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.

The Green Party candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, Paula Bradshaw, joins us after this week's debate in Marion.

The Democratic incumbent in Illinois' 12th Congressional District, Bill Enyart, offers his thoughts on the debate in Marion Wednesday night.

Republican State Rep. Mike Bost joins us to discuss his thoughts after the first debate between the candidates for Illinois' 12th Congressional District.

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' 15th Congressional race, Eric Thorsland, joins us on The Morning Newswatch to discuss his campaign and answer questions over the phone from listeners.

Sharon Harris-Johnson, the Democrat running for Jackson County Treasurer, joins us to discuss her campaign.

Former Carbondale Police Lieutenant Paul Echols joins us to discuss his book, In Cold Pursuit, about the hunt for serial murderer Timothy Krajcir and the Nine Angels scholarship developed for criminology and criminal justice majors at SIU-Carbondale.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to discuss the opening of the new fire station and the search for a new police chief, among other topics.

SIU spokesperson Rae Goldsmith and SIU Department of Public Safety director Benjamin Newman join us to discuss the university, crime and the perception of crime on campus.