WJPF Morning Newswatch

Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.

Michael Lucci 11-20-2015

November 20, 2015 @ 2:13 pm
Michael Roberts discusses the latest statewide employment figures with Michael Lucci, Vice President of Policy at the IL Policy Institute....

Marsha Griffin 11-20-2015

November 20, 2015 @ 2:12 pm
Michael Roberts speaks with Marsha Griffin, a Jonesboro school teacher who recently announced her intent to seek election to the 115th District in the IL House....

Randy Dunn 11-19-2015

November 19, 2015 @ 11:12 am
Tom Miller sits down with SIU President Randy Dunn to discuss where higher education stands in relation to the ongoing budget impasse, as well as the upcoming commencement ceremony....

Neil Vincent 11-19-2015

November 19, 2015 @ 11:09 am
Tom Miller speaks with Neil Vincent, Visitors Service Manager for the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, one day ahead of the opening of shotgun deer season....

Skip Cosgrove 11-18-2015

November 19, 2015 @ 11:07 am
Tom Miller sits down with Skip Cosgrove, organizer of the local Toys for Tots campaign about his preparation for the upcoming holiday season and where the donations will be going....

Mike Bost 11-18-2015

November 19, 2015 @ 11:02 am
Tom Miller speaks with Congressman Mike Bost about the debate on whether or not the United States should accept Syrian and Iraqi refugees fleeing violence....

Wayne Rosenthal 11-17-2015

November 17, 2015 @ 1:48 pm
Tom Miller speaks with Wayne Rosenthal, Director of the IL Dept. of Natural Resources about the first day of shotgun deer season, which starts on Friday (10/20)....

Terri Bryant 11-17-2015

November 17, 2015 @ 1:44 pm
Tom Miller speaks with IL State Rep. Terri Bryant about the ongoing budget battle, as well as bill activity in recent weeks surrounding the lack of a budget....

Michael Carr 11-16-2015

November 17, 2015 @ 1:28 pm
Tom Miller sits down with Jackson Co. State’s Attorney Michael Carr to discuss how long sentences have been able to bring down crime in the county....

Gary Forby 11-16-2015

November 17, 2015 @ 1:23 pm
Tom Miller speaks with IL State Sen. Gary Forby about the ongoing budget battle, as well as a meeting regarding the budget which has now been delayed to December....