The Extra Mile Podcast

State Senator Jenifer Branning and State Representative Scott Bounds joined The Extra Mile podcast on location at the Neshoba County Fair. Senator Branning and Representative Bounds shared stories about the fair, discussed transportation-related topics and much more. Show intro - 00:27 State Representative Scott Bounds on his new role as President of the Neshoba County Fair - 01:24 Rep. Bounds giv...

Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove joined the show to talk about his personal connection to MDOT, his most memorable accomplishments as governor, what he’s up to these days and more. 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 Musg...

Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about a $650,000 rural transportation grant for Claiborne County, give an overview of the FTA, talk about the importance of public transportation and more. Show intro - 00:29 More on $650,000 rural transportation grant (Areas of Persistent Poverty Program) for Claiborne County - 01:04  Why C...

The Extra Mile team took the show on the road to talk to Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker in city hall. He discussed his path to being elected mayor, working with MDOT to accomplish transportation infrastructure goals, the explosion of growth in the Hub City and more. 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 1...

The Extra Mile podcast was on location at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney joined the show to discuss his background, hurricane preparedness, the various responsibilities of MEMA and more. Show intro - 00:30 Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Stephen McCraney on his background and experience - 01:30 Overview of the Missis...

Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey joined the show to discuss his career as an editorial cartoonist, give his thoughts on covering MDOT, talk about his favorite places to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways and more. Show intro - 00:29 Introducing Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey - 00:52 Background, why did Marshall Ramsey decide to be an editori...

Former Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall joined the show to recap his time in public service, give his thoughts on the 2022 legislative session for MDOT and opine on what needs to happen going forward to advance transportation infrastructure in Mississippi. Show intro - 00:27 Introducing former MDOT Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall - 01:14 Background on f...

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined the show to recap the 2022 legislative session, talk about former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall, send out thanks for a successful session and more. 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 Additio...

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann joined the show to talk his path into politics, additional money headed to MDOT from the legislature, his thoughts on brain drain and more. 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 Secr...

As the 2022 legislative session wraps up, co-host Will Craft broke down legislation affecting the agency. MDOT Chief Engineer/Deputy Executive Director Brian Ratliff also joined the show to explain the upcoming I-20 WB/I-55 SB closure in Jackson. 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...

State Senator Barbara Blackmon joined the show to talk about her roles as Chair of the Housing Committee and Vice-Chair of Highways and Transportation, ARPA money, her thoughts on the income tax debate and more. 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...

State Representative Richard Bennett, Chair of the Education Committee in the House, joined the show to talk teacher pay raise legislation, MDOT’s upkeep of Hwy 90, the revitalization of the Coast post-Katrina and more.  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 ra...

State Senator John Horhn joined the show to talk about his career in state government and politics, the link between great transportation infrastructure and economic development, the importance of keeping our roads litter free and much more.    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 tran...

State Senator Hob Bryan joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about his 39 years in the legislature, memories of the 1987 Four-Lane Highway Program, other transportation topics and more. 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 t...

State Representative Trey Lamar joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about transportation legislation, the Tax Freedom Act, an overview of the Ways and Means Committee and other topics. 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 Represent...

U.S. Congressman Michael Guest joined the show to talk about transportation infrastructure-related topics, electric and autonomous vehicles, rural broadband expansion and more. 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 himse...

Secretary of State Michael Watson joined the show to talk about various initiatives at the SOS office, the importance of adequate transportation across the state, voting issues and more. 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 W...

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined the show to talk about how MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce work together, the Dixie National Rodeo, his time in the legislature and more. 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...

State Senator Angela Turner Ford joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk transportation-related topics, her role as Chairwoman of the Public Property Committee and more. 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 Tur...

State Representative Charles Busby joined the show to talk about bills passing through his Transportation Committee, the future of transportation in Mississippi, projects he’s keeping an eye on and more. 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 Repr...

State Senator Jenifer Branning talked about MDOT’s participation in last week’s Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, the makeup of the Highways and Transportation Committee and more. 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 Bran...

Speaker of the House Philip Gunn talked to Paul and Will about the importance of transportation infrastructure, the legislative process and more. 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...

Introducing a special edition of the podcast called The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session. Throughout the session, Paul Katool and Will Craft will be joined by guests to break down transportation-related matters happening within Mississippi's legislative session.

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joins the show to recap his first six months on the job and gives his priorities going forward for the agency. 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 observa...

During this special episode, MDOT Executive Director Brad White joins the show to break down what the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means for Mississippi. The Extra Mile - Special Episode: Infrastructure Bill Breakdown with Brad White Show intro Guest: MDOT Executive Director Brad White Brad breaks down the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including reauthorization of funds and som...