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Bob Davidson and Forest Thigpen: How an Idea Becomes Law
Bob Davidson and Forest Thigpen: How an Idea Becomes Law “That’s the last time I’m going to vote for a bill that I’m against!” shouted a 1970’s era Mississippi State Senator from the well of the Senate. In this episode, longtime bill drafter Bob Davidson shares this story and others. You may think that Schoolhouse…
Listen NowGerard Gibert: Medicaid Expansion and PERS Reform
Gerard Gibert: Medicaid Expansion and PERS Reform Two of the top issues being debated this legislative session are Medicaid Expansion and ways to reform PERS, Mississippi’s Public Employees Retirement System. From his 33 years in business and now his seat behind the SuperTalk radio microphone, Gerard Gibert has covered these two issues extensively. On this…
Listen NowHenry Barbour, Republican National Committeeman from Yazoo City
Henry Barbour, Republican National Committeeman from Yazoo City For the last 19 years, Henry Barbour has served as Committeeman from Mississippi on the Republican National Committee, a role that has given him a front row seat to the American political scene, and not just as an observer. He’s advised presidents and governors – most notably…
Listen NowState Senator Daniel Sparks, Chairman, Economic and Workforce Development Committee
State Senator Daniel Sparks, Chairman, Economic and Workforce Development Committee First elected to the State Senate in 2019, Senator Sparks has distinguished himself as one of the smartest and most hard-working lawmakers in the building. In this conversation, Senator Sparks discusses the intersection of policy and people, emphasizing the importance of human-centered governance. We explore…
Listen NowDr. Matthew Ladner: What Can Arizona Teach Mississippi About Empowering Parents?
Dr. Matthew Ladner: What Can Arizona Teach Mississippi about empowering parents? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Ladner, Senior Advisor at the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, shares about Arizona’s journey with school choice. Arizona passed the first education savings account (ESA) program in the nation in 2011 for students with special needs,…
Listen NowState Auditor Shad White: Fatherlessness, Labor Woes, School Choice, and Public Safety
State Auditor Shad White: Fatherlessness, Labor Woes, School Choice, and Public Safety In this episode, host Grant Callen sits down with Mississippi’s 42nd State Auditor, Shad White. They discuss Mississippi’s incredible cultural and economic advantages and our challenges, like our low Labor Force Participation Rate and our high number of unwed mothers. White advocates for…
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