Real Mississippi

Real Mississippi

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Real Mississippi episodes

  • Barretos on The Run

    The podcast, written and produced by Jon Kidd, covers the crimes of the nationally wanted couple, Janet and Ramond Barreto, from the perspective of Jimmy Edwards, who was the lead responder when the case began in Union County, Mississippi.


    6 min
  • Single Mothers in Mississippi

    This podcast offers a take on why Mississippi has the

    highest percentage of single mothers and teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. and examines the ramifications of Mississippi’s failed laws, tracing it all back to what is and isn’t taught in Mississippi high schools today. Written by Domini Jha and produced by Miniya Thurman.

    9 min
  • Is the Mississippi Legislature Failing Youth?: An In-Depth Analysis of Mississippi's Sex Education Laws

    For many years, Mississippi has ranked as one of the top

    states for STDs and teen pregnancy. This sad truth can be directly linked back to the state’s lackluster sex education and the failure of House Bill 999. This podcast dives into the issues that this bill causes,  the gaps in student’s knowledge on sex that it causes, and how these same students can take charge and advocate for their right to a proper sex education. Co-written and co-produced by CharLese Shields and Naomi Simpson.

    8 min
  • Greenwood-Leflore Hospital: a Hospital Left Only with Hopes and Dreams

    COVID has taken a toll on lots of different things, from

    lives to businesses, to hospitals. In today's episode, we will be talking about how during the wave of covid Greenwood Lefore Hospital has been put in a
    financial crisis and its efforts to come out positive and keep its doors open for longer. Written by Yash Malhotra and produced by Jonathon Stancill.

    7 min
  • The Prevalence and Impact of Mississippi Robotics

    Mississippi is definitely not the first place that comes to

    mind when one thinks about competitive robotics. However, Mississippi is home to a decently sized and thriving robotics environment. In this episode, Lilly
    Adcock details the successes and impact of the FIRST Tech Challenge program in Mississippi, as well as the factors that make Mississippi robotics teams unique. Podcast produced by Daniel Van.

    8 min
  • Under the Surface: Unveiling the Impact of Drug Use on Small-Town Mississippi

    High school students Cratin Quinnelly and Carys Peden explore the overlooked drug crisis in rural towns like Farmington, Mississippi. They delve into the

    intersection of expansionism, police corruption, and poverty, shedding light on how these factors fuel drug usage. Despite the challenges, the episode offers
    hope by highlighting potential solutions, urging action to address systemic issues and create a brighter future for communities. Tune in to uncover the hidden truths shaping rural Mississippi's communities.

    6 min
  • What is a Slugburger?

    The Slugburger is a southern delicacy that originated in

    Corinth, MS during the Great Depression and managed to stick around all these years. It's so locally loved that there's an annual summer festival held to celebrate it and the town that it's a vital part of. This Real Mississippi Podcast episode explains what the Slugburger is, where it came from, and why it still matters today. Written by Morgan Smith and produced by Alex Gabitov.

    8 min
  • Rev. Lee: A Story of Bloody Belzoni

    The death of Rev. George W. Lee was a pivotal moment for Black Mississippians during the 1960s. However, today it is as if his name is barely ever whispered. Some justify this fact through the cover-up of his story or just because there was “too much violence to keep up with”at the time. So come along as we help Mississippi learn and remember what a great man George was and how exactly he died.

    8 min
  • Disability in the Delta

    Students with learning disabilities in the Mississippi Delta

    face challenges in their education, especially when it comes to the
    identification and classification of students’ disabilities. This podcast
    focuses on the process from start to finish of getting a 504 or IEP plan, who
    is involved, and how the process has changed over time with the help of the
    Mississippi Department of Education and the Individuals with Disabilities
    Education Act. Written by Jada Rosa and produced by Darshi Kher.

    7 min

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You can't understand the world unless you understand Mississippi. People here experience all the joys and pains everyone does, but with a statewide population of just three million, everything is…