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Tameshia Shelton, a Clay County mother of four, is serving life in prison on a murder conviction. But the latest reporting from Jerry Mitchell and Madeline Nguyen has opened the door for her to get a long-awaited retrial. The investigative reporters join Emily Wagster Pettus to discuss their findings and the recent ruling from the Mississippi Supreme Court.

This Day in Legal History: Rhode Island Ratifies the Constitution, 1790On this day in 1790, Rhode Island became the thirteenth and final original state to ratify the United States Constitution, doing so by a margin of 34 to 32 at a convention in Newport. Rhode Island's hesitation had been considerable: the state refused to send delegates to the Philadelphia Convention in 1787, and twice rejected ratification in popular referenda — a curiously democratic method for refusing to join a constitutional union founded in part on the premise that pure direct democracy is dangerous. The state's small-farmer and debtor classes, the same constituencies that had backed the paper-money policies that horrified Madison, were deeply suspicious of a strong federal government that would constrain state-issued currency, ban impairment of debt contracts (Article I, Section 10), and override state-level debtor protections.Ratification finally came under the gun: Congress, frustrated by the foot-dragging, was openly threatening to treat Rhode Island as a foreign nation for tariff purposes, which would have devastated the Providence merchants. The convention's narrow margin reflected a hostile deal more than a meeting of constitutional minds.Importantly, Rhode Island's ratification was conditioned on a lengthy list of proposed amendments — many of them mirroring the Bill of Rights that James Madison had already shepherded through Congress in September 1789 and that would be ratified in December 1791. With Rhode Island in, the original Union was at last complete, and the practical question of whether the new federal government could function with one stubborn holdout fell away. The episode is a useful reminder that the constitutional founding was not so much a singular moment as a slow, contested, occasionally coerced bargain — one that ended in Newport on a humid Saturday in May.The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a narrow 5-4 ruling in Pitchford v. Cain, reviving a Mississippi death row inmate's challenge to the prosecutor's race-based use of peremptory strikes at his 2006 capital trial. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for a majority that included Chief Justice Roberts plus Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson, held that the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably applied Batson v. Kentucky's three-step framework for challenges to peremptory strikes.The Court found the trial judge accepted the prosecutor's race-neutral explanations without giving defense counsel a meaningful opportunity to argue that those reasons were pretextual, and the state appellate court compounded the error by treating that omission as a waiver. The prosecutor, Doug Evans, used four of his twelve strikes to remove four of the five Black prospective jurors, leaving a jury of eleven white jurors and one Black juror in a Mississippi county that was then roughly 40 percent Black.The Court leaned heavily on its 2019 Flowers v. Mississippi decision, which involved the same prosecutor and the same trial judge and had already found Evans's pattern of striking Black jurors discriminatory. Federal habeas relief was appropriate because the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act's deferential “no fair-minded jurist could agree” standard cannot rescue a state-court ruling that simply skips Batson's third step. Justice Gorsuch dissented, joined by Justices Alito, Thomas, and Barrett, arguing the record showed counsel chose silence rather than being denied an opportunity. The case now returns to the Fifth Circuit for further proceedings.Justices Revive Mississippi Death Row Inmate's Batson Claim | Law360Caesars Entertainment agreed Thursday to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta's privately-held Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash deal valued at roughly $17.6 billion, including the assumption of approximately $11.9 billion of Caesars' outstanding debt. Shareholders will receive $31 per share, a 49 percent premium over Caesars' unaffected share price as of February 25, and the company will be delisted from Nasdaq upon closing. The agreement includes a go-shop period running through approximately July 11 — a Delaware deal-protection mechanism that lets the target board solicit competing bids without triggering a termination fee, and that helps insulate the sale process from a Revlon-flavored fiduciary-duty challenge by signaling the board actively tested the market after signing.Latham & Watkins and Skadden are representing Caesars (the latter on antitrust), White & Case is advising Fertitta, and Freshfields is counseling the Carano family, which holds a roughly 5 percent stake and will roll part of its equity into the combined entity. The combined company would control more than 60 casino resorts and over 200 retail sports betting locations under the William Hill brand. Antitrust review will be the inflection point given the overlap on the Las Vegas Strip — where Caesars operates eight properties — and across digital betting. Funding will come from Fertitta equity and committed debt financing arranged by a syndicate of ten banks.4 Firms Steer Fertitta's $17.6B Caesars Entertainment Buy | Law360The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday finalized a long-awaited overhaul of the federal Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act of 2021, the statute that pulls most out-of-network billing fights out of the patient's hands and into a baseball-style arbitration between provider and payer. The headline change slashes the per-party administrative fee from $115 to $15 per case, undoing a sharp 2023 hike that providers had successfully challenged in the Eastern District of Texas as having been adopted without notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.The rule also expands batching, so economically similar items and services can be bundled into a single arbitration, which the agency says will cut transaction costs and ease the chronic IDR backlog. HHS is also rolling out a centralized federal dispute portal and a payer registry intended to fix the persistent problem of providers being unable to identify which entity is actually on the hook in any given case. Reactions from physician and radiology groups have been mixed, with broad support for the fee cut but lingering concern that the qualifying payment amount methodology — the benchmark arbitrators must consider — still tilts the field toward insurers. APA Section 706 challenges to portions of the earlier IDR framework remain pending in the Fifth Circuit.US HHS finalizes rule to streamline dispute resolution under No Surprises Act | ReutersABC's New York affiliate WABC-TV filed an objection with the FCC on Thursday, calling Chairman Brendan Carr's April order requiring early license renewals for all eight ABC-owned stations an “unconstitutional” act of viewpoint-based retaliation barred by the First Amendment. WABC submitted its renewal under protest, arguing the agency has not demanded simultaneous early renewals from a commonly owned station group in more than fifty years and that the Media Bureau's stated rationale — possible violations of the Communications Act of 1934 and the FCC's nondiscrimination rules — is pretext for punishing disfavored editorial speech.The doctrinal hook is the Bantam Books line of cases through last term's NRA v. Vullo, which holds that government officials cannot use the implicit threat of regulatory sanction to coerce private intermediaries into suppressing protected expression. The order followed a separate FCC inquiry into whether “The View” has been violating the agency's equal-time rule for political candidates, and came against the backdrop of repeated White House demands that Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel. Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez has openly urged Disney not to “flinch.”On the same day, the FCC issued a broader notice warning all broadcasters that licenses could be reviewed early if stations are deemed to be failing their statutory public-interest obligation — a posture that drops the question of broadcast licensing back into Red Lion-era First Amendment territory.FCC Targeting ABC Licenses To Punish Speech, Station Says | Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

