MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss new recurring revenue for the agency gained during the 2025 legislative session, toll scams, National Work Zone Awareness Week and more. Show intro / introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:00 2025 Legislative Session overview – 00:48 New recurring revenue strea…

For the extra special 100th episode of The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session, Mississippi Transportation Commission Chair Willie Simmons joined co-hosts Will Craft and Paul Katool to provide central Mississippi project updates, give the latest on recurring revenue for MDOT, talk litter pickup efforts, and more. Show intro / introducing Commis…

State Senator Briggs Hopson joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down Senate Bill 3095 and its implications for transportation funding, talk about why he got into politics and discuss other legislative hot topics. Show intro / introducing State Senator Briggs Hopson – 00:00 How Chairman Hopson got involved in politics – 00:59…

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 3095. Both bills contain means to provide additional recurring revenue for transportation. Show intro / introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:00 Senate Bill 3095 – 00:52 HB 1 vs. SB 3095 – 04:30 Why MDOT nee…

State Senator John Horhn joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about legislation he's focused on, transportation funding, the Governor's Arts Awards and more. Show intro / introducing State Senator John Horhn – 00:35 Legislative Session updates – 01:38 Governor's Arts Awards – 04:55 What legislation Senator Horhn is watching – …

State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into politics, his new role as Senate Highways and Transportation Chairman, transportation funding and more. Show intro / introducing State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger – 00:35 How Chairman Younger got involved in politics – 03:34 Yo…

State Representative and House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to share his thoughts and insights on House Bill 1 (the "Build Up Mississippi Act"), cutting taxes, and Mississippi infrastructure funding. Show intro/introducing House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar – 00:37 House Bill 1 – 01:39 …

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to recap a successful 2024 for the agency and talk about his continued push to modernize MDOT's funding model during the 2025 legislative session. Show intro/introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 00:36 2024 MDOT Recap – 01:24 Looking ahead to the 2025 legislative session – …

State Representative Steve Massengill joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about recurring revenue possibilities for transportation, discuss Thanksgiving cuisine options, and more. Show intro/introducing State Representative Steve Massengill – 00:38 What the House Transportation Committee has been up to – 01:38 Recurring Revenue Ideas for MDOT – 0…

MDOT Planning Division Director Evan Wright joined The Extra Mile Podcast with a live audience at the 2024 Mississippi Transportation Institute (MTI) in Biloxi to discuss the conference, his division, and much more. Show intro – 00:36 What is the Mississippi Transportation Institute (MTI)? – 01:24 Evan's role at MTI – 02:11 Favorite sessions at MTI…

MDOT Director of Preconstruction - Program Management Trudi Loflin joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her long career at the agency and break down what her current role entails, among other topics. Show intro, introducing MDOT Director of Preconstruction - Program Management Trudi Loflin – 00:36 Trudi's background and coming to MDOT – 01:2…

Secretary of State Michael Watson joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview the November 5 election from his office's standpoint, provide updates on the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office initiatives, shoutout a certain Covington County-based eatery, and more. Show intro, introducing MS Secretary of State Michael Watson – 00:36 Election Day Pre…

Speaker of the House Jason White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview his Tax Reform Policy Summit on September 24, among other topics. Show intro, introducing MS Speaker of the House Jason White – 00:26 First Legislative Session as the Speaker – 01:27 Biggest Accomplishments of Session/Since Session Ended – 02:46 The Speaker's Public Policy Su…

Mississippi Book Festival Executive Director Ellen Daniels joined The Extra Mile Podcast to preview the September 14 event, talk panelists and provide her own personal book recommendations. Show intro – 00:29 Meet Mississippi Book Festival Executive Director Ellen Daniels – 00:58 Recording on location at Mississippi Author Eudora Welty's House in B…

MDOT Assistant Chief Engineer - Field Operations Janie Bass joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her role at the agency, the capacity project program, women in engineering and more. Show intro – 00:31 Janie Bass' background at MDOT – 01:18 The MDOT Internship – 05:50 Under the Field Operations Umbrella – 06:38 Women in Transportation – 10:00…

MDOT Director of the Office of Intermodal Planning and Highway Operations Jim Willis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his role at the agency, multimodal funding, the benefits of working at MDOT and more. Show intro – 00:30 Jim Willis background – 01:20 Legacy of Charles Carr, former Multimodal Director at MDOT for 40+ years – 03:55 Momen…

State Representative Fred Shanks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how he got into politics, successful 2024 legislation, his thoughts on the future of the ballot initiative process and more. · Show intro – 00:26 · Fred Shanks background/introduction into politics – 02:09 · Rep. Shanks on the influence of his father, former Jackson city c…

MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss a projected above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, talk about disaster anxiety, provide FAQs on MEMA and more. · Show intro/introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White – 00:29 · Projected above-normal 2024 hurricane season – 01:17 · What has…

The Extra Mile Podcast team took the show on the road to Biloxi to speak with MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson at the State Roadeo. Show intro/introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Heath Patterson – 00:30 History of the Roadeo – 02:14 Different events of the Roadeo – 03:37 Why MDOT does the Roadeo – 04:57 Favorite events to wat…

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to break down how the agency fared during the 2024 session and provide other MDOT updates. Show intro/Brad White intro – 00:45 Legislative session wrap-up begins (Recurring revenue) – 01:20 Money moving into projects – 03:20 Design Build Bill – 04:30 Funding – 05:…

MDOT Chief of Staff Jeff Ely joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about updates on capacity projects, the MDOT leadership development program, agency recruitment efforts and much more. Show Intro/Jeff Ely intro – 01:14 Regarding capacity projects – 02:49 One-time money put into projects – 04:15 Contraflow/Hurricane evacuation – 05:17 On profession…

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how she got started in politics, THUD Bill funding, her January 6 experience, the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more. Show intro/Cindy Hyde-Smith intro – 01:12 Relationship with MDOT Executi…

Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about the need for recurring revenue for Mississippi highways, anti-litter efforts, current projects and future projects possible with more funding. Show Intro/Willie Simmons intro – 01:14 Willie Simmons on being Chairman – 01:54 Conversatio…

State Treasurer David McRae joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about his path to public service, promote the Unclaimed Property Program, provide his thoughts on PERS and much more. Show Intro/ State Treasurer David McRae intro – 01:14 David McRae background/position – 01:42 Highlights/Big projects as the Treasurer - 04:37 Un…

State Senator Joel Carter joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into politics, updates from the Energy Committee, his favorite place to grab a bite to eat during the session and more. Show intro/State Senator Joel Carter – 01:15 Joel Carter background/Journey to politics – 02:06 The benefit of working in the fo…

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to provide an update on efforts to find recurring revenue for Mississippi highways among other topics. Show Intro/Brad White Intro – 01:15 Brad White speaking tour/goals – 01:50 Plans/Conversations for revenue – 04:35 Brad White on Legislative support – 07:40 Remo…

MDOT Alternative Program Deliveries Division Director Jessica Dilley joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to explain the benefits of alternative delivery transportation projects. Show Intro/Jessica Dilley Intro – 01:13 Jessica Dilley history/New Position in MDOT – 03:06 Jessica Dilley on Design Build Projects – 04:10 Design Build Proj…

Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk his first two months as Commissioner, the future of transportation funding in Mississippi and more. Show into/Charles Busby Intro – 01:15 Charles Busby Update/Project plans – 02:06 Legislature/Relationship with Steve Massengill – 0…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to discuss his recent op-ed in support of additional transportation funding, provide updates on The Dixie National Rodeo and more. Show Intro/Andy Gipson Introduction – 01:15 Rodeo update/review – 02:02 Mississippi AG and Outdoor Expo – 03:00 And…

State Representative Steve Massengill joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to introduce himself and talk about his new role as House Transportation Committee Chairman. Show intro/Steve Massengill intro – 01:15 Steve Massengill position specifics – 03:14 Steve Massengill districts – 04:14 Differences as Chairman – 04:50 Big projects/Fo…

State Senator Jenifer Branning joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to provide updates on transportation-specific legislative happenings and other priorities for the 2024 session. Show intro, introducing State Senator Jenifer Branning – 01:18 Jenifer Branning recap of Legislative Session so far – 02:05 Jenifer Branning addressing new …

MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Earl Glenn joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to introduce himself and break down the agency's response to January's winter weather. Show intro, introducing Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Earl Glenn – 01:15 Earl Glenn background/experience – 02:07 Earl Glenn taking over as Chie…

Mississippi Speaker of the House Jason White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about his path to public service, outline legislative priorities, namedrop some of his favorite Mississippi eateries and more. Show intro, introducing MS Speaker of the House Jason White - 01:36 Jason White's background - 02:30 Overview of Jason …

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to discuss the top priorities for the agency during the 2024 legislative session among other topics. Show intro, introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 01:17 Mississippi Transportation Commission updates - 02:10 Overview of staff changes at MDOT - 03:37 …

