They are people who influence our daily lives and our futures. Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting as we engage these fascinating people for in-depth conversation about their lives, their efforts, and their visions.
Whether they call Mississippi home or are just passing through, these icons offer insight into our world.
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Veterans Affairs Executive Director Stacey Pickering talks about his dream job of overseeing Mississippi's four, and soon to be five, state veterans homes. He also proudly introduces you to several military heroes who are now VA home residents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development center in Vicksburg, joins Marshall to talk about some exciting things happening at this little known gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a former professional hockey player, Dave Jesiolowski had his fair share of hard knocks. But perhaps his biggest jolt was transitioning out of that world into the next chapter of his life. Now a successful businessman and motivational speaker, Dave uses lessons he learned to help others chart their course in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lifelong Jackson resident and businessman William Morris writes about this connection to the Doo-Wop era in his book, This Magic Moment: My Journey of Faith, Friends, and the Father’s Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi Author Philip Shirley’s latest novel “The Graceland Conspiracy” is a fun work of fiction that will have you on the edge of your seat and wondering if it’s possible Elvis isn’t dead after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Derek Norsworthy, a rising star in the world of country music and Mississippi’s Songwriter of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McComb native Brenda Travis writes about her harrowing experience as a young teenager in the sixties, fighting for civil rights and getting run out of the state because of it. Her story is captured in Mississippi’s Exiled Daughter: How My Civil Rights Baptism under Fire Shaped My Life . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the exceptionally young age of 18, college student Seth Dickinson suffered a stroke that nearly cost him his life. He talks about how sheer determination helped him overcome the odds and return to a normal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Much has been written about the volatile civil rights days. Now comes a new book that adds the perspective of federal judge William Alsup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
William Garfield Walker was only 16 when he began performing with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Now this talented composer and conductor is making a name for himself in the “city of music” itself, Vienna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Filmmaker Travis Mills talks about his ambitious project to film twelve westerns in twelve months, several of which will be filmed in Mississippi. Joining in the discussion is Ward Emling, former director of the Mississippi Film office, who is brushing up his acting skills for the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vaniessa Cousin is a three-time breast cancer survivor who has chronicled her experience in the book, "I've Been through the Valley, But God..." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mississippi Gulf coast serves as the backdrop for a new book of photographs captured through the lens of photojournalist Tim Isbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boston novelist Steve Yarbrough talks about his life growing up in Indianola, Mississippi and his long and prolific career as a writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meridian native and singer-songwriter Steve Forbert talks about his newest album and a book of his memoirs in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patti Herrington talks about the tragedy in her life that led to the founding of “Firefly Outreach,” an organization that helps those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Noah Barbieri, a Millsaps College graduate and Rhodes & Truman Scholar, has big plans for his future that includes returning to Mississippi to make a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi’s Melvin Williams is widely known as one of the most prolific gospel performers in the world. He has spent a life time writing, performing and producing music, either as a solo artist or with his brothers in the famous trio known as the Williams Brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Ole Miss star quarterback Jim Weatherly has chronicled his successful career as a singer-songwriter. It’s all in the book Midnight Train” named after one of his hit records made famous by Gladys Knight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sweet Potato Queen and author Jill Conner Browne is back in the spotlight with a play based on the SPQ’s coming to Mississippi. She’s also returning to her old St. Paddy’s Day parade stomping grounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
American Novelist and Tulane Professor Jesmyn Ward talks about the gift of storytelling that has earned her numerous accolades including two National Book Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Award-winning investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell is out of the newspaper business but he’s not out of the business of journalism. He talks about his job change and a new book on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pascagoula native Jennifer Palmieri has been called one of the most accomplished political and communications strategists in America today. Palmieri talks about her book “Dear Madam President” in which she shares her experience working as head of communications in Hillary Clinton’s Presidential campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane Hearn, wife of the late professional photographer, Jim Lucas, discusses his work during the civil rights movement and why she felt it was important to share with the public some of his never-before seen photographs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glennray Tutor of Oxford, Mississippi is revered as one of the top photo-realistic artists in the world. Tutor discusses his art style and his new art album, Portals . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
High school dropout, Klan member, mercenary, federal prisoner. Such was the world of Jackson native George Malvaney, who wrote a book about how he turned his life around to become an environmental scientist and a successful businessman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi Adjutant General, Janson D. Boyles, talks about the ever-changing role of the National Guard from to state disaster relief to federal combat rotations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ole Miss Professor Ann Fisher Wirth and professional photographer Maude Schuyler Clay collaborate on a stunning book of poetry and pictures called “Mississippi.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dorothy Moore, one of Mississippi’s best known divas of the blues and R&B scene, talks about her successful recording career and life growing up in Jackson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Jackson resident, playwright and author Beth Kander talks about the newly published and first of a dystopian trilogy, Original Syn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