A case in which the Court will decide whether the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably decided—under the standards set by federal habeas law—that Terry Pitchford gave up his right to argue that the prosecutor's explanations for striking four Black jurors were false or racially biased?

Criminal Procedure: Did the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably determine that petitioner waived his right to rebut the prosecutor's asserted race-neutral reasons for striking black jurors? - Argued: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:2:24 EDT

Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below.Watson v. Republican National Committee, (March 23) - Election Law; Issue(s): Whether the federal election-day statutes, 2 U.S.C. § 7, 2 U.S.C. § 1, and 3 U.S.C. § 1, preempt a state law that allows ballots that are cast by federal election day to be received by election officials after that day.Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., (March 24) - Labor and Employment Law; Issue(s): Whether the doctrine of judicial estoppel can be invoked to bar a plaintiff who fails to disclose a civil claim in bankruptcy filings from pursuing that claim simply because there is a potential motive for nondisclosure, regardless of whether there is evidence that the plaintiff in fact acted in bad faith.Noem v. Al Otro Lado, (March 24) - Immigration Law; Issue(s): Whether an alien who is stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.–Mexico border “arrives in the United States” within the meaning of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., which provides that an alien who “arrives in the United States” may apply for asylum and must be inspected by an immigration officer.Flower Foods, Inc. v. Brock, (March 25) - Labor and Employment Law; Issue(s): Whether workers who deliver locally goods that travel in interstate commerce — but who do not transport the goods across borders nor interact with vehicles that cross borders — are “transportation workers” “engaged in foreign or interstate commerce” for purposes of the exemption in Section 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act.Abouammo v. United States, (March 30) - Proper Venue, Criminal Law; Issue(s): Whether venue is proper in a district where no offense conduct took place, so long as the statute’s intent element “contemplates” effects that could occur there.Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, (March 30) - Jurisdiction; Issue(s): Whether a federal court that initially exercises jurisdiction and stays a case pending arbitration maintains jurisdiction over a post-arbitration Section 9 or 10 application where jurisdiction would otherwise be lacking.Pitchford v. Cain, (March 31) - Criminal Appellate Litigation; Issue(s): Whether, under the standards set forth in the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d), the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably determined that petitioner waived his right to rebut the prosecutor's asserted race-neutral reasons for exercising peremptory strikes against four black jurors.Trump v. Barbara, (April 1) - Birthright Citizenship, Fourteenth Amendment; Whether Executive Order No. 14,160 complies on its face with the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment and with 8 U.S.C. § 1401(a), which codifies that clause.Featuring:Lisa L. Dixon, Executive Director, Center for Election ConfidenceHon. Mike Hurst, Partner, Phelps Dunbar LLPZac Morgan, Senior Litigation Counsel, Washington Legal FoundationEric Wessan, Solicitor General, Iowa Office of the Attorney General(Moderator) Oliver Dunford, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation

NCAA's pursuit of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sparks controversy as the battle over a medical redshirt exposes the tangled web of division standards and collegiate bureaucracy. Brian Smith and Steven Willis break down how Chambliss's precedent-setting case, marked by state and NCAA appeals, could reshape transfer and eligibility rules across college football. Will the Mississippi Supreme Court side with the athlete—or bureaucracy? Recruiting takes center stage as Ole Miss eyes a top-10 class, spotlighting quarterback Keegan Croucher's rapid rise and the state's elite linemen, including Ben'Jarvius Shumaker and Mitchell Turner. Key discussions explore how Croucher's skills could attract premier wide receivers and why this recruiting cycle is a must-win for the Rebels after their recent Final Four run. Can Pete Golding and his staff capitalize on spring momentum and dominate the Mississippi recruiting wars? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we're driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There's more to a Mazda. Because there's more to you. TurboTax This year you're getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You're no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelFanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

College sports' governing body is escalating its fight against a star quarterback seeking to play one more season. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

On today's episode: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement. Intense Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon as US warns the bombardment will 'surge dramatically.' House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide. Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room. Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear. Suspect in custody in Colorado in the case of 3 women found dead in Utah. Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024. Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending a three-week slide. San Antonio bests Detroit as top NBA contenders clash, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for another milestone, a traded NBA superstar debuts with his new team, a low round kicks off play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and trades in the NHL and NFL. NCAA appeals to Mississippi Supreme Court, seeking to bar Trinidad Chambliss from playing in 2026. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title. London police say 4 men arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on Jewish community. Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says. Britain is sending four more fighter jets to Qatar. Gridlocked streets as thousands flee Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli order. Sirens heard at RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus during a visit by UK defense secretary. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

