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Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey

MPB Think Radio

You’ve probably seen his work in a newspaper near you, but now, you can put a voice to the name. On Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey, you’ll hear commentary on the latest news, punch-lines from his latest cartoons, interviews with fellow cancer survivors he’s met along the way and compelling stories of known and unknown people, places, and things of Mississippi. Email the show: marshallramsey@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:17

Vivian O'Neal | Miss Mississippi 2023

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/07/03

Merriam-Webster defines steadfastness as being immovable, firm in belief, and determined… Vivian O’Neal, a.k.a., Miss Mississippi 2023, embodies all the above. Not taking no for an answer, her win is the cherry-on-top of an impressive body of work that includes her non-profit, CapABLE, her work as an author, current and future projects and hailing from Hattiesburg. She is here to discuss all of that and more!Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares

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47:30

Royal Aills | Mississippi Mission

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2023/06/26

My next guest is a man who isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and dive into the trenches for a good cause. And what better cause to represent than the mission of providing public broadcasting to the masses and underserved communities. Fast forward from his work as a photojournalist and producer in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to today, as the Executive Director of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Royal Aills is here to discuss his outstanding career in broadcasting, hailing from Arkansas and Oklahoma and

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51:02

Lee King & Kamel King | Bond of Kings

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/06/19

My guests today are the literal definition of a father-son bond. With more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, founder and host of WLBT's former "Black Gold" dance program, owner of Phoenix Records and Radio Announcer, Lee King is here, and is not slowing down anytime soon. His son, Kamel King, is no tortoise to the hare either. He's an Entertainment Attorney at Frascogna Entertainment Law Firm, Tourist Development Bureau Manger at Visit Mississippi, co-host of Next Stop, Mississippi on MPB

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48:27

Ke Francis | Excellence in Visual Arts

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/06/12

Hailing from Tupelo, my next guest, Ke Francis, is a multi-talented multimedia artist, writer and publisher. Founder, and Operator of Hoopsnake Press in Tupelo, his art is nationally and internationally recognized. With his work shown in over 30 international collections, including the Getty Museum, it’s no wonder he is here today, to discuss his 2023 Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts, his noteworthy career, current projects and hailing from Tupelo. Marshall Ramsey, a nationally

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48:05

Mona Nicholas | USA International Ballet Competition

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/06/05

Dance is a gift that can bring people together with creativity and music. Mona Nicholas has utilized that gift and shared it with others, through her role as Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition, since 2014. Regarded as the Olympics of Ballet, the event draws one of the largest crowds to the capital city and state every four years. She is here today to discuss this year’s competition, her love of dance, her passion for the city of Jackson and more.Marshall Ramsey, a

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49:40

Chef Austin Sumrall | Mr. Fancy Pants

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/05/22

World-renowned Chef, restaurateur, and Pike County native Austin Sumrall is no stranger to the kitchen. Owner of White Pillars in Biloxi, Austin can now add Food Network’s “Alex vs. America” Champion and $15K worth of bragging rights to his growing list of accomplishments. The James Beard nominee for “Best Chef: South” and crowned “King of American Seafood!” in the 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off, the self-proclaimed lover of oyster aquaculture is here to discuss his grand title win, life in

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46:48

Bobby Rush | One Monkey Can Stop A Show

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/05/15

Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee, Bobby Rush is no stranger to the music business and life in general. And now, there’s no stopping him, and if you try, he ain’t studdin’ ya… The international blues legend is here to discuss everything, from his award-winning career to his new record release in September, in addition to his upcoming MPB documentary, a performance at OffBeat Records, May 17, 2023, what Mother’s Day means to him

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48:31

Josh Morgerman | Inside the Mind of a Hurricane Chaser

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/05/08

Some people chase money, others fame... and then there are those who identify ashardcore - hurricane - chasers.My next guest is one of those brave individuals and a self-proclaimed adrenaline junkie. Storm chaser, researcher, businessman, & tv personality “The Hurricane Man,” Josh Morgerman, is a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, and is best known for his multitude of tropical cyclone chases. With 20 years, and well over fifty hurricanes across the world under his belt, he is here to discuss his

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46:19

Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth | Excellence in Literature & Poetry

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/05/01

Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth is an award winning Americanwriter, poet, scholar, and retired educator with theUniversity of Mississippi in Oxford.She has won several teaching awards, including Liberal Arts Outstanding Teacher of the Year (2006), Humanities Teacher of the Year (2007), and the Elsie M. Hood Award (2014).Now with her 2023 Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Literature and Poetry, she is here to discuss the award, her noteworthy career, future projects, and her passion for words.Marshall

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52:04

Ralph Eubanks | Excellence in Literature & Cultural...

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/04/24

Widely published and lauded author, journalist, professor, public speaker, and business executive, Ralph Eubanks knows Mississippi well, is a sought-after public speaker with numerous accolades for his writings, and now holds a 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Literature & Cultural Ambassador under his hat as well. He joins the show to discuss his prestigious award, his noteworthy career, future projects, and hailing from Mt. Olive, Mississippi. Marshall Ramsey, a nationally

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45:40

Heather McTeer Toney | "Before the Streetlights Come...

