04/28 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Meghan Garvey, Pop Smart Show, David Morris, Michael Chittom

HOUR ONE

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard is on the show with Jim to talk about the status of the Legislative session.  Topics like abortion, TOPS, the voucher program and the negative ad posted by the LA federation for children are touched on.

Meghan Garvey

Louisiana is one of only nine states that still exclude 17-year-olds from the juvenile justice system for all offenses – even for the most minor, nonviolent misdemeanors. Meghan Garvey, Managing Director of LA Center for Children's Rights talks with Jim about the Raising the Age Act.

Pop Smart Show

Creator Neda Parandian, Aerialist Jamie and Indie game developer Godric Johnson come on the show to introduce Pop! Smart Show. A new type of Art exhibit that blends visual and performing arts, interactive media and technology.  Pop! premieres Saturday April, 30 2016 at the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge.

HOUR TWO

David Morris


David Morris is the Deputy Managing Editor of The Kiplinger Letter. Morris has covered every presidential election since 1984 and has been based in Washington since 1994. He is discussing polling and Donald Trump.

Michael Chittom

Republican activist and delegate Mike Chittom joined Jim to discuss why he feels Donald Trump will win the election and answers questions based on his position.