Mississippi Center for Public Policy

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Advancing the founding promise of liberty without permission. Limited Government, Free Markets, Strong Families.

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Mississippi Center for Public Policy episodes:

06.30.2020
E31: Military Family Freedom Act
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Jameson Taylor talks with Rep. Steve Hopkins about the Military Family Freedom Act, new legislation that will make it easier for military family members to earn a living by requiring the state to recognize...
06.17.2020
E30: Life Equality Act
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Jameson Taylor talks with Mississippi special needs activist Mika Hartman about the need for the Life Equality Act, which passed the Senate today.
06.04.2020
E29: Learn to Earn
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP's Jameson Taylor speaks with Rep. Kent McCarty about the concept behind Learn to Earn. This is innovative legislation McCarty has authored that would expand alternative learning opportunities for students in Mississippi.
05.27.2020
E28: Attacks on homeschooling
In this episode of Unlicensed, Corey DeAngelis of the Reason Foundation talks about the recent attacks on homeschooling, why everything opponents of education freedom are saying is wrong, and what the future of education may look like.
05.05.2020
E27: Slashing regulations
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Brett Kittredge talks with James Broughel of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University about the regulatory changes we have seen as part of our response to the coronavirus pandemic and where we go...
04.09.2020
E26: Most people are good
In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett and Hunter talk about the good we have seen from individuals and many private businesses during the coronavirus pandemic and the hope we see from the return of sports.
04.08.2020
E25: Telemedicine
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk with Josh Archambault of FGA about how many states are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by expanding telemedicine options. Meanwhile, Mississippi is making it more difficult for patients to access the doctor of...
03.19.2020
E24: In these new times, states move to lift rules and regulations
In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett and Hunter talk about what the coronavirus has meant for Mississippi and the country, how technology has benefited us all, and what states are doing to lift licenses and regulations that make it harder...
03.06.2020
E23: Live from Oxford
MCPP’s Jon Pritchett and Hunter Estes recorded Unlicensed from the campus of Ole Miss this week as they talked about campus free speech, speech codes, and how we can pay college athletes with revenues from sports gambling.
02.25.2020
E22: The unofficial millennial study commission
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP's Brett Kittredge chats with special guest and friend of the movement Anja Baker about a bill that would create a millennial study commission while providing their thoughts on what the state can do to...
02.20.2020
E21: Talking Medicaid expansion with Nic Horton, research director at FGA
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Steve Wilson interviews FGA Research Director Nic Horton about Medicaid expansion and what it would really mean for the state.
02.13.2020
E20: Government is here to save you from goat milk
In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett and Hunter talk about goat milk, higher ed, the Democratic primary, and the passing of Lecile Harris, the legendary rodeo clown who is synonymous with the Dixie National Rodeo. In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett...
01.30.2020
E19: Why we celebrate school choice
In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett and Hunter talk about Gov. Reeves’ State of the State call to reduce regulations, some good early bills that will do just that, National School Choice Week, and wine in grocery stores. We also...
01.23.2020
E18: The Board of Cosmetology wants to make it harder to become a nail stylist…of course
In this episode of Unlicensed, Brett and Hunter kick off the legislative session with talk about the desire of the Board of Cosmetology to increase the time it takes to become a nail stylist and the antiquated alcohol policy that is...
01.06.2020
E17: Q&A with Andy McCarthy
In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Jon Pritchett sat down with National Review Institute scholar Andy McCarthy to talk about his book Ball of Collusion, impeachment, the Deep State, and more. In this episode of Unlicensed, MCPP’s Jon Pritchett sat...
11.25.2019
E16: Greatest Christmas movies of all time
In this episode of Unlicensed, we break down the best Christmas movies of all time while diving into the important topics of the day such as Die Hard’s role in Christmas movies and why the boy in a flannel shirt...
11.14.2019
E15: Is it ok to cheat on Chick-fil-A?
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the latest controversy at Ole Miss after the journalism school cancelled a conservative speaker, why our reliance on federal funds is not a good thing, and how the Popeyes chicken sandwich compares...
11.07.2019
E14: 2019 election results
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about Tuesday’s elections, some interesting results, and where we go next now that Republicans have full control over government in Mississippi. In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about Tuesday’s elections, some interesting...
