television channel – MPB Classroom TV. The channel is designed to provide instructional content on television to PreK-12th grade students in the state of Mississippi. Tara Wren is Director of Education at MPB. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We go back to Mississippi School of the Arts’ Commencement 2016. Marshall Ramsey, the former editorial cartoonist for The Clarion Ledger, was invited to speak to departing seniors. Marshall gives a message of hope and encouragement. During these times of 2020, we encourage our seniors with a message of hope to excel in whatever they decide to do througout life. Marshall is currently the Editor-At-Large for Mississippi Today newspaper and a show host on Mississippi Public Broadcasting. Marshall Ramsey on Twitter Marshall Ramsey Facebook Fan Page Marshall Ramsey web site

Money Talks expert host, Dr. Nancy Lottridge Anderson was inspired by a recent phone call on the show to talk about the history of money. Listen here to the audio from the creative you tube video she and her husband created or find a link to the video on this site.Thank you for listening and supporting Money Talks on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.Money Talks can be heard live on MPB Think Radio Tuesdays at 9am. Or listen to the podcast. Moneytalks.mpbonline.orgHow can the stock market bounce back when the economic news is so dire? Much of the answer lies with our central bank, The Federal Reserve. The Fed has been pumping money into the system to under-gird the economy.Last week, on the radio, I was asked, "How does the Fed create money?" There was only a minute left before we went to break, so my answer was brief. I decided I needed to craft a better answer. With the help of my producer/director husband, we made a movie!Magic Money See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More action in the Senate corrections committee as the legislature approaches another deadline.Then, the latest on the how the state Health Department is handling the coronavirus.Plus, the next installment of our 50th anniversary series - a conversation with Peter Zapletal.Segment 1:Lawmakers on the Senate Corrections Committee are working to pass legislation to help revamp Mississippi's Prison system ahead of today's deadline. Deadly violence in recent months and the deaths of more than 20 inmates has driven state officials and lawmakers to take action. Prison officials have moved inmates out of Parchman's dilapidated Unit 29, where much of the violence occurred. Proposed Senate Bill 2684 would increase the number of offenders housed in regional jails and the per diem paid by the state. The corrections committee has also passed a measure that would allow non-violent offenders with debilitating conditions to be placed on a medical release regardless of time served. MPB's Desare Frazier talks with Corrections Chair Juan Barnett (D) and Senator Brice Wiggins (R).Segment 2:The Mississippi Department of Health is remaining vigilant as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. State Health officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs, says he's especially concerned about how the virus affects older, sicker populations. He tells our Desare Frazier the state already has already activated parts of it's pandemic response plan, which contains guidance and recommendations on how to prevent spread of contagious diseases. Segment 3:Puppeteer Peter Zapletal came to Mississippi Educational Television in 1971 - one year after the agency was launched. 32 years and a case full of Emmys later, he retired from Mississippi Public Broadcasting after guiding television programing through milestone achievements like Cylde Frog and Dr. Tick Tock. He recently sat down with us to share his journey from Czechoslovakia to Jackson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Governor moves inmates out of Parchman Unit 29.Then, in today's Book Club, the unsolved murder of a young girl in McComb 50 years ago.Plus, we talk to the filmmakers behind MPB's newest documentary, Meet Carl Jackson.Segment 1:Inmates located at Mississippi's Parchman prison are being moved to a nearby private facility. The prison has been rocked by recent violence, and is under federal investigation. Inmates of the infamous Unit 29 at are moving five miles away to Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility. 50 inmates have already been moved, and they began moving 500 more inmates Wednesday morning. Cliff Johnson is the Director of the MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi. He commends the Governor's quick action and tells MPB's Kobee Vance he believes this is a temporary solution while more permanent plans are negotiatedDemocrat Carl Mickens is Vice Chair of the House Corrections Committee. He acknowledges the transfer of inmates from the ill-equipped Unit 29 addresses the immediate concerns within the department of corrections. But, as he tells our Kobee Vance, the legislature must also look at the bigger picture. Segment 2:Fifty years ago, the body of a 12 year-old girl was found in an oil field outside of McComb, Mississippi. She had been shot in the head. The suspects were two police officers. Despite two trials one suspect was acquitted. The other had charges against him dropped. Today, the murder of Tina Andrews remains unsolved. Trent A. Brown tells us about his book – “Murder in McComb. Segment 3:That's Carl Jackson playing "Lay Down My Old Guitar". The Louisville native is the subject of a new documentary by Mississippi Public Broadcasting that explores his contributions to country music as a songwriter, session musician and producer. We talk with producers John Gibson and Taiwo Gaynor about how this project got started, and what it means to them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following last week's indictments, we take a look at how one Mississippi non-profit's services rely on TANF funds.And, with teen vaping on the rise, parents and school administrators take action.Then, after Byte Size Tech, MPB celebrates 50 years - a conversation with Executive Director Ronnie Agnew.Segment 1:Mississippi's former Department of Human Service Director, John Davis, an ex-wrestler and non-profit officials are among those charged with embezzling at least $4 million from the TANF Fund--Temporary Assistant to Needy Families. Governor Tate Reeves has frozen the federal TANF grants which are administered by the state. But other Mississippi organizations that receive TANF funds may be put in a financial bind during the on-going investigation. Carol Burnett is director of Moore Community