The Ole Miss Spirit was LIVE for over nine hours on Thursday as Trinidad Chambliss had his (successful!) court date with the NCAA. Cleveland, Mississippi-based lawyer John Cox contributed to the Spirit's ‘Talk of Champions' podcast for nearly the entirety — including joining Sudu Upadhyay shortly after the ruling came down.“You would assume [the NCAA] is going to appeal,” Cox said, in the included 22-minute explainer. “Eventually it's going to go up to the Mississippi Supreme Court. The standard is manifest error — whether or not it's a complete misapplication of the law. That's why it was important to win this one.“Judge [Robert] Whitwell was very good during the hearing of explaining that the facts of this case are different than the facts of every other case. The Alabama case, that was apples to pizza. “As far as the long-term, if you're willing to fight the NCAA in a court of law, you've got a very good shot right now. Their rules are not set up to win in court the way they're applying them right now.”Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this lively episode, host Clay Edwards kicks off with a FAFO Friday vibe, broadcasting from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness in Mississippi studios. He invites listeners to engage via text, livestream comments, or calls, aiming for 50 likes to boost visibility on platforms like X, YouTube, and Rumble.   The first hour features special guest Chip Matthews, joining for a nostalgic dive into Jackson's bar and restaurant history. They reminisce about iconic spots like Crechelle's, which is closing soon, sharing stories of a memorable final visit with phenomenal steaks and service. The conversation shifts to old favorites such as The Dock, Pops Saloon, Roundup, Rodeos, Buffalo Chips, and more, prompted by listener texts and comments. They touch on live music's resurgence at venues like Martin's Downtown and Cameron's Garage, and even discuss Gene Simmons' views on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame excluding classic bands while including hip-hop artists.   Clay and Chip share rock concert memories, including shows with Papa Roach, Seether, Vertical Horizon, and Stroke 9. Listeners chime in with their favorite defunct and current bars, evoking spots like Conestoga, Miles Tavern, Red Dog Saloon, and The Edge.   In the second hour, attorney Sean Yerkraut joins via video to break down the legal victory for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who received a waiver to play another season despite NCAA opposition. They discuss the injunction preventing irreparable harm, the NCAA lawyers' dramatic courtroom exit, and potential appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, noting the slim chances of success given local ties. The chat briefly touches on broader NCAA issues like antitrust exemptions and athlete compensation, plus a teaser for Sean's upcoming fill-in show.   Closing out, State Representative Fred Shanks joins for the "Under the Dome" segment, recapping legislative deadline week. They cover the death of the ballot initiative bill in the Senate due to concerns over out-of-state influence on issues like abortion and marijuana, emphasizing the need to protect against dark money while encouraging constituents to contact reps directly.   Clay wraps up with thanks to guests and listeners, teasing a Thursday fill-in with Sean, and wishing everyone a safe Valentine's weekend.  

In the second hour of Episode #1,155 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards connects via video with attorney and Ole Miss grad Sean Yurtkuran for an in-depth breakdown of the recent court victory for Ole Miss quarterback Tre Harris (formerly Trinidad Chambliss), who secured a waiver to play another season despite NCAA pushback. They dissect the legal nuances, including the judge's injunction to prevent "irreparable harm," the dramatic courtroom exit by NCAA attorneys before the verdict, and the slim odds of a successful appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court—citing local Ole Miss connections and the timeline extending beyond the 2025 season. The discussion expands to broader NCAA challenges like antitrust exemptions, athlete employment status, and inconsistent rulings, with Clay praising Harris as an exciting player and noting the on-field implications for Ole Miss post-Lane Kiffin. Shifting gears, Sean shares his eye-opening "revelation" on the Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing the vast international network's ties to intelligence (including Bill Barr's father), its ripple effects in England (resignations, threats to the monarchy involving figures like Peter Mandelson and Prince Andrew), and the "elite vs. us" dynamic fueling global divisions. They touch on Pizzagate parallels, victim narratives, and the lack of accountability, with Sean admitting past skepticism but now seeing the full scope. The segment teases Sean's noon fill-in on The Lindsey Beckham Show and their upcoming Thursday co-host gig—offering sharp legal insights, football fervor, and conspiracy-fueled intrigue for sports fans and truth-seekers alike!

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 22, 2025Federal Judges Skeptical of GOP Claims of Racial Gerrymandering in California; Judge Orders New Judicial Districts in MississippiA decision from a skeptical three-judge panel is expected December 22nd on Republican claims that California's Proposition 50 racially gerrymandered Congressional districts.  In Mississippi, a federal judge ordered a new map and special elections to remedy a racially gerrymandered state supreme court map.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - Challenge to California Gerrymandering Reaches Federal Courtroom, but the SCOTUS Decision in Texas Could Undercut GOP ArgumentsABC 10 Sacramento - Judges Signal Possible Ruling in Favor of California's Proposition 50 Redistricting MapsCourthouse News Service - California Republicans' racial gerrymandering case runs into skeptical courtAmerican Democracy Minute - (August) Federal 5th District Court Rules Mississippi Must Redraw State Supreme Court Districts to Allow Black Voters to Elect a Candidate of Their ChoiceU.S. District Court (via Democracy Docket) - Original Complaint in DYAMONE WHITE v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERSNPR/AP - Special elections ordered for Mississippi Supreme Court after voting rights violationGroups Taking Action:ACLU MS, Southern Poverty Law CenterPlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #California  #Proposition50  #Mississippi #FairMaps #RacialGerrymandering #VRA #VotingRights #TrumpGerrymandering

