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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 much... more
FAQs about Real Mississippi:How many episodes does Real Mississippi have?The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.
April 30, 2024Another Underwhelming Meal at SchoolFrom expired milk and soggy pizza to bland pasta andplastic cheese, school lunches throughout America aren’t necessarily that tasty--and Mississippi lunches are no exception. Tune in to listen to why school lunches in Mississippi are sub-par, and how they affect students in the classroom. Podcast written by Dan Belingon and produced by Aarya Patel....more7minPlay
April 29, 2024A Calm Warning that could Save ThousandsHurricanes regularly hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, resulting in many homes being destroyed, yet people continue to build more and more houses on the coast. These homes are also built out of weak materials such as wood that is easily destroyed by hurricanes; this has also resulted in ever-high insurance prices that many homeowners can’t afford, which leaves them homeless. This podcast is meant to be a warning and advice for living right next to the beach it is not to be a discouragement of living in/near the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Written and produced by Dowson Aguilar....more8minPlay
April 29, 2024From Tainted Taps to Unappealing Pay: Why is Mississippi Not Working for Youth?From tainted taps to unappealing pay, young adults in Mississippi often find it hard to defend a place wherethey have resided their entire lives because there are so many underlying problems within the state. To really see a difference in student outcomes, the state needs economic initiatives that boost the life quality of its residents. Recognizing that outside factors go hand-in-hand with student outcomes in classrooms and communities is the first step toward moving Mississippi out of last place. Written by Maurice Hunter and produced by Ngoh Mobit....more8minPlay
April 29, 2024Gulf Coast Oysters' Decline: Impacts on the Mississippi Gulf CoastOysters have been an essential part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Environmentally and financially, oysters are one of the most important organisms on the Gulf Coast. However, in recent years, oyster populations have been rapidly declining due to hurricanes, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the Bonnet Carré Spillway way. Written and produced by Teddy Lai....more8minPlay
April 29, 2024Barretos on The RunThe 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. ...more6minPlay
April 29, 2024Single Mothers in MississippiThis podcast offers a take on why Mississippi has thehighest 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....more9minPlay
April 29, 2024Is the Mississippi Legislature Failing Youth?: An In-Depth Analysis of Mississippi's Sex Education LawsFor many years, Mississippi has ranked as one of the topstates 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....more8minPlay
April 29, 2024Greenwood-Leflore Hospital: a Hospital Left Only with Hopes and DreamsCOVID has taken a toll on lots of different things, fromlives 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 afinancial crisis and its efforts to come out positive and keep its doors open for longer. Written by Yash Malhotra and produced by Jonathon Stancill....more7minPlay
April 29, 2024The Prevalence and Impact of Mississippi RoboticsMississippi is definitely not the first place that comes tomind when one thinks about competitive robotics. However, Mississippi is home to a decently sized and thriving robotics environment. In this episode, LillyAdcock 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....more8minPlay
April 29, 2024Under the Surface: Unveiling the Impact of Drug Use on Small-Town MississippiHigh school students Cratin Quinnelly and Carys Peden explore the overlooked drug crisis in rural towns like Farmington, Mississippi. They delve into theintersection of expansionism, police corruption, and poverty, shedding light on how these factors fuel drug usage. Despite the challenges, the episode offershope 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....more6minPlay
FAQs about Real Mississippi:How many episodes does Real Mississippi have?The podcast currently has 174 episodes available.