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The Extra Mile

Mississippi Department of Transportation

Tune in to The Extra Mile presented by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Co-hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft take listeners inside the world of transportation infrastructure in Mississippi.

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Northern District Transportation Commissioner John...

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2022/11/07

Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about Veterans Day, challenges facing MDOT, the importance of getting out into the district to see projects and meet constituents and more. Show intro, introducing Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell - 00:28Background information on Commissioner Caldwell - 1:00Why he decided to run for transportation commissioner - 01:19On Commissioner Caldwell's military service and

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26:56

Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill

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2022/10/24

Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about her career and path to becoming mayor, MDOT projects in the city, the explosion of growth in Starkville and more.Show intro, introducing Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill - 00:27Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill on her career and why she ran for mayor - 01:08First woman in the history of the Airforce to qualify as Carrier Pilot - 05:34On the second time being a mayor with the first being in Addison, Texas - 05:48MDOT projects

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19:54

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill

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2022/10/03

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about why she ran for mayor, MDOT projects in the city, the Double Decker Arts Festival, the explosion of growth in Oxford and more.Show intro, introducing Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill - 00:29Why did she run for Mayor of Oxford? - 01:41On the many roundabouts in Oxford and why they work for the city - 03:58Any other MDOT projects that Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill wants to highlight - 06:34On the explosion of growth in the

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10:31

State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project in Laurel

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2022/09/26

MDOT District 6 Engineer Kelly Castleberry joined The Extra Mile podcast to give an overview of the proposed State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project in Laurel.Show intro, introducing MDOT District 6 Engineer Kelly Castleberry - 00:28An overview of the State Route 15 Safety Improvement Project in Laurel from Kelly Castleberry - 01:07Third-most accident prone corridor in the state and other statistics - 02:03Reading out statistics that back up why this project needs to be done -

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31:51

Former Governor Haley Barbour

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2022/09/19

Former Governor Haley Barbour joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about his political career, Hurricane Katrina recovery stories, the link between transportation infrastructure and economic development, tort reform and more. Show intro, introducing former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour - 00:31More information on Governor Barbour's career including why he ran for office - 01:00On memorable Hurricane Katrina stories, which happened during Gov. Barbour's administration - 04:30MDOT crews

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18:47

MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian...

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2022/08/29

MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff joined The Extra Mile podcast to recap the Hwy 49 project in Rankin County, provide an update on copper wire theft prevention efforts, give info on projects around the state and more.Show intro, introducing MDOT Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer Brian Ratliff - 00:30Recapping and putting a bow on the Highway 49 project in Rankin County - 01:28On being patient when it comes to construction projects, being worth it in the end

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20:00

Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana...

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2022/08/15

The Extra Mile podcast team talked to Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, about how MDOT and Louisiana DOTD work together, hurricanes and contraflow protocol, the best places to eat in Louisiana and more. Show intro - 00:31Background on Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development - 01:04What's the "Development" portion of the "Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development"

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26:39

State Senator Jenifer Branning and State...

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2022/08/01

State Senator Jenifer Branning and State Representative Scott Bounds joined The Extra Mile podcast on location at the Neshoba County Fair. Senator Branning and Representative Bounds shared stories about the fair, discussed transportation-related topics and much more.Show intro - 00:27State Representative Scott Bounds on his new role as President of the Neshoba County Fair - 01:24Rep. Bounds gives history and synopsis of the Neshoba County Fair - 03:14Rep. Bounds on the political element of

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24:30

Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove

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2022/07/18

Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove joined the show to talk about his personal connection to MDOT, his most memorable accomplishments as governor, what he’s up to these days and more.Show intro - 00:29Information on Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove, background on why he ran for governor - 1:01Governor Musgrove's connection to the old Mississippi Highway Department, now MDOT - 03:06How Governor Musgrove worked with MDOT to advance transportation interests - 05:54Story about vetoing initial

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12:05

Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration...