Send us a textHow do we faithfully weave our life with God into the work we do every day? In this episode, Susan and co-host Rev. Smith Lilley talk with authors and businessmen Al Erisman and Randy Pope about what it means to view our work as a calling to serve the Lord. Together, they explore how the hours we spend in offices, classrooms, homes, and communities can become places of formation, worship, and witness. AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member, including serving as chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and as a founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump got a rude awakening with major protests chasing his goons from swank DC neighborhoods.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Wisconsin Lutheran pastor tested the new IRS endorsement rule by backing AOC and lost his church; ICE Barbie says the entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop people from climbing it; and, a federal judge ruled the Mississippi Supreme Court gerrymander map violates the Voting Rights Act.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a US appeals court puts the brakes on the contested land transfer for an Arizona copper mine to a pair of international companies; and, Paris residents fight the ‘Disneyfication' of their beloved Montmartre neighborhood.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 26, 2025Federal 5th District Court Rules Mississippi Must Redraw State Supreme Court Districts to Allow Black Voters to Elect a Candidate of Their ChoiceRecent estimates put Mississippi's Black population at around 37%.  Of Mississippi's former and current 104 state supreme court justices, only four have been African American, including only one of nine sitting justices.  An August 19th ruling from a federal 5th Circuit district court may change that. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Mississippi Free Press - Court Approves Lawmakers' Redrawn Mississippi Senate District Map State of Mississippi Judiciary - Mississippi Supreme Court  Mississippi Today - Federal judge rules Mississippi Supreme Court districts dilute Black vote, must be redrawnNorth American Community Hub -  U.S. Census - Racial Make-Up of Mississippi5th Circuit District Court via FindLaw - Decision in White v. Board of Elections ACLU -  Federal Court Orders Mississippi Supreme Court District Lines Be RedrawnGroups Taking Action:ACLU MS, Southern Poverty Law CenterRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #RacialGerrymandering #FairMaps #Mississippi #VRA 

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump got a rude awakening with major protests chasing his goons from swank DC neighborhoods.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Wisconsin Lutheran pastor tested the new IRS endorsement rule by backing AOC and lost his church; ICE Barbie says the entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop people from climbing it; and, a federal judge ruled the Mississippi Supreme Court gerrymander map violates the Voting Rights Act.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a US appeals court puts the brakes on the contested land transfer for an Arizona copper mine to a pair of international companies; and, Paris residents fight the ‘Disneyfication' of their beloved Montmartre neighborhood.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Bon Appétit!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

On The Clay Edwards Show, I sat down with former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn, who shared a sharp anecdote about outmaneuvering Democratic tactics in the legislature. Philip explained how Democrats, frustrated during a recent special session ending May 29, 2025, invoked an 1894 constitutional rule to force word-for-word bill readings—essentially a filibuster to stall proceedings until 2 a.m. This was a protest, likely over budget priorities, as Democrats felt sidelined by Republican spending choices. Philip recounted how, during his tenure as Speaker from 2012 to 2024, Democrats often used this tactic to slow things down when they were in the minority. To counter it, he cranked up the speed on a computer program used to read bills, dubbed the “demon chipmunk” by critics, making the readings comically fast and incomprehensible. This sparked a 2016 lawsuit from Rep. Jay Hughes, D-Oxford, claiming it violated the Constitution's spirit, but the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in Philip's favor in 2017, citing legislative autonomy. He noted a 2013-2014 instance where a two-and-a-half-hour reading of a charter school bill backfired on Democrats, giving him time to rally absent Republicans for a winning vote. Broadcasting from Flora, I laughed with Philip over his clever workaround, highlighting his savvy leadership in navigating Mississippi's political trenches.

Oppressive governments like the Trump administration may try to erase queer identities and histories, but California Naturalist and educator Jason “Journeyman” Wise reveals how science is recognizing that the rigid, patriarchal, binary view of the natural world is no match for the true fluid, diverse and interdependent reality (interviewed by Jason Jenn). And in NewsWrap: hundreds of thousands of protesters filled the streets of London and other cities to denounce the U.K. Supreme Court‘s trans-exclusive definition of “woman,” the deceased Roman Catholic Pope Francis changed the tenor of the Church's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow its ban on transgender military service to continue while its constitutionality is being challenged, federal judge enjoins Trump administration order demanding that passport and visa applicants be limited to only male or female gender markers, the Mississippi Supreme Court tells a transgender teenage boy he must wait until he turns 21 to legally change his name to reflect his gender identity, and more international LGBTQ+ news reported this week by Tanya Kane-Parry and Nathalie Munoz (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the April 28, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025Today, Pete Hegseth participated in another Signal chat from his private phone and sent war plans to his wife and brother; the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that a transgender teen can't change their name until they turn 21; someone allegedly stole Kristi Noem's purse which contained $3,000 cash; a jury found Nadine Menendez guilty on all counts; a Republican Senator is contradicting Trump and apparently getting away with it; government Covid sites now redirect to a flashy “lab leak” web page; Harvard University has filed suit against the Trump administration in federal court; some House Democrats have landed in El Salvador to try and secure the release of Abrego Garcia; RFK Jr rightfully faces backlash over autism remarks; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise NewsAdam Klasfeld | Just SecurityAdam Klasfeld (@klasfeldreports.com)Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) / TwitterStories:Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat | The New York TimesAn influential GOP senator is contradicting Trump's team — and getting away with it | POLITICOFact Check Team: RFK Jr. faces backlash over controversial autism remarks, clarifies | ABC News 3340'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites | NPRNadine Menendez convicted on all counts in bribery trial | CBS New YorkTransgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules | AdvocateHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant | CNN PoliticsHouse Dems travel to El Salvador to secure Maryland man's return | POLITICOGood Trouble:The EPA and Department of the Army are currently exploring changing the definition of water - they're open for comment until April 23rd. Please submit comments asking for ALL water to be protected.Implementation of the Definition of Waters of the United StatesEPA Administrator | US EPAContact Administrator Zeldin:(202) 564-4700email: adm17.zeldin@epa.gov  And Zeldin.Lee@epa.govFrom The Good NewsDirty War - WikipediaDrama by AJRIndependent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025! | bookweb.orgComma, a bookshopPaperback ExchangeReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

