Legislative Session: U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joined The Extra Mile Podcast: Legislative Session to talk about how she got started in politics, THUD Bill funding, her January 6 experience, the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more.




  • Show intro/Cindy Hyde-Smith intro – 01:12
  • Relationship with MDOT Executive Director Brad White – 02:18
  • How Cindy Hyde-Smith got into politics - 03:07
  • First impressions on being in office - 04:58
  • Memorable moments/stories from D.C. – 07:58
  • Committees/plans - 12:22
  • Pine Beetle issues - 15:50
  • Other committee focuses – 17:48
  • On visiting home of MS – 20:36
  • Regarding Mike Johnson - 21:57
  • Big accomplishments/Bills - 23:09
  • COVID times – 24:38
  • Nursing shortage – 28:55
  • Transportation Network importance - 31:22
  • Favorite place(s) to eat in MS – 33:12
  • Favorite concert(s) - 35:38
  • Show Outro – 36:27
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