Mississippi Moments Podcast

Mississippi Moments, a weekly radio program airing on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, is a partnership between the University of Southern Mississippi Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage, the Mississippi Humanities Council, and MPB.

The Podcasts

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 80 Korean War Korean War veteran Sidney Berry recalls the harsh reality of killing enemy soldiers.  Rodney Duke describes the torture he endured as a prisoner of war. Direct download: MS_Moments_80.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:35pm CDT

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 175 Mississippi Choctaw Indians Kenneth and Jason York discuss the history of the Choctaws and contemporary challenges of retaining their traditional values and culture. Direct download: MS_Moments_175Choctaw.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:14pm CDT

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 32 Evelyn Gandy Evelyn Gandy speaks about serving the people and breaking barriers for women during her distinguished legislative career. Direct download: 32-Evelyn_Gandy.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:38am CDT

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 34 Willie Morris Mississippi writer Willie Morris entertains with recollections of a youthful prank, meeting with Robert Frost, and lunch in Greenwich Village. Direct download: 34-Willie_Morris.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:59am CDT

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 36 William Faulkner Shelby Foote and Bell Wiley reminisce about the literary skill and eccentricities of their friend and colleague William Faulkner. Direct download: 36-William_Faulkner.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:49am CDT

Thu, 2 April 2009 MS Moments 33 Novelist and Historian Shelby Foote Novelist and historian Shelby Foote discusses his approach to writing, opinion of Jefferson Davis, and friendship with William Faulkner. Direct download: 33-Shelby_Foote.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:46am CDT