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Reflecting Mississippi is a podcast from Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Mississippi Humanities Council exploring the people, stories, and ideas that shape life in the Magnolia State.
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Reflecting Mississippi - Mississippi Innovation: Sparking Lasting Change (opens the original)
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Today on Reflecting Mississippi, we’re joined by Chance McDavid, Brandi Turner, and Carlton Turner to talk about rural innovation happening across our state. Inspired by the Mississippi tour of "Spark!: Places of Innovation," a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program, this conversation covers how we define innovation, the role that community plays in creating lasting change, and the value of investing in rural spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Reflecting Mississippi - Black Elected Officials and the Legacy of Reconstruction (opens the original)
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More than 160 Black men served in public office during Reconstruction, helping shape Mississippi's future in the years following the Civil War—yet many of their stories remain overlooked. In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we are joined by DeeDee Baldwin, Engagement Librarian at Mississippi State University, author Jere Nash, and Michael Morris, Director of the Two Mississippi Museums, to explore the lives of these pioneering leaders and the ongoing efforts to preserve their legacy. Toge
Reflecting Mississippi - L.V. Hull: Legacy, Memory, and Making Space for Art (opens the original)
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Annalise Flynn, Yaphet Smith, and Allen Massey reflect on the life and legacy of artist L.V. Hull and the efforts to preserve her work through the L.V. Hull Legacy Center. They also discuss the importance of archives, community memory, and how exhibitions and film, including Love Is a Sensation, help bring Hull’s story to new audiences while honoring her place in Mississippi’s cultural history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reflecting Mississippi - Growing History: Southern Garden Clubs and Historic Places (opens the original)
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Dr. Elise Smith, Sarah Meeks, and Olivia Spann reflect on the history of Southern garden clubs and what they can teach us about people, communities, and the past. They also discuss how historic house museums like the Eudora Welty House & Garden and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home help preserve this history while bringing people together through gardening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reflecting Mississippi - Uncovering the Stories of Asylum Hill (opens the original)
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Dr. Ralph Didlake, Lida Key, and Dr. Jennifer Mack discuss the Asylum Hill Project and their efforts to uncover the stories of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum. We also explore the connections between science, archaeology, and the humanities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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