Real Mississippi

The Mississippi Appendectomy

Students across the United States are frequently taught about the history of racial inequality embedded in the nation. However, there still remain many stories surrounding this dark topic that go untold. America's past of eugenics and forced sterilization has affected thousands of African women for over several decades. Its consequences still linger even today, but why is this important?

School Funding and Its Importance

This podcast is about how students are affected by school funding, especially children who come from low-income homes. Interviewees give their opinions on how they believe funding affects students.

Military, MIC3, and How Moving Affects Students

Frequent moves can make school life challenging, especially for military kids. In this episode, we explore how the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3) ensures fair treatment for military students, helping them transition smoothly between schools. Through personal interviews and real experiences, we discuss the mental, social, and academic struggles of relocating—both for military and non-military students. Should MIC3 protections extend to all kids facing frequent moves? Tune in as we uncover the challenges, solutions, and the need for broader support in education.

The Queen of Basketball

The great basketball star Lusia Harris-Stewart, born inMinter City, Mississippi, was the first woman ever to be drafted into the NBA by the New Orleans Jazz in 1977. However, she declined the offer in hopes of starting afamily. Her accomplishments include holding every Delta State basketball record, shooting and making the first shot in the Olympics for women’s basketball, and being the first African American female college player inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1992. Lusia Harris shows that it's not where you come from, but where you go.

Catfish Kingdom: The Rise and Reinvention of Catfish in Mississippi

In the early 2000s, the American catfish industry was at a crossroads. Southeast Asian products were outcompeting domestic fish, and the industry faced an identity crisis.What was the industry's plan to revive the U.S. catfish industry? Mississippi. "Catfish Kingdom: The Rise and Reinvention of Catfish in Mississippi" follows the story of the fish from humble beginnings to becoming an aquaculture powerhouse. Written and produced by Walt Giesen and Andrew Meng, "Catfish Kingdom" explores the economic and cultural impact catfish has had on Mississippi, illuminating a surprising chapter in agricultural history.