@ISSUE Jul 13, 2026 | MPB Think Radio

Mississippi’s Youth Courts were thrown into crisis July 1 when key legislation expired. Now two hotly contested lawsuits are underway, and a special session may be the only solution. Madison County Youth Court prosecutor Lindsey Herr joins host Wilson Stribling to discuss what’s transpired. Then roundtable analysts Brandon Jones and Rebekah Staples break down what this means for Mississippi’s youth and families. @ISSUE airs Monday evenings at 5 p.m. on MPB Think Radio. You can also listen on the MPB app or subscribe to the @ISSUE podcast for extended versions of our interviews and roundtable discussions. The weekly show offers an inside look at the legislative session, interviews with key players, and perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Republican Rebekah Staples and Democrat Brandon Jones join host Wilson Stribling in roundtable discussions about happenings at the state Capitol.  See more at https://www.mpbonline.org/news/issue/ 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Lindsey Herr interview 17:10 - Roundtable discussion