Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey

Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey joined the show to discuss his career as an editorial cartoonist, give his thoughts on covering MDOT, talk about his favorite places to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways and more.
Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey joined the show to discuss his career as an editorial cartoonist, give his thoughts on covering MDOT, talk about his favorite places to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways and more.




  • Show intro - 00:29
  • Introducing Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey - 00:52
  • Background, why did Marshall Ramsey decide to be an editorial cartoonist? - 01:40M
  • Marshall Ramsey on his creative process - 03:33
  • Marshall Ramsey on overcoming creative block - 05:19
  • On the balance between fact-based journalism and humor - 06:40
  • On covering MDOT and any memories from covering the agency - 08:10
  • Hwy 49 cartoon and Marshall Ramsey's thoughts on the project - 09:36
  • Favorite cartoons over the years - 11:20
  • On Marshall Ramsey's radio show on Mississippi Public Radio, interview series for Mississippi Today - 15:06
  • Interview tips for The Extra Mile podcast crew - 16:05
  • On the importance of having a safe, efficient transportation network in Mississippi - 19:07
  • Favorite place for Marshall Ramsey to get a bite to eat when out traveling on Mississippi highways - 23:00
  • Show outro - 25:35
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