08/19 Friday: Treasurer John Kennedy, General Honore, American Humane Society, George Sells, Our Lady of Lake Exec.

HOUR ONE

John Kennedy

State Treasurer and Senate candidate John Kennedy joins the show to give information about volunteering and donating items that are needed around the city. 

Russel Honore

General Russel Honore is no amateur when it comes to natural disasters.  Honore has been in shelters volunteering and helping all week. On the show Honore talks of his experiences and how they've gotten thousands of people organized in different shelters this week.

HOUR TWO

Robin Ganzert

Ganzert is the Pres. and CEO of American Humane Society.  She discusses the society's first response efforts.  American Humane is sending rescue trucks from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with supplies and equipment to shelter up to 100 animals.

George Sells

Former WAFB anchorman George Sells joins the show to vent about what has happened in the community.  Sells compares the storm that flooded the city to Hurricane Agnes in Pennsylvania in 1970. 

Scott Wester

Our Lady of the Lake Chief Executive Officer Scott Wester joins the show to talk about all the Dr.s, Nurses and employees who have helped the patients and community during this storm and tragedy.

08/18 Thursday: George Bell of United Way; Melissa Flournoy & Tony Guarisco, Economist Jim Richardson, Sherry Guarisco, LA Partnership for Children & Families

HOUR ONE
 

George Bell

George Bell, an accomplished nonprofit executive and Louisiana native is the CEO of Capital Area United Way. The organization funds 57 health and human service agencies in the Greater Baton Rouge area.  Bell gives out information on how to fund or donate to those in need during the Baton Rouge flood.  

Tony Guarisco & Melissa Flournoy

Both former state lawmakers, Guarisco and Flournoy discuss the status of Baton Rouge since the flooding.  They negotiate whether President Obama should leave his vacation and be in Louisiana now and if the set curfew in East Baton Rouge Parish is a good decision.  

Billy Nungesser

The Lt. Gov. assessed the damage from the flooding with Gov. Edwards Wednesday.  He describes the damage in the areas and gives an update on what needs to be done to help.

HOUR TWO

Jim Richardson

Dr. Richardson is currently co-chair of the Task Force for Structural Change in Budget and Tax Policy as created by the Louisiana Legislature.  He joins the show to discuss what type of impact the flood will have on the state economy and taxes.

Sherry Guarisco

Sherry Guarisco is the Executive Director for Louisiana Partnerships for Children and Families.  The organization is dedicated to influencing public policy and making sure that the services provided are the best for children.  Guarisco joins the show to share open childcare facilities during this time and tips on how to help children in times of a disaster. 

08/17 Wednesday: Public Service Commissioner Campbell, Congressman Boustany, Rev. Chris Andrews

HOUR ONE

Foster Campbell

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell addresses the Baton Rouge flood situation from a public service position.  Campbell addresses the lost of wireless service signals and answers questions from callers around the community.

HOUR TWO

Charles Boustany

Congressman Boustany talks about the financial and emotional stress caused by the flooding and gives some information on what people can expect to happen in the next few days.  

Chris Andrews

Rev. of Jubilee Pioneers, Andrews joins the show to talk about the more emotional side during the Baton Rouge flooding.  Andrews notes that there are smaller, religious shelters located around the city and reminds the public that any small act of kindness makes a difference.

08/16 Tuesday: Host Stephanie Riegel; LSU Pres. King Alexander, Warren Drake, Patrick Mulhearn and Jay Dardenne

HOUR ONE

F. King Alexander

LSU's President Alexander joins the show to talk about the status of the university since the flooding.  He explains that they are still looking to have move in day on Wednesday and continue with the semester.  Alexander also talks about how the flood has affected faculty and staff and he mentions TOPS.

Warren Drake

East Baton Rouge Superintendent of Schools Warren Drake assesses the damage done by flooding to schools in the community.  Drake estimates how many students  and faculty were displaced by the flood and what he and his team are doing to accommodate those students.

HOUR TWO

Patrick Mulhearn

Director of Studio Operations, Patrick Mulhearn tells the story of how the 150000 square feet of design-built stage space became home to many Baton Rouge inhabitants.

Jay Dardenne

The commissioner of Administration discusses FEMA and its involvement in the Baton Rouge flood.  Dardenne estimates how long it will take Baton Rouge to get back to normal and estimates who and how many were affected by the disaster.  

08/13 Monday: Jim Donelon, Jay Grymes, Eric Lane, Jim Hawthorne, Jay Dardenne

Hour 1:

Leo Honeycutt is co-hosting today's show with Jim

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins Jim and Leo to discuss steps flood victims should take who do not have flood insurance. He gives details on how to apply for assistance with FEMA. 

Jay Grymes

WAFB Meteorologist Jay Grymes chats about the flooding in south Louisiana. He gives an updated forecast for what we can expect for the remainder of the week and when the flooding rivers are expecting to crest.   

Eric Lane

President of Gerry Lane Enterprises, Eric Lane, visits Jim and Leo in studio to discuss what to do if your car has been flooded and the steps to take in getting another vehicle. He says many law enforcement vehicles were also swept away in the flood waters. 

Jim Hawthorne

Former Voice of the Tigers Jim Hawthorne tells the story of how he and his wife were rescued from their flooded home in East Baton Rouge. 

Hour 2:

Jay Dardenne

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne comes in studio to give an update on how the state is doing with the historic flooding. He tells flood victims which shelter to go to and which shelters have reached capacity. 

08/12 Friday: Central Mayor Jr. Shelton, Tattoo Talk, Olympic Update, The Presidential Election, Flash Flood Update

Hour 1:

Jr. Shelton

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton joins Jim to discuss the historic flooding in parts of southern Louisiana is closing roads and flooding homes.  Shelton reports no fatalities in his area yet but warns residents to be cautious when out on the road and to obey all signs. 

Tattoo Talk

Tattoo enthusiast and reporter with Louisiana Radio Network Halen Doughty joins Jim to talk tattoos. Doughty is 23-years-old and has 33 tattoos. She says she got her first tattoo at age 17. 

Olympic Update

Former LSU gymnast Susan Jackson is in studio to give an update on what is going on at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. 

Hour 2:

Eric Skrmetta

Donald Trump's Louisiana Campaign Chairman Eric Skrmetta chats with Jim to discuss Trump's jokes and personality. Skrmetta discusses Trump's personality and how he is misunderstood by many. 

Flash Flood Update

State Climatologist Barry Keim gives an update on the flash floods plaguing the majority of southern Louisiana.