05/30 Monday: The Crawfish Boat, Funding for Art in Louisiana, Michael Medved on Donald Trump

May 30, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

John Laudun

Author John Laudun explains how the history of the crawfish boat, where a diverse network of individuals take pieces of aluminum and steel and invent a traditional amphibious boat transformed the economics of rice agriculture in Louisiana, in his book, "The Crawfish Boat."

Ann Connelly

State law requires that 1 percent of the total spent on a major public construction project or renovation be spent on art inside or outside of the grounds. The bill would add a cap of $450,000 to the art expenditure, or 1 percent, whichever is less. Ann Connelly joins Jim on the show to express her feelings about the bill and how important art and artists are to Louisiana culture.

HOUR TWO

Michael Medved

Michael Medved is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and bestselling author. He was a classmate of Hillary and Bill Clinton and is no fan of Donald Trump. Medved discusses with Jim the reasons The Donald should not become the President.

Medved also talks about his fascination with WWII and the museum in New Orleans as it relates to his upcoming book.

05/27 Friday: Black Family Initiative, Flashback Friday, MPAC, Dated Terminology, Behavioral Specialist

May 27, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Rev. Donald Hunter

Rev. Donald Hunter has previously served 25 years in the state government. He joins Jim on the show to talk about The Black Family Initiative. The purpose of this organization is to strengthen the family in all areas of relationships such as marital, parental and spousal by using a multi-systemic approach to create a Intervention unit that will become an asset to society.

Flashback Friday: David Duke & Charles Jones

For flashback Friday we hear state representatives David Duke and Charles Jones quarrel about affirmative action May 30, 1990.

Renee Chatelain

The president and chief executive officer of the The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge joins the show to promote MPAC- Music, People, Art, Community. The Shaw Center for the Arts will offer different entertainment and cuisine during downtown Baton Rouge's biggest annual party. Tickets are on sale at artsbr.org

HOUR TWO

Frank Wu

Law professor Frank Wu talks about the executive order President Obama signed pertaining to the use of dated terminology ("negro" and "oriental") in federal law. Wu agrees with the decision of the President and harps on the respect associated with calling people what they want to be called.

Debbie Silverman

Debbie Silverman is a Human Behavior Specialist and President of a consumer research company called Consumer Perspective LLC. Debbie talks about the gestures made by presidential candidates and what people should pay attention to before they go to the polls.

05/26 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Smarter Faster Better, The Upright Thinkers, PETA and Mike the Tiger, Fueling Freedom

May 26, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Mark Ballard

Opening up the show is Mark Ballard of The Advocate with an update with what's going on in the session. He touches on subjects such as cursive writing in schools and taxes, as the end of the session draws near.

Charles Duhigg

Duhigg is a reporter for The New York Times. His book, Smarter Faster Better explains eight key concepts—from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making—that explain why some people and companies get so much done.

Leonard Mlodinow

Leonard Mlodinow is an American physicist, author and screenwriter. In his new book, The Upright Thinkers, Mlodinow takes readers on a passionate and inspiring tour through the exciting history of human progress and the key events in the development of science.

HOUR TWO

PETA on Mike the Tiger

Lewis Crary of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals urges LSU to end the tradition of keeping a live tiger on campus and carting the tiger around Tiger Stadium during football games. Crary joins Jim to testify on why Mike should be left in the wild.

Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore focuses on advancing public policies that increase the rate of economic growth in the United States. He discusses Donald Trump's policies regarding fossil fuels from an economic point of view.

05/25 Wednesday: Robert Travis Scott, Hillary Clinton using Private Server, Pastor Protection Act, Gissel Running for BR Mayor, Remembering John Maginnis

May 25, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Robert Scott

The president of Public Affairs Research Council opens up the show with Jim and discusses the session. Scott touches on the statement made by Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand who called House Bill 1148 “bulls***” and accused lawmakers of political pandering.

Dr. Sean Illing

Dr. Sean Illing is a writer and blogger in Baton Rouge. Illing is on the show with Jim to comment on Hillary Clinton and her use of a personal server in a report by the Inspector General.

HOUR TWO

Rev. Steve Crump

Rev. Steve Krump addresses two social issues: the Pastor Protection Act and the story of an Amite student who was not able to walk for his graduation because of his facial hair.

Darrell Gissell

Businessman and realtor Darryl Gissel is running as an independent to change the stigma of Baton Rouge politicians and to get things done for the city-parish. He is now one of seven mayoral candidates in the race. He joins the show to talk about his platform and reasons behind his candidacy.

Jeremy Alford

Jeremy Alford is the publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com and LaPolitics Weekly. He joins Jim on the show to remember his successor, John James Maginnis who died two years ago on this date.

05/24 Tuesday: Jay Ducote & BBQ in Louisiana, Jason Decuir, Jay Perkins on Journalism, Politics with Roy Fletcher

May 24, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Jay Ducote

Stephanie Riegel subs in for Jim today. Her first guest is Chef Jay Ducote. Ducote's blog and radio show, Bite and Booze, creates food and beverage content that chronicles Ducote's cultural indulgent experiences. He developed Jay D's Louisiana Barbecue Sauce while competing in barbecue cook-offs and writing about barbecue.

Jason DeCuir

Jason DeCuir serves as Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary for Legal Affairs with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). DeCuir supervises the Litigation and Policy Services divisions, and the development of processes to enhance the state’s ability to fairly and efficiently collect revenues and administer the state’s tax laws. Decuir addresses taxes, tax reform and the session.

HOUR TWO

Jay Perkins

Jay Perkins specializes in investigative reporting, computer-assisted reporting and political consulting techniques. Perkins, a former professor from LSU Manship School, talks about journalism and the changing media.

Roy Fletcher

Roy Fletcher is the owner of Roy Fletcher Inc., a political consulting firm based in Baton Rouge, La. He has over 30 years of campaign experience and talks with Stephanie about politics at the local, state and national levels

05/23 Monday: Dr. Monty Sullivan, New Cancer Drug--Keytruda, Clay Higgins, Flying into Hurricanes, Mike the Tiger Diagnosed with Cancer

May 23, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Dr. Monty Sullivan

The President of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System joins the show after testifying before congress on educational job/ training programs. Sullivan talks about the costs of funding these programs and different education opportunities in Louisiana.

Dr. Jay Brooks

Dr. Brooks is the Chairman of Dept. of Hematology/Oncology at Ochsner Medical Center. He discusses with Neal the new Cancer Drug, Keytruda. Dr. Brooks talks about the side effects and costs of this new treatment.

HOUR TWO

Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins, the man popularly known as the ‘Cajun John Wayne', has recently announced that he is running for Congress. Higgins discusses his reasoning for running and why he feels he needs to answer to "the will of the people."

Lt. Commander Jason Mansour

Lt. Commander Mansour is the Commander of Gulfstream 4 SP High Altitude. He specializes in environmental intelligence, where sometimes he may carry out 8 hour missions. Mansour explains the circumstances and characteristics of storms, along with some of his experiences as a hurricane hunter.

Ginger Guttner

Ginger Guttner is the Director of PR for the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. LSU's Mike the Tiger has been diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, which could be the first ever diagnosis of the condition in a tiger. Guttner gives us an update on Mike's condition and some of the logistics for moving a 400 lb. tiger to Baton Rouge’s Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center where he will be treated.