The countdown is on! Only 9 days remain in the legislative session. This week, the Governor signed House Bill 1 into law, and this weekend is crunch time on appropriations and revenue bills. All that, and more, on this week's episode of Capitol Chat.

Following in the footsteps of the legendary radio host Paul Gallo, Richard Cross has quickly become a significant player in every public policy debate because he interviews the policymakers. Every morning Richard welcomes heavyweights like the Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker, U.S. Senators, and lawmakers from across the state, asking insightful questions until he gets to the root of the issue. This week, host Grant Callen sits down with Richard Cross so you can get to know him, his story, how Mississippi has shaped him, and how he thinks about public policy. Tune in!

A little luck of the Irish helped push an income tax elimination bill over the finish line this week. We'll dive into House Bill 1 and what it means for you, as well as what's next in the legislative session, on this week's episode of Capitol Chat.

Week 10 was filled with excitement and acronyms! On this week's episode we cover DEI, PBMs, and THC, as well as everything else you need to know from this week at your state Capitol.

In this episode host Grant Callen sits down with Dallis Ketchum, a real estate broker, co-founder of NeighborHouse, and a dedicated community leader in Jackson. Dallis recounts how entrepreneurship became his defining path, from an unforeseen shift into real estate following his paramedic career to launching a business amid the 2008 housing crisis. Together, they explore the spirit of Mississippi's capital city—its unique strengths, persistent challenges, and untapped potential. Dallis reflects on Jackson's evolution since 2005, the impact of initiatives like the Belhaven Mountain Bike Trails, and what it will take to make the city a thriving hub for families and businesses. Tune in!

Dead or alive? That's the key question this week as another big deadline has come and gone. With yet another key deadline on the horizon, we'll highlight some of the bills that are still moving forward this session – at least for now.

Taxes, taxes, taxes. That and other news from the Capitol this week, including a new entry on "how a bill really becomes law – or doesn't."

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Halfway through the legislative session, we're covering tax cuts, direct wine shipment, critical deadlines, and a scary situation in the Senate. Tune in to learn more on this week's episode of Capitol Chat.

Roses are red, violets are blue, lawmakers are busy, and we break it down for you on this week's episode of Capitol Chat! Tune in to hear about the latest happenings from week 6 of the 2025 legislative session.

When Mississippians think about consequential leaders who have significantly impacted the Magnolia State over the last half century, it's hard to name anyone who looms larger than Mississippi's 63rd governor, The Honorable Haley Barbour. In this episode, host Grant Callen sits down with Governor Barbour to hear his perspective on leadership, the early days of the Trump Administration, some of the current policy battles unfolding under the Mississippi Capitol dome, and his legacy 13 years after leaving office. As governor, Barbour led the fight to get Mississippi's fiscal house in order, the recovery of the state after Hurricane Katrina, and the tort reform wars, and he left office with an approval rating over 70%. We cover all that and much more. Do not miss this episode!