MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the importance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, highlight major projects in the Central District, relive his experience of seeing Phish at Sphere and more.

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MDOT Governmental Affairs Director Nick Lewis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his journey in politics, his day-to-day at the agency, MDOT's 2026 legislative session, the best burger in the state and more.

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Delta Council representatives Frank Howell and Walton Gresham joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about reviving efforts to finish Interstate 69 in Mississippi, something they say would jumpstart economic growth and development in the Delta region.

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Secretary to the Mississippi Transportation Commission Amy Hornback joined The Extra Mile Podcast to share memorable stories from her 25 years at the agency, discuss her role as commission secretary, talk about why she loves working at MDOT, and more.

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State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger, Chairman of the Highways and Transportation Committee, joined the Extra Mile Podcast to give an update on the 2026 legislative session, including the lottery bill and MDOT Executive Director Brad White’s confirmation, and more.

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MDOT's District 1 Engineer Matt Dunn, District 2 Engineer Brian Childs, and District 3 Engineer Andy McNair joined The Extra Mile Podcast to recap the agency's response to Winter Storm Fern, including why this generational weather event was different than past winter weather in the state.

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State Representative Steve Massengill joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk Winter Storm Fern recovery, lottery funds for transportation, work zone safety and more.

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The Extra Mile Podcast is back for another year! 

Thanks to Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby for hosting the podcast team at his home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell and Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons joined The Extra Mile Podcast to recap a successful 2025 at MDOT and preview what's on tap for 2026.

State Safety Engineer Mark Thomas joined The Extra Mile Podcast to provide updates on Highway Safety Division projects, discuss work zone safety efforts and even talk a little college football.