THURSDAY: Peter Kovacs, Garret Graves, Mathew Laborde, Edwin Edwards, Lamar White Jr.

Baton Rouge/New Orleans/Lafayette Advocate Editor Peter Kovacs kicks off the show today with his thoughts on the newspaper business and why The Advocate does not endorse candidates.

6th Congressional District Candidate Garret Graves calls in and calls Former Governor Edwin Edwards' accusations that his father was awarded government contracts while Graves worked for the state "completely baseless and absurd."

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In Hour 2 we are joined by Mathew Laborde on the Forum 35 Reindeer Run & Jingle Bell Jog tomorrow night in downtown Baton Rouge.

Edwards then calls to respond to Graves call. Things get heated.

We are then joined by Lamar White Jr. -- he's the political blogger who broke the Bill Cassidy "Double Billing" story.

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WEDNESDAY: Mary Landrieu, Edwin Edwards, Clay Young, Albert Samuels


Hour 1:

Former Governor Edwin Edwards discusses his opponent Garret Graves in the 6th Congressional District race ahead of Election Day Saturday.

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Hour 2:

Political analyst Clay Young & Southern Political Science Professor Albert Samuels give their opposing viewpoints on the races Saturday.

We also revisit audio from Congressman Bill Cassidy and Republican Garret Graves in past interviews.

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TUESDAY: Jon Campbell, Jeff Palermo, Mark Ballard, Bob Mann

Hour 1:

Jon Campbell, managing editor at Covers.com, on sports betting.

Jeff Palermo, news and sports director at Louisiana Radio Network, on Miles-To-Michigan rumors.

Mark Ballard, columnist at The Advocate, on the US Senate debate last night.

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Hour 2:

Bob Mann, LSU Mass Comm Professor, gives his thoughts on last night's debate and the election.

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MONDAY: Patricia Grover, Sashika Baunchand, C.B. Forgotston, John Breaux, Rev. Chris Andrews

Hour 1:

Patricia Grover, Nurse Manager for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), on World Aids Day.

C.B. Forgostson on Louisiana's tax incentive programs.

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Hour 2:

Former US Senator John Breaux shares his thoughts on the runoff Saturday.

Rev. Chris Andrews, former pastor of First United Methodist in BR, on politicians and spiritual beliefs.

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FRIDAY: Jeff Palermo, Tyrus Thomas, Lisa Smith, Les Duhe, Chuck Redden

HOUR ONE: Jeff Palermo discusses Sen. Landrieu allegations of Bill Cassidy double dipping. 

LSU great and 8 year NBA star Tyrus Thomas, discusses his career highlights and new business ventures.

Children's Advocate Lisa Lovett Smith, discusses her book, Who Knows Tomorrow?

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HOUR TWO: Lester Duhe, political consultant, talks LSU football and December 6th elections

Monroe, Louisiana's KMBS 1300AM, Owner Operator, Radio and Edwin Edwards parody talent, discusses Edwin Edwards.

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Thursday: Dr. Michael L. Kurtz, Jesse Ventura, Rep Ted James, Sen Elbert Guillory

Hour 1: Dr. Michael L. Kurtz, Professor of History at Southeastern Louisiana and author of a 1982 book on the assassination of President Kennedy that's entitled, "Crime of the Century." Former Gov Jesse Ventura talks about his theory of the Kennedy Assasination.

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Hour 2: Rep Ted James & Sen. Elbert Guillory debate Senator Mary Landrieu

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