Tom Miller sits down with Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) to discuss progress on the TPA (Trade Promotion Authority) and its relation to TPP (the Trans-Pacific Partnership).

SIH System Director of Community Health Angie Bailey joins The Morning Newswatch.

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.