Michael Roberts sits down with Brad Richards, Executive Vice President of the Illinois Oil and Gas Association. Richards explains the economic benefits, and common misconceptions of fracking.

Carbondale Mayoral candidate John "Mike" Henry sits down with Michael Roberts for a conversation on Henry's run for the office of Mayor of Carbondale, and also discusses the fallout from the court battle over the legitimacy of his candidacy.

David England is a retired Associate Professor of Finance at John A. Logan College. England sat down with Tom Miller to answer your financial questions.

State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch for a conversation with Tom Miller hours before she is to be sworn into the 99th Illinois General Assembly

John Tillman is the CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute. Tillman joins Tom Miller for a conversation regarding executive orders passed at the last minute by former Gov. Pat Quinn, as well as an executive order passed by Governor Bruce Rauner on Tuesday.

IL State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) joins The Morning Newswatch for a discussion with Tom Miller about the inauguration of Governor Bruce Rauner, and executive orders passed at the last minute by former Gov. Pat Quinn.

David Yepsen is the Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU. Yepsen joins Tom Miller for a conversation on the inauguration of statewide constitutional officers on Monday.

John A. Logan College President Dr. Mike Dreith joins Tom Miller on The Morning Newswatch for a discussion on the financial future of JALC as a new gubernatorial administration prepares to take office.

In a continuing series on local entrepeneurs, Tom Miller sits down with Big Muddy Brewing Co. founder Chuck Stuhrenberg.

Tom Ackerman is the Sports Director for KMOX, and will be one of the hosts for this year's Cardinal Caravan. Ackerman joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the Caravan's upcoming trip to the SIU Arena.