U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how she got started in politics, THUD Bill funding, her January 6 experience, the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more.

• 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