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney joined The Extra Mile Podcast to provide an overview of his department, discuss tie-ins with MDOT, talk about a recent visit to a Willie Nelson concert and more. Show intro, introducing Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney - 01:41 Plans for Thanksgiving - 02:50 What the Mississippi Insurance Department h…

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann joined The Extra Mile podcast to discuss the 5th anniversary of the completion of I-269 and more. Show intro, introducing Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 01:23 Lt. Governor Hosemann's November plans - 03:03 Progress for education in Mississippi - 03:47 Reflecting on this year's infrastructure …

Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk Cruisin' the Coast, working with MDOT at the local level, his days playing in a rock and roll band and much more. Show intro, introducing Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich - 01:22 On Mayor Gilich's background - 02:57 Why the nickname "FoFo" - 03:54 Important visitors from Croat…

MDOT State Safety Engineer Mark Thomas joined The Extra Mile podcast to give an overview of the Highway Safety Division, talk about the Buckle Up Phone Down campaign, promote roundabouts and more. Show intro, introducing MDOT State Safety Engineer Mark Thomas - 01:35 About the Highway Safety Division - 02:39 How the Highway Safety Division gets inv…

Accelerate MS Executive Director Ryan Miller joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the exciting work his office is doing in the realm of workforce development among other topics. Show intro, introducing Accelerate MS Executive Director Ryan Miller - 01:28 What Accelerate MS does - 02:41 Ryan Miller's background - 03:39 Second annual MS Horizo…

MDOT State LPA Engineer Lee Frederick joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how his division helps to facilitate countless local, public projects across Mississippi among other topics. Show intro, introducing MDOT State LPA Engineer Lee Frederick - 01:28 What LPA means - 02:51 How MDOT works with local public agencies - 04:32 Types of LPA pro…

MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the importance of preparedness as we enter peak hurricane season along with other topics. Show intro, introducing MEMA Chief Communications Officer Malary White - 01:32 About the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) - 02:28 What Malary White does at MEMA …

State Senator Jenifer Branning and State Representative Scott Bounds joined The Extra Mile podcast on location at the Neshoba County Fair to talk Mississippi's Giant House Party, highlight 2023 legislative accomplishments/discuss future priorities and drop favorite summer travel destinations. Show intro, introducing State Representative Scott Bound…

The Extra Mile Podcast made a return trip to Vicksburg to visit with Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. to talk transportation projects in the area, the Dick Hall Welcome Center, city happenings and more. Show intro, introducing Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. - 01:12 July 4 in Vicksburg - 03:01 Regarding the Miss Mississippi Pageant - 04:14 Vicksburg pic…

Our summer travel theme continued on The Extra Mile Podcast as the team visited with concert promoter Arden Barnett, owner of Ardenland! Show intro, introducing concert promoter and owner of Ardenland Arden Barnett - 00:37 About Duling Hall - 01:37 How Arden got into music - 03:00 Why Duling Hall's location matters for music - 05:05 Importance of t…

State Senator Lydia Chassaniol, Chair of the Senate Tourism Committee, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about summer travel destinations in the great State of Mississippi. Show intro, state Senator Lydia Chassaniol - 00:35 About the building and location - 01:26 Senator Chassaniol's service history - 02:58 On the Mississippi culinary travel pr…

Kevin Coggin, Executive Director of the Coast Transit Authority, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his organization, the need for public transit, the importance of hurricane preparedness and more. Show intro, introducing Coast Transit Authority Executive Director Kevin Coggin - 00:36 On the Gulfport Transit Center building - 01:15 What is…

Colby Kimmel, Assistant Chief Engineer - Pre-construction, and Jessica Dilley, Assistant State Planning Engineer, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk women in engineering, why they got in to the field, the benefits of working at MDOT and more. Show intro, introducing MDOT Engineers Colby Kimmel and Jessica Dilley - 00:38 Beginnings at MDOT - 03:0…

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session on location at the Mississippi Capitol to recap a successful 2023 Legislative Session. Show intro, introducing MDOT Executive Director Brad White - 00:31 On the State Capitol room setting - 01:16 2023 legislative session impact for MDOT - 02:18 Importance of multi…

Assistant Attorney General Roy Tipton joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to tell fun stories and anecdotes from his 31 years of service at MDOT. Show intro, introducing Assistant Attorney General Roy Tipton - 00:30 Professional experience prior to MDOT - 01:25 Beginnings at MDOT - 03:00 Government career versus private practice - 03…

State Representative Manly Barton joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into public service, serving in the Vietnam War, chairing the Local and Private Legislation Committee and more. Show intro, introducing State Representative Manly Barton - 00:29 How Representative Barton became a public servant - 01:20 Wher…