From traffic tickets to misdemeanor offenses, municipal courts handle a range of everyday legal issues. We hope to explain how the system works, what your rights are, and how to prepare if you ever have to appear in court. Our guest is City of Columbus Prosecutor and former Lowndes County Municipal Court Judge Nicole ClinkscalesIs there a special election today where you live? Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January 6 2025. The special election will be held today, April 15, 2025.There's voting for everyone this Saturday! Saturday April 19th Runoff Election In-Person Absentee Deadline: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.But beginning this Saturday, if no Primary Runoff Election, folks can vote by an absentee ballot in the Municipal Clerk's Office for the General Election which is June 3rd. IF BALLOTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO RUNOFF, the ballots shall be made available as soon as possible after the runoff election is certified. April 22nd, next Tuesday, is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.What's the saying – Only two things are for sure: death and taxes? We want to remind you that today – April 15th is Tax Day. The tax deadline for 2024 tax returns is April 15, 2025.If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension by the April tax filing due date. This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. Make sure you pay any tax you owe by the April filing date. The extension is only for filing your return. https://www.irs.gov/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi had its Municipal Primary elections last Tuesday. It got us to thinking about our two main political parties; so we invited them to come on the show and tell us what they want us to know and give our listeners a chance to ask what they want to know. Today, we've got Representative Cheikh Taylor, Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party. We're also joined by Mikel Bolden, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party. (We're scheduled to speak with the chair of the Mississippi Republican Party on May 20th, 2025.)Governor Tate Reeves announced that he has set a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties). The vacancy is due to the resignation of the Honorable Jenifer B. Branning upon her election to the Mississippi Supreme Court effective January, 6 2025. The special election will be held on April 15, 2025.Some of our primary races had so many candidates that there might need to be a runoff. April 12th – Saturday - Runoff Absentee Voting begins: Municipal Clerks' Offices must be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.April 22nd is the PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION DAY: Polling places must be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.Do you want to know where you can get more information about Mississippi Democrats? Their website: MississippiDemocrats.orgYou can learn about voting, the party, volunteering and upcoming events like the Community Conversation: April 24: 6-8pm at the Tougaloo College Auditorium.MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC PARTYP.O. Box 1583Jackson, MS 39215811 E. River Pl. Ste 102Jackson MS 39202Telephone: (601) 969-2913Fax: (601) 354- 1599info@mississippidemocrats.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are two new faces on the Mississippi Supreme Court.Then, leadership for the state House and Senate share their expectations for this year's legislative session.Plus, cold weather alerts are in place for much of Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWestern culture is increasingly polarized, and Christians often feel they are “under siege” by the dominant secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree among themselves on how to respond to an increasingly “post-Christian " culture. Susan and Alex talk with authors Randy Pope and Al Erisman about how we can engage the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus. Grab a copy of Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World here. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member including chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. You can find all our episodes and more at www.embodiedholiness.com. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

Voters will choose between Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Jim Kitchens and state Sen. Jenifer Branning in a runoff election on Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, and Taylor Vance break down the race and discuss why the election is so important for the future of the court and policy in Mississippi.

Mississippi's Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House are both considering how the state can cut taxes in the 2025 legislative session.Then, In the race for Mississippi Supreme Court, the Central District's contest pits one of the court's most senior incumbents against a Republican-backed state senator.Plus, Mississippians participating in a women's march this weekend are calling for equal rights, protections against sexism, and promoting a "feminist economy". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Geoff Pender, and Taylor Vance discuss three major political news events: the funding of Rep. Trey Lamar's Jackson street replacement, a poll from Speaker Jason White on tax elimination, and a contentious Mississippi Supreme Court race that could come down to the wire.

Exclusive interview with Charles G. Sims, the 3x great grandson of Confederate Colonel and Sen. James Z George. George was a 3 term United States Senator, Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, and the author of the 1890 constitution of the state of Mississippi. George was the driving force behind the poll taxes, literacy tests, and the understanding clause and his legal framework became the blueprint for the other southern states in creating racial codes that became the core of the Jim Crow laws. Sims is advocating for the removal of George's statue from the US Capitol and a statue of Medgar Evers, a civil rights icon and World War II veteran buried in Arlington National Cemetery, taking the place of George. 

The Mississippi Supreme Court is considering if allocating coronavirus relief dollars to private schools violates the state constitution.Then, an author examines the journal and life story of a black barber from Natchez. He's speaking at today's History is Lunch.Plus, MPB Television and Think Radio are celebrating the state's rich culture of gospel music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments today about if federal coronavirus relief dollars could be sent to private schools.Then, a coalition of statewide organizations want to ensure no communities miss out on broadband expansion. Plus, doctors say Black Mississippians are at increased risks for cancer, a side effect of healthcare deserts across the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi Today's Julia James and Bobby Harrison hear from Becky Glover, policy analyst with Parents for Public School, and Will Bardwell, senior counsel with Democracy Forward, about the scheduled Feb. 6 oral arguments before the state Supreme Court in their lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of sending public funds to private schools. Bardwell and Glover point out that Section 208 of Mississippi's 1890 Constitution says plainly no public funds can go to a school “not conducted as a free public school.”