House and the Mississippi Low Income Childcare Initiative in Biloxi. She tells MPB's Desare Frazier she relies on those funds to assist low-income single mothers with childcare.Segment 2:While smoked tobacco use is on the decline among Mississippi youth, vaping is on the rise. Since 2010, e-cigarette use has increased by over 1000 percent in middle and high schoolers in Mississippi - that's according to M S tobacco data dot org. Health officials and community leaders met recently at a Vaping Summit in Flowood to discuss the issue. Jill Gordon, Executive Director of Enrich MS, is one of the organizers. She tells MPB's Kobee Vance she became active when she caught her middle school son vaping. Educators have banned vape products at schools, and now---they are trying to change municipal laws to make it more difficult for teens to get vape products. Ben Stein is the Principal at Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood. He tells our Kobee Vance a new ordinance is helping to lower the rates of teen vaping.Segment 3:Byte Size TechSegment 4:If you have been listening to MPB Think Radio regularly, you've probably heard the dozen or so Happy Anniversary wishes. 2020 marks MPB's 50th year serving Mississippi, and to celebrate, Mississippi Edition will bring you a series of conversations with the influential figures that have shaped Mississippi Public Broadcasting over the last half decade. We start the celebration of that history with our current Executive Director Ronnie Agnew. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we do every Friday we’ll be traveling the state letting you know about People, places and events that make MS great! Today on Next stop we’re giving you an exclusive behind the scenes look into the making of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s original documentary “Meet Carl Jackson” with guests, Director of Television, John Gibson, Assistant Director, Taiwo Gaynor and veteran radio host and musician, Bill Ellison. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guests Julie and John Herlihy share their experience racing in the Mille Miglia in Italy with us. They will attend the 11th Annual EuroFest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show at the Renaissance in Ridgeland on Saturday, October 12th. Auto Correct will also be there in the Mississippi Public Broadcasting tent. Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic will conduct a car care clinic at 2pm.http://www.euro-fest.net/ridgeland/schedule.php Looking at the weather – don’t just bring a jacket, bring a coat!If you can’t listen to our show - all the way through live, find our podcast. I like to listen to podcasts when: Here are the recalls for the week: 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, CLA-Class, GLC-Class: Dealers will inspect the driver airbag module and replace it, as necessary, for free.2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG E-Class Wagon: Dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, for free.2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler: Dealers will replace the driver’s seat belt buckle for free.2020 BMW X3, X4: Dealers will replace the front-axle swivel bearings for free. BMW said it has instructed owners not to drive their vehicles.You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number.Consumer Reports has a list of vehicles that have a record of much-worse-than-average overall reliability based on subscriber responses to their Annual Auto Survey. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Jaguar F-Pace 2017 Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/ is another resource for unreliable car lists. – they did not have any Jaguars listed. If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53, 2019 Mazda3 Hatch, 2020 Range Rover Evoque https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 519 | Original Air Date June 3, 2019 Local journalism is one of the key-stones of American democracy. There’s no substitute for an experienced, local reporter—not just to get a story, but to share it with the insight and perspective that only comes from living in the community in which they report. Alexandra Watts is one of 13 fellows with Report for America, a new effort to put reporters on the ground in communities across America. Watts is a reporter with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, living and working in the Mississippi Delta where she focuses on under-reported issues. She is a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart is back in studio for another episode of Southern Remedy. Southern Remedy is the weekly doctor-hosted call-in show produced by Mississippi Public Broadcasting in conjunction with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The show airs Wednesdays at 11am on MPB Think Radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart takes your questions and calls on another edition of Southern Remedy presented by the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi Public Broadcasting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For over 55 years, Oliver Emmerich, Sr., was editor and publisher of the McComb Enterprise Journal. In this episode he explains his philosophy of using the editorial page to influence public opinion. During the 1960s, Emmerich used his position as an editor to promote Civil Rights. He recalls publishing a series of articles about local schools to disprove the idea of “Separate but Equal.” Emmerich also remembers Greenville journalist, Hodding Carter, Jr., an outspoken champion of the Civil Rights Movement. He describes his friend’s refusal to conform as something uniquely American. Podcast Bonus: As an award-winning journalist, Emmerich was never shy about expressing his political opinions. He discusses his opposition to Ross Barnett and Paul B. Johnson, Jr., as well as, Mississippians’ love of demagogues. Special Event: Please make plans to attend People, Politics and the Press on Saturday, July 14, 2018. This one-day civic engagement summit at the Two Mississippi Museums features nationally recognized names in media, as well as the region’s best reporters for panel discussions, lectures and open format conversations exploring the crucial role journalism plays in creating informed citizens and a healthy democracy. People, Politics and the Press is an unprecedented collaboration between the Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, the Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation, the Clarion Ledger and Mississippi Today. For more information go to http://www.peoplepoliticspress.com  

