Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Nick Lewis - Guest

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Frank Howell - Guest
• Walton Gresham III - Guest

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Amy Hornback - Guest

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host

Thanks to Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby for hosting the podcast team at his home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

We take a look at the challenges they face, the benefits of "buying local," and the upcoming Mississippi State Fair.

He also discussed the warning signs that employees might be struggling with mental health, provided a framework for managers to have difficult conversations with their employees and more.

For more information on Mississippi Live Weather, visit msliveweather.com

• Drive safely this summer! – 00:00
• Show intro / introducing MEMA Director of External Affairs Scott Simmons – 00:30
• Moving from WAPT to MEMA – 01:41
• Scott's career in journalism – 03:30
• MEMA & Public Service – 06:43
• 20 Years since Hurricane Katrina – 08:39
• Hurricane Preparedness – 12:18
• What's going on at MEMA – 16:57
• Scott's craziest stories from his career – 17:52
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 23:04
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 24:10
• Show Outro – 26:02

• Drive safely this summer! – 00:00
• Show intro / introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas – 00:30
• Matt's career at MDOT – 01:19
• The 2025 State Roadeo – 02:34
• Who are the favorites to win? – 06:33
• MDOT's Maintenance Division – 07:26
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 08:17
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 10:41
• Show Outro – 12:02

To support the Two Mississippi Museums, visit https://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/support/donate

• Show intro / introducing Michael Morris, Director of the Two Mississippi Museums – 00:00
• Michael's background – 01:00
• Mississippi Department of Archives and History – 03:03
• The Two Mississippi Museums – 05:11
• Programming at the Two Museums – 09:26
• New MDAH Projects – 15:28
• Historic Jefferson College – 17:31
• Margaret Ann Crigler Park – 19:13
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 21:14
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 24:02
• Show Outro – 25:36

• Show intro / introducing SuperTalk host Gerard Gibert – 00:00
• Gerard's background at Venture Technologies – 01:28
• How Gerard got into politics – 19:01
• The importance of transportation infrastructure – 41:33
• Legislative recap / upcoming special session – 47:04
• Looking ahead to 2027 election – 51:24
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 55:31
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 57:43
• Show Outro – 1:02:40

• Show intro / introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:00
• 2025 Legislative Session overview – 00:48
• New recurring revenue stream & where it will go – 02:26
• Reauthorization of IIJA – 04:18
• MDOT mourns the passing of Former Northern Transportation Commissioner Zack Stewart – 05:33
• National Work Zone Awareness Week / Fallen Workers Memorial Ceremony – 06:54
• Toll road scams – 09:02
• MDOT's annual Trash Bash events – 11:11
• 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – 12:50
• Something fun Brad has done lately – 15:42
• Show Outro – 16:55

Creators & Guests

• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Drew Hall - Producer
• Brad White - Guest

• Show intro / introducing Commissioner Willie Simmons – 00:00
• Mississippians affected by severe weather / MDOT project updates – 01:48
• Museum Trail in Jackson – 10:57
• Interstate Problems in the Jackson Metro – 13:33
• Recurring Revenue for MDOT – 21:20
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 26:07
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 28:09
• Show Outro – 29:57

• Show intro / introducing State Senator Briggs Hopson – 00:00
• How Chairman Hopson got involved in politics – 00:59
• Senate Appropriations Committee – 03:00
• How we got here – 04:19
• Senate Bill 3095 – 09:14
• Other legislative hot topics – 11:30
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 13:27
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 16:00
• Show Outro – 17:52

• Show intro / introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:00
• Senate Bill 3095 – 00:52
• HB 1 vs. SB 3095 – 04:30
• Why MDOT needs a different approach to recurring revenue – 08:22
• Legislative deadlines to watch – 12:00
• Show Outro – 15:29

• Show intro / introducing State Senator John Horhn – 00:35
• Legislative Session updates – 01:38
• Governor's Arts Awards – 04:55
• What legislation Senator Horhn is watching – 07:37
• Infrastructure/Recurring revenue for MDOT – 12:35
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 17:50
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 20:04
• Show Outro – 21:48

• Show intro / introducing State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger – 00:35
• How Chairman Younger got involved in politics – 03:34
• Younger as new chairman of Senate Highways and Transportation Committee – 04:35
• Things to look for in legislative session – 06:00
• Some Senate Districts to be redrawn – 10:10
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 14:20
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 17:11
• Show Outro – 18:15

• Show intro/introducing House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar – 00:37
• House Bill 1 – 01:39
• Other items on legislative agenda – 10:52
• Show Outro – 11:36

• Show intro/introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:36
• 2024 MDOT Recap – 01:24
• Looking ahead to the 2025 legislative session – 05:00
• Recurring revenue models – 09:00
• A new Senate Highways & Transportation Chairman – 15:28
• Favorite Christmas songs – 18:30
• Favorite Christmas foods – 19:10
• Show outro – 20:28

• Show intro/introducing State Representative Steve Massengill – 00:38
• What the House Transportation Committee has been up to – 01:38
• Recurring Revenue Ideas for MDOT – 09:47
• Other Topics in the 2025 Legislative Session – 16:51
• Favorite Thanksgiving dishes – 21:17
• Favorite Christmas songs – 23:51
• Show Outro – 25:30

• Show intro – 00:36
• What is the Mississippi Transportation Institute (MTI)? – 01:24
• Evan's role at MTI – 02:11
• Favorite sessions at MTI – 03:24
• MDOT's Planning Division – 04:01
• The 2024-2026 Official Mississippi State Highway Map – 07:25
• How Evan landed at MDOT – 08:53
• Come work at MDOT! Visit GoMDOT.com/Careers – 10:36         
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 14:03
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 15:12
• Show Outro – 16:33

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Director of Preconstruction - Program Management Trudi Loflin – 00:36
• Trudi's background and coming to MDOT – 01:26
• What is Right of Way? – 04:11
• Trudi's new role at MDOT – 05:25
• What's going on in Preconstruction? – 08:12
• Trudi's favorite things and lessons learned while working at MDOT – 09:35
• Come Work at MDOT! – 12:04
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 13:24
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 14:54
• Show Outro – 16:45

• Show intro, introducing MS Secretary of State Michael Watson – 00:36
• Election Day Preparations / Relationships with Local Election Officials – 01:37
• Check out free resources like yallvote.ms and My Election Day – 04:10
• Mississippi's Election Security Plan – 05:50
• Secretary Watson wants you to vote! – 07:59
• Voter ID – 11:12
• Any changes coming to voting in Mississippi? – 12:39
• SOS Ambassadors Program – 16:26
• Tackle the Tape – 20:18
• Looking ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session – 24:46
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 30:03
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 32:04
• Show Outro – 33:50

• Show intro, introducing MS Speaker of the House Jason White – 00:26
• First Legislative Session as the Speaker – 01:27
• Biggest Accomplishments of Session/Since Session Ended – 02:46
• The Speaker's Public Policy Summit on Tax Reform – 07:34
• House Select Committees – 10:07
• Trajectory of Mississippi's Economy & Tax Reform – 11:37
• Register for the Speaker's Tax Reform Policy Summit: https://www.jasonwhitems.com/ – 17:10
• Looking forward to 2025 Session – 22:32
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 27:55
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 29:13
• Show Outro – 33:31

• Show intro – 00:29
• Meet Mississippi Book Festival Executive Director Ellen Daniels – 00:58
• Recording on location at Mississippi Author Eudora Welty's House in Belhaven – 01:16
• The 10th Anniversary of the Mississippi Book Festival – 01:45
• Ellen Daniels's background – 02:37
• The Mississippi Book Festival – 03:40
• Authors to check out – 05:28
• Moving the Mississippi Book Festival to September – 09:36
• Favorite book(s) of all-time/reading right now – 13:34
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 16:28
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 18:12
• Show Outro – 21:49

• Show intro – 00:31
• Janie Bass' background at MDOT – 01:18
• The MDOT Internship – 05:50
• Under the Field Operations Umbrella – 06:38
• Women in Transportation – 10:00
• Why Engineering? – 11:40
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 12:53
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 14:39
• Show Outro – 16:52

• Show intro – 00:30
• Jim Willis background – 01:20
• Legacy of Charles Carr, former Multimodal Director at MDOT for 40+ years – 03:55
• Momentum of Multimodal – 04:49
• Working at MDOT – 07:05
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 10:28
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 13:03
• Show Outro – 14:16

·               Show intro – 00:26

·               Fred Shanks background/introduction into politics – 02:09

·               Rep. Shanks on the influence of his father, former Jackson city commissioner and baseball coach Doug Shanks – 03:19

