Mornings with Richard Cross

7:20 a.m. – Mike Hurst – Former U.S. Attorney

Topic: The special counsel report and the immigration/border crisis that we are currently facing in the U.S.

8:05 a.m. – Matty Hendley – Lead Vocalist, Happy Landing (Madison, MS) & Andrew Gardner – Band Member - Violin/Mandolin, Happy Landing (Oxford, MS)

Topic: Their story of how they came together, their touring schedule and where they are headed next, etc.

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. - Trent Kelly – US Congressman, MS 1st District

Topic: The latest from DC, the funding bill, border protection, and his perspective as a member of the military – what his thoughts are on America’s military readiness to protect our country while at the same time fighting two wars abroad.

8:05 a.m. - Dr. Lisa Karmacharya – Executive Director, MS Charter School Authorizer Board

Topic:?Update from their board, school choice in MS, where things lay currently with the legislature, and our latest national evaluation results.

7:20 a.m. - Sean Tindell - Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

Topic: Operation Unified and the continued approach that this will take from all agencies & departments to get drug traffickers and violent criminals off of the Capitol City’s streets.

8:05 a.m. - Stephen McCraney – Executive Director, MEMA

Topic: Update from MEMA, Severe Weather Preparedness Week, any legislation that they are keeping their eyes on, etc.

7:35 a.m. - Lynn Fitch – Mississippi Attorney General

Topic: Update from the MS Attorney General’s office, her legislative agenda, and the Empowerment Project.

8:05 a.m. - John Caldwell – Commissioner, MS Northern Dist. Transportation Commission

Topic: Update from Northern Dist. Transportation Commission, funding from the legislative session, etc.

7:20 a.m. – Fred Shanks – MS House of Representatives, Dist. 60 (Rankin County) Chair, House Rules Committee

Topic: The possible changes in the Senate on the Initiative Bill. Also, some information on bills that he’s files such as: HB-691 “To add “Simple Assault “charges to those accosting athletic umpires.

The bill would elevate the charged to “Aggravated”. HB-691 “MS Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training.” update training to stop confrontations from those detained.

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. - Gregg Harper – Former Congressman, MS 3rd District ?

Topic: His thoughts on Mike Johnson’s failure to gain enough votes to impeach Mayorkas and where things will go from here, the border situation and Biden admin’s continued circus-esque response, etc.

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. - Ira Mehlman – Media Director, FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform)

Topic: FAIR’s recent visit to the border and their firsthand look at both the illegal immigration situation and the showdown between Texas and the Biden administration

8:35 a.m. – Dr. Jay Allen – President, Itawamba Community College

Topic: Update from ICC, his visit to the Capital this week to talk with lawmakers, etc.

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

Topic: The Biden admin’s recent handling of the border situation and whether the Senator believes the proposed legislation package will pass.

7:20 a.m. - Dr. Steven Chevalier – Children’s Medical Group – Clinton, Jackson, Madison

Topic: Prior authorization and specifically SB 2140 and HB 775

8:20 a.m. - Dr. Daniel Ennis – President, Delta State University

Topic: His upcoming investiture and update from DSU.

7:20 a.m. – Chris Johnson – Senator, MS Dist. 45 (Forrest & Perry Counties) Chair, Senate Government Structure Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Senate Finance Cmte.

Topic: Update from the Capitol, his committees, SB 2125 (requiring the state of MS to offer employees a Health Savings Account.

SB 2062 (establishing a task force act to study AI in education and what it looks like to be ready in our education system to provide guidelines within the new technology.

8:05 am -?Ricky Mathews?–?SuperTalk?MS Host, Coast Vue &?SuperTalk?Outdoors??

Topic: Mardi Gras parades continuing through mid-February all across the MS Gulf Coast. It is a big part of the Coast that most of MS never think about. The new CTA Tram Bridge now open.

It is a real plus for those on vacation who want to enjoy the Aquarium and the beach within walking distance. *Paul, Ricky said he is open to discussing the wildlife topic, but as we discussed, he will lead the conversation.

7:35 a.m. - Joel Anand Samy – Host, America’s Roundtable Radio Program & Co-Founder, International Leaders' Summit

Topics: The current situation in the Middle East and the Biden administration’s response.

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.