WJPF Morning Newswatch

Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.

Chad Deaton 03-18-2016

March 18, 2016 @ 8:31 am
Wildlife biologist at Shawnee National Forest, Chad Deaton, spoke with Tom Miller about the closing of “Snake Road” and the controlled burns of areas of the forest....

Randy Dunn 03-17-2016

March 17, 2016 @ 11:43 am
SIU President Randy Dunn stopped by the studio this morning to speak with Tom Miller about the $3.8 billion bill proposed by Senate Democrats for higher education and social services....

Scott Schluter 03-17-2016

March 17, 2016 @ 11:40 am
Scott Schluter is the Libertarian candidate for the 117th District. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to explain his Libertarian position, and discuss upcoming issues and events in Southern Illinois....

Will Stephens 03-16-2016

March 16, 2016 @ 8:58 am
Murphysboro Mayor Will Stephens joined Tom Miller this morning to discuss upcoming events and the discussion between Stephens and Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry about the border between Murphysboro and Carbondale....

Amanda Barnes 03-15-2016

March 15, 2016 @ 8:21 am
As today marks the Illinois primary election, Williamson County Clerk Amanda Barnes gave some vital information when it comes to registering and knowing where to vote....

Brandon Phelps 03-11-2016

March 14, 2016 @ 9:36 am
Illinois Representative Brandon Phelps visited Tom Miller in the studio today and discussed topics like the state’s request for flood aid from FEMA that has been denied, as well as the impeding state budget....

Dr. Satyadeep Bhattacharya 03-11-2016

March 14, 2016 @ 9:31 am
Colon & rectal surgeon, Dr. Satyadeep Bhattacharya of the SIH Medical Group came in the studio and spoke with Tom Miller. They discussed the importance of getting yourself examined during this awareness month and how you can...

Randy Dunn 03-14-2016

March 14, 2016 @ 9:20 am
SIU President Randy Dunn was in Edwardsville today and spoke with Tom Miller of WJPF about the potential layoffs and cuts following Governor Rauner’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2017....

Gary Forby 03-10-2016

March 10, 2016 @ 9:07 am
Illinois State Senator of the 59th Senate district Gary Forby spoke with Tom Miller this morning before heading to the senate committee hearing concerning cuts to Southern Illinois University and the unsolved budget impasse....

Andrea Zopp 03-10-2016

March 10, 2016 @ 8:47 am
Illinois U.S. Senate Democratic candidate, Andrea Zopp, spoke with Tom Miller WJPF. She talked about her experience in law and as the former President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, and how she believes it’ll help...