·               2024 Legislative Session Recap – 07:55

·               Banning Squatted Trucks – 08:06

·               House Bill 691 – 11:03

·               Looking ahead to 2025 Legislative Session – 13:17

·               Restoring the ballot initiative – 13:34

·               Suffrage bills – 14:22

·               Favorite place(s) to eat – 15:35

·               Favorite music/concert(s) – 17:35

·               Show Outro – 19:57

·         Show intro/introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White – 00:29

·         Projected above-normal 2024 hurricane season – 01:17

·         What has MEMA done to prepare for hurricane season? – 02:10

·         Resources to prepare for hurricane season – 04:01

·         The First 72 Hours Are On You! – 07:43

·         Don’t go outside to assess damage/Indirect fatalities – 09:40

·         Contraflow Protocol – 11:43

·         Keep your gas tanks at least half-full – 14:22

·         FAQs – 17:10

·         Social Vulnerability Index/FEMA – 18:46

·         Partnership with the Department of Human Services – 22:09

·         Disaster Anxiety – 22:54

·         Free Resources from MDOT and MEMA – 28:29

·         Favorite place(s) to eat – 30:55

·         Favorite music/concert(s) – 33:40

·         Show Outro – 35:00

• Show intro/introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson – 00:30
• History of the Roadeo – 02:14
• Different events of the Roadeo – 03:37
• Why MDOT does the Roadeo – 04:57
• Favorite events to watch – 06:24
• The Biggest Competitors – 07:56
• Workplace Safety – 08:52
• Slow Down in Work Zones! – 10:04
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 11:33
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 12:47
• Show Outro – 13:40

• Show intro/Brad White intro – 00:45
• Legislative session wrap-up begins (Recurring revenue) – 01:20
• Money moving into projects – 03:20
• Design Build Bill – 04:30
• Funding – 05:20
• Capacity projects – 06:05
• Additional comments on wrap-up – 07:07
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 08:11
• Favorite music/concert(s) – 09:21
• Show Outro – 10:00

• Show Intro/Jeff Ely intro – 01:14
• Regarding capacity projects – 02:49
• One-time money put into projects – 04:15
• Contraflow/Hurricane evacuation – 05:17
• On professional development program – 08:16
• Succession planning – 12:40
• Big capacity projects – 15:40
• Safety/Work zone awareness message – 19:56
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 23:23
• Favorite concert(s) – 24:32
• Show outro – 25:36

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• Show intro/Cindy Hyde-Smith intro – 01:12
• Relationship with MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 02:18
• How Cindy Hyde-Smith got into politics - 03:07
• First impressions on being in office - 04:58
• Memorable moments/stories from D.C. – 07:58
• Committees/plans - 12:22
• Pine Beetle issues - 15:50
• Other committee focuses – 17:48
• On visiting home of MS – 20:36
• Regarding Mike Johnson - 21:57
• Big accomplishments/Bills - 23:09
• COVID times – 24:38
• Nursing shortage – 28:55
• Transportation Network importance - 31:22
• Favorite place(s) to eat in MS – 33:12
• Favorite concert(s) - 35:38
• Show Outro – 36:27

• Show Intro/Willie Simmons intro – 01:14
• Willie Simmons on being Chairman – 01:54
• Conversation plan of Conference - 03:04
• Talks/plans with Legislature – 05:08
• Greenville Bypass – 09:32
• Other Projects – 12:07
• Willie Simmons on littering issue – 14:29
• Willie Simmons on lighting – 18:27
• Work Zone Awareness Week – 19:55
• Willie Simmons new place(s) to eat – 23:52
• Groundbreaking Ceremony – 25:25
• Show Outro – 25:57

• Show Intro/ State Treasurer David McRae intro – 01:14
• David McRae background/position – 01:42
• Highlights/Big projects as the Treasurer - 04:37
• Unclaimed Property/Other Programs – 05:55
• College savings Program/Opportunities - 12:15
• Starting a College Savings Program - 17:15
• Importance of Customer Service - 17:50
• MS Constitution Counting Statement - 18:58
• The Vault – 19:56
• The PERS Board - 21:12
• Healthcare & Pension for state employees - 23:31
• Understanding Personal Finance - 24:14
• Legislative agendas - 26:17
• Greatest Accomplishment as Treasurer - 28:23
• David McRae’s favorite place(s) to eat – 30:17
• David McRae’s favorite concert(s) – 32:14
• Show Outro – 34:49

• Show intro/State Senator Joel Carter – 01:15
• Joel Carter background/Journey to politics – 02:06
• The benefit of working in the food industry – 04:39
• Energy Committee update – 05:22
• Timetable with Nuclear – 06:49
• Main topics of Legislature – 07:24
• Gulf Coast District Projects – 08:10
• Joel Carter on Buc-ee’s – 09:08
• Other Projects – 09:42
• Coast Bounce back from Katrina – 10:25
• Joel Carter’s favorite place(s) to eat – 11:48
• Joel Carter’s favorite musician(s)/concert(s) – 12:34
• Additional comments to constituents – 13:45
• Show outro – 14:10

• Show Intro/Brad White Intro – 01:15
• Brad White speaking tour/goals – 01:50
• Plans/Conversations for revenue – 04:35
• Brad White on Legislative support – 07:40
• Removing Obstacles/Confidence – 08:26
• Bill supporting Design Build Process – 09:54
• Capacity Program/Needs – 11:44
• Conversations on Sports betting/Lottery – 15:07
• Working at MDOT/Job postings – 16:15
• Show Outro – 19:35

• Show Intro/Jessica Dilley Intro – 01:13
• Jessica Dilley history/New Position in MDOT – 03:06
• Jessica Dilley on Design Build Projects – 04:10
• Design Build Project vs Alternative delivery – 06:17
• Alternative delivery project examples – 08:34
• Hurricane Katrina impact on projects/lessons learned – 09:26
• Retouching on limitations – 10:44
• Legislation action/Caps – 12:06
• Electric Vehicle Charging stations – 12:40
• MDOT’s role in project – 13:30
• Project Timeline/Mapping – 14:18
• Number of Stations – 15:32
• Women’s Transportation Seminar – 16:29
• Jessica Dilley’s favorite place(s) to eat – 19:41
• Jessica Dilley’s favorite concert(s) – 21:08
• Jessica Dilley’s first car – 22:05
• Show Outro – 23:27

• Show into/Charles Busby Intro – 01:15
• Charles Busby Update/Project plans – 02:06
• Legislature/Relationship with Steve Massengill – 04:05
• Recurring revenue/Research – 04:28
• Program Sources/Funding – 05:35
• Focused efforts for recurring revenue – 07:50
• How that revenue is used – 08:54
• Charles Busby Current (Coast) Projects – 10:22
• Other Projects (Buc-ee’s) – 11:14
• What Charles Busby looks forward to as Commissioner – 13:00
• Tap Grants/Comradery with other cities– 13:44
• Charles Busby’s attention to Legislature – 15:32
• Charles Busby favorite/new place(s) to eat – 16:55
• Favorite concert(s) – 18:05
• First car – 19:10
• Show Outro – 19:59

• Show Intro/Andy Gipson Introduction – 01:15
• Rodeo update/review – 02:02
• Mississippi AG and Outdoor Expo – 03:00
• Andy Gipson and MDOT Partnership on Sustainable Revenue – 04:10
• Current focuses of the AG department – 06:11
• Drought/Pine Beetle Crisis – 07:54
• Cattle Theft – 12:15
• Back-water pumps – 13:25
• Mike Mathis Memorial – 15:05
• Dixie national trademark Steakhouse – 15:59
• Sale of Champions/Expectations – 16:42
• Andy Gipson’s favorite place(s) to eat – 18:55
• Andy Gipson’s favorite concert(s) – 20:13
• Show Outro – 21:28

• Show intro/Steve Massengill intro – 01:15
• Steve Massengill position specifics – 03:14
• Steve Massengill districts – 04:14
• Differences as Chairman – 04:50
• Big projects/Focused efforts – 05:27
• Sustainable revenue conversations – 07:29
• Legislative agenda/State affairs – 08:20
• Roundabout Hwy 72 – 09:30
• New committee members – 10:14
• Steve Massengill extra Legislative comments – 11:24
• Steve Massengill favorite concert(s) – 12:37
• Steve Massengill favorite place(s) to eat – 14:03
• Steve Massengill’s love for cars/favorite(s) – 15:00
• Show outro – 16:16

