David Yepsen with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute joins us to discuss the gubernatorial race.

Annette McMichael with the group Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (SAFE) joins us to talk about the group's opposition to hydraulic fracturing.

Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity joins us to give us a status update on the new fire station.

State Rep. John Bradley joins us to talk about the recent downgrade in Illinois' finances from Standard and Poor's and the lack of progress on fracking.

State Sen. and GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, Jim Oberweis joins us to talk about his campaign.

Michael Jones, director of the General John A. Logan Museum, joins us in studio.

Congressman Bill Enyart joins us to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

Brad Richards with the Illinois Oil and Gas Association joins us to discuss their frustration's over the lack of progress on fracking.

Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins us to discuss the latest in Marion, including the next phase in a major construction project on Route 13.

J.R. Russell with the Marion Ministerial Alliance and the Marion Food Pantry, joins us to discuss their upcoming "Will Rock For Food," concert featuring The Fixx.