Legislative Session 2024: State Senator Joel Carter
State Senator Joel Carter joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how he got into politics, updates from the Energy Committee, his favorite place to grab a bite to eat during the session and more.
- Show intro/State Senator Joel Carter – 01:15
- Joel Carter background/Journey to politics – 02:06
- The benefit of working in the food industry – 04:39
- Energy Committee update – 05:22
- Timetable with Nuclear – 06:49
- Main topics of Legislature – 07:24
- Gulf Coast District Projects – 08:10
- Joel Carter on Buc-ee’s – 09:08
- Other Projects – 09:42
- Coast Bounce back from Katrina – 10:25
- Joel Carter’s favorite place(s) to eat – 11:48
- Joel Carter’s favorite musician(s)/concert(s) – 12:34
- Additional comments to constituents – 13:45
- Show outro – 14:10
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.