Best JSU Podcasts (2025)

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Post Huff Era Roundtable 1:08:31

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Bump and PLo are back in the studio with former Golden Eagle great, Karr Shannon and current Southern Miss student, Charlie Lanehart to talk about the 2025 season, the bowl game ahead, Coach Huff exiting for Memphis and what's ahead for the future for the Golden Eagles. #SMTTT Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Click here to buy the latest merch!⁠ M…

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The Southwest NCSY StaffCon! 25:12

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🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of the NCSY Pulse Podcast! We’re kicking off the new season with an inspiring episode recorded live at the Southwest NCSY StaffCon in Dallas, Texas, and it’s packed with heart, purpose, and incredible stories from the field. First, Rabbi Avi Honigsfeld joins Jon to share his journey from New York to Dallas, diving into what d…

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30 Minute Thanksgiving Spectacular 33:38

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30 min on the dot. Football recap/preview. Basketball killing it. Enjoy this episode on a short ride to grandmas or the next 5k you run. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #SMTTT #SouthernMiss Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Click here to buy the latest merch!⁠ More of a Spotify Fan? ⁠Listen to To The Top Talk on Spotify!⁠ Apple Podcasts is your thing?…

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South AL Week 1:07:38

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South AL week We thoomp it up, Wizard style, and dive into what the heck happened last week at The Rock, what to expect this week at the erector set, what’s been going on on the hardwood and who will be wearing Black and Gold for the first time starting next year! #SouthernMiss #SMTTT Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Click here to buy the latest m…

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TX State Week 1:22:07

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PLo and Bump discuss the big Win in Jonesboro, the big game coming up in Hattiesburg and what all needs to happen for a real crack at the Playoffs. Mens and Women’s basketball talk as well. Enjoy! #SouthernMiss #SMTTT

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10/31/2025: FBI Drug Trafficking Arrests/Legislature Public Education/Black Caucus Maternal Deaths 24:23

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The FBI arrests 20 as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Mississippi Delta. Some worked in law enforcement. Leaders in the Mississippi House and Senate disagree on what public education policy they should focus on for the 2026 legislative session. The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus hear testimony and recommendations to combat the st…

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10/29/2025: Education Issues | Center for Medically Fragile Children | Principal Recognition 24:02

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State lawmakers are trying to find solutions to two major education problems: teacher shortages and chronic absenteeism. Then, a new state-of-the-art medical facility opens, focusing on children with complex medical needs. Plus, we speak with a Madison County principal recognized nationally for her work in elementary education. Hosted on Acast. See…

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10/28/2025: Jackson Revitalization | JSU President Search | Breast Cancer Survivor 23:52

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State lawmakers weigh in on how the legislature can help revitalize Jackson. Then, members of the Jackson State University community provide comment on the selection of a new school President. Plus, we hear from a breast cancer survivor about how she managed to overcome the devastating disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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10/27/2025: Food Assistance | Jackson Public Utilities | Breast Cancer Awareness 21:58

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How is the federal shutdown affecting food assistance programs? That's ahead. Then, Lawmakers are meeting with Jackson officials to discuss the city's public utility needs. Plus, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10/23/2025: Asphalt Plant | Jobs Report | Open Enrollment Medicare 22:54

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Plans are underway to build a new asphalt plant near Oxford. Some say it'll promote growth while others say they worry about farmers and the environmental risk. Then, Mississippi monthly job reports is delayed because of the government shutdown. You'll hear from the state economist. Plus, it's open enrollment season for Medicare. What Mississippian…

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Homecoming at The Rock! 1:10:35

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Bump & PLo are back in the studio for a recorded episode this week. The Eags are on streak and we break down the win at ULL and look ahead to all the Homecoming festivities this weekend vs. ULM as the Eags try for win 6 and bowl eligibility. Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Click here to buy the latest merch!⁠ More of a Spotify Fan? ⁠Listen to To …

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10/22/2025: Electricity Plant Vicksburg | Flood Insurance in Shutdown | Hyundai Expansion 22:08

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Entergy Mississippi is expanding electricity production, investing $1.2 billion dollars in a new advanced technology power station in Vicksburg. Then, flood insurance is in limbo. The government shutdown has frozen new policies and renewals. We’ll explain what you need to know. Plus, the immigration raid on a Hyundai battery plant has some Louisian…

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10/21/2025: PERS for Emergency Responders | Moral Monday | Auto Maker Speed Dating 23:17

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How will changes to the state's troubled public employees' retirement system affect first responders? That's ahead. Then, a coalition of faith leaders in Jackson call for the Trump administration to protect healthcare for thousands of Mississippians. Plus, speed dating isn’t just for singles. It’s also big in the South’s car-making business. We go …