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning – 01:18
• Jenifer Branning recap of Legislative Session so far – 02:05
• Jenifer Branning addressing new senate members – 02:48
• The hearing on transportation/revenue for transportation – 03:35
• Ideas for achieving revenue dedicated to transportation – 05:43
• ERBR/Multimodal fund – 06:48
• Other bills related to transportation – 08:40
• Jenifer Branning’s districts – 10:42
• Major projects – 11:13
• Favorite music/Family of musicians – 12:30
• Favorite place(s) to eat/Love for cooking – 13:50
• Show outro – 14:52

• Show intro, introducing Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Earl Glenn – 01:15
• Earl Glenn background/experience – 02:07
• Earl Glenn taking over as Chief Engineer – 06:10
• DOT preparation for winter/severe weather events – 07:03
• Stories of MDOT first responders – 10:30
• Lessons learned from previous storms – 11:28
• Snow vs Ice – 12:48
• Staff/Resources – 14:16
• Southern vs Northern States – 15:21
• Favorite place(s) to eat – 17:10
• Favorite concert(s) – 18:02
• Show outro – 19:12

• Show intro, introducing MS Speaker of the House Jason White - 01:36
• Jason White's background - 02:30
• Overview of Jason White's path to Speaker in the legislature- 07:58
• Transportation-related legislative items coming up - 12:50
• Impact of MDOT managing its appropriated funds - 15:54
• Regarding the future of PERS - 19:05
• On the income tax - 22:33
• Other legislative priorities - 24:15
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 29:04
• Favorite musical concert(s) - 31:13
• Show outro - 33:45

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 01:17
• Mississippi Transportation Commission updates - 02:10
• Overview of staff changes at MDOT - 03:37
• What the beginning of a legislative session is like - 06:30
• On sustainable funding for MDOT operations - 07:26
• Other priorities for the legislative session - 11:03
• How appropriated funds from the legislature get spent through MDOT - 12:09
• Regarding legislative earmarks - 14:10
• Brad White's New Year's resolution(s) - 15:44
• Family member in music - 16:28
• Show outro - 18:14

• Show intro, introducing Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney - 01:41
• Plans for Thanksgiving - 02:50
• What the Mississippi Insurance Department handles - 04:10
• Eudora Welty Library situation - 06:56
• Regulation of the State Health Plan - 09:56
• Insurance Department upcoming priorities - 10:58
• Regarding mortgage rates - 13:21
• On Mississippi transportation - 16:30
• State elected official Vietnam veterans - 18:07
• How the Insurance Department works with MDOT - 21:40
• Deer safety - 22:47
• Against littering - 26:21
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 28:29
• Favorite music - 30:01
• Show outro - 32:10

• Show intro, introducing Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 01:23
• Lt. Governor Hosemann's November plans - 03:03
• Progress for education in Mississippi - 03:47
• Reflecting on this year's infrastructure investment - 06:48
• Upgrades to State Parks - 07:48
• Mississippi financial improvements - 08:45
• Regarding litter - 11:10
• Museum to Market Trail - 13:54
• Looking ahead to the next legislative session - 16:00
• Strategic infrastructure investments with MDOT - 21:50
• Impact of I-269 project - 24:12
• Lt. Governor Hosemann's hopes for MDOT projects - 24:31
• Notes on Mississippi's growth and success - 27:35
• Usual place(s) to eat - 33:10
• Favorite entertainment in Mississippi - 34:49
• Show outro - 37:54

• Show intro, introducing Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich - 01:22
• On Mayor Gilich's background - 02:57
• Why the nickname "FoFo" - 03:54
• Important visitors from Croatia - 05:25
• Charm of Biloxi - 07:36
• On Cruisin' the Coast - 10:39
• Tourism and lodging in Biloxi - 13:24
• Local partnership with MDOT - 15:40
• Regarding the I-110 bridge - 16:35
• Clean-up related to Katrina  - 17:37
• Importance of hurricane preparedness - 23:09
• Project to widen I-10 - 26:09
• Working with MDOT leadership - 28:10
• Favorite music - 29:06
• Favorite concert - 31:24
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 32:20
• Events around Biloxi City Hall - 35:03
• Show outro - 36:28

• Show intro, introducing MDOT State Safety Engineer Mark Thomas - 01:35
• About the Highway Safety Division - 02:39
• How the Highway Safety Division gets involved in safety improvement projects - 04:02
• On pedestrian safety - 05:44
• Pedestrians on the interstate - 07:09
• Types of Highway Safety Division projects - 08:25
• Regarding roundabouts - 10:14
• Example of an effective MS roundabout - 12:02
• Safety education activities - 14:15
• Buckle Up Phone Down campaign - 17:25
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 24:11
• Favorite music - 25:43
• Favorite concert - 26:23
• Show outro - 27:57

• Show intro, introducing Accelerate MS Executive Director Ryan Miller - 01:28
• What Accelerate MS does - 02:41
• Ryan Miller's background - 03:39
• Second annual MS Horizons Workforce Symposium - 07:17
• Current focus for Accelerate MS - 09:26
• On Accelerate MS successes so far - 11:21
• Regarding Workforce Enhancement Training (WET) Funds - 12:11
• Accelerate MS's future approach structure - 14:28
• Challenges Accelerate MS faces in accomplishing goals - 19:02
• Transportation related career growth - 25:04
• How Accelerate MS relates to economic development - 28:02
• Top careers with needs and growth - 31:02
• Favorite current music - 35:58
• Favorite concert(s) - 37:30
• Favorite place(s) to eat around Mississippi - 39:53
• Show outro - 42:02

• Show intro, introducing MDOT State LPA Engineer Lee Frederick - 01:28
• What LPA means - 02:51
• How MDOT works with local public agencies - 04:32
• Types of LPA projects - 06:03
• LPA division team - 06:47
• Why you would want to work for MDOT - 09:50
• Lee Frederick's favorite LPA projects - 14:06
• Transportation Alternatives (TA) program - 16:05
• Other upcoming projects - 17:07
• Litter in Mississippi - 18:34
• Favorite place(s) to eat around Jackson - 19:05
• Top restaurants outside of Jackson - 20:13
• Favorite music - 21:43
• Favorite concert - 23:14
• Lee Frederick's Mississippi summer travel spots - 24:03
• MDOT's free travel resources - 25:18
• Show outro - 28:04

• Show intro, introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White - 01:32
• About the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) - 02:28
• What Malary White does at MEMA - 04:32
• How MEMA approaches peak hurricane season - 07:30
• On hurricane preparedness - 10:00
• MEMA resources, including their app  - 12:40
• Overview of contraflow - 17:12
• Lessons learned from past events - 19:06
• Clarifying common MEMA misconceptions - 22:20
• Hurricane season predictions - 24:16
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 27:38
• Favorite music and concert - 28:26
• Favorite summer travel spots - 29:52
• Show outro - 31:47

• Show intro, introducing State Representative Scott Bounds - 01:07
• What's going on at the Neshoba County Fair - 02:06
• Speech preview - 05:50
• Prep for the fair - 08:10
• Reviewing the 2023 legislative session - 09:45
• Future legislation aims - 10:50
• Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music - 13:09
• Favorite Neshoba County Fair concert - 16:02
• Introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning - 19:19
• What Fair events Senator Branning is looking forward to - 20:58
• Highlights from 2023 legislative session - 22:14
• Upcoming legislative goals - 24:35
• Summer fun in Senate District 18 - 25:20
• Senator Branning's favorite summer travel destinations - 27:15
• Favorite Neshoba County Fair concert - 28:42
• Show outro - 30:34

• Show intro, introducing Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. - 01:12
• July 4 in Vicksburg - 03:01
• Regarding the Miss Mississippi Pageant - 04:14
• Vicksburg pickleball and goat yoga opportunities - 05:31
• On the Dick Hall Welcome Center - 07:46
• Improvements to I-20 Flowers Interchange  - 09:03
• I-20 frontage road extension and bridge repair - 13:04
• Port update - 14:11
• City's litter management - 15:25
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 19:00
• Favorite summer trip - 20:57
• Favorite music - 21:57
• Show outro - 23:07

• Show intro, introducing concert promoter and owner of Ardenland Arden Barnett - 00:37
• About Duling Hall - 01:37
• How Arden got into music - 03:00
• Why Duling Hall's location matters for music - 05:05
• Importance of transportation network for shows - 06:16
• Cathead Jam - 08:59
• Upcoming event at MSU Riley Center - 10:08
• Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo  - 11:40
• Regarding litter - 13:37
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 15:46
• Favorite music - 16:50
• Show outro - 19:35

• Show intro, state Senator Lydia Chassaniol - 00:35
• About the building and location - 01:26
• Senator Chassaniol's service history - 02:58
• On the Mississippi culinary travel project - 03:45
• Promoting town to town marketing - 07:57
• Recent trip to Ocean Springs - 11:52
• Regarding a visit to Laurel - 13:55
• Favorite place to eat  - 16:25
• Favorite music - 19:21
• Passion for art  - 22:23
• Show outro - 23:54

