Mississippi Arts Hour – Darrian Douglas

This Sunday, Larry visits with jazz drummer (and Jackson native) Darrian Douglas. Listen to this episode on Sunday, November 17, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio! You can also listen to this and past episodes by subscribing to the podcast!

Mississippi Arts Hour – Eliot Parker

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour our guest is Eliot Parker. Listen to this episode on Sunday, December 1, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio! You can also listen to this and past episodes by subscribing to the podcast!

MAC Open House

You're invited to the Mississippi Arts Commission Open House on Tuesday, December 3, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the new office location, 455 N. Lamar Street, Suite 2A, Jackson, MS, in the Barefiled Complex.

Come by to explore the new space and meet our dedicated team.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Minrose Gwin

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with writer Minrose Gwin. Gwin is a native of Mississippi who was born in Tupelo. Listen to this episode on Sunday, December 8, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio! You can also listen to this and past episodes by subscribing to the podcast!

Mississippi Arts Hour – Louis Bourgeois

This week on the Arts Hour, Lauren Rhoades talks with Louis Bourgeois, founder of the Mississippi Prison Writes Initiative, whose goal is to teach and encourage creative writing and the arts in prisons across Mississippi. The episode airs on MPB Radio on Sunday, December 15, at 5 p.m. CT. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – 2024 Holiday Special!

Happy Holidays! We’re taking a break from interviews for this week and instead Larry will be playing some holiday music by Mississippi musicians. Tune in on Sunday, December 22, at 5 p.m. on MPB Radio.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Jane Crater Hiatt

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, David visits with 2025 Governor's Arts Award recipient Jane Crater Hiatt. Tune in to this episode on Sunday, December 29, at 5 p.m. on MPB Radio, or subscribe to the podcast through your favorite podcasting service.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Eddie Cotton Jr.

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Larry speaks with Governor's Arts Awards Excellence in Music recipient Eddie Cotton, Jr. Tune in to this episode on MPB Radio this Sunday, January 26, at 5 p.m. CT, or stream it anytime on your favorite podcast app!

Mississippi Arts Hour – Walt Grayson

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Kristen visits with 2025 Governor's Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Walt Grayson. Tune in to this episode on MPB Radio on Sunday, January 12, at 5 p.m. CT. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria speaks with 2025 Governor's Arts Awards Excellence in Traditional Arts recipients, The Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band. Tune in to this episode on Sunday, January 19, at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio! Don't forget—you can catch this and previous episodes anytime by subscribing to the podcast!