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10/20/2025: No Kings Protest | Government Shutdown | Disaster Planning for Jails 23:14

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Hundreds gather in Jackson to protest the Trump administration as part of a national "No Kings" movement. Then, we hear from a veteran about how the federal government shutdown has been affecting his life. Plus, twenty years after Katrina, experts say disaster planning in jails and prisons needs improvement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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10/17/2025: JSU President Search | Ascent to 55% | Safety at Sporting Events 22:05

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State officials begin the process of finding a new president for Jackson State University. Now, stakeholders in the school are joining the search. Then, lawmakers and education leaders meet in Jackson to discuss how to better prepare students for an evolving workforce. Plus, gun violence surrounding school sporting events last weekend have spurred …

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10/16/2025: Execution of Charles Crawford | Voting Rights Act | Cybersecurity Audit 21:46

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The State of Mississippi carries out the execution of Charles Ray Crawford. The 59-year-old was convicted of the 1993 kidnapping, rape and murder of a college student in Tippah County. Then, the U.S. Supreme Court hears a Louisiana case that will determine if race can be used in drawing legislative maps. We take a look at what the ruling could mean…

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10/15/2025: Drax Hearing | Education Benchmarks | Thurgood Marshall Documentary 24:19

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Residents of Gloster say a wood pellet plant operating in their community is the cause of many health issues. They're asking the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to continue denying the company's request to scale up production. Then, Mississippi adopts a new benchmark program to gauge the success of public schools. Plus, we talk with…

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10/14/2025: Health Insurance Assistance | Breast Cancer | Bail Bond Scams 24:02

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Thousands of Mississippians are at risk of losing their health insurance if lawmakers in Washington don't act soon. Then, October is breast cancer awareness month. And Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. But Mississippi has one of the lowest breast cancer screening rates in the nation for older women. Plus, Law enforcement in Mississippi …

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10/13/2025: Weekend Shootings | Chronic Absenteeism | Prisons after Katrina 23:57

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Homecoming celebrations across Mississippi turn deadly this weekend as 8 people are killed in separate shootings. Then: Tackling the state's chronic absenteeism rate will be a top priority for Mississippi legislators in the upcoming session. Plus: Corrections officials in New Orleans reflect on the legacy of Katrina and how it changed their thinkin…

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10/10/2025: Cancer Screenings | COVID Vaccine Guidance | AI Training 23:54

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Mississippi lawmakers are hearing why genetic testing for cancer patients could give them better access to more effective treatment. Then: New guidelines released this week from the CDC now determine who can get and give the COVID vaccine. Plus: how college students are being prepared to work alongside artificial intelligence. Hosted on Acast. See …

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10/09/2025: State Health Officer | Supreme Court Case | Death Row Protest 23:00

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Mississippi's top health official says the state is at risk of running out of funds for its food and nutrition program if the Federal Government shutdown continues. Then: The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a Mississippi voting rights case that could affect how voters fight discrimination at the ballot box. Plus: Opponents of the death penalty ra…

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10/08/2025: Gloster Air | Election Candidate | Fall Severe Weather Prep. 24:01

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Residents of the rural Gloster community are speaking out against a company they say is polluting the air. Then, State and national Democrats see a chance to gain ground in Mississippi as Trump’s economic policies take hold. Plus, it's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. How to protect your family during storms ahead. Hosted on Ac…

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10/07/2025: Hinds County Detention Center | Vicksburg National Military Park | Caregiving for Family 23:58

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10/06/2025: Hyde-Smith Office Protest | WIC During Shutdown | Health Tour 24:11

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10/03/2025: FCC Free Speech | State Fair | Home Bound Caregiving 24:22

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The Federal Communications Commission visits Mississippi to discuss freedom of speech and technology. Then, the ribbon is cut on the Mississippi State Fair. Officials say it's a major economic driver for Jackson, and the tourism industry. Plus, it can be difficult to offer aid to a loved one who is home-bound. One option many families turn to is ha…

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10/02/2025: Unemployment | SPLC Tour | Vaccines 23:39

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The state sees history making job numbers for August despite the unemployment rate remaining steady. We take a closer look. Then, the Southern Poverty Law Center begins an annual tour this time to explain the impact of the Big Beautiful bill on Mississippians. Plus, It's the time to year that healthcare providers recommend folks be vaccinated to pr…

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10/01/2025: Job Report | SPLC Tour | Respiratory Illnesses 24:08

