The Battling Sands

Marshall Ramsey speaks with TV Anchor, Mike Sands, about his battle with cancer.  Cassandra Welchlin shares a special story about her grandmother, Eva, and the influence she had on her life.

Air Date: January 24th 2022

Our guest today is Dr. Robert Luckett, Professor of History and Director of the Margaret Walker Center.&nbsp;We’ll talk with him about the 16th Annual Creative Arts &amp; Scholarly Engagement Festival and how you can get involved. &nbsp; ﻿For more information about the Margaret Walker Center and the 16th Annual CASE Festival&nbsp;contact <a href="mailto:mwa@jsums.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mwa@jsums.edu</a> or 601-979-3935 or the Conference Coordinators, Dr. Helen Crump @ <a href="mailto:helen.j.crump@jsums.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">helen.j.crump@jsums.edu</a> and Dr. Robert Luckett @ <a href="robert.luckett@jsums.edu " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">robert.luckett@jsums.edu </a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | 16th Annual CASE Festival w/ Dr. Robert Luckett

Air Date : January 10th 2022

Our guests today are Craig Ray, Executive Director of Visit Mississippi, and Tourism Development Bureau Manager, Kamel King.&nbsp;We’ll speak with them about the state of tourism in Mississippi amid another year within a pandemic and projects they have on the horizon. For more information about Visit MS visit <a href="https://visitmississippi.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Birthplace of America's Music - Visit Mississippi</a>

Now You're Talking | The “State" of Tourism in Mississippi

Air Date: January 3rd 2022

It’s a new year and we’re starting it off right with one of Mississippi’s most successful restaurateur’s, Jeff good, President of Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Inc. which includes Bravo, Broad Street and Sal &amp; Mookies.&nbsp; Listen as he talks about the past year, new projects and how he plans to operate another year within a pandemic.&nbsp;

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | It's all good with Jeff Good

Air Date: December 13th 2021

On this episode Marshall sits down with multifaceted musician, conductor and composer, William Garfield Walker, to talk about his new professional orchestra, the Nova Orchestra Wien, and the challenges of working within a worldwide pandemic. For more information about William G. Walker visit <a href="https://www.williamgarfieldwalker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Garfield Walker, conductor</a><h6> </h6>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey| Conductor & Composer William G. Walker 

Air Date: December 6th 2021

On this episode of Now You're Talking, Marshall sits down with Tina Richardson, Director of Community Relations for the Salvation Army, to talk about the many ways their organization helps communities in Mississippi, especially during the holiday season. To find out how you can make a difference, visit The Salvation Army's website @ <a href="https://salvationarmyalm.org/jackson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Salvation Army - Jackson - The Salvation Army of Jackson, MS (salvationarmyalm.org)</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Salvation Army 2021

In 1969, the Mississippi Legislature established the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAET) with the mission of providing "educational and instructional professional growth and public service programs for the students and citizens of Mississippi."&nbsp;Since hitting the airwaves in 1970 as Mississippi Educational Television, Mississippi Public Broadcasting has been a transformative media outlet. Former legislators Walter Brown and Jim Robertson, Jr. join Marshall to talk us about their role in the birth of MPB and why carrying a legislative bill in your pocket is a great strategy to help it get passed.&nbsp;Also we hear from MPB’s Executive Director, Ronnie Agnew to add a present day perspective to the work of these great legislators.&nbsp;

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | The Birth of MPB

‘Tis the Season to be thankful. Lost between Halloween and Christmas comes the holiday of Thanksgiving. But many are struggling to have enough to be thankful now. Stewpot Executive Director, The Reverend Jill Barnes Buckley joins the show&nbsp;to tell how Stewpot is stepping up to help those in need.

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Holiday Stress w/ Reverend Jill Barnes Buckley

On Thursday, November 4th, MPB Television debuts the documentary, "Walter Anderson – The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander".&nbsp;Also, there is a companion full-color, 276 page book coming out as well. On this episode we welcome to the show the films producer, Robert St. John and the director, Anthony Thaxton to take us through the process of telling the life of such an incredible artist.

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | A New Walter Anderson Documentary

Air Date: October 11th 2021

Listen as Marshall Ramsey speaks with K-12 Educational Consultant, Professional Speaker and Author, Dr. Tommie Mabry, about his new protect, "The Educator's Album" For more information about Dr. Tommie Mabry and The Tommie Mabry Company, visit: <a href="https://www.tommiemabry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home | Tommie Mabry</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Dr. Tommie Mabry- The Educator's Album

Airs Mondays at 10 a.m. on 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.

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