Legislative Session 2022: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest
U.S. Congressman Michael Guest joined the show to talk about transportation infrastructure-related topics, electric and autonomous vehicles, rural broadband expansion and more.
U.S. Congressman Michael Guest joined the show to talk about transportation infrastructure-related topics, electric and autonomous vehicles, rural broadband expansion and more.
The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest
Show intro
Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17
Guest: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest
The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest
Show intro
Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:17
Guest: U.S. Congressman Michael Guest
- Congressman Michael Guest tells him about himself and gives background information - 01:20
- What led to running for Congress? - 07:50
- Advocating for Mississippi on transportation and other issues in Washington, DC - 10:30
- Overview of committees that Congressman Michael Guest serves on - 13:06
- Electric and autonomous vehicles and the continued importance of the - 14:51
- Congressman Michael Guest on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - 17:25
- Update on rural broadband expansion - 22:30
- Congressman Michael Guest highlights local legislation, renaming post office in Lincoln County for fallen law enforcement officers - 25:22
- Contact info for Congressman Michael Guest - 27:58
- Congressman Guest highlights constituent services issues - 28:32
Show outro
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.