Leigh Caldwell of WJPF spoke with Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry about the talks of the city budget being affected by the lack of a state budget, along with the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse.

Illinois Republican Governor Bruce Rauner joined Tom Miller in the studio to discuss the private funding for state fairs, the budget impasse, and his attempts to work with House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Carbondale City Manager Stan Reno joins The Morning Newswatch.