04/12 Tuesday: Duncan Clark on Alibaba, Kevin Cope, John Ed Bradley on "Hokie" Gajan & Non-Smoking Ordinance

April 12, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Duncan Clark

A former advisor to Alibaba in its early years and the author of the new book "Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built." Clark talks about Ma, the founder of Alibaba who started out as an English teacher, and how he built the Chinese firm into a worldwide internet retailing powerhouse in about 15 years.

Kevin Cope

President of the Faculty Senate, Cope comes on the show to discuss running for Faculty Senate another year, the petition for Tiger Band Director Roy King, Tops

HOUR TWO

John Ed. Bradley

The famous author, John Ed. Bradley remembers his former teammate, Howard "Hokie" Gajan. Gajan passed away April 12 at the age of 56.

Henry Turner & Rusty Yates

Henry Turner and Rusty Yates discuss the pros and cons of a non smoking ordinance in the city of Baton Rouge.

Stasha Rhodes, Bronson Frick & Lydia Kuykindal

Stasha Rhodes of the American Heart Society, Bronson Frick of the Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, and Lydia Kuykindal of the American Cancer Society explain reasons for why Baton Rouge should ban smoking from bars and casinos.

04/11 Monday: Baseball is Hurting Our Kids, Retirement of Pres. of LFT, DA Hillar Moore, Robert Clark: Feathers

April 11, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Jeff Passan: The Arm & "Baseball is Hurting Our Kids"

Columnist Jeff Passan talks about the pitching arm in baseball and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors. His views are found in his recent book, The Arm, and article in NY Times, "Baseball is Injuring our Kids."

Pres. of Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan

The current President of The Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan, comes on the show to announce his retirement. Monaghan talks about the status of education, possibilities for his successor and more on the show.

HOUR TWO

DA Hillar Moore

District Attorney Hillar Moore comes on the show to talk with Jim about crime rates in south Louisiana and addresses the murders of former Saints defensive end, Will Smith as well as the two Southern University students, Lashuntae Benton and Annette January.

"Feathers"

Robert Clark is a freelance photographer based in New York City and works with the world's leading magazines and major publishing houses, as well as on cutting edge advertising campaigns. His book, "Feathers," offers a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts.

04/08 Friday: Frank Mullen, Susanne Duplantis, Albert White, John Wirt, Flashback Friday Gary Carter, Vereta Lee

April 8, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Frank Mullen

Huey Long joins us from back in time with the help of impersonator Frank Mullen. Mullen impersonates historical figures and has been doing so since 1998. He compares qualities of Huey Long with that of the current presidential candidates.

Susanne Duplantis ; "Just Eat It"

Duplantis talks with Jim about using left-over food and incorporating it into new dishes to reduce the wasting of food. Her event is called, "Just Eat It."

Albert White; District 29

White discusses his platforms and what he would do if elected as State Representative of District 29.

John Wirt

Wirt joins Jim to talk about the entertainment and festivals currently happening in Baton Rouge.

Flashback; Gary Carter

For flashback Friday we hear an interview with Jim and the late, world famous catcher, Gary Carter in 1982. Carter died from brain cancer in 2012.

Vereta Lee

Another candidate for District 29, Vereta feels very passionate about funding public education. Vereta wants to change TOPS but feels that those who have earned the grades for it should receive it no matter their income.

04/07 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Former Commissioner of LHSAA Tommy Henry, Dr. Faye Williams, Regis Philbin, Dan Moldea

April 7, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Mark Ballard

Ballard talks with Jim about what is going on at the Capitol, the status of TOPS for education and what the program means to middle-class families in Louisiana.

Tommy Henry

The former commissioner of the LHSAA discusses a bill about school divisions in sports and the effects it will have on high school athletics.

Dr. Faye Williams

The civic leader talks with Jim about the presidential election, and her predictions on the best candidate for the job. She focuses mainly on the Democratic party.

HOUR 2:

Regis Philbin

Television legend, Regis Philbin, opens up our second hour with Jim and reminisces on how he got into show business. Regis talks about Donald Trump and performing at the L'auberge in Baton Rouge.

Dan Moldea

The Investigative reporter gives Jim some of his opinions on the perceptions of our current presidential candidates.

04/6 Wednesday: Mayor Kip Holden, District 29 candidate Victor Woods Jr., Mike Wagenheim, Bruce Herschensohn

April 6, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden

Mayor Kip Holden opens up the show with Jim and addresses speculations about running for congress.

Victor Woods

Victor Woods, Jr. is a 2016 Democratic special election candidate for District 29 of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

HOUR TWO

Mike Wagenheim

Mike Wagenheim most recently served as executive producer and lead on-air talent for the Colonel Sports Network in Louisiana, which aired statewide and regional programming for Nicholls State University. He has been recently married and now lives in Israel. Mike talks about life and radio in Israel and how his life has changed since his move.

Bruce Herschensohn

Stanley Bruce Herschensohn is an American political commentator, author and senior fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy in Malibu, California. Bruce Herschensohn gives insight on the presidential race and what it was like working for Richard Nixon.

04/05 Tuesday: Blue's Fest, Seat Yourself, Edmond Jordan, Commissioner Foster Campbell, Author Juan Campbell, Justin Roberts

April 5, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Chris Brooks with Blues Festival

Chairman Chris Brooks comes on the show to talk about the Blues Festival downtown. The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation proudly brings the 22nd annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday April, 10, 2016, from 11:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., located in and around Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza.

Alex V. Cook

Alex Cook comes on the show to talk about his book that includes venue information, personal recommendations, and entertaining anecdotes for locations around Louisiana. The book is titled, Seat Yourself: The Best of South Louisiana's Local Diners, Lunch Houses, and Roadside Stops.

Edmond Jordan

Edmond Jordan has been an attorney for 17 years, representing the Louisiana Public Service Commission, The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and The United States Department of Homeland Security, in addition to private practice. He is running for the open seat of District 29.

HOUR TWO

Commissioner Foster Campbell

The Commissioner is a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate seat being vacated by the Republican David Vitter. The primary election will coincide with the presidential general election. Campbell explains the effects this coincidence will have on the outcomes of both elections.

Juan Williams

Author of "We the People," and political analyst for FOX News. In his book, Williams reveals how each of our modern-day founders have extended the Founding Fathers original vision and changed fundamental aspects of our country.

Justin Roberts

Jim speaks briefly with U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Justin Roberts. In his upcoming documentary "No Greater Love," Roberts sets out to bridge this gap between the American public and its combat veterans through extensive footage he shot in Afghanistan and follow-up interviews with soldiers and Gold Star wives and families. This film will be featured in the International Film Festival.