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.

AAA Spokeswoman Molly Hart joins The Morning Newswatch.

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joins The Morning Newswatch.