• Show intro, introducing Coast Transit Authority Executive Director Kevin Coggin - 00:36
• On the Gulfport Transit Center building - 01:15
• What is the Coast Transit Authority - 03:29
• Van pool operations - 05:54
• How the Coast Transit Authority relates to MDOT - 06:51
• Recent funding for multimodal transportation - 08:29
• Experience during Hurricane Katrina - 09:59
• Response to hurricanes  - 12:34
• Lessons learned from Katrina - 13:51
• Importance of a hurricane plan - 15:20
• Future challenges for transit - 20:11
• Autonomous and EV type vehicles for transit - 21:18
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 22:57
• Favorite music - 24:56
• Show outro - 25:33

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Engineers Colby Kimmel and Jessica Dilley - 00:38
• Beginnings at MDOT - 03:07
• Regarding the Women in Transportation Seminar Mississippi group - 04:26
• WTS Social Media - 10:00
• Why Colby Kimmel decided to become an engineer - 10:10
• Contact details for WTS and STEM video resources - 11:36
• What drew Jessica Dilley to engineering - 14:17
• Why girls should study engineering - 16:16
• Importance of diversity in teams at MDOT - 20:20
• Reasons why MDOT is a great place to work - 23:02
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 27:22
• Show outro - 30:22

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 00:31
• On the State Capitol room setting - 01:16
• 2023 legislative session impact for MDOT - 02:18
• Importance of multimodal investment - 05:55
• Dick Hall welcome center - 08:02
• Funding for capacity project highlights - 09:47
• Current MDOT priorities - 13:38
• Response to recent storms - 17:04
• Favorite place(s) to eat - 19:47
• Favorite music - 20:31
• Updates on Will's family - 21:41
• Show outro - 22:41

• Show intro, introducing Assistant Attorney General Roy Tipton - 00:30
• Professional experience prior to MDOT - 01:25
• Beginnings at MDOT - 03:00
• Government career versus private practice - 03:44
• Why working for MDOT is great - 05:12
• Demonstrative evidence for a cofferdam - 06:46
• First design contract with MDOT for the Greenville bridge - 09:00
• Tanglefoot Trail and Long Leaf Trace railroads projects - 12:16
• Selling a helicopter - 14:02
• Favorite food place(s) - 15:50
• What's next for Roy Tipton - 18:06
• Show outro - 19:14

• Show intro, introducing State Representative Manly Barton - 00:29
• How Representative Barton became a public servant - 01:20
• Where we're at in the 2023 legislative session - 02:52
• Serving in the Vietnam War - 04:29
• Overview of the Local and Private Legislation Committee - 08:14
• On career and technical training in Mississippi - 12:14
• About the Career Coaches Program - 16:22
• Four-lane Highway 57 project - 19:30
• Representative Barton's favorite place(s) to eat - 23:21
• Show outro - 26:06

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Rita Potts Parks - 00:30
• Why Senator Potts Parks decided to run for public office - 01:21
• Senator Potts Parks' business background - 02:18
• Comments on the current status of the 2023 legislative session - 03:34
• Transportation infrastructure legislation progress - 05:05
• Explanation of Hospital Nurses Retention Loan Repayment Program - 07:52
• Updates on redesign of HELP Grant and MTAG programs - 9:00
• Transportation projects in Alcorn and Tippah counties Senator Potts Parks is watching - 10:58
• Favorite place to eat - 11:59
• About the Slugburger - 12:22
• Contact information - 14:18
• Show outro - 14:40

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Chief of Staff Jeff Ely - 00:30
• Jeff Ely's career with MDOT - 01:39
• Overview of what the MDOT Chief of Staff does - 02:49
• What life is like working at MDOT - 04:22
• On the Governor's $1.3 billion proposal - 07:35
• Updates on the recent legislative funding proposals - 09:50
• Election campaign sign policies and considerations along roads - 11:21
• Regarding the legislative hearing on roads and bridges - 14:13
• Favorite place to eat - 15:41
• Show outro - 17:04

• Show intro, introducing State Representative Charles Busby - 00:29
• Update what's happening in the session as of March 1 - 01:23
• Overview of transportation legislation during the 2023 session - 03:20
• Conversation and legislation involving electric autonomous vehicles - 07:08
• Importance of thinking about the future of transportation now - 10:12
• More on the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund and what's next for the program - 12:37
• Projects going on in Jackson County and the other Coastal counties - 14:06
• New Welcome Center on I-10 - 16:06
• Wrapping up his time as Chairman of the House Transportation Committee - 16:57
• Favorite new place to eat - 19:10
• Contact information - 20:36
• Show outro - 21:16

• Show intro, introducing MS Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell - 00:29
• Commissioner Tindell's career and how he got into public service - 01:30
• School Guardian Act legislation - 04:30
• Overview of what DPS does - 06:57
• Law enforcement team members at DPS - 10:04
• Driver's License Services program upgrades - 11:54
• Changes to firearm permits procedures - 13:11
• Autonomous vehicles legal considerations - 14:04
• Partnerships with other agencies - 17:24
• Activities to combat human trafficking - 18:50
• Commissioner Tindell's favorite place(s) to eat - 21:12
• Show outro - 23:09

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning - 00:29
• Where we're at in the 2023 legislative session - 02:01
• Legislation Senator Branning is watching - 03:25
• Dick Hall Welcome Center in Vicksburg - 04:07
• Latest on the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 05:20
• Thoughts on a sustainable funding mechanism for transportation infrastructure - 07:45
• On the future of the user fee for electric vehicles - 08:50
• Autonomous vehicles at the Capitol during the session - 09:20
• MDOT projects going on in Senator Branning's district - 10:44
• Economic development project in Lowndes County, tie between transportation and economic growth and development - 11:33
• On Senator Branning's home cooking and new favorite place(s) to eat - 13:13
• Best cook in the legislature besides Senator Branning - 15:53
• Show outro - 16:56

• Show intro, introducing Governor Tate Reeves - 00:29
• The history of the Mississippi Governor's Mansion - 00:47
• On the COVID pandemic and other emergencies the governor has dealt with - 01:52
• The importance of having a competent staff to move from issue to issue quickly - 04:07
• On the importance of transportation infrastructure and its impact on economic growth and development - 04:30
• Restarting the capacity projects after being in maintenance mode - 09:46
• Besides transportation, other priorities for Gov. Reeves during the 2023 legislative session - 11:14
• On Gov. Reeves' family and their athletic pursuits - 13:42
• Thanking Brad and MDOT for working with legislative branch and executive branch to advance transportation infrastructure in Mississippi  - 14:41
• Show outro - 15:56

• Show intro, introducing Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson - 00:27
• Miss being in the legislature? - 01:45
• Preview of the Dixie National Rodeo - 02:39
• Musical guests/entertainment lineup for the Dixie National Rodeo - 03:56
• On the new Trade Mart - 05:04
• Legislation that Commissioner Gipson and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce are watching - 08:31
• On the problem of cattle theft in Mississippi - 12:04
• The record number of Mississippi agriculture commodities - 14:01
• Mississippi's catfish production - 15:58
• On Mississippi's national poultry production rank - 17:01
• Highlighting the agency's Petroleum Inspection Division - 18:51
• Favorite fair food? - 20:07
• Show outro - 21:42

• Show intro, introducing State Representative Chris Bell - 00:28
• Why run for public office and become an elected official? - 01:27
• How did Rep. Bell get down to Mississippi from Chicago? - 02:33
• On the different committees that he is a member of - 03:26
• On the measures going through the legislature, including a focus on the City of Jackson - 04:24
• An update on what's going on with tourism in Mississippi - 05:19
• Important legislation to Rep. Chris Bell including a public transit bill - 05:59
• Bipartisanship in the Mississippi legislature? - 08:30
• On the importance of having a strong transportation network in the state - 09:25
• Favorite place or new place to grab a bite to eat - 10:37
• Any other message for Rep. Bell's constituents - 12:12
• Contact information for Rep. Bell - 13:14
• Show wrapup and outro - 13:54

• Show intro, introducing Lieutenant Government Delbert Hosemann - 00:29
• Reflecting on last year's legislation for MDOT, thoughts on gap between appropriations and projects beginning - 01:53
• Explainer on the first deadline of the 2023 legislative session - 06:48
• Any other transportation infrastructure-related topics of interest during the 2023 legislative session? - 08:35
• Other priorities besides transportation this session - 11:58
• Focus on getting water and sewer repairs done around the state - 16:13
• On the rural broadband expansion rollout - 18:04
• Major accomplishments during first term as Lieutenant Governor - 19:15
• Favorite new place you've been to eat in the last year? - 24:03

