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In Legal Terms
Have you ever wanted to know the definition of a legal term? Do you find yourself wondering what your rights are when it comes to your property, marriage, or health? If you answered yes to one of those questions, In Legal Terms is the show for you. Tune in and learn more about your legal rights and how the law affects your day to day life. The show is set to consistently provide thought-provoking commentary and opinions on legal topics, whether local or national. Court trials, U.S. Supreme…
Episodes
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Youthful Mistakes
We hope to learn from our mistakes but what if those mistakes follow you all your life? What do parents and young adults need to know about getting into or out…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Between Legislative Sessions with Rep Gibbs
Mississippi’s Legislative session is only 90 days. It starts next January 5th of 2027. What have our legislators been up to since last April? We’ll learn today…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Special Needs Law and waver websites
Our good friend and Certified Elder Law Attorney, Rick Courtney is here today to talk to us about Special Needs Law. Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: guest Richard Courtney
In Legal Terms has been so grateful that Richard Courtney has been a guest on our show to discuss Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Law and other…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Say What?
What should you / can you say? After an accident? To your lawyer? To AI? We’re going to talk about what you should and should not say or type with our guest…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Voting Rights History and Future
What’s really going on and how did we get here? We need some explanation. Our guest today is Kevin T. Morris, co-authored An American Problem: How the Country…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: The Magistrate Mediator
Let’s learn what’s the difference among arbitration, mediation, and negotiation with former United States Magistrate Judge and current mediator and arbitrator…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: MS Shield Law
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?…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: UM School of Law
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: In the News 2026
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Firearms Law
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Civic Duty
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: AI in Education
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Estate Planning 2026
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Legal Protests
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?…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Youth Court 2026
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Collaborative Divorce
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Y Vote 2026
Are you ready for the next election? Do folks need to prepare for elections? How? Why? Is it really that important to pay attention to elections? We’ll see…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: New Family Law Legislation
A new custody law went into effect on July 1st in Mississippi. Learn more about Family Law with attorney Matt Easterling from Roberson Easterling. If you’re…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Lafayette, He Was Here!
I’m sure you’ve been hearing about America 250 but did you know that America 50 – Lafayette visits Mississippi was an event?! We’ll learn with historian…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries can destroy a family. What’s a Mississippian to do? We’ll learn with attorney Andre Ducote, from Morgan & Morgan what are our laws and…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: New Laws for 2026
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: Civics
Civics is the study of government and citizenship, teaching people about their rights, responsibilities, and how to participate in their communities and…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Hearsay
It's one of the most common phrases heard in television courtrooms. But what exactly is hearsay? Why do judges sometimes exclude it? Why are there so many…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Conspiracies
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Voting Rights
We’ll discuss community involvement, public participation, peaceful assembly, and why healthy democracies depend on citizens staying engaged long after…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Gun Rights 2026
Gun rights were among the first rights given to Americans. We’ll learn what that means for us today in 2026. Our guest is attorney Reed Martz from Freeland…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Elder Law 2026
If you are “elder” or have an elder in your life we hope you’ll have a listen to our show today. It’s one of our most popular. Our guest: Mississippi Elder Law…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: White Collar Crimes
We’re talking about white collar crime today which often involves business owners, executives, accountants, and sometimes even lawyers. Our guest Merrida…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: MS Shield Law
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?…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: Expungements 2025
Our guest is Sierre Anton with the Mississippi Center for Justice. He works with the Economic Justice Campaign and he’ll tell us about Expungements. Who can…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Drivers' License Laws
It’s deja vu all over again – we asked back General Counsel, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Eric Brown because there were several new driving license…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Wills 2026
It’s our most popular topic today! Estate planning – wills, probate, inheritance. Our guest is attorney Kelly Kyle from Kyle Wynn. We know you have questions –…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Talking Turkey
When do art and the law meet? Why during Turkey Hunting Season! If you’re confused, stay with us to learn from our guests from the Department of Wildlife…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Race Discussion
Mississippians continue to work toward stronger communities and better understanding when it comes to race. The legal profession is no different. Our guest is…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Yellow Lights & DPS
Who doesn’t want to be safe?!! We’re welcoming back to the show our guest General Counsel, Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Eric Brown. We’ll discuss…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Heirs' Property
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Housing and Civil Rights
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…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Lawyers in Love
We’re getting close to Valentine’s Day so we’re going to talk about “Lawyers in Love” with guests, attorneys that are married to each other: Casey Creasey and…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: MS Immigrant Rights Alliance
Our guest today is Patricia Ice from Mississippi Immigration Rights Alliance. Let’s learn about immigration rights in Mississippi. In Legal Terms, the show…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Advocacy
We’re glad to have attorney Dorsey Carson from The Carson Law Group join us to talk about legal stuff. In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: Slip and Fall
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org I’ve heard jokes about slipping and falling on…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: White Collar Crimes
We’re talking about white collar crime today which often involves business owners, executives, accountants, and sometimes even lawyers. Our guest Merrida…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms 2025 snip
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms 2025
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights produced by Liz Gill and hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org You can listen LIVE to us…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Ethics in the Afternoon
We’re excited to join you in the afternoons now. I’m producer Liz Gill with Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Think Radio. Attorney, Adam Kilgore, former…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: Legal Services for Low Incomes
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Persuasion
In Legal Terms: Persuasion (not the Jane Austen novel) n Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Expungements 2025
Our guest is Sierre Anton with the Mississippi Center for Justice. He works with the Economic Justice Campaign and he’ll tell us about Expungements. Who can…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Bankruptcy
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms Classic: Estate Elder Special Needs Law Answers
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Mike Frascogna 3rd
Mississippians are very creative and entrepreneurial. We’ve got folks who need to know how to protect their work. Mike Frascogna the III, an entertainment…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Veterans Assistance
It’s a big day today – Election Day in Mississippi. Next week is Veterans Day. We’ve got a patriotic show planned. Today’s show is dedicated to our veterans —…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: In The News
We’re grateful to those who were able to financially contribute during last week’s Drive. We’re back to a live show today. Let’s talk about recent News events…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Best of the Fall 2025
Civics today with Justice Randy “Bubba” Pierce former Mississippi Supreme Court Justice and former legislator. Divorce laws Craig Robertson from the firm…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Estate Elder Special Needs Law Answers
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Whistleblowers
In Legal Terms, the show about you and your rights hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Civics
Civics is the study of government and citizenship, teaching people about their rights, responsibilities, and how to participate in their communities and…
In Legal TermsIn Legal Terms: Divorce 2025
So you need a divorce – now what? You need to change to your divorce agreement – is that possible? We’ve got an hour of answers with our guest attorney, Craig…