Mornings with Richard Cross

7:20 a.m. - William (Bill) Cork - Executive Director, MS Development Authority

Topic: The legislature’s special session on Thursday regarding investment projects, his new role with MDA, and the things he is expecting to focus on in the coming months.

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

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

7:20 a.m. – Daniel Sparks – Senator, MS Dist. 5 (Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) - Chair, Economic & Workforce Development Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Judiciary B Cmte.

Topic: The start of the legislative session, the special session today, and his recent committee assignments.

8:05 a.m. – Gerard Gibert – Host, MidDays with Gerard

Topic: His thoughts and opinions on healthcare in MS and the recent opinion article he wrote.

https://www.supertalk.fm/column-we-need-out-of-the-box-thinking-to-address-mississippis-healthcare-woes/

7:35 a.m. – Briggs (Bubba) Hopson – MS Senator, Dist. 23 (Issaquena, Warren, & Yazoo Counties) & Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee

Topic: The 2024 legislative session, priorities for the year, his committee assignments, etc.

8:05 a.m. – Lloyd (Rob) Roberson - MS House of Representatives, Dist. 43 (Oktibbeha & Winston Counties) Chair, House Education Committee

Topic: Thoughts on his recent chairmanship appointment and where he will be guiding the committee in the next four years.

7:35am- Douglas Carswell - President and CEO, MS Center for Public Policy

Topic: Their recent report on healthcare in MS and the need to repeal CON laws.

8:05am- Nora Miller - President, MS University of Women

Topic: The proposed name change for the university and what they hope to accomplish through the process.

7:05am- Michael Watson - MS Secretary of State

Topic: Update from the Secretary of State’s Office. Clearing up confusion from a statement on Monday, and his thoughts on the legislative session so far.

7:35am- Jennifer Branning - Senator Dist. 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston) Chair, Highways and Transportation Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Government Structure Cmte.)

Topic: Legislation that she is focusing on in the 2023 legislative session and the big committee deadline coming up next week.

8:35am- 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. – Angela Burks Hill – MS Senator, Dist. 40 (Chair, Senate Constitution Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Drug Policy Cmte.)

Topic: The start of the legislative session, thoughts on the committee assignments, the proposed Superintendent of Education and his stance on school choice, along with any proposed legislation that she will be working on this session.

7:20 a.m. - Sam Creekmore – MS House of Representatives, Dist. 14 (Union County)

Topic: Thoughts on the first few days of the session and what personal priorities he has that he wants to pass this year.

8:05 a.m. - Joey Fillingane – Senator, MS Dist. 41 (Chairman, Jud. B & Vice-Chair, Medicaid cmte.)

Topic: Update from the legislature this week, priorities for the legislative session, etc.

7:20 a.m. – Henry Crisler – Executive Director, MS Medical Marijuana Association

Michael Kinard – Chair, MS Medical Marijuana Association

Topic: Update from 3MA, the legislative session, and how retailers are handling recent product testing issues along with supply/demand.

8:05 a.m. – Jonathan McMillan – Representative, MS House of Representatives Dist. 58

Topic: The start of the legislative session, his swearing in last week, and what the next four years will look like and what constituents have said are their main priorities, thoughts on whether those issues will be addressed this session, etc.

7:35 a.m. - Greg Snowden – Retired Legislator and Speaker Pro Tempore

Topic: Things to know about a MS Governor’s inauguration. Also, as prior Speaker Pro-Tem, his thoughts on new leadership. Thoughts on making MS more competitive in the South, etc.

8:05 a.m. - Will Ervin – Senior Vice-President, Empower Mississippi

Topic: Empower and their legislative agenda, School Choice in MS, Criminal Justice Reform, and ways to strengthen the state’s workforce.

7:20 a.m. -Delbert Hosemann – MS Lt. Governor

Topic:The start of the legislative session, his swearing in last week, and what the next four years will look like under his continued leadership, what he thinks it will be like working with the new Speaker of the House.

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.