Mississippi Department of Transportation
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith joins The Extra Mile Podcast
MDOT was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as a guest on the latest episode of the agency’s podcast, The Extra Mile.
Updated Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:37 AM
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith as a guest on the latest episode of the agency’s podcast, The Extra Mile.
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Hyde-Smith talked with hosts Will Craft, MDOT Director of Public Affairs, and Paul Katool, MDOT Deputy Director of Public Affairs, about a variety of topics including how she got started in politics; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Bill funding; her January 6 experience; the link between strong transportation infrastructure and economic growth and development and much more.
“We greatly appreciate Sen. Hyde-Smith making time for the MDOT podcast during a trip back home,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “As her former Chief of Staff, I know first-hand the top-notch job she does advocating for Mississippi, including our transportation needs, up in Washington. We’re lucky to have her in this role.”
The Extra Mile Podcast, which started in 2021, is aimed at taking listeners behind the scenes of transportation infrastructure in Mississippi. Past guests have included MDOT leadership and staff, elected and appointed officials ranging from the federal to local level, agency heads, media members, business owners and more.
Watch and listen to past episodes by visiting GoMDOT.com/TheExtraMile.