The Extra Mile Podcast

MDOT Governmental Affairs Director Nick Lewis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to discuss Federal Highway Administration Administrator Sean McMaster's visit to Mississippi, provide updates on major projects around the state, preview 2027 legislative priorities, and more.Creators & Guests Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Drew Hall - Producer Nick Lewis - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Jessica Dilley, MDOT Alternative Program Deliveries Director, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to take a deep dive into the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project - what we're calling "The Big Fix."Creators & Guests Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Drew Hall - Producer Jessica Headrick Dilley - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

MDOT Public Information Officer Barrett Wilson joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her previous gig as House PIO in the Mississippi Legislature, the return of college football and MDOT's Road to Game Day campaign, the agency's massive "The Big Fix" project on I-20 and I-55, and more.Creators & Guests Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Drew Hall - Producer Barrett Wilson - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his path to chief, the evolution of the unit and its jurisdiction, the wide-ranging duties and responsibilities of Capitol Police, and much more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Wesley "Bo" Luckey - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas joined The Extra Mile Podcast to break down the 2026 State Roadeo, emphasize the importance of MDOT crews as first responders, talk about his admiration for Ella Langley's music, and much more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Matt Dugas - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Continuing with our summer travel theme, Executive Director at Mississippi Children's Museum Emily Hoff joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about everything that's happening at the museums — both Jackson and Meridian locations — now and in the future.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Emily Hoff - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode.

MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur (including why it's NEVER okay to remove a barricade), hurricane prep, Southern District projects, her favorite The Grateful Dead songs, and more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Anna Ehrgott - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk Highway 7 widening progress, managing the city's rapid growth, security plans for the biggest college football game of the 2026 season - Ole Miss vs. LSU on Sept. 19 - and much more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Robyn Tannehill - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to highlight prime Mississippi summer road trip locations. She also talked about Visit MS's America 250 efforts, the state's elite culinary scene, and even a recent show by The Black Keys in Clarksdale.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Paul Katool - Host Michael "Mikey" Flood - Guest Rochelle Hicks - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how the agency is using AI to boost efficiency, MDOT's Traffic Management Center and traffic app, how we use drones for surveying and inspections, and much more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Paul Katool - Host Michael "Mikey" Flood - Guest Ben Cohen - Guest