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.

SIU archivist Matt Gorzalski joins Tom Miller to discuss an exhibit on SIU's Old Campus, currently on display at Morris Library.

Ron Ellis, a candidate for State Representative in Illinois' 117th House district in the June Republican Primary, joins The Morning Newswatch.