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Empower Mississippi is committed to helping all Mississippians rise by removing barriers to opportunity. In this podcast, we talk with state and national experts about ways the Magnolia State can grow and thrive. These conversations help shape the debate for future legislative sessions and highlight policy changes that are necessary to make Mississippi the best place in America to live, work, and raise a family.
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Interview Library
Written by Empower Mississippi Kevin Parkinson: Choosing Jackson Why would a family put down roots in Jackson when so many others have left? In this episode of The Empower Podcast, Grant sits down with Ward 7 City Councilman Kevin Parkinson, an educator who came to Mississippi for a two-year teaching assignment and stayed. Kevin shares why…
Written by Empower Mississippi Jack & Elizabeth Coleman: Betting on the Delta For decades, communities across the Mississippi Delta have watched people, jobs, and opportunity leave. Jack and Elizabeth Coleman decided to go the other direction. After successful careers in Washington, D.C., and Texas, they returned to Jack’s hometown of Rosedale, Mississippi, and made an extraordinary…
Written by Empower Mississippi Rep. Celeste Hurst: When Helping Hurts Good intentions are not always enough. Sometimes the help we offer can create dependency, reinforce brokenness, or make it harder for people to move forward. In this episode of The Empower Podcast, Grant sits down with State Representative Celeste Hurst to discuss what years of ministry…
Written by Empower Mississippi Dayton Duncan: The Story Behind America’s National Parks In this episode, Grant sits down with award-winning writer and filmmaker Dayton Duncan, longtime collaborator of acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and co-creator of The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. Drawing on decades of research and storytelling, Dayton explains how America became the first…
Written by Empower Mississippi Sen. Jeremy England: Neighbors Before Opponents Politics works best when we remember we’re neighbors before we’re opponents. But in an age of polarization, is that still possible? In this episode, Grant sits down with State Senator Jeremy England to discuss the experiences and convictions that have shaped his approach to public service.…
Written by Empower Mississippi Andy Taggart: The Ideas That Made America As America approaches its 250th anniversary, what exactly are we celebrating? In this episode, Grant sits down with attorney, writer, and student of history Andy Taggart to explore the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and why they remain relevant nearly two and a half…
Capitol Chat Library
Written by Empower Mississippi Capitol Chat: Week 4 What do a critical deadline, State of the State address, and Presidential Executive Order all have in common? They’re all a part of this week’s episode of Capitol Chat! Be sure to tune in for the latest on all this and more from Week 4 of the legislative…
Written by Empower Mississippi Capitol Chat: Week 3 Things got crazy in a subcommittee hearing, some new and interesting bills were introduced, and the House passed PBM reform. Hear about all this and more as host Wil Ervin breaks down what happened in Week 3 of the legislative session.
Written by Empower Mississippi Capitol Chat: Week 2 Empower Senior Vice President Wil Ervin highlights what happened at the Capitol during week 2 of the legislative session, including the latest on tax reform, key legislative deadlines, and Empower’s new labor force participation report. Don’t miss it!
Written by Empower Mississippi Capitol Chat: Week 1 Capitol Chat returns as the 2025 session is underway! Check out what happened at the Mississippi state Capitol during the first week of the legislative session. Empower Mississippi’s 2025 Legislative Session Guide: https://empowerms.org/session-guide/
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