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This week’s Thacker Mountain Radio Hour brings a rich mix of Mississippi sound and storytelling to the stage. Hear The Delta String Band, Prayer Bailey, and author Gin Phillips, writer of Ruby Falls. Thacker Mountain Radio Hour 🗓️ Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. Watch on MPB TV, stream full episodes at mpbonline.org, or watch on the MPB Public Media App and PBS App. bit.ly/MPB-Thacker-Watch
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Meet MPB Teacher Ambassador Dr. Shana Middleton. 📚 With more than 20 years in education, Dr. Middleton focuses on curriculum, inclusive learning and strategies that help educators and students thrive. The MPB Teacher Ambassador Program connects educators across Mississippi to share classroom insight, shape educational resources and strengthen the connection between public media and schools. Through educators like Dr. Middleton, MPB is building resources informed by the people who know Mississippi classrooms best.
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Celebrate Bobby Rush’s birthday with a special airing tonight on MPB TV. 🎂🎬 Tune in at 9 p.m. for King of the Chitlin’ Circuit: Bobby Rush, MPB’s intimate documentary exploring more than seven decades of music, memories and life on the road with the legendary bluesman. 🎬 King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush 📺 Tonight at 9 p.m. on MPB TV
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The wait to see who wins Mississippi's U.S. Senate race is drawing national attention. Voters turned out in large numbers, but thousands also cast affidavit ballots. Election workers are verifying those ballots while some voters wonder whether their votes will count. Read More > bit.ly/3Wzjly4
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Mississippians have until 5pm today to confirm their Voter ID information and make sure their vote has been counted. All counties will submit complete and certified votes this Friday, November 13th. Get the latest midterm election results by visiting mpbonline.org/election
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MPB Think Radio is featuring special programming that explores the realities of military life, including PTSD, recovery, the transition back to civilian life, masculinity, responsibility and the communities veterans build after service. Hear personal stories from veterans themselves, including journeys through combat, addiction, healing and finding new purpose. 🎙️ Tune in to MPB Think Radio 📱 Listen on the MPB Public Media App 💻 Or visit mpbonline.org/radio
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Two individuals sit opposite each other in a dimly lit room. A microphone is positioned between them. Text overlay reads: "CARLSON'S WAR November 11 at 3 p.m. Combat veteran Dave Carlson shares his journey from PTSD, addiction and prison to recovery, redemption and helping other veterans rebuild their lives." One person is writing on a clipboard while the other speaks. Outdoor scenery can be seen through a window behind them.

ALT Two individuals sit opposite each other in a dimly lit room. A microphone is positioned between them. Text overlay reads: "CARLSON'S WAR November 11 at 3 p.m. Combat veteran Dave Carlson shares his journey from PTSD, addiction and prison to recovery, redemption and helping other veterans rebuild their lives." One person is writing on a clipboard while the other speaks. Outdoor scenery can be seen through a window behind them.

A person with a beard is pictured against a dark backdrop. The text reads: "'What's Ray Saying?' Veterans Day Special, November 11 at 4 p.m. Master storyteller Ray Christian shares true stories of military life while exploring masculinity, responsibility and what it means to be a provider.

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The image is a promotional graphic for "Ways to Listen" to MPB Think Radio. It shows a smartphone screen displaying the MPB app interface with options like "Listen Live" and "Podcasts." The screen also features podcast titles such as "Money Talks" and "Deep South Dining." To the left, three circular icons suggest downloading the MPB app, visiting MPB online, and using smart speakers to play MPB Radio.

