Hour One

Mark Lukach

Mark Lukach is a teacher and freelance writer. His work has been published in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Pacific Standard and more. His latest book is, My Wife in the Psych Ward: A Memoir, which he discussed on air.

Tony Guarisco

Is a Democrat and former member of the Louisiana Senate and from Morgan City, La. Guarsico came by to discuss the recent Alton Sterling decision to not press charges against the two officers involved in the shooting.

Morgan Molthrop

Writer Morgan Molthrop came in studio to discuss his new book on Jean Lafitte. The book is titled, Jean Lafitte’s Pirate Code, 17 Strategies for Acquiring Untold Fortune From America’s First Laissez Faire Capitalist and he wast at the Main Library today for Author After Hours.

Hour Two

Scott Wilfong and John Milkovich

Scott Wilfong is a Republican and political consultant and John Milkovich is a Louisiana Senator and represents District 38. Wilfong and Milkovich discussed the GOP's recently passed bill to repeal Obamacare, the legislative session and more.

HOUR ONE:

John Sinquefield

John Sinquefield is a Baton Rouge prosecutor. He got the death penalty for Baton Rouge serial killer Derrick Todd Lee. Sinquefield shares his experience with the Lee case and discusses his views on the highly debated issue of capitol punishment. "I've prosecuted serial rapists before, but I don't think I have ever seen a situation like that before or since in my lifetime," Sinquefield says of Derrick Todd Lee's crimes. "He committed horrible, heinous acts against these women."

HOUR TWO:

Susan Jackson

Susan Jackson is a decorated gymnast for LSU. Jackson shares her experiences growing up with the sport. "I was very overactive as a toddler and to save myself and the house, my mom put me in gym," she begins. Jackson also noted her special connection to LSU, "I felt like the coaches really cared for me as a person, not just as a gymnast."

After she graduated, Jackson ran away with the circus. "How many people get to say that?" she says. Jackson traveled Europe for two years with Cirque Du Soleil.

John Milkovich

John Milkovich is the new state senator from Shreveport. He ran his campaign on family and traditional values, vowing to defend traditional ideals and cut taxes. He shares how he will better improve Louisiana.