Governor Tate Reeves is proposing a change to Medicaid reimbursement rates that could inject up to 700 million dollars into the state's troubled healthcare system.Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled to keep several provisions of a highly contested lawPlus, a farmer in the Delta is converting an old school bus into a mobile fresh food market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. District Judge Mike Mills joins Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison to discuss his storied career in politics and the state and federal judiciary. He discusses his time in the Legislature, on the Mississippi Supreme Court, and in the federal court.

Ep #548 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (07/07/23) 1. Discussing the White House cocaine mystery, could it belong to Kamala Harris? We also somehow ended up talking about Joe Biden possibly being on Meth which lead us to talking about other people throughout history who were jacked up on meth while doing evil things to humanity 2. Shaun get a notice on his door from the city of Jackson about rental property, is the city finally trying to tighten up the reigns on renters & landlords? 3.The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing the case over HB1020 and we take a deep dive into why do opponents of it really care? Should white liberals sit down and STFU about this since actual lives are at stake in Jackson, Mississippi? 4. We take an unexpected rabbit hole dive into discussing our nations supreme court's political leanings over time, very good conversation with Shaun about this. I was punching a little above my weight class but enjoyed it. 5. DeSantis released an anti-lgbtq ad trying to show that Trump supports the LGBTQ agenda and he doesn't, but I somehow think it had the opposite effect on both of them. It helped Trump and hurt DeSantis. Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

Clip From Ep #548 Of The Clay Edwards Show W/ Shaun Yurtkuran On 103.9 WYAB (07/07/23) 1. The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing the case over HB1020 and we take a deep dive into why do opponents of it really care? Should white liberals sit down and STFU about this since actual lives are at stake in Jackson, Mississippi? Check out my website at Www.ClayEdwardsShow.Com for all things Clay

The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear an appeal over if a highly-contested bill violates the rights of Jackson residents.Then, how an Alabama man is making a name for himself on TikTok through the art of storytelling.Plus, more than $150 million is available to help Mississippi connect to the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you're a part of the Supreme Court, you have the power to make a difference. Justice Dawn H. Beam made it her mission to keep trials fair and rightly done. Your decisions have a greater impact than you think. They will affect the community, families, and future litigations. So it is important that the judiciary can understand all the points in the trial so that it can all come down to the best result. Join MC Sungaila as she talks to Justice Dawn H. Beam about her journey into the Mississippi Supreme Court. She is the fourth woman to serve on the state's highest court, and the first woman appointed from the Southern District. Find out what she learned in her journey and some tips for up-and-coming female lawyers. Discover how she is trying to make a difference when it comes to child protection, mental health, trauma, and much more.

In 2010, David Neal Cox was arrested after an 8-hour standoff with police. He had stormed into the home of his estranged wife, Kim Cox, and shot her. Arrested and tried, a Mississippi jury sentenced David Neal Cox to death by lethal injection. After years of waiting for death, and back and forth between his lawyers and the Mississippi Supreme Court, David volunteered for execution. And on November 17th, 2021, he was killed. However, leading up to his death, there were many questions surrounding what David knew about the mysterious disappearance of his sister-in-law, Felicia, back in 2007. The authorities and Felicia's daughter believed he knew what really happened to her. On the eve of his execution, what David knew was finally revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The issue of abortion rights is the subject of a new lawsuit as a group of anti-abortion doctors seek to challenge a 1998 Mississippi Supreme Court opinion.We hear from the group representing the plaintiffs and examine the merits of the case.Plus, the agriculture commissioner launches a new initiative aimed at combating food insecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Native American Rights Fund and other organizations filed a legal challenge against the state for discounting ballots in a way that disproportionately affects Alaska Native voters. The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld voter restrictions in the state constitution originally instituted by white supremacists specifically to limit participation by people of color. Thursday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce gets a rundown of the evolving landscape of voter restrictions that affect Native Americans with Megan Condon, staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund; O.J. Semans Sr. (Rosebud Sioux), co-executive director of Four Directions Vote; and Nicole Donaghy (Lakota), executive director of North Dakota Native Vote.

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Sponsors: One Voice (Executive Director Nsombi Lambright-Haynes) and MS State Conference NAACP (Executive Director Corey Wiggins | State President Reverend Robert James)  Host: Brandon Jones – Policy Director |Southern Poverty Law Center & SPLC Action Fund (Mississippi) Guests:  Zakiya Summers- State House of Representatives |District 68 : Corrine Rivera Fowler- Director of Policy and Legal Advocacy | Ballot Initiative Strategy Center & BISC Foundation On May 14th, the Mississippi Supreme Court voided the state's ballot initiative process essentially overturning previous ballot initiatives such as medical marijuana and ending future ballot initiatives such as Medicaid expansion and early voting. The petition to challenge and void the state's ballot initiative process was filed by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. Her argument stemmed from the constitutionality of the state's ballot initiative process. The current ballot initiative language requires petitions to collect signatures in the state's five congressional districts with no district exceeding 20% of the total. The state, however, only has four congressional districts. The state lost one congressional district after the 2000 Census. Therefore, the Supreme Court ruled that the state's ballot initiative process was “unworkable” and “inoperable.

