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Column: We need out-of-the-box thinking to address Mississippi’s healthcare woes

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www.supertalk.fm – Gerard Gibert – 2024-01-11 11:52:16

SUMMARY: In 2008, the author became concerned about the potential effects of presidential candidate Barack Obama’s health care reform proposal on their business. Obama’s plan, which later became the Affordable Care Act (ACA), introduced employer “shared responsibility,” mandating large employers to cover a significant portion of employee health insurance premiums. The author, who didn’t usually engage with politics, was worried about the increasing costs and the complexity of compliance, prompting discussions with a company lawyer. Although advised the concerns might be premature, the implications of the plan factored into the author’s business decision-making due to uncertainty about the future regulations.

The ACA was eventually passed, including most of Obama’s proposals, except the public option, aimed at achieving universal coverage. Many ACA taxes have since been repealed. The author criticizes the law’s failure to lower premiums as promised. Discussions on Medicaid, its expansion, and its impact are presented, with Mississippi’s stance on Medicaid expansion highlighted. Several alternative policy solutions to address health care issues are suggested, emphasizing free-market approaches and the utilization of ACA marketplaces with enhanced subsidies through the American Rescue Plan Act. The author concludes by advocating for a task force to address Mississippi’s health care challenges.

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Incumbents hold mostly strong in Mississippi’s special legislative primary elections

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-08-05 22:16:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi held primary elections for 14 reshuffled House and Senate seats after a federal ruling addressed dilution of Black voting power. Seven seats had contested primaries. The notable upset was in Senate District 42, where Republican incumbent Robin Robinson lost to Don Hartness, who garnered over 70% support. Other incumbents like Sen. Michael McLendon (District 1), Sen. Reginald Jackson (District 11), and Sen. Chris Johnson (District 44) retained their seats. Several candidates, including Rickey Thompson (House District 16) and Kabir Karriem (House District 41), won decisively. General election matchups for November 4 are set, with some candidates running unopposed.

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Mississippi College to support Jackson VA with student counselors

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2025-08-05 09:26:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi College (MC) has partnered with the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson to provide clinical training for counseling students. Through a memorandum of understanding, MC will send qualified counseling students to the VA, allowing them to gain hands-on experience by offering mental health services to veterans under supervision. Students begin working at the VA after completing core courses and entering the clinical phase, where they will manage treatment plans and case notes. This new affiliation, starting this fall, aims to reduce veterans’ wait times and enhance access to counseling, marking MC’s first collaboration with a VA Medical Center.

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Countdown to 53: Unofficial depth chart for New Orleans Saints

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2025-08-04 21:36:00

SUMMARY: After 10 days of training camp, the New Orleans Saints, led by new head coach Kellen Moore, are assessing their roster for the 2025 season. The team features a mix of veterans like Alvin Kamara and rising talent such as Tyler Shough at quarterback. The offense includes key players like Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson, with injury concerns around Taysom Hill. Defensively, stars like Chase Young and Demario Davis anchor the lineup, while rookies like Danny Stutsman and Quincy Riley compete for roles. Special teams remain stable with Blake Grupe as kicker and Matthew Hayball as punter. The team aims to break a playoff drought since 2020.

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