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2022/07/05

Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, joined The Extra Mile podcast to talk about a $650,000 rural transportation grant for Claiborne County, give an overview of the FTA, talk about the importance of public transportation and more.Show intro - 00:29More on $650,000 rural transportation grant (Areas of Persistent Poverty Program) for Claiborne County - 01:04 Why Claiborne County for this grant? - 02:00Background information on Administrator of the Federal

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21:20

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker

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2022/06/20

The Extra Mile team took the show on the road to talk to Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker in city hall. He discussed his path to being elected mayor, working with MDOT to accomplish transportation infrastructure goals, the explosion of growth in the Hub City and more.Show intro - 00:28Background and how Mayor Barker made it to Hattiesburg - 01:33What led him to run for Mayor of Hattiesburg after 10 years in the Mississippi House or Representatives - 02:34How does the City of Hattiesburg work

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24:30

MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney

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2022/06/06

The Extra Mile podcast was on location at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney joined the show to discuss his background, hurricane preparedness, the various responsibilities of MEMA and more.Show intro - 00:30Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Stephen McCraney on his background and experience - 01:30Overview of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency - 03:21On MDOT's role during hurricane season - 08:26MEMA's

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26:35

Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey

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2022/05/23

Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey joined the show to discuss his career as an editorial cartoonist, give his thoughts on covering MDOT, talk about his favorite places to grab a bite to eat while traveling Mississippi highways and more.Show intro - 00:29Introducing Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey - 00:52Background, why did Marshall Ramsey decide to be an editorial cartoonist? - 01:40MMarshall Ramsey on his creative process - 03:33Marshall Ramsey on

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32:04

Former Central District Transportation Commissioner...

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2022/05/09

Former Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall joined the show to recap his time in public service, give his thoughts on the 2022 legislative session for MDOT and opine on what needs to happen going forward to advance transportation infrastructure in Mississippi.Show intro - 00:27Introducing former MDOT Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall - 01:14Background on former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall - 01:25Commissioner Dick Hall on being a part of the legislature

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21:58

Legislative Session: MDOT Executive Director Brad White

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2022/04/18

MDOT Executive Director Brad White joined the show to recap the 2022 legislative session, talk about former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall, send out thanks for a successful session and more.Show intro - 00:16 MDOT Executive Director Brad White breaks down the legislative session for the agency - 01:26The new expectations that come with additional funding and salary increase at MDOT - 04:36Additional money to help speed up projects, help with inflation - 05:54Recap of MDOT's Fallen Worker

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27:17

Legislative Session: Lieutenant Governor Delbert...

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2022/04/11

Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann joined the show to talk his path into politics, additional money headed to MDOT from the legislature, his thoughts on brain drain and more.Show intro, introducing Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 00:15Lieutenant Governor Hosemann as an avid marathoner - 00:56 What drove Lt. Governor Hosemann to get into politics - 01:41On his decision to go from Secretary of State to Lt. Governor - 05:27Breakdown of the additional money being sent to MDOT from the

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19:29

Legislative Session: Legislation Update and I-20...

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2022/04/04

As the 2022 legislative session wraps up, co-host Will Craft broke down legislation affecting the agency. MDOT Chief Engineer/Deputy Executive Director Brian Ratliff also joined the show to explain the upcoming I-20 WB/I-55 SB closure in Jackson.Show intro, previewing legislation talk with Will Craft and I-20 closure with Brian Ratliff - 00:16MDOT's Will Craft, Government and Constituent Affairs, provides updates on legislation affecting the agency - 00:53Update on the next iteration of the

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13:40

Legislative Session: State Senator Barbara Blackmon

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2022/03/28

State Senator Barbara Blackmon joined the show to talk about her roles as Chair of the Housing Committee and Vice-Chair of Highways and Transportation, ARPA money, her thoughts on the income tax debate and more.Show intro, introducing State Senator Barbara Blackmon - 00:15Get to know State Senator Barbara Blackmon, how she go into politics - 00:59Why she got back into politics after leaving in 2003 - 03:00Role as Chair of the Housing Committee in the Senate - 4:34Overview of what's going on

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14:33

Legislative Session: State Representative Richard...

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2022/03/21

State Representative Richard Bennett, Chair of the Education Committee in the House, joined the show to talk teacher pay raise legislation, MDOT’s upkeep of Hwy 90, the revitalization of the Coast post-Katrina and more. Show intro, introducing State Representative Richard Bennett - 00:16How State Representative Richard Bennett got into politics -00:55Representative Bennett on the teacher pay raise legislation - 02:48 Information on conference weekend, last two weeks of the 2022 Mississippi

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20:50

Legislative Session: State Senator John Horhn

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2022/03/14

State Senator John Horhn joined the show to talk about his career in state government and politics, the link between great transportation infrastructure and economic development, the importance of keeping our roads litter free and much more. Show intro, introducing State Senator John Horhn - 00:16Getting to Senator Horhn, how he got into politics - 00:50 Thoughts on the the importance of transportation, any challenges to advance transportation in Mississippi - 05:38Electric and autonomous

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