In Legal Terms

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In Legal Terms Classic: MS Shield Law Sep 24, 2026

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We’re approaching new-laws-take-affect season. The MS Shield Law is one that has been signed by the governor. What does it mean for people who want to vote? Our guests, attorneys Ahmed Soussi, a senior staff attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Amir Badat, the founding partner of Badat Legal, will talk with us about it.

Yallvote.ms MS Center for Justice League of Women Voters Mississippi Mississippi Votes MS Immigrants Rights Alliance Delta Sigma Theta Vote 411

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (DPOC), NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT (NVRA), LIST MAINTENANCE

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In Legal Terms has got the jump on them! We’re the first! On Monday, April 27th at 5pm MPB News’ @Issue will discuss the MS Shield Law. But that’s after us! So if you want more information about this topic listen live over the air on live online to @Issue or find their podcast or YouTube additional video material on the subject. But just know – In Legal Terms was first.

@Issue Reel on Shield Law

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In Legal Terms: UM School of Law Sep 17, 2026

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The University of Mississippi School of Law, touts itself as “the most affordable law school in the SEC”. That sentence has a lot to unpack: law school, affordability, and SEC. We’ll learn about Ole Miss law and their connection to Sports Law today with the help of Dean, Fred Slaback and Professor Ron Rychlak

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: NIL, Antitrust law, and transfer portal

If you’d like to see what law school might be like: Ole Miss Law Preview Day is Friday, September 25. You can sit in on a mock class, tour the school, and explore the path to your legal career. Register here.

In Legal Terms exists to bring legal experts to Mississippians to help answer their questions. How are we tied to University of Mississippi School of Law? In Legal Terms’ first expert host was Acting Dean Richard Gershon and Professor Matthew Hall from the University’s Law School. We’ve had so many experts on the show; practicing attorneys and professors who have graciously given their time to help you learn more about the law.

In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians is hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org

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In Legal Terms: In the News 2026 Sep 10, 2026

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We like to schedule an “In the News” episode every so often so Liz can get her questions answered. Have you listened to the news or read a phrase and wondered – “what’s that about”? Liz will get her questions answered and so will listeners from our guest: attorney Francis Springer from Springer Law Firm.

Do you think it’s too early to start thinking about the next election? Voting starts in eleven days. Absentee voting begins Monday, September 21st. Monday, October 5th is the voter registration deadline. Absentee ballots that are returned by mail must be postmarked on or before election day: November 3rd 2026.

According to NPR as heard on our station this morning:

At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump made a stunning and implausible pledge: to send every American adult a $5,000 cash dividend. But only if his party maintains control of the House and the Senate in November's midterms. . . .

Quick math puts the bill for this proposed "dividend" at more than $1 trillion. Plus, it's illegal to pay or be paid to influence voting.

Francis was an inspiration for a segment of our show! One day on social media, Francis mentioned: the Posse Commitatus Act. Liz had no idea what that was. No clue. So, we started: Legal Terms on In Legal Terms. And we made a little YouTube short when Francis was on the show when we talked about “what’s in the news” That is the most watched short video on MPB’s YouTube Channel.

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In Legal Terms: Firearms Law Sep 03, 2026

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We’re talking firearms laws. What have they been, what are they now, what could they be in the future? Our guest is Martin Edwards, an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, where his areas of expertise and research include firearms law.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: HISTORY AND TRADITION, COMMON USE, MACHINEGUN

Often, we’ve wished we had a little more time to explore a topic. We’re able to do that now! We discussed Gun Rights on a broadcast in May of 2026. So for some additional information, check the link to our podcast with attorney Reed Martz.

Today’s guest, Martin Edward, doesn’t just know about firearms law. He was a panelist yesterday discussing “The Future of College Football” bringing together an accomplished panel of legal scholars, higher education experts, and thought leaders to examine where the sport is headed and what these changes mean for athletes, universities, conferences, coaches, fans, and the future of intercollegiate athletics.

In Legal Terms is able to reach more listeners today than before :The antenna installation to get WMAO-FM 90.9 back on-the-air has been completed. As of Wednesday, September 2, listeners can tune in! We’re excited to be back on the air in the Delta. Please remember, if for some reason you can’t get our over the air signal: you’re able to listen to Think Radio from the MPB Public Media app, Listen live from MPB online dot org, or tell your smart speaker “play MPB Think Radio.

