Join Dr. Darden North as he sits down with Royal Allis, Executive Director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, to talk about his career as a medical doctor and author. Darden's latest book Party Favors follows a young orthopedic surgeon on the Mississippi Gulf Coast who, desperate to save his failing practice, turns to selling leftover narcotics and even hooking new patients on opioids. As local police investigate his ties to a drug ring, the novel explores the moral and ethical dilemmas behind the opioid crisis.

Dr. Darden North: Darden North, a board-certified OB-GYN and daVinci Robotic Surgeon in Flowood, Mississippi, has presented at literary events like the Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration and Killer Nashville. He has also served as Chairman of the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation and Mississippi Health Partners.

Royal Allis: Royal Aills, executive director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is an Arkansas native who has led teams at both commercial and public television stations. Prior to joining MPB, Aills was general manager at RSU Public TV at Rogers State University in Oklahoma. During his tenure at RSU TV, Aills’ team won numerous awards, including four Emmys.  

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