David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU sits down with Tom Miller to discuss a recent poll conducted by the Simon Institute where Southern Illinoisans were asked about their thoughts on lawmakers, as well as the direction of the country, the state, and their community.

SIU Associate Professor of Politics Ken Mulligan joins The Morning Newswatch....
State Representative-Elect Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what she has been learning as she prepares to be sworn into office....
Mike and Amy Mills joins Tom Miller, in the the studio, to give a preview of “Praise the Lard,” happening September 21-23....