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In Legal Terms: Civic Duty Aug 27, 2026

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We’ve been on a Civics kick here on In Legal Terms. Today we’ve got Suzy Bowman, Director of Regional Impact for the CREATE Foundation who sponsors the National Civics Bee in Mississippi. We also welcome MELANIE POWELL, Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, who recently had a seminar designed to prepare folks to serve on nonprofit boards - She's On Board.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, RULE OF LAW

Just last week we learned about AI in Education. Do you need help with AI in the workplace? Women’s Foundation of Mississippi will host Thrive at Work AI: Use, Misuse, and Navigating The Workplace, Tools Boundaries, & Best Practices for Modern Professional. That’s going to be Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Women’s Foundation of Mississippi work together with Mississippi’s politicians, schools, and communities to ensure Mississippi’s women thrive. If you’re interested in learning more their website is womens foundation ms.org

Do you want to help make an impact in your community but don’t know where to start? We’ve got a suggestion. For more than five decades, CREATE Foundation has worked alongside generous individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to strengthen communities across Northeast Mississippi. One project is The Communities of Excellence Initiative that connects people at the local level across 17 counties in Northeast MS. https://createfoundation.com/community-of-excellence/

MPB has had a few podcasts with Community Foundations around the state.

Money Talks: Community Foundations Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Money Talks | Community Foundations Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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In Legal Terms: AI in Education Aug 20, 2026

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We’ve had a couple of shows in the last year or two on using AI in the legal profession. Today we want to explore how is AI used in teaching folks to be lawyers. How is it used in teaching period? What AI tools can be used to help teach? We’ve got Professors from Mississippi Christian University School of Law to help us learn. Our guests are Drs. Jason Dean and Art Monteiro, and Law School Dean John Anderson.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Generative Artificial Intelligence, Hallucination, Technological Competence

I feel like we can follow AI trends just with this show. Like a time travel. We’ve had 2 AI shows in the last 2 years. If you go back and listen to the podcasts you can see the trends of AI and how it’s grown. We hope you’ll go back and find lots of our podcasts on different topics we’ve covered over the years.

With school starting there are lots of articles about AI and education but where can you get information you can trust? MPB of course. We’re a news agency also. I’ll have links from our website and NPR and PBS including:

· AI: What AI Means For The Future Of American Education

· Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure

· Special Series Understanding AI

· Schools Race to Keep Pace with AI in the Classroom

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In Legal Terms: Estate Planning 2026 Aug 14, 2026

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Have you reviewed your estate plan this year? Have you started estate planning? What are you waiting for?! Our guests: attorneys Kelly Kyle and Elizabeth Wynn from Kyle-Wynn can answer questions to help you get going.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Probate, Executor, Beneficiary

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In Legal Terms: Legal Protests Aug 06, 2026

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We treasure our right to protest, but where is the line between protest and harassment? When does your right to speak your mind turn into a criminal offence? We’ll learn with Joshua Tom, Legal Director, ACLU of Mississippi.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: First Amendment, Public Forum, Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions
ACLU.org has a Know your rights: protesters rights page. There’s a PDF for organizing a protest or attending one. There’s information about taking pictures or videos, sharing information on social media, and if you get stopped by the police while protesting.
I love our show because we try to stay topical. I’ve come across two news articles with information about cars - that In Legal Terms has already covered. I read about a theft of two guns from an unlocked vehicle in the Tupelo area. If you listened to our show about Gun Rights, you would have known what a problem that is. I’ve also come across a notification about the Touch Law – 30 states now have laws against touching your phone while you drive – these 30 states include Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana. But if you were an In Legal Terms listener you already knew about this law.

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In Legal Terms: Youth Court 2026 Jul 30, 2026

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The Governor recently reconvened the legislature for a special session to address Youth Court. Why? What is Youth Court? What do we need to know? Our guest: attorney Lindsey Herr will catch us up.

Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Youth Court, Delinquent Child, hild in Need of Supervision (CHINS)

I love that MPB can meet you where you are. We’ve got shows that can give you a little bit of information and we’ve got shows that can supplement that information. Where am I going with this? The MPB News podcast @Issue has talked about the Governor’s Special Session on Youth Court. You can find the podcast and additional YouTube videos on mpbonline.org.

Speaking of our legal show – we had a podcast about Youth Court in December of 2024. If you’re interested in a legal topic, check to see if we’ve covered it or suggest it to our email legalterms@mpbonline.org or leave us a voice note from the MPB public media app’s Talk to Us feature.

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In Legal Terms: Collaborative Divorce Jul 23, 2026

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Have you heard of collaborative law in divorce? Today, we’re talking about how to handle divorce through mediation instead of court. Our guest is attorney Mark Chinn from Chinn and Associates PC.

We thank you for listening to our show today, but we realize some folks like their information in video form. If that’s you, we’ve got ya. Our guest’s website: chinnlaw.com has videos on rules for life & advice and family law basics. And PODCASTS too!

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Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: Collaborative, Participation Agreement, Interest-Based Negotiation

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