Historian Mark Motsinger joins The Morning Newswatch.

Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss lighter topics regarding the city, including the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery. Over 100 years ago, this ceremony was one of the first in the nation to honor those who had died in the Civil War.

U.S. Congressman for Illinois' 12th District Mike Bost spoke with Tom Miller about the recent polls of citizens losing trust and faith in their government, along with other topics including UnitedHealth dropping plans with the Affordable Care Act.