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The Democratic leader’s speech at CrescentCare was part of a national tour aimed at elevating health care as a defining issue ahead of the 2026 elections.

In this week’s episode, Drew Hawkins takes us to the Netherlands, where he explores how the country's harm reduction tactics could work in the Gulf South.

While incarcerated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, Duncan would help hundreds of prisoners file appeals for their cases and motions for improved treatment.

On this week’s episode, we’re handing the reins over to the NPR science podcast Short Wave, which highlights Alabama's fortified roofs program.

Despite the opioid crisis’ deadly toll, U.S police treat drug use as a criminal issue. But in the Netherlands, a public health approach has seen better results.

Supporters say the line will boost tourism in the three states it connects, especially for the Mississippi cities along the coast.

In this week’s episode, we share some good news from the region: our states are leading the way on third-grade reading skills.

A quick warning — today’s episode is about the death penalty and includes talk about recent executions and methods.

Accounts of reentry are notable as juvenile life without parole cases continue to undergo review. Attorneys and advocates say progress on reviews is halting in some states.

Alabama has 44 certified SANEs for the entire state. Louisiana has 42. Mississippi only has 6 — for a population of almost three million.