Mississippi Public Broadcasting Announces Programming Changes for MPB Think Radio

(Jackson, Miss)— Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) today announced a new weekly line-up for MPB Think Radio. Beginning Monday, October 5, the MPB local discussion programs airing weekdays at 9:00 a.m. will rebroadcast at 9:00 p.m. week nights. “The Story” will now air weekdays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

MPB Think Radio offers five locally-produced programs at 9:00 a.m. week days, each providing practical advice on subjects from relationships to health to gardening. Listeners with questions and comments can call 1-877-672-7464 or visit www.mpbonline.org to send their emails and download podcasts.

The MPB discussion shows are:

Monday: “Relatively Speaking” discusses a variety of issues facing Mississippi families.
Tuesday: “Money Talks” helps listeners manage personal finances, investments and retirement.
Wednesday: “Southern Remedy” answers medical questions with a decided Southern twist.
Thursday: “ Creature Comforts” presents diverse topics related to animals, wild and domestic.
Friday: “The Gestalt Gardener” delivers information about all aspects of gardening.

“Getting to rebroadcast at 9:00 p.m. feels like getting promoted. To know that our work will be able to reach even more Mississippians is just great. Serving the residents of our state is such an honor for all of us, and now it’s even doubly so,” said Ezra Wall, producer of the shows.

“The Story”, hosted by Dick Gordon, features discussions about politics, family, health, science, the arts and the environment. The program features individuals whose lives intersect with significant issues in the news and gives them the opportunity to tell their story.

For information on programming schedules for MPB Radio, visit www.mpbonline.org.

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.

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October 1, 2009	601.432.6286
Mississippi Public Broadcasting Announces Programming Changes for MPB Think Radio
(Jackson, Miss)— Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) today announced a new weekly line-up for MPB Think Radio. Beginning Monday, October 5, the MPB local discussion programs airing weekdays at 9:00 a.m. will rebroadcast at 9:00 p.m. week nights. “The Story” will now air weekdays at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MPB Think Radio offers five locally-produced programs at 9:00 a.m. week days, each providing practical advice on subjects from relationships to health to gardening. Listeners with questions and comments can call 1-877-672-7464 or visit www.mpbonline.org to send their emails and download podcasts. The MPB discussion shows are: Monday: “Relatively Speaking” discusses a variety of issues facing Mississippi families. Tuesday: “Money Talks” helps listeners manage personal finances, investments and retirement. Wednesday: “Southern Remedy” answers medical questions with a decided Southern twist. Thursday: “ Creature Comforts” presents diverse topics related to animals, wild and domestic. Friday: “The Gestalt Gardener” delivers information about all aspects of gardening. “Getting to rebroadcast at 9:00 p.m. feels like getting promoted. To know that our work will be able to reach even more Mississippians is just great. Serving the residents of our state is such an honor for all of us, and now it’s even doubly so,” said Ezra Wall, producer of the shows. “The Story”, hosted by Dick Gordon, features discussions about politics, family, health, science, the arts and the environment. The program features individuals whose lives intersect with significant issues in the news and gives them the opportunity to tell their story. For information on programming schedules for MPB Radio, visit www.mpbonline.org. ### Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages through quality programs, resources and services that educate, entertain and enlighten. Children’s programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. Since 1970, MPB has won over 350 national and regional awards, including Emmys and Parents’ Choice Awards, for its productions.