• Show intro, introducing Speaker of the House Philip Gunn - 00:28
• Looking back at a successful 2022 legislative session for MDOT - 01:38
• Anything going on in the House with MDOT and transportation infrastructure this session - 06:38
• Conversations regarding the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 08:15
• On what's happening with the income tax - 08:38
• Highlights and greatest accomplishments as Mississippi House Speaker - 12:40
• A pitch to visit Mississippi and give us a chance - 15:52
• What's next after finishing term as Speaker? - 17:20
• Any new restaurants or food places discovered in the past year - 18:19
• How can constituents get in contact with Speaker Gunn? - 21:58
• Show outro - 23:06

• Show intro, introducing Associated Press Reporter Emily Wagster Pettus - 00:28
• How did Emily Wagster Pettus get into journalism? - 01:30
• Why become a political reporter in particular? - 02:14
• Look forward to the session every year? - 02:56
• On the changing media landscape and how information now gets dispersed - 03:19
• Any memories of covering MDOT over the years? - 04:40
• On the differences with a legislative session during an election year - 05:57
• What's going on with MDOT during the 2023 legislative session? - 07:29
• Anticipated big storylines during the 2023 legislative session - 08:55
• Favorite stories while covering Mississippi politics - 12:18
• On what's happening with the income tax - 13:19
• Favorite place to eat while out traveling Mississippi highways? Favorite place to eat in Jackson during the session? - 15:34
• Show outro - 17:38

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 00:14
• Looking back at 2022 including the legislative session, funding and salary adjustments - 01:01
• Looking ahead to major projects in 2023 - 02:44
• On extra money from legislature, inflation and how this funding is helping to keep projects on track and escalate a few tracks - 03:52
• On the 2023 legislative session and what to expect for MDOT - 04:37
• The difference when it comes to an election year legislative session - 06:05
• Conversation about a long-term, sustainable revenue source for transportation infrastructure - 07:28
• Other things on the horizon, reiterating the focus on salary adjustments - 09:30
• Will and Paul's favorite guests and moments of the podcast in 2022 - 10:16
• Tease of legislative session episodes, going back to weekly during the session - 12:17
• Everyone's holiday traditions - 12:48
• Show outro - 14:31

• Show intro, introducing Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons - 00:27
• Commissioner Simmons background and why he ran for state senator and transportation commissioner - 01:13
• How Commissioner Simmons got interested in serving on the transportation committee in the state senate - 02:23
• On working with Commissioner Tom King and the late Commissioner Dick Hall in the state senate - 03:37
• Commissioner Simmons' interest in rural transportation needs - 04:35
• On MDOT's broad transportation network - 06:58
• Highlighting major projects in the Central District - 09:06
• On the success of the lottery and its funding for MDOT - 11:51
• Impact of quality infrastructure on economic growth and development - 14:22
• On being the first African American statewide elected official - 17:20
• On the best place to grab a bite to eat when out traveling on Mississippi highways - 21:10
• Show outro - 24:13

• Show intro, introducing District 7 Engineer Albert White - 00:27
• Background information on District Engineer Albert White - 01:11
• On his career at MDOT and what led him to become a district engineer - 01:34
• Other stops besides District 7 in Albert White's MDOT career - 03:03
• What things have kept him at MDOT for such a long time? - 05:24
• The family nature of working at MDOT - 06:31
• Most memorable projects working on during his time at MDOT - 07:20
• Projects currently going on in District 7 - 10:21
• Impact of lottery funding, inflation - 12:33
• On Albert White's health journey - 14:12
• Favorite places to eat while out traveling on Mississippi highways - 18:08
• Show outro - 20:10

• Show intro, introducing Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King - 00:30
• Commissioner Tom King announces his retirement at the end of the current term - 1:25
• Reflecting on 31-years of public service in the military, state senate, state house and transportation commission - 02:07
• Looking back on favorite memories during his career as an elected official - 03:01
• On signature legislation including the John Paul Frerer Bicycle Safety Act - 03:58
• On what he's looking forward to in his last year at Southern District Transportation Commissioner - 04:58
• Any particular memories you're proud of as a transportation commissioner, implementation of lottery for transportation funding - 05:40
• On hiring MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 06:27
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling on Mississippi highways - 07:25
• Thanking Commissioner King for his service as transportation commissioner - 08:20
• Show outro - 09:39

• Show intro, introducing Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell - 00:28
• Background information on Commissioner Caldwell - 1:00
• Why he decided to run for transportation commissioner - 01:19
• On Commissioner Caldwell's military service and how it impacts his current job - 01:48
• Commissioner Caldwell on the importance of Veterans Day - 02:37
• What's going on in the Northern District? - 05:08
• The challenges that MDOT faces and how to tackle them - 06:57
• The state lottery and how that's helped out with funding - 08:29
• How inflation has impacted MDOT and construction/maintenance - 10:27
• On getting out on the interstates and highways to check out projects and meet with constituents - 11:25
• Commissioner Caldwell's book “Semper Odyssey – Conflicts of a Marine Reservist” - 12:31
• On the public's perception of MDOT projects' timelines - 14:57
• Special session on economic development project and how transportation ties into that - 15:52
• Any other message to get out to Northern District constituents - 16:30
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when out traveling Mississippi highways - 18:56
• Show outro - 21:34

• Show intro, introducing Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill - 00:27
• Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill on her career and why she ran for mayor - 01:08
• First woman in the history of the Airforce to qualify as Carrier Pilot - 05:34
• On the second time being a mayor with the first being in Addison, Texas - 05:48
• MDOT projects going on in the City of Starkville - 09:05
• The importance of partnerships when it comes to things like transportation infrastructure and economic development - 12:39
• Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill on the explosion of growth in Starkville - 13:53
• How the City of Starkville deals with game day traffic - 16:10
• On SMART, Starkville's public transit system - 18:09
• Big events coming up in the City of Starkville - 20:20
• Favorite places to grab a bite to eat in the City of Starkville - 22:57
• Show outro - 26:14

• Show intro, introducing Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill - 00:29
• Why did she run for Mayor of Oxford? - 01:41
• On the many roundabouts in Oxford and why they work for the city - 03:58
• Any other MDOT projects that Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants to highlight - 06:34
• On the explosion of growth in the City of Oxford - 07:35
• On the "We Get to Live Here" hashtag - 09:20
• Gameday traffic and parking - 09:49
• On the public transit system in Oxford - 11:39
• Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill on creating the Double Decker Arts Festival - 13:50
• On the mayor's favorite place to eat in Oxford or when she's traveling outside of the city - 16:15
• What's the secret sauce for Oxford, Mississippi? - 17:30
• Plug for Holly Jolly Holidays in Oxford - 18:19
• Show outro - 18:58

• Show intro, introducing MDOT District 6 Engineer Kelly Castleberry - 00:28
• An overview of the State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project in Laurel from Kelly Castleberry - 01:07
• Third-most accident prone corridor in the state and other statistics - 02:03
• Reading out statistics that back up why this project needs to be done - 02:45
• Highways with center turn lane outdated? - 03:38
• On similar projects around the state such as State Route 12 in Starkville - 04:57
• Next step in the State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project in Laurel? - 06:39
• Timeline of construction - 07:23
• Reiterating that safety is the reason for the project - 08:27
• Final message to the public on the State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project - 08:38
• Show outro - 09:33

• Show intro, introducing former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour - 00:31
• More information on Governor Barbour's career including why he ran for office - 01:00
• On memorable Hurricane Katrina stories, which happened during Gov. Barbour's administration - 04:30
• MDOT crews as first responders during disasters like Hurricane Katrina - 08:38
• On the debris left by Hurricane Katrina - 11:42
• On Marsha Barbour's (Governor's wife) role in Hurricane Katrina recovery - 12:29
• The late Senator Thad Cochran's role in helping Mississippi get what it needed post Katrina - 15:43
• Importance of having a strong transportation infrastructure network - 17:45
• Signature legislation or policies during governorship - 20:21:16
• On the lost art of bipartisanship - 22:36
• Governor Barbour on MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 27:40
• Favorite place to get a bite to eat when out on Mississippi highways - 28:13
• What is Governor Barbour up to these days? - 29:23
• Show outro - 30:30 

