The Extra Mile Podcast

Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks

Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to highlight prime Mississippi summer road trip locations. She also talked about Visit MS's America 250 efforts, the state's elite culinary scene, and even a recent show by The Black Keys in Clarksdale. Creators & Guests * Drew Hall [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/drew-hall] - Producer * Paul Katool [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/paul-katool] - Host * Michael "Mikey" Flood [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/michael-mikey-flood] - Guest * Rochelle Hicks [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/rochelle-hicks] - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD1YoW1HpYw] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/630d1656/transcript]

MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen

MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how the agency is using AI to boost efficiency, MDOT's Traffic Management Center and traffic app, how we use drones for surveying and inspections, and much more. Creators & Guests * Drew Hall [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/drew-hall] - Producer * Paul Katool [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/paul-katool] - Host * Michael "Mikey" Flood [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/michael-mikey-flood] - Guest * Ben Cohen [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/ben-cohen] - Guest

MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood

MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the importance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, highlight major projects in the Central District, relive his experience of seeing Phish at Sphere and more. Creators & Guests * Drew Hall [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/drew-hall] - Producer * Will Craft [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/will-craft] - Host * Paul Katool [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/paul-katool] - Host * Michael "Mikey" Flood [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/michael-mikey-flood] - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ5RG3fM_6A] Click here to view the episode transcript. [https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bd48c2a/transcript]

Legislative Session 2026: MDOT Governmental Affairs Director Nick Lewis

MDOT Governmental Affairs Director Nick Lewis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his journey in politics, his day-to-day at the agency, MDOT's 2026 legislative session, the best burger in the state and more. Creators & Guests * Drew Hall [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/drew-hall] - Producer * Will Craft [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/will-craft] - Host * Paul Katool [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/paul-katool] - Host * Nick Lewis [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/nick-lewis] - Guest

Legislative Session 2026: Delta Council Representatives Walton Gresham and Frank Howell

Delta Council representatives Frank Howell and Walton Gresham joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about reviving efforts to finish Interstate 69 in Mississippi, something they say would jumpstart economic growth and development in the Delta region. Creators & Guests * Drew Hall [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/drew-hall] - Producer * Will Craft [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/will-craft] - Host * Paul Katool [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/paul-katool] - Host * Frank Howell [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/frank-howell] - Guest * Walton Gresham III [https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/people/walton-gresham-iii] - Guest