WJPF Morning Newswatch

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

Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins 10-20-2014

October 20, 2014 @ 10:03 am
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins, director of Marsy’s Law for Illinois, joins us to talk about the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, aka “Marsy’s Law.” The question will appear on the ballot in November....

Jeff Biggers 10-17-2014

October 17, 2014 @ 11:09 am
Jeff Biggers, author of Reckoning At Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland, joins us to discuss his book....

Randy Dunn 10-16-2014

October 16, 2014 @ 11:34 am
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....

Dan Long 10-15-2014

October 15, 2014 @ 11:13 am
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....

Ron Ellis 10-14-2014

October 14, 2014 @ 11:16 am
Republican Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis joins us to talk about his reelection campaign....

Dennis Falmier 10-13-2014

October 13, 2014 @ 9:55 am
Dennis Falmier, the Democratic candidate for Williamson County Commissioner, joins us to discuss his campaign....

Travis Akin 10-13-2014

October 13, 2014 @ 9:52 am
Travis Akin, the executive director for Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch, joins us to discuss Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Month....