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7:35 a.m. - Ricky Mathews - SuperTalk MS Host, The Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors 

Topic: Thoughts and history of the Bonnet Carre spillway and the impact this will have on the MS Gulf Coast.

8:05 a.m. - Brian Welton - CEO, Baptist North Mississippi

Topic: Baptist North Mississippi was recently named One of America’s Best 250 Hospitals for 2025 by Healthgrades.

They are the only hospital in the state to receive this recognition.

7:20 a.m. - Mike Hurst, Former U.S. Attorney, Chair - MS Republican Party

Topic: News of the day, latest from the state and national GOP, thoughts on upcoming special session.

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. - Lynn Spruill - Mayor, Starkville Mississippi

Topic: Update from Starkville, how the city is doing, any upcoming projects, etc.

8:35 a.m. - Matt McDonnell - MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

Topic: The crawfish music festival this weekend and the various bands that are going to be featured. SuperTalk is one of the sponsors.

7:20 a.m. - Richard Roberson - President & CEO, Mississippi Hospital Association    

Topic: Update from MHA and the potentai reduction of federall funding, impact this would have on hospitals in Mississippi, etc.

8:35 a.m. - Ira Mehlman - Media Director, FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform)

Topic: The Trump administration’s handling of the border and some of the recent SCOTUS decisions blocking deportation.

7:05 a.m. - Peter Costa - Former Governor, New York Stock Exchange & Market Analyst, CNBC

Topic: A look at the ever changing markets.

8:35 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. - William Russell - Former Advisor and State Director for Mississippi, Trump Campaign - Current Title - Principal, Magnolia Management Group

Topic: Thoughts on the first 100 days and the Trump Administration’s handling of their second term. National news of the day, tariffs and pushback from the public and markets taking a hit.

8:05 a.m. - Michael Watson - MS Secretary of State

Topic: Runoff elections happening across the state today! Encouraging people to get out and vote. Polls will be open until 7 p.m. tonight.

7:20 a.m. - Gerard Gibert - Host, MidDays with Gerard    

Topic: MidDays with Gerard will be LIVE from the White House complex Tuesday during their radio row event focusing on the Trump Admin’s first 100 days.

7:35 a.m. - Mandy Gunasekara - Former EPA Chief of Staff  

Topic:  The first months of the Trump Administration...what is your letter grade?

8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News 

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

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6:50 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council

7:20 a.m. - Daisy Carter-Slater - Executive Director, Excel by 5

7:35 a.m. - Jean Massey - Executive Director, Ascent to 55% MEC/MS Propel Education Forum

7:50 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council

8:05 a.m. - Dr. Derek Read - Director, CTE & Workforce Development – Pascagoula Gautier School District

8:35 a.m. - John McKay - President & CEO, MS Manufacturers Association

8:50 a.m. - Scott Waller - President & CEO, MS Economic Council

7:35 a.m. - Austin Golding - President & CEO, Golding Barge Line

Topic: Update on the MS river levels and if/how current and future tariffs are impacting the barging and transportation industries.

8:05 a.m. - Drake Bassett - President & CEO, Palmer Home

Topic: This year is Palmer Home's 130th anniversary! Impact they are having on the children they serve daily, their various programs, etc.

We can also announce the official date for the Palmer Home radiothon (July 10th).