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7:20 a.m. - Shuwaski Young - Political Candidate, Secretary of State & Secretary, Neshoba County Republican Executive Committee
Topic: His recent op-ed “The Case for Serious Capable Conservative Leadership”, news of the day, and the work the GOP is doing across Mississippi.
8:05 a.m. - Beth Stevens - Executive Director, Leflore County Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Update from Greenwood and their full slate of events that they have coming this month.
The 90th Annual Roy Martin Band Festival & Christmas Parade in Greenwood – Friday, December 5th at 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar at Old City Hall – Saturday, December 6th, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Singing Tree – Monday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Hushpuppy Music Co-op Christmas – Friday, December 12th, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Dickens Christmas – Saturday, December 13th
Museum of the Mississippi Delta: New Art Exhibit by Tommy Goodman
BUFORD Christmas at The Alluvian – Thursday, December 18th with shows at 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Ice-Ice Baby – Friday, December 19th
7:35 a.m. - Andy Gipson - Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce
Topic: Update from MDAC, his recent op-ed re: PERS and the need to stabilize and strengthen the program, any legislative priorities that his agency has for the session, etc. https://www.supertalk.fm/gipson-mississippi-must-stabilize-and-strengthen-pers-to-avoid-future-crisis/
8:35 a.m. - Nina Parikh - Nina Parikh - Director, Film Mississippi
Topic: Update from the film office and current filming in the state along with the outlook for the rest of the year.
7:35 a.m. - Kelly Bennett - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: Supertalk News - breaking down election results and the races that were on the ballot yesterday across Mississippi.
8:05 a.m. - Keith Carter - Athletic Director, University of Mississippi
Topic: The Golding era beginning at Ole Miss and the Kiffin saga coming to an end, recap of the Conerly trophy last night, etc.
8:35 a.m. - Erik Skaggs - President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi
Topic: The hybrid corolla being added to their line, a quick history of Toyota Blue Springs and the economic impact that they have on the state each year along with investments that they are making back into the community.
7:20 a.m. - Tate Reeves - Governor, State of Mississippi
Topic: Economic development updates, education/school choice and legislative priorities he has going into the 2026 session....the runoff election happening today along with his recent election to the position of vice chair of the Republican Governors Association.
8:05 a.m. - Madison Drake - Director of Development for Northeast MS & Alabama, Palmer Home for Children
Topic: Giving Tuesday, update from Palmer Home for Children, the children that they have served this year, ways to give, etc.
7:05 a.m. - Neal McCready - Rebels 24/7 & MPW Digital
Topic: Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU.
8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
Start your day right…
Mississippi’s #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. It’s a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office.
This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
Start your day right…
Mississippi’s #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. It’s a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office.
This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
7:20 a.m. - Jamie Miller - CEO, Gulf Coast Business Council
Topic: Update from the council, the work they are doing to unify the coast and recently the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board completed its review of project applications and submitted its ranked list of funding recommendations to MDA for consideration during the 2026 legislative session.
8:05 a.m. - Captain Criss Turnipseed - Director, Mississippi Highway Patrol Public Affairs Division
Topic: Update from DPS and heads up for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend enforcement period along with safety tips for travels this weekend.
8:35 a.m. - Audri Johnson - Audio Engineer, Singer-Songwriter, Grammy Winner, DSU Alum
Topic: Her recent Grammy nomination and impressive career. https://www.supertalk.fm/handful-of-mississippians-included-in-2026-grammy-nominations/
7:20 a.m. - Jeff McCutchen - Police Chief, Oxford Mississippi & 2nd Vice President of MS Association of Chiefs of Police
7:20 a.m. - Josh Swales - Fire Chief, Reservoir Fire Department
Topic: The first responders retirement proposal.
8:35 a.m. - Robert St. John - Restaurateur, Chef, SuperTalk Columnist & Author
Topic: Thanksgiving recipes we need to add to the table this week and his new book coming out.
7:35 a.m. - Dr. Glenn Boyce - Chancellor, The University of Mississippi
Topic: Update from the university, the end of the semester coming up, record enrollment numbers and growth they are seeing at the university, the current football season, etc.
8:35 a.m. - Caleb Salers - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines from the weekend.
