Mornings with Richard Cross

7:35 a.m. - Dr. Lance Evans - Superintendent, MS Department of Education

Topic: Update from MDE, the current school year that is coming to a close, and thoughts on the future of education in MS regarding many different potential changes that may be coming down the line from the federal level.

8:05 a.m. - Lars Larson - Host, The Larson Larson Show

Topic: News of the day, the President’s latest moves with tariffs, thoughts on the President’s approach to his first versus second term.

7:35 a.m. - Marie Sanderson - Former Policy Director, Republican Governors Association & GOP Strategist

Topic: National news of the day and the latest changes on the tariff front in the Trump administration.

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.

7:35 a.m. - Ashley Edwards - Coastal MS Entrepreneur, Former President & CEO, Gulf Coast Business Council & SuperTalk MS News Column Contributor

Topic: Thoughts on the president’s tariffs, how is the long game going to play out?

8:35 a.m. - George Flaggs - Mayor, Vicksburg

Topic: Update from Vicksburg, the rising river levels and emergency declarations that may be needed, etc.

7:35 a.m. - Grant Callen - Founder & CEO, Empower MS

Topic: Thoughts on the session that way and the legislature leaving without a budget. Is this the new norm that we can expect moving forward?

8:05 a.m. - Gregg Harper - Former U.S. Congressman, MS 3rd District

Topic: His take on the Trump administration’s handling of the tariffs and whether the strategy will work in the long run.

7:05 a.m. - Cindy Hyde-Smith - U.S. Senator, Mississippi

Topic: Her running for Senate again, the Trump endorsement, overall update in Washington, thoughts on the tariffs, etc.

7:20 a.m. - Jason White - Speaker, MS House of Representatives

Topic: Recap of the session, his take on why they left without a budget, any legislation still needing the governor’s signature/veto, etc.

7:20 a.m. - Andy Gipson - Commissioner, MS Department Agriculture & Commerce

Topic: The trade mission that he is on to Panama this week.

7:35 a.m. - Delbert Hosemann - Lieutenant Governor, State of Mississippi

Topic: Recap of the session and why they left without a budget. Any idea of when the Governor will be calling them back for a special session?

8:05 a.m. - Karla Tye - Director, Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi

Topic: April is child abuse awareness month...child abuse in MS, what signs to look for, CAC’s in Mississippi.

7:35 a.m. - Jim Leggette - Lecturer of Economics, Mississippi State University

Topic: Analyzing the current state of the economy, anticipating market changes and trends under the second Trump administration.

8:05 a.m. - Mike Hurst - Former U.S. Attorney & current Chair, MS GOP

Topic: Reflecting on Legislative session, focused on growing the party, winning elections, and advancing conservative values in Mississippi.

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.

7:20 a.m. - Douglas Carswell - President and CEO, MS Center for Public Policy

Topic: Recapping the legislative session that was anything but boring. Thoughts on them leaving without a budget, passing the income tax, etc.

8:05 a.m. - Nicole Smith - MS Museum of Natural Science

Topic: The upcoming NatureFEST 2025 happening this weekend. This will be the 25th anniversary of the event.

6:50 a.m. - Ashton Woodson - Program Coordinator, Children’s Advocacy Center’s

7:05 a.m. - Lisa Klutts - Executive Director, West Point Clay County Community Growth Alliance

7:20 a.m. - Jessi Sugg - Board President, Sally Kate Winters Family Services

7:35 a.m. - Joe Max Higgins - CEO, Golden Triangle Development Link

8:05 a.m. - Collen Hudson - Deputy District Attorney; Board Member, SKWFS & Trina Davidson-Brooks - Assistant District Attorney

8:20 a.m. - Genika McGee -TLP Advisor

8:35 a.m. - Scott Colom - District Attorney & Benjamin Land - Assistant District Attorney

8:50 a.m. - Pooja Shaunak - Finance & Grants Manager & Tim O’Brien - Renasant Bank Market President Children’s Promise Tax Credit Act donor

7:05 a.m. - Lee Yancey - MS House of Representatives, District 74 (Rankin County) Chair, House Business & Commerce Committee

7:05 a.m. - Philip Chamblee - Executive Director, MS Petroleum Marketers Association 

Topic: Gas station kratom, THC, and hemp products. Thoughts on the revenue addition these products have earned in retail establishments, the safety precautions they take to sell to, of age, non-intoxicated persons, and product quality precautions.

7:35 a.m. - John McKay - President & CEO, MS Manufacturers Association

Topic: Update from the manufacturers in MS, thoughts on state’s recent increase in the manufacturing sector. This includes durable and nondurable goods and resulted in the state placing eighth overall in the nation with a .41% increase. Also want to discuss the national conversation regarding tariff’s and the impact that it will have on MS manufacturing facilities.

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.