• Show intro, introducing MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff - 00:30
• Recapping and putting a bow on the Highway 49 project in Rankin County - 01:28
• On being patient when it comes to construction projects, being worth it in the end - 03:21
• Wrapping up the Interstate 20 bridge replacement project in Jackson - 04:37
• Other project updates in the state including Corridor V in Itawamba County - 05:38
• The results of extra money appropriated to MDOT by the Mississippi Legislature - 07:03
• On how inflation has affected maintenance and construction projects - 07:48
• Efforts of MDOT crews during recent flooding and severe weather  - 08:50
• Update on copper wire thefts on interstates in Jackson - 12:50
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways - 13:46
• First car and dream car - 14:49
• Update on SEC Squared, pay adjustments for MDOT employees - 15:39
• Show outro - 17:59

• Show intro - 00:31
• Background on Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development - 01:04
• What's the "Development" portion of the "Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development" mean? - 04:29
• How do MDOT and Louisiana DOT work together? - 06:50
• What happens when a major hurricane strikes the area, info on Contraflow? - 10:34
• Why Dr. Shawn Wilson believes it's important to have a robust, safe, efficient transportation network - 13:08
• Unique challenges of traffic during college football season with LSU and Southern University both in Baton Rouge - 14:42
• How can Mississippians get traffic/travel information when visiting Louisiana? - 16:31
• Dr. Wilson's favorite place to get a bite to eat in Louisiana - 17:40 
• Show outro - 19:03  

• Show intro - 00:27
• State Representative Scott Bounds on his new role as President of the Neshoba County Fair - 01:24
• Rep. Bounds gives history and synopsis of the Neshoba County Fair - 03:14
• Rep. Bounds on the political element of the Neshoba County Fair - 06:05
• Rep. Bounds on the logistics of the fair - 07:02
• Rep. Bounds on the attendance of the Neshoba County Fair - 08:56
• Rep. Bounds on the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 11:00
• Rep. Bounds favorite place meal at the Neshoba County Fair - 12:12
• Wrapping things up with Rep. Bounds - 13:26
• Commercial break: MDOT Central District Commissioner Willie Simmons soundbite from Neshoba County Fair speech - 13:54
• Introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning - 14:58
• Sen. Branning on how she's enjoying the fair - 15:38
• Sen. Branning highlighting the past legislative session for MDOT - 16:02
• Sen. Branning on preparations being made for the next legislative session - 17:30
• Sen. Branning on her favorite memories from the Neshoba County Fair - 18:11
• Sen. Branning on projects in her area she's keeping an eye on, Hwy 19 in Neshoba County - 20:38
• Sen. Branning on the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 21:42
• Sen. Branning on how she works with Rep. Bounds to advance the best interests of the district - 22:49
• Sen. Branning on her favorite food at the Neshoba County Fair - 24:13
• Show outro - 25:44

• Show intro - 00:29
• Information on Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove, background on why he ran for governor - 1:01
• Governor Musgrove's connection to the old Mississippi Highway Department, now MDOT - 03:06
• How Governor Musgrove worked with MDOT to advance transportation interests - 05:54
• Story about vetoing initial contraflow legislation and reworking the pact between Mississippi and Louisiana - 07:53
• PSA: Former MDOT Central District Commissioner Dick Hall on work zone safety - 11:19
• Governor Musgrove's greatest accomplishment as governor - 12:02
• What's the key to running an entire state? - 16:49
• What is Governor Musgrove up to these day? - 19:31
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling around Mississippi - 22:12
• Show outro - 23:50

• Show intro - 00:29
• More on $650,000 rural transportation grant (Areas of Persistent Poverty Program) for Claiborne County - 01:04 
• Why Claiborne County for this grant? - 02:00
• Background information on Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration Nuria Fernandez -02:33
• Administrator Fernandez on the emotional testimonial of a public transit user in Claiborne County - 04:55
• Overview of the Federal Transportation Administration from Administrator Fernandez - 05:45
• On Administrator Fernandez's first trip to Mississippi - 07:42
• On Administrator Fernandez and her staff getting boots on the ground to work in communities - 08:17
• Where did Administrator Fernandez get a bite to eat the night before the grant presentation? - 09:18
• Any last message from the Federal Transit Administration to Mississippians - 10:17
• Show outro - 11:19

• Show intro - 00:28
• Background and how Mayor Barker made it to Hattiesburg - 01:33
• What led him to run for Mayor of Hattiesburg after 10 years in the Mississippi House or Representatives - 02:34
• How does the City of Hattiesburg work with MDOT to accomplish transportation infrastructure goals - 04:05
• Fun story of how Mayor Barker met MDOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King - 04:37
• Transportation projects going on in the City of Hattiesburg - 06:50
• Unique considerations to be made when planning transportation with two university in the city (Southern Miss and William Carey) - 11:46
• What does Mayor Hattiesburg attribute the explosion of growth in the city to? - 13:24
• Impact of Longleaf Trace on the Hattiesburg economy - 15:19
• Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker's favorite place to eat when out traveling on Mississippi highways - 17:36
• Star-Spangled Celebration on the River, Fourth of July collaboration between Hattiesburg and Petal - 18:50
• Show outro - 20:33

• Show intro - 00:30
• Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Stephen McCraney on his background and experience - 01:30
• Overview of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency - 03:21
• On MDOT's role during hurricane season - 08:26
• MEMA's Radiation Preparedness Program - 09:32
• How can the public stay in the loop during emergencies? - 10:11
• On MEMA's emergency response vehicles - 11:38
• On how contraflow works - 12:47
• What should Mississippians do to prepare for disasters? - 15:00
• More on "The First 72 Hours Are On You" - 17:19
• What not to do during a disaster? - 19:11
• On avoiding downed power lines - 21:15
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling on Mississippi highways? - 21:05
• Show outro - 23:59

• Show intro - 00:29
• Introducing Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey - 00:52
• Background, why did Marshall Ramsey decide to be an editorial cartoonist? - 01:40M
• Marshall Ramsey on his creative process - 03:33
• Marshall Ramsey on overcoming creative block - 05:19
• On the balance between fact-based journalism and humor - 06:40
• On covering MDOT and any memories from covering the agency - 08:10
• Hwy 49 cartoon and Marshall Ramsey's thoughts on the project - 09:36
• Favorite cartoons over the years - 11:20
• On Marshall Ramsey's radio show on Mississippi Public Radio, interview series for Mississippi Today - 15:06
• Interview tips for The Extra Mile podcast crew - 16:05
• On the importance of having a safe, efficient transportation network in Mississippi - 19:07
• Favorite place for Marshall Ramsey to get a bite to eat when out traveling on Mississippi highways - 23:00
• Show outro - 25:35

• Show intro - 00:27
• Introducing former MDOT Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall - 01:14
• Background on former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall - 01:25
• Commissioner Dick Hall on being a part of the legislature vs. being transportation commissioner - 01:58
• On when Commissioner Dick first met MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 03:17
• Important projects that stick out in the mind of Commissioner Dick Hall - 04:53
• Commissioner Hall's take on the 2022 legislative session for MDOT - 08:51
• Long-term funding conversation for transportation infrastructure in Mississippi - 10:22
• On the legislature allowing for salary increases for MDOT employees - 13:49
• On Commissioner Dick Hall being honored for his years of service to MDOT - 16:32
• Story about planting of tree and metaphor for building transportation infrastructure - 17:54
• First car/favorite car for Commissioner Dick Hall - 20:02
• What was MDOT Executive Director Brad White like back in the day? - 22:32
• On working with Commissioner Tom King as a transportation commissioner and working with Commissioner Willie Simmons in the legislature - 24:41
• Talking about the good, hard-working people that have worked for Commissioner Dick Hall - 25:57
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling the state on Mississippi highways - 26:35
• What is Commissioner Dick Hall up to these days? - 27:52
• Funny story with Commissioner Dick Hall and the late Senator Thad Cochran getting confused for each other - 28:59
• Thanking Commissioner Dick Hall for appearing on the show - 30:52
• Show outro - 31:20 

• Show intro - 00:16 
• MDOT Executive Director Brad White breaks down the legislative session for the agency - 01:26
• The new expectations that come with additional funding and salary increase at MDOT - 04:36
• Additional money to help speed up projects, help with inflation - 05:54
• Recap of MDOT's Fallen Worker Memorial Ceremony - 06:40
• Increase in roadway fatalities, what motorists can do to help with this - 08:43
• Refresher on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - 10:11
• Brad on the agency honoring former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall - 12:24
• Special thanks from Brad for a successful legislative session - 15:08
• Things Brad has learned over his nearly a year at MDOT - 16:34
• Favorite place to get a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways - 18:27
• Paul and Will's favorite places to eat in Mississippi while traveling - 19:26
• News on show going forward, Extra Mile Podcast going to twice a month - 20:39
• Show outro - 21:18

