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.

 

Jackson County State's attorney Joe Cervantez joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Democratic Congressman Bill Enyart joins us to talk about a variety of issues, including the situation in Iraq, gun control and his campaign for reelection.

 
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Tom Miller sits down with Jackson Co. State's Attorney Michael Carr to discuss how long sentences have been able to bring down crime in the county.

 
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