WJPF Morning Newswatch

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

Bill Enyart 10-09-2014

October 9, 2014 @ 10:18 am
The Democratic incumbent in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, Bill Enyart, offers his thoughts on the debate in Marion Wednesday night....

Mike Bost 10-09-2014

October 9, 2014 @ 10:13 am
Republican State Rep. Mike Bost joins us to discuss his thoughts after the first debate between the candidates for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District....

Eric Thorsland 10-08-2014

October 8, 2014 @ 10:00 am
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....

Paul Echols 10-07-2014

October 7, 2014 @ 11:23 am
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....

Kevin Baity 10-07-2014

October 7, 2014 @ 11:19 am
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....

John Mize 10-06-2014

October 6, 2014 @ 10:50 am
John Mize, a landlord in West Frankfort pushing the question regarding Home Rule in West Frankfrot, joins us to discuss his opposition to Home Rule and why he feels people should vote ‘Yes’ on the ballot question...

John Shimkus 10-03-2014

October 3, 2014 @ 11:23 am
Republican Congressman John Shimkus joins us to discuss issues like ISIS, coal production in the U.S. and immigration. He also answered a view questions from listeners over the phone....