In this episode of the Empower Podcast, Grant Callen sits down with Governor Tate Reeves for a wide-ranging conversation about the state's growing momentum and what comes next.

Recorded from the Governor's office overlooking the State Capitol, the discussion explores why Mississippi is climbing national rankings for wage growth, household income growth, and overall economic performance. A central theme of the conversation is education as economic development. Governor Reeves explains how Mississippi's historic education gains have strengthened workforce readiness, made economic recruitment easier, and drawn national attention to the "Mississippi model." He also discusses why continuing that progress through education freedom and school choice remains essential to sustaining long-term growth.

Throughout the conversation, Governor Reeves repeatedly emphasizes the dignity and necessity of work as the foundation for solving many public policy challenges. He offers a candid discussion of labor force participation, why that measure matters, and how connecting more Mississippians to work remains critical to sustained prosperity. Don't miss this episode!