Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

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.

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Today we will speak with two extraordinarily talented people. One, is a native of Jackson, MS and author of the children’s book Meet McKenzie Mason, Chauncey Citchens and the other is an American comic artist, illustrator, animator, and cartoonist, Mason Mastroanni. We will talk with them about their lives and their love for writing and creating.

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Four years ago, ground was broken for two world-class museums, The Museum of MS History and the MS Civil Rights Museum and today we have the pleasure of speaking with MS Department of Archives and History Director, Katie Blount, MS Civil Rights Museum Director, Pamela Junior and MS Museum of History Director, Rachel Myers about the making of the two museums, the exhibits and the grand opening day bicentennial celebration.

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Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and with the hustle and bustle of Christmas, Thanksgiving can get lost in the smoke but not today. Today we want to slow down and take time out to focus on what Thanksgiving really means so, we’re going to be speaking with Jill Barnes Buckley, Executive Director of Stewpot Community Services and Robin Jackson, a young lady who shares an amazing story of how Stewpot services helped her and her family.

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On today's show we have the pleasure of talking to two of the most interesting people in Mississippi. Tom Ramsey, Entrepreneur & Chef and Katie Eubanks, publications editor with The Clarion-Ledger and Editor of Magnolia Magazine. Both are living their dreams out loud and are here today to share them with us.

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On today’s show Clinton Body shop owner and aviation enthusiast John Mosley tells us the incredible tale of how one airplane helped bring WW2 hero’s story back from the lost pages of history. Hear how Vicksburg native & naval aviator Guy Brown lived, served, fought, died & faded into time and how the purchase and restoration of a rare WW2 bomber brought him back.

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On today's show we're going to take an inside look at Domestic Violence and showcase centers around the state that are helping bring awareness, education and help provide a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. We will speak with Shanice White, Director & Lead Therapist for the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling & Psychological services on the campus of Jackson State University and Wendy Seals, Executive Director of Angel Wings Outreach Center in Mendenhall, MS.

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It’s all about Alzheimer’s Awareness on NYT so today we’re going to take an inside look at The Mississippi Chorus Alzheimer’s Stories Concert Event, and speak with Mary Kim Smith, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association – MISSISIPPI CHAPTER, Dr. Timothy Coker, Emeritus Professor of Music Millsaps College. Dr. Mark Nahbolz, Artistic director of The Mississippi Chorus, and director of Choral Activities at Mississippi College and Dr. George Patton, Medical Director of Campbell Cove, the memory care unit of St. Catherine’s Village and a board member of The Mind Center of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month so today our guest, Robby Channell, spokesman for Baptist Medical Center talked about the "Fund for the Girls" program and how they are supporting Mississippians by breaking down the financial barrier that prevents women from seeking needed breast health services, and Gina Carter –Simmers shared her story of her fight with Breast Cancer and how she turned an otherwise tragic situation into a thing of beauty.

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Today our guest is Speaker, Author and Peace Warrior, Meagan O’Nan. She will discuss her company Huvinity, and her quest to build peace one person at a time. We’ll also chat about the latest headlines in the weekend roundup so get ready to enjoy another episode of Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

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