On today’s show we welcomed special guest Holly Bolton, Typing & Technology Instructor with the Addie McBride Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Mike Duke, Director of Radio Reading Service at Mississippi Public Broadcasting to discuss assistive technology for individuals with blindness or visual impairment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is no stranger to MPB. Cherita Brent or shall we say Comedian Rita B is here today to talk with us about her life after Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a stand-up comedian, host and actor. we'll find out what she's been up to and find out what's next for her in 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rita Brent and I dive into the complexities of honesty, humility and mastering the ability to learn from life as you go. She has a long list of accomplishments ranging from producing her own comedy special to giving Ted Talks. She the remarkable ability to make real life events funny and interesting. I know you guys are going to enjoy this one! Bio: A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Cherita Brent (also known as “Rita B.”) is a professional drummer, radio host, and stand-up comedienne. She began her professional drumming career at the age of 21 and has performed with the likes of D' Mar and the Nu Funk Society, Grady Champion, KD Brosia, and more. Cherita graduated from Murrah High School in 2005, and in 2006, joined the Army National Guard Band. After graduating from Basic Combat Training in South Carolina, she graduated from the Navy School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia in 2006. She became a Sergeant in the 41st Army Band and recently ended her service in December 2014. While at Jackson State University from 2006-2009, she worked as an on-air personality at WJSU 88.5 FM for three years before joining Mississippi Public Broadcasting where she currently serves as a weekday local radio show host and producer. Support this podcast

An intimate conversation with LaWayne Childrey Author, Journalist, HIV Advocate, Inspirational Speaker.  A native of Birmingham, Alabama. His autobiography, Peeling Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph, was selected as one of the top six autobiographies of 2015 by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Childrey is also a recipient of the national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence. In addition, Childrey has won numerous Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters awards for his reporting with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide affiliate of National Public Radio. In 2014 the Alabama Community College System selected Childrey as its most outstanding alumnus in the institution’s 50-year history. The ACCS awarded a $5,000 scholarship in Childrey’s name to a deserving Alabama high school senior. . "This book is therapy for anyone who needs it, and a re-affirmation for all that hope is never lost." - Joel Eisenberg "This memoir is one of the most candid that I've read" - Writer's Digest

Lawayne Orlando Childrey is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. His autobiography, Peeling Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph, was selected as one of the top six autobiographies of 2015 by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Childrey is also a recipient of the national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence.  In addition, Childrey has won numerous Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters awards for his reporting with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide affiliate of National Public Radio. In 2014 the Alabama Community College System selected Childrey as its most outstanding alumnus in the institution's 50-year history. The ACCS awarded a $5,000 scholarship in Childrey's name to a deserving Alabama high school senior. During the same year, Childrey was named alumnus of the year for Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he serves on the executive committee of the Nashville Regional HIV Planning Council. Childrey also works as a freelance journalist, national voice over artist, HIV/AIDS advocate and motivational and keynote speaker. 

March is NATIONAL READING MONTH. In celebration of National Reading Month CAN WE TALK FOR REAL co-hosts Teresa (Terry Boi) Jackson and Michelle E. Brown welcome LaWayne Childrey to the show to talk about his book “Peeing Back the Layers: A Story of Trauma, Grace and Triumph.” His book was selected as one of the top six autobiographies of 2015 by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. This book tells Childrey’s story - how a troubled, black, gay youth from the Deep South grew up to become one of the most respected news journalists in the country. Childrey is also a recipient of the national Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence. The award is given by the Radio Television Digital News Association honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism. Murrow Award recipients demonstrate the excellence that Edward R. Murrow made a standard for the electronic news profession. Childrey has also won numerous Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters awards for his reporting with Mississippi Public Broadcasting. In 2014 the Alabama Community College System selected Childrey as its most outstanding alumnus in the institution’s 50-year history. The ACCS awarded a $5,000 scholarship in Childrey’s name to a deserving Alabama high school senior. During the same year, Childrey was named alumnus of the year for Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. In his compelling autobiography Childrey demonstrates his ability to persevere during times of immense adversity. Join CAN WE TALK FOR REAL Wednesday, March 9, 2016  at 8:30PM EST/7:30PM CST to celebrate NATIONAL READING MONTH and be inspired by this outstanding African American author, Lawayne Childrey. CAN WE TALK FOR REAL – your award winning blog radiocast. Celebrating three years of bringing you issues, education and entertainment.    

Barin von Foregger sits down in the studio at Mississippi Public Broadcasting with Season Pass host Jay White talking Prime Rib off the grill.

Barin von Foregger sits down in the studio at Mississippi Public Broadcasting with Season Pass host Jay White talking fish and seafood off the grill.

Grillmaster Barin von Foregger joins Jay White with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's "Season Pass" and talks about recipes from the grill.

Grillmaster Barin von Foregger joins Jay White with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's "Season Pass" and talks about recipes from the grill.