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. John Jackson from SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller discusses the scheduled session days recently nixed by House Speaker Michael Madigan with IL State Rep. Brandon Phelps