Tom Miller and IL State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) discuss the Senate's plan to reject a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay, as well as the ongoing budget crisis.

Michael Roberts discusses the latest developments in the race for the White House with David Yepsen, Executive Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, who is currently working in Iowa before the Iowa Caucus.

SIU Chancellor Austin Lane joins The Morning Newswatch.