Mornings with Richard Cross

7:20 a.m. - Rep. Celeste Hurst – MS House of Representatives, Dist. 75 (Madison, Rankin, and Scott Counties)

Topic: HB1428, the SAFER Act, update from the legislature this week and the looming committee deadline happening next Tuesday.

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

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

7:35 a.m. – Michael Watson – MS Secretary of State

Topic: Update from the Secretary of State’s Office, bills and legislation that they are keeping an eye on this session, the work their securities division is doing, how their offices are getting ready for the election that is now mere weeks away, etc.

8:05 a.m. – Brad White – Executive Director, MS Department of Transportation

Topic: Update from MDOT and what they are working towards in this legislative session.

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

Topic: HB 1725 passed committee yesterday. Medicaid expansion and INSPIRE education legislation that would re-write the MAEP formula along with discussing the upcoming major committee deadline next week.

8:05 am - Mike Chaney – Commissioner, MS Insurance Department & State Fire Marshal

Topic: Prior authorization bill, PBM bills, roofing issues, and then his insight and analysis of HB 1725 on Medicaid expansion. With government pushing for a fast conversion to EV’s how has it impacted the insurance companies and consumers? Lastly, an update from Mike on any major regulation and rate news to share with Mississippians.

7:20 a.m. - DelbertHosemann – MS Lt. Governor

Topic: His assessment of the session up to this point. Thoughts on Medicaid expansion. HB 1725 dropped today. Does the Senate have a companion bill? Thoughts on education and the Speaker’s interest in changing the MAEP formula. Also, his thoughts on the Governor’s State of the State Address.

8:20 a.m. - Lars Larson – Nationally syndicated talk host

Topic: The Soros’ acquisition of conservative radio network. What this means for the industry, and other news of the day.

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

Topic: The recent announcement of economic development in the agriculture field that will increase food security. Success of the Dixie National Rodeo, and any legislation he is working with lawmakers on this 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.

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

Topic: The legislature is looking at healthcare alternatives again. Gerard spoke before a joint hearing of the House and Senate’s Public Health Committees. His thoughts on where our leaders and lawmakers are on healthcare policies for the state of Mississippi.?

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

Topic: Her new role at NFIB, an update on small businesses in MS, unemployment numbers, labor shortages, and inflation continuing to rise. Thoughts on the ‘24 leg. session, and any bills they are keeping their eyes on.

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

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

7:05 a.m. – Caleb Salers – Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News

Topic: Caleb was covering the Ole Miss-Mississippi State men’s basketball game in-person on Wednesday night. He can discuss the final score, what the win means, and where each team stands now in terms of NCAA Tournament hopes.

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

Topic:?Update from MCPP, legislation that they are keeping an eye on this session, his thoughts on school funding reform and whether the Speaker’s proposal of changing the MAEP will make it past both chambers this year.?

8:05 a.m. – Scott Waller – President & CEO, MS Economic Council

Jean Massey – Executive Director, Ascent to 55%

Topic: MEC’s Ascent to 55% initiative which provides Mississippians with resources to get jobs easier and to prepare themselves for better jobs. I’m sure Scott can also discuss legislation that they are keeping up with this year. https://ascentto55percent.org/

7:20 a.m. – Dr. John Mitchell – President, MSMA Board of Trustees

Topic: Collaborative medical care, his stance about the negative effect that independent NP practice can have on healthcare. Thoughts on Medicaid expansion that is being discussed at the Capitol right now and any other bills or pieces of legislation that they are tracking.

8:05 a.m. – Nora Miller – President, MS University for Women

Topic: The proposed name change for the university is seeing a better reaction the second time around. Will the legislature pass the bill this session? Update from the university, etc.

8:35 a.m. – Penny Kemp – Executive Director, MS Arts & Entertainment Experience

Topic: The upcoming Live at the Max event. https://www.msarts.org/events/live-at-the-max-steve-azar/?occurrence=2024-02-22 We can also get an update from the MAX and any upcoming exhibits that she wants to highlight.

7:35 am -Ricky Mathews –SuperTalk MS Host, Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors

Topic: Ricky’s recent op-ed and economic growth on the coast, the importance of tourism. With everything being so expensive these days when you are planning a family trip sometimes the best place to go is just a few hours away. He can of course discuss the outdoors and hunting.

https://www.supertalk.fm/opinion-wildlife-commission-needs-more-sunshine-as-transparency-concerns-grow/

8:05 a.m. – Clay Mansell – MS House of Representatives, Dist. 56 (Hinds & Madison Counties) Vice-Chair, Medicaid Committee & Mika Hartman – Mom of Hudson

Topic: HB 873, the Purple Alert bill and reason for this legislation.

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

Topic: An assessment of the session’s pace and productivity to this point. His analysis of the two Special Sessions and MS workforce.

Any ideas on how to address sizable population not participating the labor force, another deadline happening this week.

Medicaid expansion and education along with how the new appropriations committee system will work.

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.