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You can't understand the world unless you understand Mississippi. People here experience all the joys and pains everyone does, but with a statewide population of just three million, everything is much, much more personal. The students who record Real Mississippi take you behind the magnolia curtain so you can understand the people who make Mississippi, Mississippi.
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With over 90% of Americans listening to music via a music streaming service, music has a wide impact on us, and it’s important to understand why and how. "Music’s Effect on Us" is a student podcast discussing the effects of listening to music, specifically how music can be used as a coping mechanism, as well as creating said music, and how the emotions a genre evokes can change over time.
This podcast, written by Jayden Wagner and produced by Shaw Prewitt, discusses the benefits of organized sports for communities, for individuals' mental health and self-esteem, and as a catapult to university.
In this podcast I’ll discuss how tipping is viewed, interviewing servers about their personal experiences. I will suggest ways to make the issue on tipping better.
In "Beyond the Plate," we dig into what’s really going on with food in Mississippi, from the rise of ultra-processed foods to struggling small farmers. Are community driven solutions and policy changes even possible? Come with us as we dive into the world of food, culture and sustainability, and how we can work to build a healthier future for Mississippi. Its rich culinary heritage and the comfort of Southern cooking, however, often hide a more serious crisis of food insecurity, poor health, and environmental problems in agriculture.
Imagine a child sitting in class, but their mind is elsewhere—haunted by the violence they experience daily. In Jackson, Mississippi, this is a reality for many kids, and it’s affecting their ability to learn, grow, and dream. But what if we could change that? What if, together, we could create a community where kids are safe, supported, and free to reach their full potential? This episode dives deep into how violence impacts children, how that affects their future, and what we can do to break the cycle. Tune in to learn how we can help them build a brighter future.
“How Activities Help Heal the Mind” is an episode on ways to improve mental health without using medication. In the episode, we talk about ways people were able to feel better from doing activities such as working out, going on walks, and just forgetting about it. Our goal is to focus on approaches that have worked for people and share those solutions with others who struggle with their mental health. If you want a non-medicated way to take of your mental health, this episode is for you.
During this podcast, we explore the significant impact language barriers have on the healthcare system. Through a personal account of an individual affected by these barriers and insights from healthcare professionals, we explore the challenges that arise when inefficient communication causes misunderstandings. Although overcoming language barriers is not an immediate fix, we discuss practical solutions and strategies that could improve patient care and also make healthcare more accessible to everyone.
Cleveland, Mississippi is known for many things, among them a desegregation case decades after Brown vs. Board. Education in Cleveland, Mississippi, was forever changed in 2016 when the U.S. District Court consolidated two high schools. With so many positive and negative aspects arising after the consolidation, Cleveland students, parents, and teachers ask: Was the consolidation a good idea? And is white flight to private schools representing inevitable segregation? Writer Adair Gaines and producer Jose Brevil explore these questions and what they mean in context to Cleveland.
This podcast shares viewpoints on the many “lack of” statements discussed by local residents from the rural area of Cleveland, MS and the small town of Columbus,
MS. The podcasters and the residents all voice their opinions on what needs to change and how their hometowns could evolve and better the citizens only if there weren’t issues such as the lack of quality jobs, city officials who do poor jobs, and poor city development. Podcast by Gavin Weatherspoon and Antanae Shelton.
From expired milk and soggy pizza to bland pasta and
plastic cheese, school lunches throughout America aren’t necessarily that tasty--and Mississippi lunches are no exception. Tune in to listen to why school lunches in Mississippi are sub-par, and how they affect students in the classroom. Podcast written by Dan Belingon and produced by Aarya Patel.
Hurricanes regularly hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast, resulting in many homes being destroyed, yet people continue to build more and more houses on the coast. These homes are also built out of weak materials such as wood that is easily destroyed by hurricanes; this has also resulted in ever-high insurance prices that many homeowners can’t afford, which leaves them homeless. This podcast is meant to be a warning and advice for living right next to the beach it is not to be a discouragement of living in/near the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Written and produced by Dowson Aguilar.
From tainted taps to unappealing pay, young adults in Mississippi often find it hard to defend a place where
they have resided their entire lives because there are so many underlying problems within the state. To really see a difference in student outcomes, the state needs economic initiatives that boost the life quality of its residents. Recognizing that outside factors go hand-in-hand with student outcomes in classrooms and communities is the first step toward moving Mississippi out of last place. Written by Maurice Hunter and produced by Ngoh Mobit.
Oysters have been an essential part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Environmentally and financially, oysters are one of the most important organisms on the Gulf Coast. However, in recent years, oyster populations have been rapidly declining due to hurricanes, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the Bonnet Carré Spillway way. Written and produced by Teddy Lai.
The podcast, written and produced by Jon Kidd, covers the crimes of the nationally wanted couple, Janet and Ramond Barreto, from the perspective of Jimmy Edwards, who was the lead responder when the case began in Union County, Mississippi.
This podcast offers a take on why Mississippi has the
highest percentage of single mothers and teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. and examines the ramifications of Mississippi’s failed laws, tracing it all back to what is and isn’t taught in Mississippi high schools today. Written by Domini Jha and produced by Miniya Thurman.
For many years, Mississippi has ranked as one of the top
states for STDs and teen pregnancy. This sad truth can be directly linked back to the state’s lackluster sex education and the failure of House Bill 999. This podcast dives into the issues that this bill causes, the gaps in student’s knowledge on sex that it causes, and how these same students can take charge and advocate for their right to a proper sex education. Co-written and co-produced by CharLese Shields and Naomi Simpson.
COVID has taken a toll on lots of different things, from
lives to businesses, to hospitals. In today's episode, we will be talking about how during the wave of covid Greenwood Lefore Hospital has been put in a
financial crisis and its efforts to come out positive and keep its doors open for longer. Written by Yash Malhotra and produced by Jonathon Stancill.
Mississippi is definitely not the first place that comes to
mind when one thinks about competitive robotics. However, Mississippi is home to a decently sized and thriving robotics environment. In this episode, Lilly
Adcock details the successes and impact of the FIRST Tech Challenge program in Mississippi, as well as the factors that make Mississippi robotics teams unique. Podcast produced by Daniel Van.
High school students Cratin Quinnelly and Carys Peden explore the overlooked drug crisis in rural towns like Farmington, Mississippi. They delve into the
intersection of expansionism, police corruption, and poverty, shedding light on how these factors fuel drug usage. Despite the challenges, the episode offers
hope by highlighting potential solutions, urging action to address systemic issues and create a brighter future for communities. Tune in to uncover the hidden truths shaping rural Mississippi's communities.
The Slugburger is a southern delicacy that originated in
Corinth, MS during the Great Depression and managed to stick around all these years. It's so locally loved that there's an annual summer festival held to celebrate it and the town that it's a vital part of. This Real Mississippi Podcast episode explains what the Slugburger is, where it came from, and why it still matters today. Written by Morgan Smith and produced by Alex Gabitov.
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