Michael Roberts sits down with David England, an Emeritus Professor of Finance to discuss his challenge to CNBC's Jim Cramer, as well as the effect lower oil prices could have on global markets, and an upcoming seminar hosted by Mr. England.

Tom Miller speaks with Jan Thompson, a Radio, TV, and Digital Media Professor at SIU, about her upcoming documentary titled Never the Same: The Prisoner of War Experience

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy joins The Morning Newswatch.