Michael Roberts sits down with David England, retired Finance Professor at John A. Logan College, to discuss the ramifications surrounding the steep drop in oil prices, as well as a spike in prices for gold, and the final results of Mr. England's challenge with CNBC's Jim Cramer.

Herrin Unit 4 Superintendent Mark Collins joins us to discuss the upcoming school year  and the struggle of keeping the school afloat during tough financial times.

Tibretta Reiman joins Tom Miller in the studio with a Du Quoin State Fair concert announcement.