• Show intro, introducing Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 00:15
• Lieutenant Governor Hosemann as an avid marathoner - 00:56  
• What drove Lt. Governor Hosemann to get into politics - 01:41
• On his decision to go from Secretary of State to Lt. Governor - 05:27
• Breakdown of the additional money being sent to MDOT from the Mississippi legislature - 06:15
• Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann on former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall - 10:50
• Money for ports  - 13:45
• Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive (MFlex) - 15:24
• Other legislation left on table including ARPA money, education, tracking progress of legislature's investments - 16:55
• Lt. Governor Hosemann's thoughts on the brain drain and how to keep young people in the state - 20:08
• Favorite places to grab a bite to eat while out traveling Mississippi highways - 22:52
• On our state parks and our need to improve them - 23:39
• Best way for Mississippians to contact Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 25:36
• The Extra Mile Podcast receives Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Association of Mississippi - 26:16
• Show outro - 26:37

• Show intro, previewing legislation talk with Will Craft and I-20 closure with Brian Ratliff - 00:16
• MDOT's Will Craft, Government and Constituent Affairs, provides updates on legislation affecting the agency - 00:53
• Update on the next iteration of the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 05:16
• Gas tax holiday update - 06:36
• Introducing MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff - 07:42
• Closure on I-20 westbound, I-55 southbound in Jackson to repair dip in roadway, what caused it? - 07:54
• Walkthrough of what the work will look like - 09:00
• What would happen if these repairs were not made? - 09:40
• Explanation of detour routes - 10:27
• Reiteration of the corridors that will be affected - 10:48
• Does all the recent rain play a factor in the repair? - 11:36
• How will the public be updated on the closure? - 12:35
• People need to give themselves more time when navigating the closure - 13:12 
• SEC Squared, Mississippi State Personnel Board initiative - 13:38
• MDOT employee salaries top priority of Executive Director Brad White - 14:27
• Favorite place to stop and eat out when traveling on Mississippi highways - 15:38
• MDOT's The Extra Mile Podcast finalist for Government Social Media Conference podcast of the year - 17:26
• Will Craft shouts out MDOT's legislative team - 18:01
• Show outro - 18:49

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Barbara Blackmon - 00:15
• Get to know State Senator Barbara Blackmon, how she go into politics - 00:59
• Why she got back into politics after leaving in 2003 - 03:00
• Role as Chair of the Housing Committee in the Senate - 4:34
• Overview of what's going on with the Highways and Transportation Committee - 05:49 
• Future of the Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - 07:07:52
• Any other legislation looking at, ARPA money - 08:26
• State Senator Barbara Blackmon's thoughts on the income tax debate - 09:25
• Favorite place to get a bite to eat at when traveling around Mississippi - 11:52
• Best way for constituents and the public to contact State Senator Barbara Blackmon - 12:40

• Show intro, introducing State Representative Richard Bennett - 00:16
• How State Representative Richard Bennett got into politics -00:55
• Representative Bennett on the teacher pay raise legislation - 02:48 
• Information on conference weekend, last two weeks of the 2022 Mississippi legislative session - 04:30
• More on conference reports - 05:25
• Legislation helping to provide higher education to foster care kids - 06:10
• Importance of transportation, any projects going on in District 120, MDOT's upkeep of Highway 90 - 08:41
• Revitalization of the Mississippi Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina - 10:18
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi - 11:49
• Ways for people and constituents to contact State Representative Richard Bennett - 13:05
• Show outro - 13:43 

• Show intro, introducing State Senator John Horhn - 00:16
• Getting to Senator Horhn, how he got into politics - 00:50 
• Thoughts on the the importance of transportation, any challenges to advance transportation in Mississippi - 05:38
• Electric and autonomous vehicles - 06:43
• Role as Chairman of Labor Committee and Vice-Chair of Tourism Committee - 08:12
• Keeping an eye on any legislation? - 09:33
• Importance of keeping roads free of litter - 11:05
• Projects of interest in District 26 - 12:31
• Reflecting on working with MDOT Central District Commissioner Willie Simmons - 14:05
• Impact of Deion Sanders at Jackson State on the university and city- 14:53 
• Favorite places to eat while driving up and down the highways - 17:38
• Show outro - 20:01

• Show intro, introducing State Senator Hob Bryan - 00:17
• Life in Amory - 01:00
• How did State Senator Hob Bryan get into politics? - 01:28
• On his role as the Public Health and Welfare Chair in the Senate - 02:10
• Memories of the 1987 Four-Lane Highway Program in Mississippi - 03:10
• Highway Department becoming the Department of Transportation - 10:06
• Amory referred to as the Railroad Subdivision - 15:43
• Vision 21 and data-driven decision making - 17:30
• Favorite governor of the state of Mississippi - 18:54
• Projects in District 7, Corridor V - 20:34
• Favorite spot to eat while out on the road - 21:52
• Best way for constituents to call you - 23:51
• Show outro - 24:38

The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Representative Trey Lamar

Show intro

Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17

Guest: State Representative Trey Lamar

• State Representative Trey Lamar's time as an Ole Miss football player during Eli Manning years - 00:49
• Background information and why he decided to run for the Mississippi House of Representatives - 01:57
• Transportation infrastructure projects projects in Tate and Lafayette counties - 04:01
• Why is important for Mississippi to have a robust transportation infrastructure network? - 06:52
• Transportation legislation, House Bill 1686 relating to MDOT debt relief - 08:56
• Income tax elimination discussion, Tax Freedom Act from the House - 10:42
• Overview of the Ways and Means Committee in the Mississippi House of Representatives - 14:53
• Explanation of House Bill 1639, electric vehicle charging fee for non-residents of Mississippi - 16:21
• Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when out on the road in Mississippi - 17:53
• How can Mississippians and constituents contact State Representative Trey Lamar - 18:41

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest

Show intro

Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17

Guest: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest 

• Congressman Michael Guest tells him about himself and gives background information - 01:20 
• What led to running for Congress? - 07:50  
• Advocating for Mississippi on transportation and other issues in Washington, DC - 10:30
• Overview of committees that Congressman Michael Guest serves on - 13:06
• Electric and autonomous vehicles and the continued importance of the  - 14:51
• Congressman Michael Guest on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - 17:25
• Update on rural broadband expansion - 22:30
• Congressman Michael Guest highlights local legislation, renaming post office in Lincoln County for fallen law enforcement officers - 25:22
• Contact info for Congressman Michael Guest - 27:58
• Congressman Guest highlights constituent services issues - 28:32

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: Secretary of State Michael Watson

Show intro

Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17

Guest: Secretary of State Michael Watson

• What brought Secretary Michael Watson to serve in public office? - 01:12
• What drove you to see out the Secretary of State's office - 02:46
• Secretary Watson's take on what's going on at the current stage of the legislative session - 04:42
• Tracking any legislative session at the Secretary of State's office? - 05:31 
• Why do think transportation is important? Specific to the Secretary of State office? - 07:07  
• Rundown of initiatives at Secretary of State office - 08:08
• Explainer on "Tackle the Tape" initiative - 09:46
• Services for small business owners - 10:39
• "Milk and cookies" policy for new hires at the Secretary of State's office - 12:27
• Restaurants you like to eat at during your time on the road? - 14:38
• Why is voting important? - 16:24
• Contact information for Secretary Michael Watson - 17:31
• Encouragement to check voter registration status - 18:26

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson

Show intro

Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:16

Guest: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson

• What got Commissioner Gipson into politics? - 01:20
• Why is it important for MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to work together? - 03:53
• Hurdles when it comes to advancing transportation infrastructure in the state? - 05:37
• Do electric/autonomous vehicles have a future when it comes to moving commodities? - 06:51 
• On past legislative experience and general bill deadline - 09:01
• How MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce fight litter - 11:15
• Dixie National Rodeo promo - 11:40
• On the famous Mississippi State Fair biscuit recipe - 14:39 
• Favorite restaurant while on the road traveling - 19:40:

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Senator Angela Turner Ford 

 Show intro

• Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:16

Guest: State Senator Angela Turner Ford

• Introducing Senator Angela Turner Ford – 00:49
• What led Senator Tuner Ford to politics – 1:20
• What measures will come up in the Public Property Committee? – 1:50
• Why is it important to have a robust transportation network in Mississippi? – 2:30
• What hurdles does the state face to advance transportation interests? – 3:03
• How transportation infrastructure impacts economic development – 4:01
• Projects that stand out in District 16 – 5:31
• Lottery impacts on transportation – 6:38
• Favorite places to travel around the state using Mississippi’s roads and bridges – 7:01
• Contact info for Senator Angela Turner Ford and her office – 8:11

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Representative Charles Busby