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On Bobby Rush’s birthday, we’re celebrating the man, the music and a story that’s about to reach audiences across the country. November 23, MPB original film King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush is being released nationally on PBS. Watch the new trailer for 🎬 King of the Chitlin’ Circuit: Bobby Rush, an intimate portrait of a life shaped by the blues, the road and more than seven decades of making music. From Mississippi to audiences nationwide, Bobby Rush’s story keeps traveling.
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No runoff. No automatic recount. So what happens in a close Mississippi election? In Mississippi, a plurality is enough to win the race — meaning there’s no runoff. The state also has no formal process for recounts, raising the possibility that a close contest could ultimately lead to legal action. MPB News’ Elise Catrion Gregg joins @MorningEdition to explain what those rules could mean in the aftermath of the 2026 midterm election.
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Will Senate Election Results Be Challenged? Host Wilson Stribling welcomes Republican analyst Lucien Smith and Democratic analyst Brandon Jones to discuss last week’s elections. With the Senate race between Scott Colom and incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith still too close to call, what can we expect over the next few days? And will the results be challenged in court? 🎙️ Get more At Issue every Monday at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. 🔗 Learn more at > mpbonline.org/news/issue/
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How can Mississippi voters track their ballots? 🗳️ Harya Tarekegn, a civil rights attorney with the Mississippi Center for Justice, explains how voters can check the status of their ballots and make sure their votes are accounted for. To track your ballot, visit sos.ms.gov/yall-vote, and choose Affadavit/Absentee Tracker. Stay with MPB News for the latest election information and updates from across Mississippi. 🔗 mpbonline.org/election
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Lung cancer remains one of the state's deadliest cancers. Health leaders are working to change that by promoting free screenings for eligible residents and increasing public education about prevention and early detection.
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From humble beginnings in North Baton Rouge to Heisman glory, Billy Cannon seemed to have it all before a stunning public fall changed the course of his life. The Louisiana Public Broadcasting (@lpborg) film explores the remarkable rise, devastating fall, and ultimate redemption of one of Louisiana's most iconic sports figures. 🎬 CIRCLES: THE LIFE OF BILLY CANNON 📺 Tuesday at 7 PM on MPB TV. #LPB #BillyCannon #LSU #Louisiana #LSUFootball
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Live music and literature share the stage on this week’s Thacker Mountain Radio Hour. Hear performances from The Delta String Band and Prayer Bailey, plus a conversation with Gin Phillips, author of Ruby Falls. Recorded in Oxford, Mississippi, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour brings musicians, authors and poets together for an hour of music, conversation and storytelling. 🎙️ Thacker Mountain Radio Hour 🗓️ Friday at 8 p.m. 📺 Tune in on MPB TV, watch at mpbonline.org, or stream on the MPB App.
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A week of stories, science, music and Mississippi discovery. This week on MPB TV, explore everything from little libraries and Mississippi antiques to chimpanzees in Senegal, Veterans Day stories of service, and so much more. Watch Mississippi Roads, Mississippi Antique Showcase, NATURE, NOVA, Southern Dish, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour and more throughout the week on MPB TV. And as the National Folk Festival takes over downtown Jackson Nov. 13–15, MPB Think Radio will bring select performances and festival coverage to listeners across the state. Watch on MPB TV, at mpbonline.org, or on the MPB Public Media App and PBS App.
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A person with short hair and a person with medium-length hair are standing at a round table examining an ornate item. In the background, there are two other people with similar tables. The decor is academic. Text below describes an event titled "Mississippi Antique Showcase: Stoneville, Ep. 6," featuring an Elvis Presley photo, a Civil War-era portrait, a diamond ring, an African mask, and more.

ALT A person with short hair and a person with medium-length hair are standing at a round table examining an ornate item. In the background, there are two other people with similar tables. The decor is academic. Text below describes an event titled "Mississippi Antique Showcase: Stoneville, Ep. 6," featuring an Elvis Presley photo, a Civil War-era portrait, a diamond ring, an African mask, and more.

A person on stage with a microphone stands in front of a large Thacker Mountain Radio Hour sign. Other people are playing instruments behind them. Below the stage image, text reads: "Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Acoustic roots music from the Delta String Band, soulful blues from Prayer Bailey, and a conversation with Ruby Falls author Gin Phillips." The mpb logo is at the bottom left.

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Need MPB Passport? Ask the experts. 😎 Getting started is simple: become an MPB member with a qualifying donation of as little as $5 a month, then activate your MPB Passport benefit to unlock more PBS and MPB programs on demand. Our youngest experts break it down for you. 🔗 Learn more at mpbonline.org/passport
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Fall is full of great stories, and there’s more to watch with MPB Passport. From drama and documentaries to history, science, nature and more, explore a season of PBS and MPB programming on demand. Become an MPB member for as little as $5 a month and start streaming with Passport. Visit mpbonline.org/passport to learn more.
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“Life is about balance.” Miss Mississippi Jane Granberry joined MPB Morning Edition to talk about her Healthy Hearts, Bright Minds initiative and why a healthy lifestyle can mean exercising your body, your heart and your brain. From jump ropes and football to books and even birthday cake, Jane says healthy habits should fit the things young people actually enjoy.
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Season 2 of Patience is here. Patience Evans is back solving more puzzling crimes across York, this time alongside new detective Frankie Monroe as they learn to work together through murder, mystery, love and loss. PBS Stream Patience, Season 2 with MPB Passport. Visit mpbonline.org/passport to learn more and start watching.
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Tres En Punto brings the classic trío romántico tradition to Thacker Mountain Radio Hour, blending three-part vocal harmony with guitars and requinto. Founded in Mission, Texas, and rooted in the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico, the group carries a timeless Latin romantic sound into the heart of Oxford, Mississippi. 📺 Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Watch on MPB TV, stream full episodes at mpbonline.org, or watch on the MPB Public Media App and PBS App. Learn more. 🔗 bit.ly/MPB-Thacker-Watch
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