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In a vibrant radio broadcast, host Clay Edwards delivers a candid take on recent Mississippi elections. Live from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness Studios, Edwards dives into the surprising Republican sweep in Philadelphia, Mississippi, a majority-Black city. He credits Shawaski Young, a former Democrat turned Republican, for mobilizing voters, leading to a GOP mayor and nearly all aldermen positions won. Edwards marvels at this shift in a city with deep racial history, suggesting it could be a blueprint for other rural areas. He also celebrates Jake Windom’s re-election as Pearl’s mayor, praising visible improvements like revamped shopping centers. Discussing Jackson’s elections, Edwards notes John Horne’s victory over Chokwe Antar Lumumba, expressing hope that Horne’s leadership will stabilize the city by simply avoiding past mistakes. He critiques Lumumba’s tenure, alleging corruption and mismanagement, and dismisses pardon rumors tied to a similar Cincinnati case. Edwards also addresses Ryshunda Harper Beachem’s loss in Pelahatchie, condemning her racism claims as unfair, citing universal political hostility. Throughout, he urges listeners to engage via calls and texts, fostering a lively community dialogue.
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In a vibrant radio broadcast, host Clay Edwards delivers a candid take on recent Mississippi elections. Live from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness Studios, Edwards dives into the surprising Republican sweep in Philadelphia, Mississippi, a majority-Black city. He credits Shawaski Young, a former Democrat turned Republican, for mobilizing voters, leading to a GOP mayor and nearly all aldermen positions won. Edwards marvels at this shift in a city with deep racial history, suggesting it could be a blueprint for other rural areas. He also celebrates Jake Windom’s re-election as Pearl’s mayor, praising visible improvements like revamped shopping centers. Discussing Jackson’s elections, Edwards notes John Horne’s victory over Chokwe Antar Lumumba, expressing hope that Horne’s leadership will stabilize the city by simply avoiding past mistakes. He critiques Lumumba’s tenure, alleging corruption and mismanagement, and dismisses pardon rumors tied to a similar Cincinnati case. Edwards also addresses Ryshunda Harper Beachem’s loss in Pelahatchie, condemning her racism claims as unfair, citing universal political hostility. Throughout, he urges listeners to engage via calls and texts, fostering a lively community dialogue.
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