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Jim remembers music legend, Allen Toussaint who passed away this week. Jim also discusses the Gubernatorial election. He believes that the Governor of Louisiana should be able to benchpress his own weight.
Willie Robertson announced his support for David Vitter this week.
Jim also comments on the Central Paris Shooting early today.
The second hour of today's show is an encore of yesterday's first hour.
Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police Col. Mike Edmonson joins Jim in studio to discuss the death of the 6-year-old boy in Marksville, shot by city marshals. The bond has been set for $1 million dollars for both officers charged in the shooting. Edmonson urges anyone with information on the case to come forward to State Police.
Edmonson recalls his years working for State Police and the memories he's made. He comments on the letters from the Office of Motor Vehicles to drivers with a lapse in their insurance.
University of New Orleans Pollster Dr. Ed Chervenak discusses their latest poll in the gubernatorial election, which finds Democrat John Bel Edwards having a 22 point lead over Republican David Vitter.
Chervenak says many voters are disappointed in the direction of the state and highly disapprove of Governor Bobby Jindal. The poll also finds Republican Billy Nungesser with a significant lead over Democrat Kip Holden in the Lt. Governor's race.
From the bestselling author of Stalingrad, Berlin and D-Day, Antony Beevor’s Ardennes 1944: Battle of the Bulge tells the story of the Germany’s ill-fated final stand.
"On 16 December, 1944, Hitler launched his ‘last gamble’ in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes. He believed he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp, then force the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back."
John Couvillon is a well known Louisiana pollster. Couvillon launched his political consulting business and incorporated as JMC Enterprises of Louisiana (also known as JMC Analytics and Polling) in the fall of 2010. He comments on early voting turnout in Louisiana for the Gubernatorial election. So far, it appears that voter turnout will exceed the October primary.
Jeremy Alford is the owner and publisher of lapolitics.com. He discusses the Gubernatorial Election in the final weeks of campaigning between David Vitter and John Bel Edwards. Alford comments on the animosity between the two candidates at the debate last night.
Major General Ron Richard joins the show to discuss the 240th anniversary of the Marine Corps. Richard says everyone should provide some service to instill in them a sense of love and patriotism and give back to their country.
Richard says Louisiana has the golden opportunity with a new governor coming into office to address young veterans coming back after years of war. He believes ROTC should be voluntary.
Louisiana Jazz singer Phillip Manuel talks with Jim about the life and death of Allen Toussaint. Toussaint passed away today in Madrid, Spain after a concert due to a heart attack. Manuel discusses being exposed to Toussaint's music at an early age.
Political Consultant Raymond Strother talks about the presidential election. He says the Republican debates haven't been as fair as they should be. Strother comments on the gubernatorial election. He listens to David Vitter and John Bel Edwards address Vitter's prostitution scandal and believes Vitter is trying to get the evangelical vote back. Strother discusses the use of private investigators during an election.
Sybil Haydel Morial is a native of New Orleans and witness to the Civil Rights Era "from Jim Crow to Political Empowerment." She attended Boston University, where she met Martin Luther King Jr, her fellow student. Morial became the first African-American to teach in the Newton, Massachusetts, public-school system. Upon returning to New Orleans, Sybil participated in some of the first tests for integration attempting to enroll at both Tulane and Loyola. In 1962, she was the lone plaintiff in a successful challenge to a statute prohibiting public-school teachers from being involved in any organization advocating civil rights. She also formed the Louisiana League of Good Government to help African-American citizens register to vote.
She shares her book Witness to Change: From Jim Crow to Political Empowerment.
Tyler Bridges is a freelance journalist based in New Orleans and Lima, Peru, who was twice a member of Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is a former reporter for The Miami Herald and The Times-Picayune and author of Bad Bet on the Bayou: The Rise of Gambling in Louisiana and the Fall of Governor Edwin Edwards and The Rise of David Duke. He comments on the upcoming Gubernatorial election in less than two weeks.
Dr. Jeff Sadow is an Associate Professor of History and Political Science at LSU in Shreveport. He is also a columnist for The Advocate. He discusses his article 'John Bel Edwards not holding to honor code with litany of deceit during campaign' published in The Advocate yesterday.
Daniel de Vise is an author and journalist. He has worked at The Washington Post and other major newspapers. He shares his book Andy and Don: The Making of a Friendship and a Classic American TV Show. "A lesson about caring for your fellow human being.. You'd probably find such a lesson on any episode."
Monte Burke, a New York Times best-selling author, is a staff writer at Forbes magazine and a senior editor at ForbesLife. He shares his book Saban: The Making of a Coach on account of the LSU v. Alabama game tomorrow.
Stephanie Grace is a columnist for The Advocate. She discusses Jay Dardenne's recent endorsement of John Bel Edwards. She also comments on the general dynamics of the election.
