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.

Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon joins The Morning Newswatch.