Mornings with Richard Cross

7:20 a.m. - Mandy Gunasekara - Former Chief of Staff, EPA

Topic: Conversation around and her opinions on the recent EPA regulations rollback.

8:35 a.m. - Caleb Salers - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News

Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.

7:20 a.m. - Therese Apel - Owner/Editor, Darkhorse Press

Topic: Her assessment of and thoughts on the Nancy Guthrie investigation that has gripped the attention of people across the state and nation.

8:05 a.m. - Jim Leggette - Lecturer of Economics, Mississippi State University  

Topic: Analyzing the current state of the economy, anticipating market changes and trends, etc.

7:20 a.m. - Davis Pace - President and CEO, Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET)

Topic: His recent op-ed and an update from his work at MSET. https://www.supertalk.fm/opinion-elon-musks-orbital-vision-needs-stennis-space-center-and-mississippis-data-centers/

8:05 a.m. - Guy Phillips - Owner and Operator, Magic Mart Pharmacy (Indianola) & Board Member, MS Independent Pharmacies Association (MIPA)

8:05 a.m. - David Roberts - CEO, MS Independent Pharmacies Association (MIPA)

Topic: Update from MIPA, recent pharmacy closures across the state, HB 1665 and the PBM discussion happening in the legislature currently.

7:20 a.m. - Ryan Miller - CEO, Oxford/Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation

Topic: Update from the foundation and on economic development in the region.

8:05 a.m. - Leah Long - MS & LA Director, National Federation of Independent Small Business

Topic: Discuss current state of small businesses in MS and the legislative session, the NFIB’s priorities for the year, etc.

7:35 a.m. - Robert L. Johnson III - MS House of Representatives (Minority Leader) District 94 (Adams, Franklin & Jefferson Counties) & Vice-Chair, House State Affairs Committee

Topic: Update from the state legislature, bills and issues that he is focusing on, and (surprise, surprise) there’s more deadlines happening this week!

8:05 a.m. - David McRae - Treasurer, State of Mississippi

Topic: Update from the Treasurer’s office, Trump Savings Accounts and National Unclaimed Money Day.

8:35 a.m. - Lynn Fitch - Attorney General, State of Mississippi

Topic: Success of the recent Human Trafficking Summit that they had last week, the announcement of 1,000 ring cameras that are going to be donated to domestic violence victims in Mississippi. The MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be distributing the cameras, and they will also have someone install them for the recipients.

7:35 a.m. - Brice Wiggins - MS Senator, District 52 (Jackson County) Chair, Senate Judiciary A Committee

Topic: Update from the legislature, his civics bill, SB 2292, updates from his committees, bills that he is involved with and working on currently, etc.

8:20 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. Specifically, his recent interview over the weekend with the U.S. Secretary of Labor.

7:20 a.m. - Starla Brown - Americans for Prosperity, MS State Director

Topic: Update from AFP MS, the legislative session so far, bills they have been keeping an eye on, ones they are in favor of/ against, etc.

8:05 a.m. - Sandy Middleton - Executive Director - The Center for Violence Prevention

Topic: Human Trafficking in MS, last month was human trafficking awareness month, but there is a need to keep the conversation and awareness going throughout the year. Legislation that she is keeping an eye on at the state and national level, people they are working with to help those in need, etc. Also, it may be interesting to note that HT usually sees an uptick ahead of the big game happening on Sunday.

7:20 a.m. - Lee Yancey - MS House of Representatives, District 74 (Rankin County) Chair, House Business & Commerce Committee

Topic: Their big deadline earlier this week, the bills he is working on and that are still alive. He can also give an update from his committee.

8:05 a.m. - Whit Lewis - Senior Director of Community Partnerships, Palmer Home for Children

Topic: Update from Palmer Home, Their need for house parents and may also discuss HB 738 that they are keeping an eye on which would authorize income tax credits for charitable donations on the state level.

7:20 a.m. - Nicole Akins-Boyd - MS Senator, District 9 (Lafayette & Panola Counties) Chair of Senate Universities and Colleges Committee & Vice-Chair of Senate Medicaid Committee

Topic: The start to the legislative session, updates from her committees, specifically the universities and colleges agenda and SB 2522 https://www.supertalk.fm/senate-advances-bill-to-address-mississippi-workforce-shortage-through-community-colleges/. She can also give an update from her district that was impacted by the winter ice storm.

8:05 a.m. - Steve Tybor - President & CEO, Eight Days of Hope

Topic: Their response to the winter storms in North MS, how people can support their efforts, etc.

7:05 a.m. - Kristi Noem - Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security

Topic: Updates from FEMA in MS

7:35 a.m. - Brad White - Executive Director, MS Department of Transportation 

Topic: Update from MDOT, the winter weather impact across the state, the roundtable meeting in North MS yesterday, etc.

8:05 a.m. - David Herndon - Executive Director, Archway Charter School

Topic: School choice in MS. The Archway Charter School is set to launch in August 2026. They are Mississippi's first hybrid model that will include predominantly online learning for middle and high school students. Their home base is in Belzoni, MS, but they are recruiting students from across the Delta and Jackson.