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Rep. Celeste Hurst: When Helping Hurts

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Rep. Celeste Hurst: When Helping Hurts Good intentions are not always enough….

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New Empower Mississippi Report Finds Mississippians Want to Work, but Many Remain Disconnected from Opportunity

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The Tape Measure Problem draws on conversations across the state to identify…

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Dayton Duncan: The Story Behind America’s National Parks

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Dayton Duncan: The Story Behind America’s National Parks In this episode, Grant…

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Sen. Jeremy England: Neighbors Before Opponents

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Sen. Jeremy England: Neighbors Before Opponents Politics works best when we remember…

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Andy Taggart: The Ideas That Made America

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Andy Taggart: The Ideas That Made America As America approaches its 250th…

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Dr. Branden Henry: How People Change

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Dr. Branden Henry: How People Change For years, Empower Mississippi has focused…

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Rep. Otis Anthony: Can the Delta Rise Again?

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Rep. Otis Anthony: Can the Delta Rise Again? On this episode of…

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Josh McManus: Jackson’s Comeback Story

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Josh McManus: Jackson’s Comeback Story What does it take for a struggling…

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Michael Watson: Faith, Family, and Public Service

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Michael Watson: Faith, Family, and Public Service Mississippi Secretary of State Michael…

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2026 Capitol Chat: Sine Die

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Capitol Chat: Sine Die Lawmakers returned to Jackson expecting veto overrides, but…

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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker: Strength Abroad, Opportunity at Home

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U.S. Senator Roger Wicker: Strength Abroad, Opportunity at Home In a time…

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2026 Legislative Session Wrap Up: Progress, Setbacks, and What’s Next

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The 2026 legislative session has concluded. Lawmakers could return to address final…