This week, Empower's Senior Vice President, Wil Ervin, took over the Empower Podcast and sat down with Lucien Smith to talk all things politics – from the 2024 national election to the Mississippi governor's race and everything in between. Smith is certainly no stranger to Mississippi politics – he has served as a senior advisor for two governors, served as Chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, and is currently a Government Relations Practice attorney in Jackson.

With the presidential election a week away, there was much to discuss – what's going to happen in the 2024 election, who will be the 47th president of the United States, which party will control the House and Senate, what are the key states to watch, and how quickly can we expect to find out who won? In Mississippi politics, the 2027 governor's race doesn't seem that far away, and there's a lot a speculation on who will be running when Tate Reeves' tenure is up. Also, with the 2025 legislative session around the corner, what will be the big issues at the State Capitol? Wil and Lucien break down all the speculation and even mix in a little school choice in this week's episode. Tune in!