Dr. John Jackson, visiting professor at SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, joins The Morning Newswatch.

SIH President & CEO Rex Budde and SIH Vice President of Community Affairs Woody Thorne join Tom Miller in the studio.

Southern Illinois Miners manager Mike Pinto joins us to talk about the new season.

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