08/30 Wednesday: Dr. Shelley Uram, Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Phoebe Ferguson, Sally Stiel, Jim Donelon

August 30, 2017 Show Producer

Hour One

Dr. Shelley Uram

The first guest was Dr. Shelley Uram and she is the author of Essential Living: A Guide to Having Happiness and Peace by Reclaiming Your Essential Self. The topic she discussed was: How to stay sane in an insane world.

Farleigh Cook Jackson and Phoebe Ferguson

Farleigh Cook Jackson from Preserve Louisiana and Phoebe Ferguson will talk about the Plessy and Ferguson Foundation. Phoebe Ferguson is a descendent of Judge John Ferguson from Plessy v. Ferguson, who ruled in the case.

Hour Two

Sally Stiel

Sally Stiel is a member of the LSU Alumni Association. Stiel talked more about Saturday's game being moved to the Superdome in New Orleans. Stiel is senior director of alumni engagement and marketing.

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon talked about the importance of having flood insurance following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

05/17 Wednesday: Jim Donelon and David Madden

May 17, 2017 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins Jim in studio to prep homeowners for the upcoming Hurricane Season. Donelon goes over a checklist to make sure Louisianians are up to date with their insurance before bad weather hits.

Hour 2:

David Madden

David Madden joins Jim to discuss the removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans. Madden founded the United States Civil War Center at LSU in 1993. Madden is also an author and many of his novels delve into Civil War history.

08/13 Monday: Jim Donelon, Jay Grymes, Eric Lane, Jim Hawthorne, Jay Dardenne

August 15, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Leo Honeycutt is co-hosting today's show with Jim

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins Jim and Leo to discuss steps flood victims should take who do not have flood insurance. He gives details on how to apply for assistance with FEMA.

Jay Grymes

WAFB Meteorologist Jay Grymes chats about the flooding in south Louisiana. He gives an updated forecast for what we can expect for the remainder of the week and when the flooding rivers are expecting to crest.

Eric Lane

President of Gerry Lane Enterprises, Eric Lane, visits Jim and Leo in studio to discuss what to do if your car has been flooded and the steps to take in getting another vehicle. He says many law enforcement vehicles were also swept away in the flood waters.

Jim Hawthorne

Former Voice of the Tigers Jim Hawthorne tells the story of how he and his wife were rescued from their flooded home in East Baton Rouge.

Hour 2:

Jay Dardenne

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne comes in studio to give an update on how the state is doing with the historic flooding. He tells flood victims which shelter to go to and which shelters have reached capacity.

06/27 Monday: Insurance Commissioner, Rev David Diamond and Justice of the Peace Moses Evans, Marriage of Robert and Mercedes Villasenor

June 27, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Jim Donelon

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins the show in the midst of hurricane season to inform listeners about different insurance rates in Louisiana.

HOUR TWO

David Diamond

Moses Evans

Rev. David Diamond and Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans discuss the Supreme Court decision on abortion and the one year anniversary on same sex marriage. Moses Evans performs the marriage of Robert and Mercedes Villasenor in-studio.

8/27 Thursday: Gubernatorial Election, Gubernatorial Q&A, Remembering Hurricane Katrina, LBJ, and Insurance Commissioner Jim Donnelon

August 27, 2015 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

Bob Mann

Robert Mann is a journalist and political historian and currently holds the Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communication at LSU. He is also the author of several books including, Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds: LBJ, Barry Goldwater and the Ad that Changed American Politics. Mann will discuss the Gubernatorial election and remember the legacy of LBJ on the 107th Birthday of the former US President. He will also remember Hurricane Katrina as this week marks the 10th anniversary since the storm.

HOUR TWO:

Jim Donelon

Prior to becoming Insurance Commissioner, Jim Donelon served as Chief Deputy Commissioner and Executive Counsel of the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Donelon shares his plan for reelection and also remember Hurricane Katrina and its impact on Louisiana.

Monday: Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, LSU Baseball, President Andrew Jackson, and Food Channel Star Jay Ducote

June 1, 2015 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

Jim Donelon

http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/opinion/2014/11/20/insurance-rates-rising-post-obamacare/70033300/

Jim Donelon is the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner. He joins guest host Neal Gladner to discuss insurance policies as Louisiana heads into Hurricane Season.

HOUR TWO:

James Moran

James Moran is an Associate Editor at Tiger Rag Magazine. He comments on the LSU Baseball game today at 1 at the Super Regional.

Steve Inskeep

Investigative Journalist Steve Inskeep is a cohost of NPR's Morning Edition. Inskeep shares his book Jacksonland.

Jay Ducote

http://www.biteandbooze.com/p/about-jay-d-ducote.html

Chef Jay Ducote is a food blogger from Louisiana set to compete as a finalist in season 11 of Food Network Star. Ducote shares his excitement for the competition and his culinary goals.