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.

Republican Mike Bost joins us the morning after the election to talk about his victory in the race for Illinois' 12th Congressional seat.

McDonalds owner John Moreland and Culvers owner Aaron Jones joins The Morning Newswatch.