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Lieutenant Governor nominees Delbert Hosemann and Jay Hughes go toe-to-toe in a televised debate - we'll have a recap. Also, two state-by-state reports paint a disturbing picture for Mississippians' health and well-being. Will some well-targeted policy changes put us on the right track?
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In times of crisis, first responders are urged to be mindful of their own mental health and seek help when they need it. Also, we'll talk with an Alcorn State representative about that university's revised policies on free speech. And in our Book Club interview, author Tehama Lopez-Bunyasi on her book "Stay Woke".
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A new agency will focus efforts to fight human trafficking in Mississippi. We'll hear how they plan to do it. Also, we'll look at the campaign against opioid abuse. And a Mississippi advocate explains why she joined the fight against cancer.
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State Republicans promote unity ahead of general elections in the fall, but Democrats say they're ready to take advantage of party disharmony. We'll hear from an expert on food insecurity in Mississippi. And industry advocates want to get the regulations straight on plant-based meat products
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