7:20 a.m. - Dr. Michael Warren - Chief Medical & Health Officer, March of the Dimes
Topic: Infant mortality in Mississippi and their new report showing Mississippi is one of the worst for preterm birth rates, how we can work to turn this around, etc.
8:05 a.m. - Dr. Everson Martin - Director of Bands, Alcorn State University
Topic: Alcorn State University will be marching in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
7:20 a.m. - Sam Creekmore - MS House of Representatives, District 14 (Union County) Chairman, Public Health & Human Services Committee
Topic: The recent joint hearing the House and Senate had re: infant mortality and the proposed no-strings attached cash assistance program they are discussing for moms. He can also discuss legislation that he will be working to get passed during the next session, and any additional meetings that he has at the Capitol this week/next.
8:05 a.m. - Lynn Posey - Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks
Topic: Update from MDWFP, as we head into Thanksgiving, he wants to discuss the importance of buying licenses, taking a young person hunting and harvesting some extra does.
7:35 a.m. - Dr. Alan Jones - Associate Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs at UMMC
Topic: The latest updates on UMMC construction, NCI-cancer center progress, and the opening of the Clarke Center for Medically Fragile Children. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/10/Clarke-Center-Ribbon-Cutting.html
8:05 a.m. - Bruce LeVell - Longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and Former Small Business Administration Advocate for the WH
Topic: National news of the day, thoughts on the president’s use of tariffs effecting small business owners, are his moves leading toward the Golden Age of American small businesses?
7:35 a.m. - Peter Costa - Former Governor, New York Stock Exchange & Market Analyst, CNBC
Topic: A look at the ever-changing markets this week.
8:05 a.m. - Laura Carmichael - Executive Director, Visit Meridian and Lauderdale County Tourism.
Topic: The upcoming Merry Meridian slate of events scheduled for this month and next.
7:35 a.m. - Christopher Green - Assistant Director, Chase Center for Civics, Culture & Society, The Ohio State University
Topic: His thoughts and assessment of the MS Mail in Ballot case.
8:50 a.m. - Dr. Ken Cyree - Dean, School of Business Administration; Frank R. Day/Mississippi Bankers Association Chair of Banking; Professor of Finance; The University of Mississippi
Topic: Update from the school of business, the UM Banking Symposium happening today, etc.
7:35 a.m. - Cindy Hyde-Smith - United States Senator, State of Mississippi
Topic: Her recent meeting with the President and VP re: cattle ranchers and the beef industry, shutdown update, and the latest DC news.
8:05 a.m. - Jim Leggette - Lecturer of Economics, Mississippi State University
Topic: The latest economic trends and how the government shutdown has affected things, if any.
7:35 a.m. - Robert L. Johnson III - MS House of Representatives (Minority Leader) District 94 (Adams, Franklin & Jefferson Counties) & Vice-Chair, House State Affairs Committee
Topic: The recent elections and Democratic wins across the state in the special elections reaction to national politics, and looking ahead to the next state legislative session, what priorities he has for 2026.
8:05 a.m. - Dr. Daniel Ennis - President, Delta State University
Topic: The latest IHL report and enrollment growth they are seeing at Delta State University right now.
7:20 a.m. - Daniel Sparks - Senator, MS District 5 (Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) - Chair, Economic & Workforce Development Committee. & Vice-Chair, Judiciary B Committee
Topic: Looking ahead to the next legislative session and the bills/issues that he will be working on. Also, we want to discuss the MS mail in ballot case before SCOTUS currently.
8:05 a.m. - Lars Larson - Host, The Lars Larson Show
Topic: News of the day, the government shutdown expected to end, thoughts on various SCOTUS cases/rulings, etc.
7:20 a.m. - William Russell - Former Advisor and State Director for Mississippi, Trump Campaign - Current Title - Partner, Ballard Partners, Washington DC
Topic: National news of the day, DC reactions to the continued shutdown, the growing list of FAA issues with canceled flights as we head into the holidays. Also want to discuss the recent state and national elections and the dem wins across the board, will this affect the GOP’s approach to the midterms, etc.
8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Mandy Gunasekara - Former EPA Chief of Staff
Topic: News of the day, her analysis of the latest happenings with the Trump administration and the longest government shutdown in history.
8:05 a.m. - Brad White - Executive Director, MS Department of Transportation
Topic: Update from MDOT, the upcoming legislative session, the adjusted fuel tax and what is next?




