Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove
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.
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 - 00:29
- Information on Former Governor Ronnie Musgrove, background on why he ran for governor - 1:01
- Governor Musgrove's connection to the old Mississippi Highway Department, now MDOT - 03:06
- How Governor Musgrove worked with MDOT to advance transportation interests - 05:54
- Story about vetoing initial contraflow legislation and reworking the pact between Mississippi and Louisiana - 07:53
- PSA: Former MDOT Central District Commissioner Dick Hall on work zone safety - 11:19
- Governor Musgrove's greatest accomplishment as governor - 12:02
- What's the key to running an entire state? - 16:49
- What is Governor Musgrove up to these day? - 19:31
- Favorite place to grab a bite to eat when traveling around Mississippi - 22:12
- Show outro - 23:50
Creators and Guests
Host
Paul Katool
Paul Katool joined the Mississippi Department of Transportation Public Affairs Division in 2016 as the agency’s first Social Media Strategist. In 2019, he was promoted to Digital Media Manager, where he led the creation of MDOT’s nationally award-winning Extra Mile Podcast. In 2022, Paul assumed the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs, which includes helping to run the day-to-day operations of the division.
Producer
Drew Hall
Drew Hall is a media producer with experience in video production and journalism. He currently works in the Public Affairs Division of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, where he shoots and edits a range of content, including producing the award-winning podcast The Extra Mile. Drew holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Mississippi State University and has received industry recognition, including an AASHTO Best Audio Production Award. Previously, Drew worked as a photojournalist for News Channel 12 and Fox 40 News, developing his skills in visual storytelling and news production. Drew is married to Courtney Ann Hall, of Corinth, MS, and has one son, Jackson.