Michael Roberts sits down with Joe Zdankiewicz of the Southern IL Metropolitan Planning Organization to discuss some of the group's plans to improve transportation infrastructure in some Southern IL communities.

Carbondale Mayoral candidate John "Mike" Henry sits down with Michael Roberts for a conversation on Henry's run for the office of Mayor of Carbondale, and also discusses the fallout from the court battle over the legitimacy of his candidacy.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joins The Morning Newswatch.