Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Tom Miller sits down with The Bankesters, a Bluegrass group with Southern Illinois roots, that has been rising in popularity throughout the country.

Sesser Mayor Jason Ashmore joins The Morning Newswatch.