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The state sees history-making job numbers for August despite the unemployment rate remaining steady. We take a closer look. Then, the Southern Poverty Law Center begins an annual tour this time to explain the impact of the Big Beautiful bill on Mississippians. Plus, it's the time of year that healthcare providers recommend folks be vaccinated to pr…

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09/30/2025: Pertussis Death | GDP Drops | COVID Vaccine Guidance 23:55

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Mississippi Department of Health confirms a 2-month-old has died from pertussis, often called Whooping Cough. The state health officer is urging adults to keep their booster shots up to date. Then, the gross domestic product is down by nearly 1 percent in the state. What that means for the economy ahead. Plus, Pharmacies in Louisiana are making the…

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09/29/2025: Autism and Tylenol | Climate, Health and Healthcare | Mourning 24:21

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Medical experts in Mississippi are continuing to push back on the President's remarks that blame rising cases of autism on Tylenol. Then, how does Mississippi rank on the Commonwealth Fund's scorecard on Climate, Health and Healthcare? Plus, We'll share the story of two sisters who fought through the grief of suddenly losing their mother by creatin…

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09/26/2015: School Accountability Grades/House School Choice Hearing/Asian Wholly Hackberry Aphids 23:20

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Mississippi school accountability grades are released. How well did schools score? We'll take a look. Then, Mississippi lawmakers are hearing arguments for and against proposals on school choice. Plus, what are those white fluffy balls you see floating in the air? They're actually insects. More on that ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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09/25/2025: Tylenol & autism/Hearing Justice Court System/Orleans Parish Jail-Katrina 24:33

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Medical professionals in Mississippi respond to the confusion and concern caused by linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to autism. Then, Mississippi lawmakers examine possible changes to the state's struggling Justice Court system. Plus, a look back at the crisis that left thousands stranded in an Orleans jail as Hurricane Katrina made land…

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09/24/2025: Interest Rate Cut/EMS Stone Memorial/Stand Down at VA Jackson 24:47

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How will the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut change how Mississippians borrow and save? Then, Emergency medical personnel killed in the line of duty are honored with their names etched in stone. Plus, A Stand Down event in Jackson to help homeless veterans in the state find vital services like housing and medical care. Hosted on Acast. S…

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09232025: Fentanyl Overdose Kits/Online Dashboard Childcare Centers/Sickle Cell Disease 24:27

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Combating the Opioid crisis in the capital city. Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits and Emergency Overdose Boxes are now in the hands of first responders. Then, a new online tool is launched to address Mississippi's childcare shortages. Plus, Sickle Cell disease causes severe pain and even death. Efforts are underway to raise awareness about the disease…

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09/22/2025: Thousand Man Rally/DPS Commissioner Tindell-Trey Reed Case/Revising Miss. Conflict & Change 24:26

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A rally through the streets of Jackson calls for unity and solidarity among Black men---to address critical issues facing the Black community. Then, Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks on the tragic loss of Delta State University student Trey Reed, and how law enforcement balances transparency with privacy. Plus, a Jackson St…

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09/19/2025: CDC childhood vaccinations Understanding Dyslexia Reena Evers Everett MPB film Pt.2 24:22

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A leading pediatrician shares her concerns on changes to federal vaccine recommendations. Then, dyslexia is a reading disorder that affects around 1 in 5 Mississippians. An educator says there are solutions. Plus, we continue our conversation with Reena Evers-Everette about her father in MPB's new documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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Jech Week 1:15:17

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PLo gets off the golf course and Bump gets out of soccer practice just in time to record and go over the big W vs App st and preview what Jech has in store for Huff and crew. Also, USM is a golf school. Both Men and Women take home trophies this week! All that and more on this week’s episode of To The Top Talk. Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Cli…

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09/18/2025:Trey Reed Response/Day 2 Rankin Schools/Reena Evers Everette Pt.1 23:29

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University officials address the growing concerns about the death of Trey Reed -- the 21-year old Delta State University student found hanging from a tree Monday on campus. Then, Attorneys continue to debate in federal court if Rankin County School District has done enough to eliminate the remnants of segregation. Plus, the new MPB documentary abou…

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09/17/2025: RCSD Desegregation | Suicide Conference | Medgar Wylie-Evers Documentary 24:20

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Rankin County School District is seeking to end a 1967 court ruling that mandated desegregation in the area. District attorneys say the school system has made efforts for that cause, but others say more needs to be done. Then, mental health experts are seeking solutions to cut down on suicide rates in Mississippi. Plus, a new documentary airing thi…

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09/16/2025: Delta State University Body | Charlie Kirk | Public Safety Tour 24:03

