Michael Gauch is the superintendent of the Harrisburg Community Schools District Unit No. 4. He spoke with Tom Miller about the lack of funds K-12 schools in Southern Illinois has received and whether schools like those in Harrisburg will stay open in the 2016-'17 school year.

Executive Director Randy Osborne and Program Director Tina Carpenter of the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale joined Tom Miller in the studio to explain the program and what they offer to the children of the community.

State Representative Brandon Phelps represents the 118th District in Illinois. He spoke with Tom Miller this morning about the legislation he's pushing in Springfield regarding back-pay for state workers and AFSCME.

Michael Zalewski is the State Representative of the 23rd District. He spoke with Tom Miller about House Bill 2343, which would define and regulate fantasy sports services in Illinois.

State Senator Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller about many issues surrounding the state and it's budget, including the spending bill sent by Senate Democrats and Forby's own bill regarding SIU.

Tom McNamara is with the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group. He joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss the heroin and meth epidemic, among other harmful drugs, in Southern Illinois.

Marsha Griffin is the Democratic candidate running against Representative Terri Bryant for the 115th District. She spoke with Tom Miller to introduce herself as a candidate and state what she has to offer.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Dr. Stephen Kanne is the associate professor and executive director of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri. He spoke with Tom Miller over the phone about the autism spectrum and how medical researchers are studying early detection in helping children with autism.