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7:20 a.m. - Daniel Sparks - Senator, MS District 5 (Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) - Chair, Economic & Workforce Development Committee. & Vice-Chair, Judiciary B Committee
Topic: Looking ahead to the next legislative session and the bills/issues that he will be working on. Also, we want to discuss the MS mail in ballot case before SCOTUS currently.
8:05 a.m. - Lars Larson - Host, The Lars Larson Show
Topic: News of the day, the government shutdown expected to end, thoughts on various SCOTUS cases/rulings, etc.
7:20 a.m. - William Russell - Former Advisor and State Director for Mississippi, Trump Campaign - Current Title - Partner, Ballard Partners, Washington DC
Topic: National news of the day, DC reactions to the continued shutdown, the growing list of FAA issues with canceled flights as we head into the holidays. Also want to discuss the recent state and national elections and the dem wins across the board, will this affect the GOP’s approach to the midterms, etc.
8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Mandy Gunasekara - Former EPA Chief of Staff
Topic: News of the day, her analysis of the latest happenings with the Trump administration and the longest government shutdown in history.
8:05 a.m. - Brad White - Executive Director, MS Department of Transportation
Topic: Update from MDOT, the upcoming legislative session, the adjusted fuel tax and what is next?
7:20 a.m. - Christopher Green - Assistant Director, Chase Center for Civics, Culture & Society, The Ohio State University
Topic: His thoughts and assessment of Wednesday’s SCOTUS oral arguments re: Trump’s tariffs.
8:05 a.m. - Danielle Alvarez - Senior Advisor, RNC
Topic: The recent national elections and the longest shutdown in the nation’s history and the President signaling to get rid of the filibuster to end the shutdown.
7:20 a.m. - Henry Barbour - GOP Strategist & Former MS Delegate to the RNC Convention
Topic: Reaction to state and national elections.
8:05 a.m. - Kelly Bennett - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: Supertalk News - breaking down election results and the races that were on the ballot yesterday across Mississippi.
7:35 a.m. - Sid Salter - Political Analyst - Vice President for Strategic Communications and Director of Public Affairs at Mississippi State University
Topic: His thoughts on the elections happening in MS and nationally today.
8:05 a.m. - Karla Tye - Director, Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi
8:05 a.m. - Paula Broome - Coordinator, One Loud Voice Conference
Topic: The One Loud Voice conference that they are having this week on the coast. The event provides both basic and advanced training for law enforcement, child protective services personnel, prosecutors, and other professionals who protect children. The conference is the largest of its kind in Mississippi.
7:35 a.m. - Marie Sanderson - Former Policy Director, Republican Governors Association and a GOP Strategist
Topic: The latest from DC and the shutdown, the President’s handling of tariffs, upcoming state elections happening tomorrow, etc.
8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Shuwaski Young - Political Candidate, Secretary of State
Topic: Thoughts on the government shutdown, SNAP benefits being halted, and the MS Legislative Black Caucus’ recent statements.
8:05 a.m. - Clark Richey - Filmmaker, Six Shooter Studios
Topic: The making of the Tallahatchie television production and their wrap party happening tomorrow in New Albany.
6:50 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council
7:35 a.m. - Michael Watson - MS Secretary of State
7:50 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council
8:05 a.m. - Andy Gipson - Commissioner, MS Department of Agriculture and Commerce
8:20 a.m. - Jason White - Speaker, MS House of Representatives
8:35 a.m. - Mike Chaney - Commissioner, MS Insurance Department & State Fire Marshal
8:50 a.m. - John McKay - President & CEO, MS Manufacturers Association
6:35 a.m. - Rankin Sherling - Associate Director of the UM Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
7:05 a.m. - Kenneth Tonos - Vice-President of the Ole Miss chapter of Turning Point
7:20 a.m. - Steven Skultety - Professor of Philosophy, Chair of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Mississippi & Director of the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
7:35 a.m. - Gregg Davidson - UM Professor and Faculty Advisor for the Ole Miss chapter of Turning Point
8:05 a.m. - Nicole Akins-Boyd - MS Senator, District 9 (Lafayette, and Panola Counties) Chair of Senate Universities and Colleges Committee & Vice-Chair of Senate Medicaid Committee
8:20 a.m. - Clay Deweese - MS House of Representatives, District 12 (Lafayette County) & Chair, House Appropriations C Committee
8:35 a.m. - Emily Purifoy - Member of Turning Point and a Freedom Studies Scholar at the UM Declaration Center for the Study of American Freedom
7:20 a.m. - Lloyd "Rob" Roberson - MS House of Representatives, District 43 (Oktibbeha & Winston Counties) Chair, House Education Committee
Topic: The education freedom taskforce and recent hearings he has attended and led.
