03/18 Friday: Former LSU boxing NCAA Champion, Confessions of a Headmaster, The Regular Legislative Session

Hour 1:

Crowe Peele

Jim is joined in studio by former LSU boxing NCAA champion, Crowe Peele. Peele discusses his career as a boxer and his life after he retired from the sport. 

Flashback Friday

Jim remembers Frank Sinatra, Jr., who passed away Wednesday at the age of 72. 

Paul Cummins

Author Paul Cummins joins the conversation to talk about his latest book, Confessions of a Headmaster. 

"In this entertaining and inspiring memoir, renowned educator Paul Cummins candidly shares his journey from privileged kid and ivory-tower scholar to hands-on progressive educator, working to achieve social justice through education for all youth: from children of celebrities to foster and incarcerated youth and those facing sometimes unimaginable circumstantial hurdles to education and accomplishment—proving time and again that all children can succeed given appropriate support."- Amazon

Hour 2: 

Rob Shadoin

Republican Representative Rob Shadoin of Ruston chats with Jim about the regular legislative session and the possibility of another special session. Shadoin believes they were incomplete after the end of the special session because the massive budget deficit was not totally solved. Shadoin comments on the recent flooding in the central and northern areas of the state. 

03/17: Thursday: Jerry Madden, Resurrection of Rev. Jimmy Swaggart's Career, Chesley Heymsfield, The Direction of the State of Louisiana

Hour 1: 

Jerry Madden

Former Texas lawmaker Jerry Madden with Right on Crime discusses why 17-year-old children convicted of a minor crime should not be tried as adults. He says there is typically more success in the juvenile system. Madden says he speaks from the right side of the political spectrum. 

Stephanie Riegel 

Stephanie Riegel of the Baton Rouge Business Report joins the show in studio to discuss the resurrection of Rev. Jimmy Swaggart's career. Jim worked for Swaggart in the early 1980s. 

Riegel says Swaggart is extremely charismatic and made a comeback with his ministry after a lawsuit. In 1988, the reverend was involved in a prostitution scandal.

Hour 2: 

Chesley Heymsfield 

Jim is joined in studio by the Executive Director of the Louisiana International Film Festival Chesley Heymsfield. A variety of films will be featured ranging from Bogalusa Charm to After the Spill. The event takes place at Cinemark Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge from April 13-17th. Heymsfield says Raiders! could be her favorite film featured. 

For more information on the festival visit lifilmfest.org. 

Michael Henderson

Director of the LSU Public Policy Research Lab Dr. Michael Henderson discusses the latest survey that finds 63% of Louisiana residents aren't pleased with the direction of the state. Henderson says the poll also finds there is a huge increase in the number of people who say the state's business conditions are worse than last year. 

03/16 Wednesday: Dr. Steven Heymsfield, Red Cross's Kay Wilkins, Tyler Bridges, Attorney Michael Wolf

HOUR ONE

Dr. Steven Heymsfield

Dr. Heymsfield recalls what it was like to grow up in New York in the same neighborhood as Donald Trump. He also mentions nutrition and exercise and what it takes to motivate people to be more healthy.


HOUR TWO

Kay Wilkins of Red Cross

As the regional C.E.O.  Kay gives an update on the locations of the Red Cross shelters and services available in the state.

Tyler Bridges of the Advocate

Tyler Bridges makes the connection between candidate Donald Trump and David Duke.  Bridges describes the actions of Donald Trump as being "David himself."

Attorney Michael Wolf

 

Attorney Wolf discusses the issue of whether President Obama should nominate Merrick Garland for Supreme Court or if the nomination should be up to the upcoming president.

03/15 Tuesday: Author Claudia Kalb, former Senator Ben Bagert, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser

HOUR ONE

Claudia Kalb: Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder

Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture.  She shares with Jim intriguing revelations, and brings a new perspective to some of the most well-known names today.

HOUR TWO

Ben Bagert

Attorney Bagert gives his opinions on the presidential race, especially his views on Donald Trump.

Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser

Lt. Gov. Nungesser talks about his responsibility as Lt. Gov to help make the appropriate cuts necessary to fix the budget.  Nungesser also describes the status of the flooding in the state of Louisiana while he and Gov. John Edwards are our surveying the areas.



03/14 Monday: Commissioner of Higher Ed, Dr. Joseph Rallo, Thom Reed of FamilySearch, Henry Barbour, Jim Kleinpeter of NOLA.com

HOUR ONE

Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Joseph Rallo

Dr. Joseph Rallo talks to Jim about the status of higher education in line with the budget after the end of the special session.  Dr. Rallo mentions TOPS reductions, universities that have been affected by budget cuts and the flooding damages that occurred last week.

Senior Marketing Manager with FamilySearch International

FamilySearch is a genealogy organization operated by the Genealogical Society of Utah, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their family history. Reed announces the release of 4 million Freedman's Bureau records.

HOUR TWO

Henry Barbour

Henry leads Capitol Resources lobbying efforts in numerous states around the country. He is recognized as one of the top strategic political operatives in the country. Henry discusses his views on Donald Trump and how he feels as a republican.

Jim Kleinpeter of NOLA.com

Jim Kleinpeter is on the show to talk about the late Marshall "Marty" Mule'.  Mule', 73, died Saturday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Covington. Kleinpeter and Jim share memories of the former Tiger Rag writer and remember some of Mule's popular writings. 

Services for Mule' will be held Wednesday at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Mandeville (1501 West Causeway Approach) with burial to follow at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home.  Visitation is from 11-noon, followed by the mass.

03/11 Friday: Dir. Jan Moller, Michael James Barton, Rep. Chris Broadwater, General Troy Kok

HOUR ONE

Jan Moller

The head of the Louisiana Budget Project,  Moller speaks on the outcome of the Legislative session, the importance of higher education and the need to focus on the aspects of education.

Michael James Barton

Former U.S. defense department official addresses the proposal by General Loretta Lynch who is considering taking legal action against climate change deniers.

HOUR TWO

Friday Flashback

President Reagan address at the commencement at Louisiana State University May 18, 1990.

Chris Broadwater

Representative Broadwater talks about what he feels is best for Louisiana and higher education after the special session has ended.  Broadwater also gives us an update on the flooding across the state due to excess rain.

Gen. Troy Kok

Gen. Troy Kok addresses the obstacles that keep many people from meeting qualifications for the army. General Kok expresses that those in good physical condition should have no problems enlisting in the army, however obesity could become a problem.