 Show intro

• Introducing hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:22

Guest: State Representative Charles Busby

• Introducing Representative Charles Busby - 00:43
• Rep. Busby goes into his engineering background - 1:51
• Major transportation measures that stand out this session – 2:22
• Hurdles the state faces to advance transportation infrastructure: autonomous vehicles, limited access roadways, unmanned delivery systems, electric vehicles, and reduction in use of fossil fuels – 3:50
• Electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and limited access roadways: what they mean for Mississippi – 6:47
• Success of Emergency Road and Bridge Fund program – 8:02
• Projects that stand out in Jackson County and south Mississippi - 11:10
• Highlight of bill in Transportation Committee: headlights during rain, sheriffs using radar, outdoor advertisements, ARPA, MDOT employee pay
• Favorite place to travel around the state using Mississippi’s roads and bridges – 17:15
• Contact info for Representative Busby and his office – 18:47

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: State Senator Jenifer Branning

 Show intro

• Introducing guest hosts Jas N Smith and Katey Hornsby - 00:27

Guest: State Senator Jenifer Branning

• Introducing Senator Jenifer Branning - 00:54
• Breakdown of Appropriations subcommittee meetings and what they mean for state agencies - 1:33
• MDOT brief on budget request for next year - 2:39
• Highlights of first two weeks of the session - 3:54
• Overview of Transportation Committee and how it functions – 4:50
• Biggest takeaways from Branning’s trip around the state to understand funding needs of different communities – 5:45
• Shout out to leaders of Senate Transportation Committee, Joey Fillingane, Charles Younger, and Bart Williams – 9:32
• ARPA Funding and its potential impact on Mississippi infrastructure – 10:27
• Important potential impacts from this session – 11:35
• Relationship between the Senate and the House – 12:32
• Difference between Senator Branning’s first and most recent session – 13:23
• Favorite place to travel around the state using Mississippi’s roads and bridges – 15:15
• Contact info for Senator Branning and her office – 16:15

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The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: Speaker of the House Philip Gunn

Show intro

• Introducing Will Craft, co-host of The Extra Mile: Legislative Session - 00:28
• Will Craft - where has he been and what brought him to MDOT - 00:48
• Will Craft's role at MDOT - 02:14

Guest: Speaker of the House Philip Gunn

• Introducing Speaker of the House Philip Gunn - 05:01
• Why is important for Mississippi to have a strong transportation infrastructure network? - 05:25
• On the rural nature of the state's transportation infrastructure network and the need to properly maintain the system- 08:50
• Role the Mississippi House of Representatives plays in advancing transportation infrastructure in the state - 10:15
• Shoutout to leaders of House Transportation Committee, Charles Busby and Steve Massengill - 15:57
• Anything specific to transportation in the 2020 Legislative Session - 16:41
• References 2018 Road Plan passed by the House - 20:20
• Favorite place to travel around the state using Mississippi's roads and bridges - 22:20
• Contact info for Speaker Gunn and his office - 23:35

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The Extra Mile Episode 6: Brad White Recaps First 6 Months

Show intro with Paul and Waverly 

• Plugging MDOT's travel resources in advance of the holidays

Guest: MDOT Executive Director Brad White

• Brad recaps his first six months on the job 
• Brad's observations of MDOT during his first six months
• Recap of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
• Skill and expertise of MDOT employees, using State Route 26 repair as an example
• Previewing what could come with upcoming legislative session for MDOT
• Long-term goals for MDOT
• Competitive wages for MDOT employees 

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The Extra Mile - Special Episode: Infrastructure Bill Breakdown with Brad White

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Guest: MDOT Executive Director Brad White

• Brad breaks down the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including reauthorization of funds and some additional money
• What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds can be used for
• How quickly will the new funds be able to be used?
• Clarification on the fact that this money is coming in for a five-year period
• Roads and bridges are not the only component to the Act
• How is MDOT typically funded?

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The Extra Mile Episode 5: Connecting the Dots with Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly

Guest: Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. 

• Mayor Flaggs recaps his career leading up to his time in the Mississippi legislature and as the Mayor of Vicksburg 
• Mayor Flaggs talks about how transportation infrastructure positively impacts economic growth and development
• How relationships — at the federal, state and local level — help contribute to great transportation infrastructure
• Transportation infrastructure and jobs, including jobs constructing that transportation infrastructure
• Thanksgiving Travel PSA, voiced by MDOT Public Information Officer David Kenney
• Beyond just roads and bridges, impact of other types of transportation
• The role public transit plays at the local level like the City of Vicksburg 

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The Extra Mile Episode 4: MDOT's Newest PIO & a Deeper Look into Intermodal Planning - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly
 
Guest: David Kenney, MDOT Northern District Public Information Officer

• Recap of time working in news including over 20 years at WLBT
• Talks about making transition from working as a journalist to working in public relations
• What have you learned about MDOT that you weren't expecting? 
• Why is transportation infrastructure so important for everyone? 
• Looking forward to covering MDOT's Norther District? 

MDOT Road to Game Day Promo - voiced by Drew Hall, MDOT Media Producer

Guest: Charles Car, MDOT Director of Intermodal Planning

• How did you get your start at MDOT?
• What falls underneath the Intermodal umbrella?
• Funding element 
• How do the modes contributes to a safe and efficient transportation network? 
• Economic impact of different modes 
• Why is it to have a strong public transit network in Mississippi? 
• MDOT's role in public transit 
• MDOT's role in coordinating COVID-19 vaccination transportation
• Future plans in the Office of Intermodal Planning

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The Extra Mile Episode 3: Hurricane Ida Response & MDOT Construction Process - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly

Guest: Katey Hornsby, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer  

• Recap of Hurricane Ida's impact on Mississippi 
• MDOT D6 Engineer Kelly Castleberry soundbite on Hwy 26 washout in George County
• What Mississippians can takeaway from Hurricane Ida 
• Importance of being prepared for hurricanes 
• MDOT hurricane preparedness resources 

MDOT Vaccination Transportation PSA - voiced by Charles Carr, MDOT Director of Intermodal Planning

Guest: Shane Martin, MDOT State Construction Engineer

• Introduction and how his career took him to be in charge of MDOT Construction Division 
• What warrants an MDOT construction project? 
• Talks about MDOT team that drives all the interstates to evaluate and improve roads 
• Timeline of MDOT construction project
• Who all is involved in the MDOT construction process? 
• Different elements involved in MDOT construction process 
• When does an MDOT construction project go to bid? 
• Projects Shane has been proud to be a part of during his time at MDOT

MDOT's Road to Game Day campaign - getting everyone to the game safely and delay free

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The Extra Mile Episode 2: Work Zone Safety & Highway 49, I-20 updates - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly 

Guest: Brian Ratliff, MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer

• Brian's background, different roles at MDOT 
• MDOT adapting and keeping Mississippi moving in a COVID-19 world 
• How dangerous is it for the MDOT men and women working out on the roads? 
• What can the traveling public do to keep MDOT workers safe? 
• MDOT workers are real people, update on worker who lost a leg in the line of service

Litter PSA - voiced by Katey Hornsby, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer

Guest: Michael Flood, MDOT Central District Public Information Officer 

• Experiences at MDOT over the years, favorite part of working for the agency 
• Highway in Rankin County update
• Why has the Highway 49 project in Rankin County taken so long to complete? 
• I-20 project in Jackson update
• Other project updates in central Mississippi, including updates from District 3
• Intro to new District 3 Engineer Earl Glenn
• Reminder to watch out for our workers during projects 

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The Extra Mile Episode 1: The First Mile - Show Notes

Show intro with Paul and Waverly 

Guest: Katey Roh, MDOT Southern District Public Information Officer 

• What to expect from the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season 
• MDOT's role during hurricane season 
• MDOT hurricane preparedness info - GoMDOT.com/hurricanes and GoMDOT.com/maps
• Contraflow explainer 
• Fort Bayou Bridge repair in Ocean Springs (hurricane evacuation route) and the overall importance of maintenance 
• Southern District project updates 

Work Zone Safety commercial - voiced by MDOT Public Affairs Director Jas N Smith

Guest: Brad White, MDOT Executive 

• How he got his start in politics and public service 
• Last month closing out time as Gov. Tate Reeve's Chief of Staff and preparing for taking over as MDOT Executive Director
• Why interested in the position of MDOT Executive Director? 
• On time working as assistant for former MDOT Central District Commissioner Dick Hall 
• Transportation infrastructure experience at the federal level 
• What does MDOT need going forward? 
• 100 day plan? 
• Excited to get back to working at MDOT? 
• Currently reading anything that could help in role as the new MDOT leader?
• Leadership style 
• Message to Mississippi taxpayers as he begins new role 

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