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

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

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

Air Date: October 4th 2021

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day takes place on Saturday October 9th with the goal of improving the quality of life for people affected by serious health problems. Those that have life-limiting illnesses have the right to be cared for in the way that best suits their needs, and this holiday emphasizes that. So today we’ll talk with Marla Singleton, hospice social worker with Compassus, about the myths, mission and goals of hospice care.&nbsp; ﻿For more information about hospice care and Compassus visit <a href="https://www.compassus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hospice, Palliative Care, Home Health and Home Infusion | Compassus</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Hospice Care w/ Marla Singleton

Air Date: September 20th 2021

There is no doubt that there is a stress pandemic as well as a COVID one. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have negatively affected many people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders.&nbsp;Listen as Marshall talks with Tara Blumenthal, owner, lead trainer and boss lady at Tara Yoga about ways you can de-stress and live a healthier life.&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information about Tara Yoga visit: <a href="http://tara-yoga.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tara-yoga.net</a>

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Tara Blumenthal "Tara Yoga"

Air Date: September 13th 2021

The 1955 lynching in Mississippi of Emmett Till shocked the nation and galvanized a generation of civil rights activists who put their lives on the line to battle segregation. Robert H. Mayer shares their stories in his latest book, “In The Name of Emmett Till:&nbsp;How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow”. Listen as award winning author, Robert H. Mayer, talks with Marshall from Bethlehem Pennsylvania.

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey | Author Robert Mayer “In The Name of Emmett Till" 

Air Date: August 16th 2021

The delta variant forced the 2021 Mississippi Book Festival to go virtual this year. On this episode, we are giving you a taste of what to expect as we interview three of the authors who are set to appear: Susan Cushman (John and Mary Margaret), William Morris (This Magic Moment) and Larry Wells (In Faulkner’s Shadow).

Now You're Talking w/ Marshall Ramsey: MS Authors; Cushman, Morris and Wells

Air Date: August 23rd 2021

Just as COVID-19 restrictions began easing and families were taking a deep sigh of relief, the delta variant abruptly entered the scene. With it, it brings new mandates, new anxieties, and new questions.&nbsp;Students may experience stress as they return to the classroom and some may even worry about themselves or a loved one becoming ill. Listen as Dr. John Damon, CEO of Canopy Children’s Solutions, talks with Marshall about ways in which you can help your children navigate through it all.&nbsp;

Now You're Talking W/ Marshall Ramsey | The Pandemic and Children's Mental Health w/ Dr. John Damon

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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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