10.24.2019
E13: Free speech
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the MJI lawsuit against the city of Jackson over a new ordinance that will ban protestors near an abortion clinic. Should the government be allowed to outlaw speech they don’t like? In this...
10.21.2019
E12: Facebook
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s recent speech in defense of free speech in the midst of political attacks by many who want to be the next president of the United States. And we spend a...
10.10.2019
E11: A closer look at higher education in Mississippi
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about our ongoing on audit of public higher education in Mississippi with the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. Has anything like this been done before in Mississippi? Did this have anything to...
10.03.2019
E10: Individual liberty
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the core principle of individual liberty, and why the state has an apparent interest in restricting our liberty so often. We start with The Sandlot and then get into eyebrow threading, abortion protests,...
09.26.2019
E9: Reforming civil asset forfeiture
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about civil asset forfeiture, what the database in Mississippi shows, and how we can keep our communities safe while still protecting property rights. In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about civil asset forfeiture, what the...
09.13.2019
E8: A conversation with Dr. Robert Graboyes
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk with Dr. Robert Graboyes of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University about the future of healthcare in America. Graboyes is the author of Fortress and Frontier in American Healthcare, a paper that...
09.05.2019
E7: Why are we so against trains?
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the $15 million the state is appropriating for passenger rail on the Coast and why this is a bad deal for the taxpayers of Mississippi. In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk...
08.29.2019
E7: Statues, corporate governance, moving South
In this edition of Unlicensed, CEO Jon Pritchett and Development Manager Hunter Estes discuss their recently published articles on the destruction of historic statues and murals, moving to the South, and the movement away from profit-seeking by major corporate executives.
08.28.2019
E6: Reeves wins Republican nomination for governor
In this edition of Unlicensed, we talk about Tuesday’s runoff, who won, who lost, and where we go from here. In this edition of Unlicensed, we talk about Tuesday’s runoff, who won, who lost, and where we go from here.
08.22.2019
E5: Runoff preview
In this edition of Unlicensed, we talk about the Reeves/ Waller debate, Tuesday’s runoff, and the direction of the Republican Party. In this edition of Unlicensed, we talk about the Reeves/ Waller debate, Tuesday’s runoff, and the direction of the Republican Party.
08.14.2019
E4: Suing the state
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the lawsuit the Mississippi Justice Institute filed against the Board of Cosmetology concerning licensing regulations for eyebrow threaders. In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about the lawsuit the Mississippi Justice Institute filed against the...
08.07.2019
E3: Tuesday’s primary elections
In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk about Tuesday’s primary election. Who won? Who is headed to a runoff? What should we expect in November? And what does this mean for liberty in Mississippi? In this episode of Unlicensed, we talk...
07.31.2019
E2: What does economic growth look like?
In this week’s edition of Unlicensed, we talk about economic growth, how Mississippi is doing, and how we can improve by following the free market principles of high-growth states. In this week’s edition of Unlicensed, we talk about economic growth,...
07.19.2019
E1: How do you define conservatism?
In this week’s edition of Unlicensed, we talk about the definition of conservatism.

What's Mississippi Center for Public Policy about?

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Mississippi Center for Public Policy episodes:

E31: Military Family Freedom Act

E30: Life Equality Act

E29: Learn to Earn

E28: Attacks on homeschooling

E27: Slashing regulations

E26: Most people are good

E25: Telemedicine

E24: In these new times, states move to lift rules and regulations

E23: Live from Oxford

E22: The unofficial millennial study commission

E21: Talking Medicaid expansion with Nic Horton, research director at FGA

E20: Government is here to save you from goat milk

E19: Why we celebrate school choice

E18: The Board of Cosmetology wants to make it harder to become a nail stylist…of course

E17: Q&A with Andy McCarthy

E16: Greatest Christmas movies of all time

E15: Is it ok to cheat on Chick-fil-A?

E14: 2019 election results

E13: Free speech

E12: Facebook

E11: A closer look at higher education in Mississippi

E10: Individual liberty

E9: Reforming civil asset forfeiture

E8: A conversation with Dr. Robert Graboyes

E7: Why are we so against trains?

E7: Statues, corporate governance, moving South

E6: Reeves wins Republican nomination for governor

E5: Runoff preview

E4: Suing the state

E3: Tuesday’s primary elections

E2: What does economic growth look like?

E1: How do you define conservatism?