Talks about the gift of storytelling that led to two National Book Awards

American Novelist and Tulane Professor Jesmyn Ward talks about the gift of storytelling that has earned her numerous accolades including two National Book Awards.

Jesmyn Ward

Veterans Affairs Executive Director Stacey Pickering talks about his dream job

Veterans Affairs Executive Director Stacey Pickering talks about his dream job of overseeing Mississippi's four, and soon to be five, state veterans homes. He also proudly introduces you to several military heroes who are now VA home residents.

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We learn about the U.S. Army ERDC in Vicksburg from director, Dr.  David Pittman.

David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development center in Vicksburg, joins Marshall to talk about some exciting things happening at this little known gem.

David Pittman

Meet Former Hockey Pro and now motivational speaker, Dave Jesiolowski

As a former professional hockey player, Dave Jesiolowski had his fair share of hard knocks.&nbsp;But perhaps his biggest jolt was transitioning out of that world into the next chapter of his life.&nbsp;Now a successful businessman and motivational speaker, Dave uses lessons he learned to help others chart their course in life.

Dave Jesiolowski

Jackson Native William Morris’s magical connection to the Doo Wop era.

Lifelong Jackson resident and businessman William Morris writes about this connection to the Doo-Wop era in his book,&nbsp;This Magic Moment: My Journey of Faith, Friends, and the Father’s Love.&nbsp;

William Morris

Our guest this week is author of "The Graceland Conspiracy," Philip Shirley

Mississippi Author Philip Shirley’s latest novel “The Graceland Conspiracy” is a fun work of fiction that will have you on the edge of your seat and wondering if it’s possible Elvis isn’t dead after all.

Philip Shirley

Mississippi Songwriter of the Year, Derek Norsworthy is making his mark in country music.

Meet Derek Norsworthy, a rising star in the world of country music and Mississippi’s Songwriter of the Year.

Derek Norsworthy

Brenda Travis discusses her new book on civil rights.

McComb native Brenda Travis writes about her harrowing experience as a young teenager in the sixties, fighting for civil rights and getting run out of the state because of it.&nbsp;Her story is captured in&nbsp;Mississippi’s Exiled Daughter: How My Civil Rights Baptism under Fire Shaped My Life.

Brenda Travis

Seth Dickinson’s story of hope, courage and healing after suffering a stroke at only 18. 

At the exceptionally young age of 18, college student Seth Dickinson suffered a stroke that nearly cost him his life.&nbsp;He talks about how sheer determination helped him overcome the odds and return to a normal life.

Seth Dickinson

Federal judge William Alsup pens a book about growing up in a segregated Mississippi.

Much has been written about the volatile civil rights days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now comes a new book that adds the perspective of federal judge William Alsup.

Judge William Alsup

Talking to people we admire

<h2>Authors, athletes, entertainers. They are people we admire. Politicians, civic leaders, inventors.</h2>They are people who influence our daily lives and our futures. Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting as we engage these fascinating people for in-depth conversation about their lives, their efforts, and their visions.Whether they call Mississippi home or are just passing through, these icons offer insight into our world.

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