8:05 a.m. - Blaine Waide - Executive Director, The National Council for the Traditional Arts
Topic: The 82nd National Folk Festival Announces Family Area Programming Interactive performances, hands-on crafts, and cultural activities for all ages take center stage November 8th & 9th.
7:35am- Ricky Mathews, Host, The Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors
Topic: Coastal Mississippi
8:35am- J.T. Mitchell, News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Jay McDaniel - Executive Director, Mississippi Gaming Commission
Topic: The latest from the MGC and illegal online gambling in MS, what they are doing to crack down on it, changes that they will ask the legislature to make come January, etc.
8:05 a.m. - Michael Borkey - Host, SportsTalk Mississippi
Topic: The weekend ahead of HS and college games and issues with referees.
7:20 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council
Topic: Update from MEC, the merger with MMA and Bipec, along with a reminder about the upcoming Hobnob!
8:35 a.m. - Rich Lowry - Editor in Chief, National Review
Topic: Rich is in Mississippi visiting with MCPP for their MS Freedom awards event. He can discuss that event along with discussing news of the day.
7:20 a.m. - Jeremy England - MS Senator, District 51; Chair, Elections Committee & Vice-Chair, Ports & Marine Resources Committee
Topic: Update from the Senate and his recent trip to Israel.
8:05 a.m. - Henry Barbour - GOP Strategist, MS Delegate to the RNC Convention
Topic: The upcoming elections and focusing on the Senate special elections.
7:20 a.m. - Chris Cheek - CEO, SentryCare
Topic: Medicare Advantage Programs and the work he is doing to inform patients about the programs. The open enrollment period ends on December 7th.
8:05 a.m. - Glenn Antizzo - Professor of Political Science, Mississippi College
Topic: The ceasefire in Gaza, the return of hostages’ bodies and Israel/Gaza waiting for the other to break the peace treaty. President Trump turning down Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk cruise missiles, and if there’s some time let’s also discuss the President ending aid to Colombia.
7:20 a.m. - Neddie Winters - Director of Development, Mission MS
Topic: The recent violence across Mississippi, the startling mirror statistics that DPS Commissioner Tindell shared last week, how Mississippians come together across social and political divides, etc.
8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News
Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Paige Roberts - President & CEO, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & Opinion Column Contributor, SuperTalk MS News.
Topic: The recent shootings in MS and ties to mental health along with how students are dealing with ever-prevalent violence around them these days.
8:05 a.m. - Dale Rushing - Development Advisor, Rockabilly Hall of Fame
Topic: Mississippi music and the possibility of a Rockabillly Hall of Fame being located in Mississippi.
7:35 a.m. - Michael Guest - U.S. Congressman, Mississippi's 3rd District
Topic: The latest attempt to end the shutdown, the historic middle east peace treaty, and leaning back on his DA experience, his thoughts on the recent shootings in MS.
8:05 a.m. - Ricky Mathews - SuperTalk MS Host, The Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors
Topic: His most recent op-ed. https://www.supertalk.fm/mathews-jackson-countys-labor-tensions-show-why-coastal-mississippi-must-unite-on-regional-plan/
7:35 a.m. - Brian Jodice - National Press Secretary, American Federation for Children
Topic: School choice conversation and strides we are seeing nationally, vs. what we are seeing happening in MS. https://www.federationforchildren.org/new-poll-americans-strongly-support-school-choice-will-vote-accordingly/
8:05 a.m. - Peter Costa - Former Governor, New York Stock Exchange & Market Analyst, CNBC
Topic: A look at the ever-changing markets this week.




