Jeff Biggers, author of Reckoning At Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland, joins us to discuss his book.

Steve Vorhees, the Republican candidate for Jackson County Treasurer, joins us to discuss the campaign.

SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to discuss Chancellor Sarvela's cancer diagnosis, the Tyler Smithpeters situation and the difficulties of recruiting students locally, especially with the perception of crime in town.

State Rep. and Congressional Candidate Mike Bost joins us.

Dan Long, executive director of the Illinois Council on Government Forecasting and Accountability, joins us ahead of his appearance tomorrow at Saluki Stadium with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

Republican Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis joins us to talk about his reelection campaign.

Jay Rowell and John Otey with the Illinois Department of Employment Security join us to talk about their next hiring event on Thursday.

Dennis Falmier, the Democratic candidate for Williamson County Commissioner, joins us to discuss his campaign.

Travis Akin, the executive director for Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, joins us to discuss Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Month.

Dr. Nova Foster, medical director of The Breast Center joins us to discuss Breast Cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.