Mornings with Richard Cross

7:35 a.m. - Kurt Couchman - Senior Fellow of Fiscal Policy at American’s for Prosperity

Topic: Harris’ price gouging proposals along with other parts of her agenda, as well as the looming fiscal cliff.

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. - Keri Abernathy - 4th Vice President and Director, Region 9, National Federation of Republican Women & Penny Payne - President, Mississippi Federation of Republican Women

Topic: Thoughts on the Presidential election, the recent debate, and what Republican women are doing to turn out the vote in November.

8:05 a.m. - Liza Cirlot Looser - CEO, The Cirlot Agency & Rick Looser - COO and President, The Cirlot Agency

Topic: Their 40th anniversary of being in business and they will be announcing the 20th anniversary of the Mississippi Believe It campaign.

8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director

Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc.

7:05 a.m. - National Weather Service

Topic: Hurricane Francine and the impact it is expected to have on MS.

7:20 a.m. - Haley Fisackerly - President and CEO, Entergy MS

Topic: How their group has been preparing for Francine and what their work crews are doing this morning to get the power back on across Mississippi, and a general update from Entergy if he has time for it.

8:05 a.m. -?Ricky Mathews?-The Ricky Mathews Show &?SuperTalk?Outdoors?

Topic: Update on Hurricane Francine from his vantage point on the Coast.

8:35 a.m. - Charles Watson - Senior VP Operations, CSPIRE

Topic: CSpire Network Update

7:05 a.m. - National Weather Service

Topic: Hurricane Francine and the impact it is expected to have on MS.

7:35 a.m. - Roger Wicker - U.S. Senator, Mississippi

Topic: The presidential debate last night. Other topics that he wants to discuss include broadband, defense spending, the Middle East, and the hostages held by Hamas.

8:05 a.m. - Brandi Robinson - Alligator Hunter

Topic: The recent 14-foot alligator that she and her team caught. https://www.supertalk.fm/near-record-catch-on-yazoo-river-kicks-off-alligator-season/

8:35 a.m. - Craig Ray’s previous interview re: his 9/11 experience in New York the day of the terrorist attacks.

7:05 a.m. - Anthony Wilson - President, & CEO MS Power

Topic: Preparations for Francine and their work crews being at the ready.

7:20 a.m. - Josh Harkins - MS Senator, Dist. 20 (Rankin County) Chair, Senate Finance Committee

Topic: The state’s fiscal policies, recent hearings that they’ve had, etc.

8:05 a.m. - Howard Stovall - Producer, Mighty Roots Music Festival

Topic: The upcoming Mighty Roots Music Festival. https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/

8:20 a.m. - Brian Lyter - President, TBH Sports & Entertainment & Jordan King – Project Manager, Spectrum Events/Trustmark Park

Topic: Following the conclusion of the Mississippi Braves final home series, the group announced a NEW team from the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League, will call Trustmark Park home beginning in May 2025.

This ensures that the spirit and passion of professional baseball will remain firmly rooted in Mississippi. To further engage the community, the group launched a team name competition, inviting fans to vote for their favorite team name.

The new team name will be announced on Friday, September 27. Visit the website, www.ondeck2025.com, for more information.

7:35 a.m. – Angela Burks Hill – MS Senator, District 40 (Chair, Senate Constitution Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Drug Policy Cmte.)

Topic: Thoughts on the parole board and the recent release of James Williams. His family was once again NOT notified until the day he was released from prison. Legislation that she plans to work on that can clarify issues with the justice system and protecting victims families.

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. – Robert Welch – Director, National Center for Cannabis Research and Education

Research, Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of Mississippi

Topic: The new program that the legislature approved at the UM School of Pharmacy.

The program is set to operate under the umbrella of the National Center for Cannabis Research and Education, which is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and education in the field of cannabis research.

8:35 a.m. – Dr. Ben Burnett – President, William Carey University

Topic: Update from William Carey University, the start of their fall semester, and enrollment. They recently broke 6-8 enrollment records.

7:20 a.m. - Sally Doty - Director, MS Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility (BEAM)

Topic: Update from the BEAM office and the recent announcements of the new broadband expansion projects that were approved totaling $21.6 Million.

8:05 a.m. - Steve Jent - Executive Director, Sanderson Farms Championship

Topic: The upcoming Wayne-Sanderson Farms PGA tournament.

8:35 a.m. - Michael Watson - MS Secretary of State

Topic: September is National Voter Registration month, also discuss the promote the vote program, and any additional updates from the SOS office.

7:35 a.m. - Henry Barbour - GOP Strategist & MS Delegate to the RNC Convention

Topic: Review on Kamala's Interview from Thursday Night: "In Thursday night’s interview, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a range of topics, from her administration's handling of economic challenges to her views on international relations. Her responses highlighted a commitment to advancing progressive policies while also defending the administration's track record on key issues."

Where the GOP is Headed and What Trump Needs to Do: "The GOP is currently navigating a period of internal realignment, as it seeks to balance traditional conservative values with the evolving political landscape. To regain momentum, former President Donald Trump needs to sharpen his messaging, focus on unifying the party, and effectively address the concerns of both his base and moderate voters."

Debate with Kamala and Trump on September 10: "The upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on September 10 promises to be a high-stakes event. Each candidate will need to come prepared with clear, compelling arguments and detailed policy proposals to effectively engage with their opponent and sway undecided voters."

8:35 a.m. - Robyn Tannehill - Mayor of Oxford

Topic: Her concerns for PERS and what needs to be taken into account during the next legislative session from his perspective as a mayor.

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