Real Mississippi

History is often altered throughout education in the form of textbooks in order to depict historical events and people in a way that favors those in power, sometimes manipulating the truth. Are students receiving the education they deserve, or are they learning a skewed version of the truth that sensors some horrors of history?

In this episode of Real Mississippi, a student explores increasing access to astronomy education in the state.

In a college sports environment driven by NIL wealth, what benefits could Mississippi lose when its athletes decide to play at out of state colleges?

This episode considers engineering for kids. Specifically, this podcast, explores one student's personal experience with STEM based summer programs.

This podcast explores how African American teens in Mississippi view mental health and the role therapy plays in their lives. Through personal stories and honest conversations, it highlights common challenges, shifting attitudes, and the impact of seeking support. By amplifying real voices and experiences, the podcast aims to break stigma, promote understanding, and encourage open dialogue about mental health. Ultimately, it shows how therapy can empower young people and create positive change within Mississippi communities.

In this episode of Real Mississippi, the subject of Southern Hospitality is examined as a possible distraction from discrimination and racial prejudice.

In this episode, the occurrence and causes of isolation in rural areas is explored.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) increases the risk of stroke, particularly through hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH), which occurs when elevated blood pressure causes a brain blood vessel to rupture. This is a significant concern in Mississippi, where about 1 in 4 adults experience stroke in their lifetime. Interviews with healthcare professionals highlight that lifestyle factors strongly influence HICH risk. Key contributors include high salt intake, poor diet, and lack of physical activity. Prevention focuses on healthy lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and consuming a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables to help reduce hypertension and stroke risk.

Now more than ever, we struggle coping with trauma; ongoing life crises seep into our educational lives. This episode explores the implications of a common childhood trauma: parental divorce. We give in-shoe perspectives on a deep struggle a student experiences trying to cope and succeed in school. We expose this vulnerability and dive deep into the consequences, we call the audience to reach out to solutions and the community to change the issues we face today concerning divorce or any trauma. Episode by Alina Putnam and Ashton Wood.

Predators don't fail background checks: they fail conversations. In the wake of a predatory teacher's being caught at Lewisburg High School, Jordyn Taylor and Maya Boyle ask how communities can keep their students safe.