Legislative Session 2026: MDOT District Engineers Matt Dunn, Brian Childs, and Andy McNair
2/19/2026 | 26 mins.
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. Creators & Guests
Drew Hall - Producer
Will Craft - Host
Paul Katool - Host
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Legislative Session 2026: State Representative Steve Massengill
2/11/2026 | 22 mins.
State Representative Steve Massengill joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk Winter Storm Fern recovery, lottery funds for transportation, work zone safety and more. Creators & Guests
Drew Hall - Producer
Will Craft - Host
Paul Katool - Host
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Legislative Session 2026: Southern District Transportation Commissioner Charles Busby
1/13/2026 | 21 mins.
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 & Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons
12/10/2025 | 31 mins.
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.
MDOT State Safety Engineer Mark Thomas - November 2025
11/19/2025 | 22 mins.
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.
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.