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Delta State University officials say the body of a student was found yesterday morning. Students are reportedly safe, but are being offered counseling services. Then, a city council member in Hernando plans to introduce a motion today to rename a city street after the conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk following his assassination in Utah last week…

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09/15/2025: Infant Mortality Conference | Tourism Education | Delta Festival 2025 24:13

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Healthcare professionals from across Mississippi gather to discuss possible solutions to fighting the state's soaring infant mortality. Then, an award-winning educator is helping students think critically about how to draw more tourism to the state. Plus, a Delta Festival focused on developing a 10-year plan to bring economic prosperity to the regi…

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09/12/2025: Jackson Water Funding | Election Policy | Former Mayor Talks Redemption 24:10

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Federal dollars were supposed to go to Jackson to assist with the city's water crisis. Civil Rights Attorneys are now arguing that those funds were wrongfully withheld by the state. Then, state lawmakers are considering policy changes that restore the right to vote for some convicted felons and fix the ballot initiative process. Plus, a former Miss…

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09/11/2025: JSU President Search | Homeland Security | Mississippi Book Festival 24:12

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Alumni and supporters of Jackson State University are calling for a fair and transparent national search for the university's next leader. Then, 24 years later, how has security in the homeland changed since 9/11? Plus, Books, books and more books! The 11th annual Mississippi Book Festival is coming to town, and we'll tell you what you need to know…

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09/10/2025: Water Systems | Row Crops | Prison Book Clubs 24:16

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On today's show: Mississippi legislators are hearing testimony about failing water systems across the state. What can be done to provide safe drinking water and proper oversight? Then, one of Mississippi’s top row crops continues to experience challenges. Heavy rains in the spring have resulted in lower yields of Cotton. Plus, how a book club in pr…

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09/09/2025: Chronic Absentee Conference | Post-Katrina Flooding | Prostate Cancer Awareness 23:50

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Educators say too many students are chronically absent from school. They're meeting to talk about methods to combat the problem. We return to North Gulfport, where some residents say they're still dealing with flooding 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, despite ongoing development. Plus, September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A doctor is urgi…

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09/08/2025: Holly Springs Power | Job Growth Slows | Minority Communitys post-Katrina 23:55

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State regulators move to end local control of the Holly Springs Utility Department due to years of neglect, causing frequent, lengthy outages. Then, in one year job growth is down 75 percent across the nation. But an economist says Mississippi remains relatively flat. Plus, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina required a fast response to rebuild. B…

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09/05/2025: Vaccines | Infant and Maternal Mortality | Katrina Devastation 59:59

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On today's show: Federal regulators are changing their stance on vaccines. Other states are removing their requirements on vaccines for children. Then, infant and matrnal mortality rates are extremely high, ranking Mississippi at the top of the list, especially for black birthing people and their families. Plus, emergency managers on the Gulf Coast…

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JSU Week with The Wizard! 1:23:31

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The Wizard of Whiskey himself joins the pod to break down the first week of Golden Eagle football and look ahead to Jackson State coming to The Rock. Want some To The Top Talk Merch? ⁠Click here to buy the latest merch!⁠ More of a Spotify Fan? ⁠Listen to To The Top Talk on Spotify!⁠ Apple Podcasts is your thing? ⁠Listen to us on Apple Podcasts!⁠ Th…

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09/04/2025: FARM Council | Infant Mortality | Bike Wrecks 24:55

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The Mississippi agriculture commissioner meets with farmers who say they're facing a crisis. They talk about what the state can do to help shore up the industry. Then, infant mortality in Mississippi is alarmingly high. An expert in the field of maternal mortality says the problem is worse for Black mothers and their babies. Plus, concerned citizen…

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09/03/2025: Cannabis Industry | Overdoses and Mental Health | Amtrak Service Returns 23:44

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The cannabis industry in Mississippi is experiencing low demand, and steep competition. Lawmakers are considering how to address the issue. Then, the recent Overdose Awareness Day draws attention to the importance of mental health care in treating addiction. A closer look ahead. Plus, Hurricane Katrina dealt a blow to Amtrak service on the coast, e…

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09/02/2025: Overdose Remembrance | Katrina Mental Health | Emmett Till 70th 23:29

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Families, advocates, and state officials are remembering those who died from opioid overdoses. Then, Hurricane Katrina devastated the lives of many Mississippians. That includes their mental health. Plus, Mississippians are reflecting on the legacy of Emmett Till 70 years after the 14-year-old was murdered in the Mississippi Delta. Hosted on Acast.…