Legislative Session 2022: Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann
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.
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 - 00:15
- Lieutenant Governor Hosemann as an avid marathoner - 00:56
- What drove Lt. Governor Hosemann to get into politics - 01:41
- On his decision to go from Secretary of State to Lt. Governor - 05:27
- Breakdown of the additional money being sent to MDOT from the Mississippi legislature - 06:15
- Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann on former MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall - 10:50
- Money for ports - 13:45
- Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive (MFlex) - 15:24
- Other legislation left on table including ARPA money, education, tracking progress of legislature's investments - 16:55
- Lt. Governor Hosemann's thoughts on the brain drain and how to keep young people in the state - 20:08
- Favorite places to grab a bite to eat while out traveling Mississippi highways - 22:52
- On our state parks and our need to improve them - 23:39
- Best way for Mississippians to contact Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann - 25:36
- The Extra Mile Podcast receives Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Association of Mississippi - 26:16
- Show outro - 26:37
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.
Host
Will Craft
Will Craft joined MDOT in 2018 after serving on Senator Thad Cochran’s and Senator Hyde Smith’s staffs. Beginning in the Government Affairs role at MDOT, Will assisted executive leadership in matters of policy, stakeholder engagement, legislative affairs, and external communications. Since joining the Public Affairs team in 2023, Will is most often recognized as one of the “podcast guys”. The Award Winning Extra Mile Podcast is hosted by Will and Paul Katool, and produced by Drew Hall.
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.