Public Integrity In Mississippi

A new report out from the Center for Public Integrity takes a look at Mississippi's laws and publics institutions and gives them a sobering D Minus. The report used a number of criteria to establish the grade -- including political financing, public access to information and accountability among the three branches of government. We spoke with Anna Wolfe -- Clarion-Ledger reporter and author of the piece.

Tips For Traveling

Holiday travel time is just around the corner. But before you set out on the road, are you prepared for a car break down? Walt Brinker has a book and a website dedicated to helping travelers deal with common car break downs. A graduate of West Point who served two tours of duty in Vietnam, Brinker started his new life as a Good Samaritan more than thirty years ago.

Eddie Izzard

Comedian Eddie Izzard has been called "the greatest British standup comedian of his generation." The funny man has appeared in movies and TV shows -- and on December seventh he brings his show -- "Force Majeure" -- to the Temple Theatre in Meridian. We spoke with Izzard about his show -- which he admits was influenced in part by Monty Python.