Legislative Session: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined the show to talk about how MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce work together, the Dixie National Rodeo, his time in the legislature and more.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson joined the show to talk about how MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce work together, the Dixie National Rodeo, his time in the legislature and more.




The Extra Mile - Legislative Session: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson

Show intro


Show intro with hosts Paul Katool and Will Craft - 00:16

Guest: Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson

  • What got Commissioner Gipson into politics? - 01:20
  • Why is it important for MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to work together? - 03:53
  • Hurdles when it comes to advancing transportation infrastructure in the state? - 05:37
  • Do electric/autonomous vehicles have a future when it comes to moving commodities? - 06:51 
  • On past legislative experience and general bill deadline - 09:01
  • How MDOT and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce fight litter - 11:15
  • Dixie National Rodeo promo - 11:40
  • On the famous Mississippi State Fair biscuit recipe - 14:39 
  • Favorite restaurant while on the road traveling - 19:40:
Show outro
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