An activist group attempts to reverse the Mississippi Supreme Court's ballot initiative decision.Then, Indian immigrants watch as COVID-19 vaccines go to waste in the U.S. And, what postseason baseball means for Mississippi's college towns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Advocates for medical marijuana protest outside the Mississippi Supreme Court.Then, a water provider in Delta managed to do what many couldn't during February's ice storm.And, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, civil rights hero C.T. Vivian is honored in Jackson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the initiative process dead, organizers of a recent citizen-fueled effort to expand Medicaid suspend their campaign. And, we look at how one study estimates how expansion could boost Mississippi's economy with nearly 22,000 new jobs.Then, one week following the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15 year-olds, we check in with the state's leading pediatrician on how families are responding.Plus, in today's Book Club, we revisit a Pulitzer Prize winner's stories from the deep south.Segment 1:Less than a month since Healthcare for Mississippi officially launched it's campaign to put Medicaid expansion on the ballot in Mississippi, the campaign is coming to a grinding halt. Yesterday, the group announced that it is "reluctantly" suspending its campaign "until there is once again a functional ballot measure process in Mississippi." The citizen initiative process - ratified in 1992 - was deemed unconstitutional by the Mississippi Supreme Court last week. We hear from MS NAACP Executive Director Corey Wiggins. And, a study from the Commonwealth Fund and George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health estimates expansion could bring nearly 22,000 new jobs to the state. Leighton Ku is the Director of the Center for Health Policy at the university. He explains the economic growth potential with MPB's Rob Lane.Segment 2:Teens in Mississippi are starting to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible to receive the shot last week, and since then, more than 1000 Mississippi teens and pre-teens have received their first dose. Dr. Anita Henderson, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, tells our Kobee Vance she and other pediatricians are talking with teens and parents who are interested in getting vaccinated.Segment 3:Rick Bragg is a journalist, a novelist and a college professor but is probably best known for his reflective non-fiction about life itself. The Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author has gathered a collection of his columns from Southern Living and Garden and Gun to put together “Where I Come From: Stories From the Deep South.” His conversation with our Karen Brown starts with his musings on what's unique about the south. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Advocates for medical marijuana continue to speak out after the Mississippi Supreme Court invalidated Initiative 65. We examine the health and economic fall out of the decision.Then, the United States' highest court agrees to hear Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban - setting the stage for the potential overturning of Roe v Wade.Plus, the Bail Project comes to Mississippi.Segment 1:Advocates for Mississippi's medical marijuana ballot initiative are expressing frustration following the Mississippi Supreme Court's opinion that effectively overturned the newly adopted constitutional amendment. Rankin County resident Angie Calhoun was a leading voice for Initiative 65 last fall. She said legalizing medical marijuana would have allowed her son to return home. Now, as she tells our Kobee Vance, she feels the life has been sucked out of her. Daniel Thompson says he's spent tens of thousands of dollars on land for farming and distribution - investments he believes the court has now undermined.Segment 2:Mississippi's 15 Week Abortion ban is drawing national attention, following the United States Supreme Court's decision to hear the case this fall. Pro-life champions are celebrating the move as they view it as an opportunity to challenge Roe v Wade. But advocates for reproductive rights find the situation more grim. Diane Derzis is the owner and CEO of Jackson Women's Health Organization - the only clinic in state that performs abortions. She tells our Desare Frazier, with current make-up of the court, Mississippi's 15-week ban is tailor-made to challenge the Roe opinion.Segment 3:Bail - the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on the condition of payment - is receiving elevated scrutiny as criminal justice reforms nationwide look to dismantle the discriminatory practice. And while some states have begun getting rid of their cash bail system, the gulf states have not. That's where The Bail Project hopes to help. It's a national organization -- already running in Louisiana -- that helps bail people out of jail. Robin Sterling is the CEO and Founder of the Bail Project. She tells the Gulf States Newsroom's Becca Schimmel the group is trying to reduce the number of people who are behind bars waiting for their day in court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where is MalaniKai two days a week when she isn't on WOTS; Is Atlanta turning into a war zone; Airlines may start weighing passengers; Another high profile Georgia official isn't running for a second term; Mississippi Supreme Court to hear case challenging Roe. V. Wade and much more……

