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.

 

Dr. Joyce Griffin, PhD joins us to talk about suicide and how to look for warning signs from others, or how to seek help if you have those thoughts.

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

 
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Pope County Sheriff Jerry Suits joins The Morning Newswatch with an important reminder about safety in the Shawnee National Forest.

 
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