Legislative Session 2023: State Representative Manly Barton
State Representative Manly Barton joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into public service, serving in the Vietnam War, chairing the Local and Private Legislation Committee and more.
- Show intro, introducing State Representative Manly Barton - 00:29
- How Representative Barton became a public servant - 01:20
- Where we're at in the 2023 legislative session - 02:52
- Serving in the Vietnam War - 04:29
- Overview of the Local and Private Legislation Committee - 08:14
- On career and technical training in Mississippi - 12:14
- About the Career Coaches Program - 16:22
- Four-lane Highway 57 project - 19:30
- Representative Barton's favorite place(s) to eat - 23:21
- Show outro - 26:06
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.