Clinics adjust to the temporary pause in the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. We examine how the new CDC guidance could effect the vaccination effort in the Magnolia State.Then, the fate of medical marijuana is in the hands of the Mississippi Supreme Court following yesterday's oral arguments. We break down each side of the debate.Plus, in today's Book Club, a historian lays out the history and motives behind erecting monuments in homage to the Confederacy.Segment 1:Clinics across Mississippi are adjusting their coronavirus vaccination plans as the state puts a temporary pause on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Health officials say nearly 42 thousand doses of the single shot JnJ vaccine have been given in Mississippi, - that's around 3 percent of the nearly 1.5 million doses administered in the state. The pause is due to a number of JnJ recipients developing a rare form of blood clots. At the Healthworks Immunization Clinic in Hattiesburg, Dr. Rambod Rouhbakhsh says the clots need to be fully investigated. He tells our Kobee Vance, the pause will effect health providers' vaccination efforts differently, and the CDC's decision is an example of the robust monitoring all the vaccines are receiving.Segment 2:The fate of Initiative 65 - the constitutional amendment ballot referendum establishing a medical marijuana program in Mississippi - rests in the hands of the Mississippi Supreme Court. And while the subject of the widely used plant may be controversial, the debate over 65 boils down to a legal argument over constitutional language. To better understand yesterday's hearing, our Michael Guidry joins Matt Steffey - professor of Constitutional Law at the Mississippi College School of Law. In part one of their two part conversation, they break down the legal arguments presented to court.Segment 3:Before Confederate monuments began coming down in recent years, to the consternation of some and the jubilation of others, the history of when they began to go up is long. In her book, "No Common Ground," Karen L. Cox talks about heritage versus history and how women took the lead to erect the largest number of monuments before the turn of the 20th century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Health officials call for a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine following a change in CDC guidelines.Then, in the third installment of Your Vote, Your Voice, we examine both past and existing barriers to ballot.Plus, the fate of medical marijuana possible hangs in the balance as the Mississippi Supreme Court hears oral arguments challenging the legitimacy of Initiative 65.Segment 1:Mississippi vaccine providers are pausing Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccinations in the state while the CDC investigates siz related cases of blood clots. No cases of the rare blood clot associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine have been identified in Mississippi. But health officials in say they are erring on the side of caution until the CDC has finished it's investigation. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs says the risk of someone getting this type of blood clot from the J&J vaccine is extremely rare. Around 53,000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine are at clinics, pharmacies and hospitals across Mississippi. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says those doses will likely not go to waste in that time.Segment 2:Throughout American history, access to the ballot has been a dynamically controversial issue. When the nation was founded, voting was limited to white landowners. Efforts to expand the right to vote over the centuries were often met with resistance. And even after the 15th, 19th and 26th amendment removed federal restrictions based race, color, previous condition of servitude and sex - and reduced the legal age to 18 - many communities still face barriers to voting.Aside from voting rights secured through constitutional amendments, the federal government currently exhibits little power over elections. The power to manage and administer elections belongs to the states, and it is where some barriers can still be found. We examine the history of voting laws and practices designed to create roadblocks to the ballot with Christy Wheeler, co-President of the Mississippi League of Women Voters and Pauline Rogers of the RECH Foundation.Segment 3:Mississippi Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments today challenging signature collections for Initiative 65. The constitutional amendment - approved by over 70 percent of Mississippi voters last November - makes medical marijuana legal in the state. But the mayor of the City of Madison is challenging the initiative, claiming signature collections for the ballot referendum are unconstitutional. The Mississippi constitution requires an equal number of signatures from five congressional districts. The state lost a seat after the 2000 Census, but the constitution hasn't been updated to four districts to change the process. Ken Newburger is with the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association. He says signatures gathered during the initiative process were legitimate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mississippi leaders recognize and honor the state's Veterans.Then, Mississippi Supreme Court justices are deliberate a case involving the Governor and Speaker of the House.Plus, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris is a trailblazer for women of color. We hear from a regional leader of her sorority - Alpha Kappa Alpha.Segment 1:Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor the men and women who have served, and are currently serving, in the United States Armed Forces. It was first observed as Armistice Day following World War I. During a ceremony honoring veterans yesterday, Major General Janson Boyles of the Mississippi National Guard, remarked on the importance of a nation remembering its defenders. Speaker of the House Phillip Gunn was also on hand. He says its important to consider the sacrifices veterans make for the nation.Retired Veterans, like Mark Lawson, share the sentiment. Lawson, who serves as the Director of Veteran Cemeteries for the VA shares more about his experience, and how important recognition of service is with our Michael Guidry.Segment 2:A case to prevent Mississippi's governor from vetoing portions of appropriations bills is being deliberated by the State Supreme Court. Republican Governor Tate Reeves is challenging a lower court ruling that found he doesn't have the authority to veto sections of legislative budget bills. The issue before the Mississippi Supreme Court began In August, when House Speaker Philip Gunn and Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White both Republicans, sued the governor for vetoing portions of budget bills arguing it's unconstitutional.Segment 3:Southern Remedy Health MinuteSegment 4:Vice President Elect Kamala Harris is looked at by many as a trailblazer. Stepping into the second highest executive position in the country - she is the first woman, first Black American, first Carribean American and First Indian American to hold the office. She is also someone who followed the same path as many citizens of color - attending a historically black university, and pledging Alpha Kappa Alpha. For Mitzi Paige, the Southeastern Regional Director of AKA, the election serves to remind others glass ceilings can be broken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Army Corps of Engineers evaluates plans for the Yazoo Backwater Pump Project.Then, the Mississippi Supreme Court rules against further expanding absentee voting, while an injunction in federal court requests an immediate ruling in a similar suit.Plus, state officials say Mississippi is faring better in the battle against coronavirus transmission than it did following the Fourth of July.Segment 1:Damage Assessments are being sent to the Army Corps of Engineers to show how a flood prevention system could have made an impact in last year's historic flooding in the Mississippi Delta. Plans for the Yazoo Backwater Pump Project are being evaluated by the Corps of Engineers after months of damage assessment. In a press briefing Friday, Governor Tate Reeves was flanked by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson to express their support for the project.Segment 2:Lawyers for the Mississippi Center for Justice argue absentee voting should be expanded in the state during the pandemic - granting eligibility to voters who wish to avoid crowded poll sites in adherence to public health guidelines. But late last week, the Mississippi Supreme Court struck down that argument while clarifying what conditions do allow a person to vote absentee. Attorney Robert McDuff of the Mississippi Center for Justice explains the ruling with our Desare Frazier.Segment 3:Mississippi's Health Officer says data indicates the state is not yet seeing a spike in cases following the Labor Day holiday. The state's COVID numbers sharply rose in July following Independence Day. Widespread transmission led Governor Tate Reeves to issue a statewide mask mandate in August. Dr. Thomas Dobbs says he's glad to see the state is not repeating the trends from earlier this summer. Governor Tate Reeves credits Mississippians for the state's progress but says the decline in cases could be sharper - noting a suspected flattening last week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.