LIVE, RAW & UNCUT W/ AG. COMMISSIONER ANDY GIPSON DISCUSSING WHY HE ENTERED THE 2027 GOVERNORS RACE

Video Description: My Interview with Andy Gipson on The Clay Edwards Show
Hey, folks! I’m Clay Edwards, and I’m thrilled to share a powerful segment from The Clay Edwards Show, recorded live in the Men’s Health and Women’s Wellness Studios at 103.9 FM WYAB in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 21, 2025. Today, I sat down with Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner and 2027 gubernatorial candidate Andy Gipson for an in-depth conversation, streamed in stunning HD across Facebook, X, YouTube, and Rumble via SaveJXN.
The video kicks off with me welcoming Andy Gipson, a true Mississippi conservative, to the studio. We’re seated at my desk, mics hot, with the show’s bold branding in the background. Andy, rocking his rodeo-inspired gear, dives right in, officially announcing his run for governor in 2027. I’ve known Andy for a while, and let me tell you, his passion for this state shines through. He walks me through his record as Ag Commissioner—keeping the Mississippi State Fair open during COVID, growing the Dixie National Rodeo into the biggest east of the Mississippi, and launching the Make Mississippi Healthy Again initiative (check it out at makeMShealthyagain.com). I’m impressed by how he’s made agriculture accessible, like enabling farmers to sell directly to folks like us, cutting out the middleman.
We get into the meat of his gubernatorial platform: public safety, law enforcement, and economic development. Andy doesn’t hold back on the crime issues plaguing cities like Greenville and Meridian, pushing for tougher accountability for criminals. I nod along as he describes his work with the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau and the task force he built to make the fairgrounds safer after a tragic incident. It’s personal for me—law enforcement’s been a cornerstone of this show, and Andy’s commitment to backing our officers hits home.
I steer the conversation to economic development beyond agriculture, curious about how he’ll handle Mississippi’s tech boom. Andy surprises me with his background in real estate and law, sharing how he led major capital raises for Mississippi companies. He’s got big plans for energy, water infrastructure, and roads to keep our state growing. I toss him a listener question from my buddy David Funches about who’ll replace him as Ag Commissioner. Andy’s open, inviting potential candidates to talk, which I respect—he’s all about letting the process play out.
Throughout, I weave in a tribute to Dean Scott, a former Pearl Police Chief and Capitol policeman who passed away overnight. Dean was a legend, and sharing those memories—him making me pour out beers as a teenager—gets me choked up. The show’s not just politics; it’s personal. We pause for ads from sponsors like Mazda of Jackson and Men’s Health of Mississippi, keeping the lights on.
Visually, it’s a clean setup—split-screen of me and Andy, with SaveJXN logos popping up and viewer comments buzzing in the chat overlay. The audio’s crisp, capturing my energy and Andy’s steady, convicted tone. After the interview, I reflect on the 2027 race. Andy’s a heavyweight, but names like Shad White, Gerard Gilbert, Delbert Hosemann, Tommy Duff, Phillip Gunn, and Lynn Fitch are in the mix. I break down their strengths, warning not to sleep on Gerard’s self-made story or Shad’s war chest. The Republican primary’s gonna be a wild ride, and I’m worried about who’ll have enough cash left to take on a deep-pocketed Democrat.
This segment’s raw, real, and all about Mississippi’s future. Andy Gipson’s the real deal, and I’m proud to give him this platform. Catch me Monday at 7:00 AM for more unfiltered truth on The Clay Edwards Show!