Mississippi Today and Deep South Today launch ‘Black Box,’ a podcast examining opioid settlement spending

The "Black Box" podcast dives deep into how Mississippi is allocating its $400 million opioid settlement to tackle addiction, treatment, and recovery efforts. Hosted by Mental Health Reporter Allen Siegler, the series promises to scrutinize the spending and its impact on the community. This initiative is significant as it sheds light on the effectiveness of large-scale public health funding, offering insights into potential national trends in opioid settlement spending. It's an essential listen for anyone concerned about public health funding and its real-world outcomes.