Anna Rowan of Voices for Illinois Children joins Tom Miller to discuss the latest Kids Count data.

David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU sits down with Tom Miller to discuss a recent poll conducted by the Simon Institute where Southern Illinoisans were asked about their thoughts on lawmakers, as well as the direction of the country, the state, and their community.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan joins The Morning Newswatch.