The Extra Mile Podcast

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Director of the Two Mississippi Museums Michael Morris May 20, 2025

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Michael Morris, Director of the Two Mississippi Museums, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to give an overview of the museums, talk programming and events, discuss upcoming major Mississippi Department of Archives and History projects, and more.

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

SuperTalk Host Gerard Gibert May 06, 2025

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Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk's "MidDays with Gerard Gibert" show joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss his background in the tech sector, how strong infrastructure plays a role in attracting businesses, his thoughts on a special session, and more.

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

Legislative Session 2025: MDOT Executive Director Brad White - April 2025 Apr 22, 2025

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MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss new recurring revenue for the agency gained during the 2025 legislative session, toll scams, National Work Zone Awareness Week and more.

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

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Legislative Session 2025: Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons Mar 26, 2025

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For the extra special 100th episode of The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session, Mississippi Transportation Commission Chair Willie Simmons joined co-hosts Will Craft and Paul Katool to provide central Mississippi project updates, give the latest on recurring revenue for MDOT, talk litter pickup efforts, and more.

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

Legislative Session 2025: State Senator Briggs Hopson Mar 11, 2025

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State Senator Briggs Hopson joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down Senate Bill 3095 and its implications for transportation funding, talk about why he got into politics and discuss other legislative hot topics.

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

Legislative Session 2025: MDOT Executive Director Brad White - February 2025 Feb 25, 2025

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MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3095. Both bills contain means to provide additional recurring revenue for transportation.

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

Legislative Session 2025: State Senator John Horhn Feb 11, 2025

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State Senator John Horhn joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about legislation he's focused on, transportation funding, the Governor's Arts Awards and more.

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

Legislative Session 2025: State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger Jan 28, 2025

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State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into politics, his new role as Senate Highways and Transportation Chairman, transportation funding and more.

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

Legislative Session 2025: State Representative Trey Lamar Jan 16, 2025

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State Representative and House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to share his thoughts and insights on House Bill 1 (the "Build Up Mississippi Act"), cutting taxes, and Mississippi infrastructure funding.

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

MDOT Executive Director Brad White - December 2024 Dec 10, 2024

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MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to recap a successful 2024 for the agency and talk about his continued push to modernize MDOT's funding model during the 2025 legislative session.

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

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