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/04/17

In 2004, Heather McTeer Toney became the first woman, first African-American, and youngest person to serve as Mayor of Greenville. In 2014, she was appointed as Southeast Regional Administrator of the EPA by President Barak Obama. Now in 2023, she currently Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:04

Tig Notaro | Coming Home

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2023/04/10

Today, Marshall has the honor of sitting down via Zoom with Grammy nominated comedian, writer, actress, public radio contributor, Jackson born and Pass Christian raised, Tig Notaro to talk about her upcoming tour stops in Meridian, Thursday April 13th at the MSU Riley Center and Biloxi April 14th at Immersive Media Performing Arts Center, in addition to some awesome random stuff and her just being a true survivor.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist,

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51:48

Betsy Bradley | Leadership in Visual Arts & Community

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/04/03

Devoting her personal life to the advancement of the arts in the state and appointed as Director of the Mississippi Museum of Art in 2001, Betsy Bradley has proven herself as a leader in visual arts and community. Now with the 2023 Governor’s Arts Award, of the same name under her belt, she is here to discuss her prestigious award, her noteworthy career, future projects and hailing from Greenville Mississippi.Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized, Emmy award winning editorial cartoonist, shares

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50:14

2023 Delta Tornadoes | The Aftermath & Recovery

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/03/27

Hollywood couldn’t have released a horror movie any more terrifying than what parts of Mississippi experienced Friday night. From Rolling Fork to Amory, a monster wedge tornado scythed its way through the darkness like a serial killer on the prowl. Powerful EF-4 winds left a nearly mile-wide scar across the state, killing and destroying along the way. Twenty-five (and rising) Mississippians lost their lives. It’s the highest death toll from a tornado in the 21st century. From MPB Think Radio, this

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52:04

Malcolm White | Mr. St. Paddy

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/03/13

There’s a name synonymous here in the capital city and possibly the entire state, with not only great food, but also St. Patrick’s Day… just say Malcolm White and both are covered. Malcolm White is a restaurateur, promoter, food enthusiast, author of numerous articles about food in Mississippi, creator of award-winning recipes in the Southern genre and host of MPB Think Radio’s Deep South Dining. He formerly served as director of the Mississippi Arts Commission until he retired in 2020. He’s also

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48:42

David Crews | An Episode of Quotations

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2023/03/07

Hailing from Oxford, David Crews not only has mastered the title of author, but to add to that equation, he’s a former U.S. Marshal and current U.S. District Court Clerk for the Northern District of Mississippi. Once calculated, the sum of all parts adds up to one heck of an adjective filled description that could begin with all-round, and end with versatile-individual who I have the pleasure of chatting with today. He’s here on special assignment to provide us with an episode of his quotations,

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49:48

King Edward Antoine | Excellence in Music

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/02/27

This year’s Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Music was bestowed to none other than the legendary King Edward Antoine. A working musician for 67 years, King Edward has been a member of the Mississippi Arts Commission’s Artist Roster for 10 years, is a long-time member of the Central Mississippi Blues Society, is featured on three Mississippi Blues Trail makers and was also awarded a Peavey Award for his contribution to state’s musical legacy. He is here to tell his story, and I am honored to

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47:10

THE DEFENDERS | How Lawyers Protected The Movement

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/02/13

Airing on MPBTV this Friday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m., the film “The Defenders: How Lawyers Protected the Movement,” showcases the bravery and determination of the state’s African-American lawyers during the Civil Rights movement and their front-line work to represent individuals who either were unjustly charged or imprisoned. Today, I have the honor of sitting down with the film’s Director & Writer, Roderick Red, Producer Liz Evans, and Producer & Writer, Sarah C. Campbell to discuss what

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49:19

Pamela Berry-Johnson | Triumph After Tragedy

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/02/07

There’s a lot of people that we have on this show that you know, but there are people that we feature that you NEED to know… My next guest is one of those people. Founder/CEO and Head Hopper at Yellow Rabbit PR & Marketing, a decorated journalist, editor, and columnist with 20 years of PR, Journalism, Marketing & Branding Mastery, Pamela Berry-Johnson is a fantastic storyteller with an incredible story to tell. On April 12th, 1996, the former reporter for the Clarion-Ledger newspaper, was

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46:56

James Beard Award Semi-Finalists | Chef Hunter Evans...

Now You"re Talking with Marshall Ramsey ·

2023/01/30

The equivalent of an Oscar in the world of culinary arts, the James Beard Foundation Award is among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognizing exceptional talent in the food media industry. I have the pleasure of welcoming my next two Jackson based guests & award Semifinalists: Chef Hunter Evans, from Elvie's, nominated for Best Chef: South (to include AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR), and Sofia Mohammed, Co-Owner ofSambou's African Kitchen, nominated for Best New Restaurant.Marshall Ramsey, a

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