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07/10 Monday: Milt Larsen, Sage Foley, Alvin Felzenberg, Jim Mayer
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Milt Larsen
Founder of the Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and enthusiasts, Milt Larsen chats with Jim about the history of the castle. He also comments on a new book, Magic Castle: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors, which gives readers a glimpse inside the historic clubhouse located in Los Angeles.
Sage Foley
Executive Director of Baton Rouge Green, Sage Foley, joins Jim in studio to discuss the importance of conservation in the Capital City and around the state. Foley says the organization focuses on the importance and benefits of trees and works hard in replacement efforts.
Alvin Felzenberg
Author Alvin Felzenberg chats with Jim about his latest book, A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley Jr.
"William F. Buckley Jr. is widely regarded as the most influential American conservative writer, activist, and organizer in the postwar era. In this nuanced biography, Alvin Felzenberg sheds light on little-known aspects of Buckley’s career, including his role as back-channel adviser to policy makers, his intimate friendship with both Ronald and Nancy Reagan, his changing views on civil rights, and his break with George W. Bush over the Iraq War."- Amazon
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Jim Mayer
Owner and President of Mayer Co. Clothiers in Baton Rouge joins Jim in studio to talk about the health system in Louisiana. Mayer also comments on the next gubernatorial election and who he expects will run against current Governor John Bel Edwards.
06/02 Friday: Jerome Loving, Roger Cador, Mary Stein and Jim Mayer
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Jerome Loving
Author Jerome Loving was the first guest on the show and spoke about his latest book, Jack and Norman. Loving is the author of several books and is a Professor of English at Texas A&M University. Loving was originally born in Philadelphia and attended Duke University.
Roger Cador
Roger Cador came on air to discuss his retirement as the head coach of the Southern Jaguar's baseball team at Southern University. Cador was first announced as the head coach of the team prior to the 1985 season. Cador himself played basketball and baseball for Southern back in the 70s.
Mary Stein
Mary Stein is the assistant director of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library; she gave details about the libraries summer reading program and other events at the library.
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Jim Mayer
Jim Mayer of Mayer Co. Clothiers in Baton Rouge, will be discussing a number of topics, including the stability of national and international government. Mayer Co. Clothiers was a family owned store that closed its doors in 20ll; Mayer was the President and owner.
04/26 Wednesday: Michael Cannell, Dena Christy, Jay Connaughton, Jim Mayer
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Michael Cannell
Michael Cannell, author of Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, The Mad Bomber and the Invention of Criminal Profiling, chats with Jim about his latest book.
"Long before the specter of terrorism haunted the public imagination, a serial bomber stalked the streets of 1950s New York. The race to catch him would give birth to a new science called criminal profiling."- Amazon
Dena Christy
President and CEO of Family Road of Great Baton Rouge Dena Christy joins Jim in studio to discuss the organization's 5th Annual Solaris Award's Gala tomorrow night. Family Road provides a variety of social services ranging from prenatal care to fatherhood programs. For tickets to the gala or for more information on Family Road, visit familyroadgbr.com.
Jay Connaughton
Political Analyst Jay Connaughton chats with Jim about the ongoing legislative session in the state. Connaughton comments on Governor John Bel Edwards' Commercial Activity tax plan and the lack of support it gained from legislators.
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Jim Mayer
Owner and President of Mayer Co. Clothiers in Baton Rouge joins Jim in studio to talk about the health system in Louisiana. Mayer comments on the fashion industry and how it differs from the past and today. He also discusses his connection to former President Bill Clinton.
12/28 Monday: AIDS in Louisiana, Jim Mayer, The Future of Louisiana
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A.J. Johnson
CEO and Founder of the Baton Rouge AIDS Society Rev. A.J. Johnson joins Jim to discuss the growth of AIDS in Louisiana. Johnson says 33% of people who find out they have HIV receive an AIDS diagnosis shortly after. Baton Rouge in number one in the country for it's AIDS rate.
Jim Mayer
Owner and President of Mayer Co. Clothiers in Baton Rouge joins Jim in studio to talk about the health system in Louisiana. Mayer comments on what Governor Bobby Jindal has done for the health care system and how difficult it will be to improve it when John Bel Edwards takes office in two weeks.
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Tony Guarisco
Former State Senator Tony Guarisco joins the show to discuss Governor Bobby Jindal's legacy and the future of Louisiana under the leadership of John Bel Edwards.
Jeff Sadow
Political Science Professor at LSU-Shreveport Jeff Sadow chats with Tony Guarisco and Jim about Jindal's two terms as governor and how John Bel Edwards will do in office.
WEDNESDAY: Melinda Deslatte, Jeff Palermo, E Eric Guirard, Michelle Southern, Jim Mayer
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We start the show with Melinda Deslatte who covers Louisiana news for the AP. The subject? Louisiana's major budget issue.
She says part of the problem this time around is that short term fixes have already been used.
Deslatte had the opportunity to speak with the Governor who said when he talks to legislators about the budget on February 27th he'll indicate it will contain deep cuts, but the administration will have a package of "suggested solutions."
You can follow Melinda on Twitter: @MelindaDeslatte
Louisiana Radio Network's News and Sports Director Jeff Palermo steps in from the newsroom to talk about national signing day.
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E Eric Guirard joins us in studio next along with producer Michelle Southern to talk about the appearance of candidates and if it matters to voters.
Jim Mayer will round out the hour to discuss the closing of charity hospitals in Louisiana. The Baton Rouge General Mid-City just announced they have to close the ER within 60 days because the influx of people coming in for care who aren't insured has been a cost to big to bare.