John A. Logan College President Mike Dreith joins us less than two weeks before the fall semester starts.

DuQuoin Mayor Josh Downs 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.