Empower Mississippi is committed to helping all Mississippians rise by removing barriers to opportunity. In this podcast, we talk with state and national experts about ways the Magnolia State can grow and thrive. These conversations help shape the debate for future legislative sessions and highlight policy changes that are necessary to make Mississippi the best place in America to live, work, and raise a family. Join us as we explore some of Mississippi's biggest challenges and brightest opportunities!
The Empower Podcast
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Empower Mississippi is committed to helping all Mississippians rise by removing barriers to opportunity. In this podcast, we talk with state and national experts about ways the Magnolia State can grow and thrive. These conversations help shape the debate for future legislative sessions and highlight policy changes that are necessary to make Mississippi the best place in America to live, work, and raise a family. Join us as we explore some of Mississippi's biggest challenges and brightest opportunities!
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May 27, 2026
Rep. Otis Anthony: Can the Delta Rise Again?
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">On this episode of the Empower Podcast, State Rep. Otis Anthony joins Grant for a wide-ranging conversation about poverty, work, education, economic development, and the future of the Mississippi Delta.</div> <div> </div> <div>Anthony shares how growing up in Indianola shaped his view of public service, why he believes the Delta's greatest asset is its people, and what it will take to create more opportunity in one of Mississippi's most challenged regions. The conversation explores workforce participation, the decline of manufacturing, fatherlessness, school choice, and whether Mississippi's economic investments are reaching every corner of the state.</div> <div> </div> <div>Grant and Rep. Anthony also discuss political polarization, redistricting, and why friendships across party lines are more important than ever.</div> <div> </div> <div>Even where they disagree, both share a commitment to helping more Mississippians rise.</div>
May 13, 2026
Josh McManus: Jackson's Comeback Story
<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What does it take for a struggling city to turn the corner?</div> <div> </div> <div>In this episode of The Empower Podcast, Grant Callen sits down with urban strategist and entrepreneur Josh McManus to discuss the rise, decline, and revitalization of American cities, and why he believes Jackson still has enormous potential.</div> <div> </div> <div>Drawing on decades of work in places like Chattanooga, Detroit, Cleveland, and New Orleans, Josh explains the long-term forces that have reshaped cities across America and why Jackson's challenges are not unique. He argues that the key to renewal is restoring "the right to rise" — helping people believe they can build a better life where they are. Cities thrive when people embrace a culture of abundance rather than scarcity, rejecting the idea that one group's success must come at another's expense.</div> <div> </div> <div>They also discuss the redevelopment of the former Chastain Middle School campus on Northside Drive and how projects like The Redeemer's School can help anchor neighborhood renewal. If you care about the future of Jackson, Mississippi, and the future of American cities, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.</div> <div> </div>
April 29, 2026
Michael Watson: Faith, Family, and Public Service
<p>Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson returns to the Empower Podcast as he launches his campaign for Lt. Governor.</p> <p>In this conversation, Grant sits down with Watson for a more personal look at the experiences and convictions that have shaped his leadership. From growing up on the Gulf Coast in a blue-collar, faith-centered family to his work in the State Senate and as Secretary of State, Watson reflects on how those influences guide his approach to public service.</p> <p>They discuss faith, family, education, and the future of Mississippi, along with Watson's vision for leadership rooted in consistency, conviction, and a commitment to serving others.</p>
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