Episodes

  • Episode 9: In Whom Do We Trust?

    Episode 9: In Whom Do We Trust?
    Oct 14 2020
    Several years ago, when we started this podcast, we used stars as an example of how people of various perspectives and backgrounds can look at the same image but take different meanings from it. Obviously this was our entry point to talking about the now former Mississippi flag and the confederate imagery that was so prevalently featured on it. As we conclude this podcast with a look behind the scenes at the state capitol and look ahead to the new flag design referendum, we want to ask you to keep considering the question of how you view our home and what a place like Mississippi means to you.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 8: Mississippi Youth Matter

    Episode 8: Mississippi Youth Matter
    Jul 17 2020
    This week, we talk with the organizers of BLMSip who succesfully put together one of the largest State capitol protests, in recent history.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 7: 2020

    Episode 7: 2020
    Jul 10 2020
    Spoilers! The flag came down y'all! But was the really an overnight decision? And at what cost did it take to bring us here? The Red Flag podcast welcomes you back to Mississippi for this 3 part finale, exploring the path that lead the last state in the union to take down it's confederate battle emblem.
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    18 mins
  • Final Debates and Final Votes HB1796 - 6/28/20

    Final Debates and Final Votes HB1796 - 6/28/20
    Jun 29 2020
    Final Debates and Final Votes from the floor of the Mississippi Senate - 6/28/20 HB1796 Passes.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Mississippi Senate Debates Changing the Mississippi State Flag - 6/27/20

    Mississippi Senate Debates Changing the Mississippi State Flag - 6/27/20
    Jun 27 2020
    Mississippi Senate Jun 27 2020 36-14
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    36 mins
  • Mississippi House of Representatives Debates Changing the Mississippi State Flag - 6/27/20

    Mississippi House of Representatives Debates Changing the Mississippi State Flag - 6/27/20
    Jun 27 2020
    Mississippi House of Representatives Jun 27 2020 85-34 towards changing the State Flag of Mississippi
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    30 mins
  • Episode 6: 2001

    Episode 6: 2001
    Oct 23 2018
    "65 Percent" History is catching up to us as we dive into the referendum that solidified our current state flag. Links: Mississippi Flag Referendum (April 2001) https://ballotpedia.org/MississippiFlagReferendum(April2001) Sons of Confederate Veterans http://www.scv.org Quotes: Leslie B. McLemore II: “The state’s flag’s job is representation of the state to outsiders. The flag [represents] each state’s personal identity. So when your identity is wrapped around the Confederacy…I personally don’t understand it.” Greg Stewart: “For me, it is a flag that represents everyone’s history… if we want to change it, that’s fine. But it’s not going to be changed by demonizing my ancestors.” Leslie B. McLemore II: “That [Confederate] history is something that is not only divisive, but it’s a losing history.” Chellese Hall: Maybe we should all view this flag as a threat to our heritage as current Mississippians. This flag takes away my voice as a young black woman creating a space for herself in a state whose flag waves like a hostile beacon. Boilerplate: “Red Flag” is produced by Podastery Studios and hosted by Beau York and Chellese Hall. Our Music is by Clouds & Crayons with additional music provided by Loki Antiphony. Album art by Tyler Tadlock. This episode was written by Rachel James-Terry. Transcriptions by Daisy Stackpole. Special thanks to advising Producers Rodrick Red & Dereck Russell. Be sure to see our show notes for additional credits and links to the stories referenced in this episode. If you want to learn more about how you can support the creation of this podcast please visit RedFlagPodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @RedFlagPod. Special Guests: Greg Stewart and Leslie B. McLemore II.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 5: Ole Miss "The Disneyland of the Confederacy"

    Episode 5: Ole Miss "The Disneyland of the Confederacy"
    Oct 16 2018
    "I Love Mississippi." There was a time when the Governor of Mississippi and President of the United States were not as chummy as they are now... Links: James Meredith at University of Mississippi https://50years.olemiss.edu/james-meredith/ Dr. Marvin King https://politicalscience.olemiss.edu/marvin-king/ Ross Barnett “I Love Mississippi Speech” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygVf3FxKxJU Quotes: “If Mississippi is going to maximize its potential, compete with surrounding areas, and be a substantial national and global contender in education and commerce, to be the best version of itself, to attract major businesses that can help our state and people grow socially, culturally, and economically, and retain and attract our biggest asset–the people who are here–then we must have and promote a healthy environment of inclusivity and acceptance, not one that almost always appears to be divided by racial turmoil, and that won’t happen until we learn and accept that although old traditions may never die, they can in fact be broken.” –Chellese Hall and Beau York Boilerplate: “Red Flag” is produced by Podastery Studios and hosted by Beau York and Chellese Hall. Our Music is by Clouds & Crayons with additional music provided by Loki Antiphony. Album art by Tyler Tadlock. This episode was written by Rachel James-Terry. Transcriptions by Daisy Stackpole. Special thanks to advising Producers Rodrick Red & Dereck Russell. Be sure to see our show notes for additional credits and links to the stories referenced in this episode. If you want to learn more about how you can support the creation of this podcast please visit RedFlagPodcast.com and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @RedFlagPod. Special Guest: Dr. Marvin King.
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    20 mins