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The Other Side: Mississippi Today's Political Podcast

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Host Geoff Pender and the Mississippi Today political team bring you intimate access to the most connected players and observers in Mississippi politics. This podcast is a continuation of the mission that Mississippi Today serves: To present facts, perspectives and appropriate context on all sides of a political debate. With no focus on one side of the aisle or the other, we'll also provide you th... more

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Latest Episodes

National NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson talks with Mississippi Today about GOP redistricting in Mississippi and across the South, and on his organization's call for a boycott of major college athletic programs in states pushing to weaken Bla... more

Mississippi Today's politics team gives a rundown on a monumental week in the Magnolia State that saw thousands of people marching and rallying in Jackson over voting rights and the gerrymandering battle embroiling much of the nation.

House Democratic Leader Robert Johnson of Natchez says that as states across the nation become embroiled over racial and partisan gerrymandering of voting districts, he believes now they'll know "what it's like to be in Mississippi" with its long str... more

Attorney Ty Pinkins is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate this year, facing incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic candidate Scott Colom. Pinkins says partisan politics and big-money influence are causing government to fail Missis... more

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Derrick Johnson
President and CEO of the National NAACP; former President of the Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP
NAACP
Episode: NAACP's Derrick Johnson on call for 'Out of Bounds' sports boycott, Mississippi redistricting
Justin Jones
Tennessee State Representative
Tennessee politics
Episode: Should Mississippi voters choose their politicians, or politicians choose their voters?
Ty Pinkins
Candidate for United States Senate, independent
Independent candidate for U.S. Senate (Mississippi)
Episode: Senate candidate Ty Pinkins says 'Both parties have failed us'
Scott Colom
District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District, candidate for U.S. Senate
Independent politician (MS Senate race)
Episode: Scott Colom on why he's running for U.S. Senate
Philip Gunn
Former Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives
Mississippi Legislature (Former Speaker)
Episode: Former Speaker Philip Gunn says he's running for governor on his record in Legislature
Valerie Clark
Co-founder, Revive and Restore Community Corporation
Revive and Restore Community Corporation
Episode: How bad is blight in west Jackson?
Heather Logan
Co-founder, Revive and Restore Community Corporation
Revive and Restore Community Corporation
Episode: How bad is blight in west Jackson?
Jarvis Dortch
Executive Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, former legislator
ACLU of Mississippi
Episode: ACLU's Dortch warns of erosion of voting rights from court, Congress
Bradford Blackmon
Senator, District 21, Mississippi
Mississippi State Senate
Episode: Sen. Blackmon: AI is here. Mississippi needs to be out front with regulations

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Jeff Pender
Host/Co-host of The Other Side: Mississippi Today's Political Podcast
Taylor Vance
Co-host of The Other Side Mississippi Today's Political Podcast
Adam Ganucheau
Host of The Other Side: Mississippi Today's Political Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • The Other Side

    If it wasn’t for Mississippi Today and The Other Side podcast I would be clueless to what’s going on in our state. They bring important and life altering factual news covering civil rights, human rights, politics, community, as well as so many other topics to Mississippians every day!

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    Brandy Marie Moore
    United States2 years ago
  • Makes me want to move to Mississippi!

    Great podcast

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  • Great show!

    All Mississippians should listen to this pod. Get the other side!

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    5
    MS # 1
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting info from my home state.

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    CGOODLOE
    3 years ago
  • Happy Monday!

    I look forward to this podcast every Monday!!

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    msmelmar
    United States3 years ago

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NAACP's Derrick Johnson on call for 'Out of Bounds' sports boycott, Mississippi redistricting
Q: Why is there talk of a boycott of college athletics in this context?
The boycott is framed as a way to pressure states that profit from athletic programs while limiting students' political voice and access to fair voting, tying sports funding to civil rights outcomes.
NAACP's Derrick Johnson on call for 'Out of Bounds' sports boycott, Mississippi redistricting
Q: What is the core concern with the current redistricting approach in Mississippi?
The current approach is described as prioritizing partisan goals and racial identity to shape maps that dilute Black voting power, undermining fair representation and the spirit of the Voting Rights Act.
Rep. Robert Johnson on Mississippi's looming redistricting battles
Q: What would an ideal, race-neutral map look like for congressional and legislative districts?
Johnson envisions districts in the low- to mid-50s in terms of component support, with a middle-of-the-road representation that can work across party lines while avoiding overt packing along racial lines.
Rep. Robert Johnson on Mississippi's looming redistricting battles
Q: Is there any chance of an amicable compromise that yields at least one safer Democratic district and another more competitive one?
There is cautious optimism about a compromise that preserves at least two competitive districts, but the dynamics in caucuses and party power make wholesale agreement challenging.
Rep. Robert Johnson on Mississippi's looming redistricting battles
Q: Do you suspect you all will be back in special session redistricting before next year's regular session?
If the governor is serious about making sure we do redistricting for 2027, we can't wait until January; preparations for a multi-month session may be needed.

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A data-driven political show offering insider access to Mississippi power players, reporters, and policy experts. Episodes frequently center on state governance, budget battles, education, health care, voting rights, and regulatory debates, often featuring lawmakers, agency leaders, and non-profit advocates who provide context, nuance, and firsthand perspectives. The caliber of guests and the mix of investigative reporting with long-form interviews make it a go-to for listeners who want a nonpartisan, in-depth look at how Mississippi politics actually works and what it means for communities across the state. A unique strength is the show's ability to pair seasoned journalists with influential policymakers and civil rights advocates to disse... more

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