Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDanita Munday - Navigating Special Education in Mississippi
Episode 24
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and guest Danita Munday discuss the pressing issues surrounding special education in Mississippi. They explore the challenges faced by stud…
Published on 13 hours ago
Mississippi Happenings - A Progressive Voice for Mississippi
Episode 23
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage in a candid discussion about the wealth gap in America, the implications of oligarchies, and the importance of public…
Published on 6 days, 13 hours ago
Larry Rubin - The Fight for Civil Rights: Lessons from the Past
Episode 22
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with civil rights activist Larry Rubin to discuss the implications of eliminating diversity, equity, and …
Published on 2 weeks ago
Brady Davis - Uncovering Chickasaw History
Episode 21
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman discuss a range of topics, starting with a bizarre news story about a couple selling 'golden tickets to heaven.' The convers…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Mississippi Parents Campaign: A Voice for Parents - Nancy Loome
Episode 20
In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman discuss the critical issues surrounding public education in Mississippi with Nancy Loome, the executive director of the Mississippi Parents Campaign. They e…
Published on 4 weeks ago
State Representative Becky Currie - Healthcare Challenges in Mississippi's Correctional Facilities
Episode 19
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, host David Olds speaks with House Representative Becky Currie about the state of Mississippi prisons, healthcare challenges, and the need for re…
Published on 2 months ago
Cliff Johnson - Reforming Justice in Mississippi
Episode 18
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Cliff Johnson, director of the MacArthur Justice Center, discussing the center's mission to reform t…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Exploring Mississippi's Challenges and Opportunities - David Olds and Jim Newman
Episode 17
In this episode of Mississippi Happenings, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman reflect on various critical issues affecting Mississippi, including education funding, healthcare, political activism, and t…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump and DIME - Jamie Barnett
Episode 16
In this episode, David Olds and Jim Newman engage with retired Rear Admiral Jamie Barnett to discuss the complexities of national security, the DIME framework (Diplomatic, Information, Military, Econ…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Empowering Grassroots Activism in Mississippi - Jamie Rebentisch and Mary Jane Meadows
Episode 15
In this episode of the Mississippi Happenings podcast, hosts David Olds and Jim Newman engage with Mary Jane Meadows and Jamie Rebentisch from Indivisible Northeast Mississippi. They discuss the gras…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago