12/27 Tuesday: Peter Kovacs, Dianne Andrews, Susan Nelson

Hour One

Peter Kovacs

The editor of Baton Rouge newspaper The Advocate, joined the show to discuss his career and the media. He formerly worked with the Times-Picayune and was named Nation Press Foundation's Editor of the Year in 2016. He is from New York and graduated from Brown University. 

Hour Two

Dianne Andrews and Susan Nelson

Dianne Andrews and Susan Nelson face off on opposite sides during a debate about Donald Trump: Andres is for and Nelson is against. Andrews is the host of cable show Dianne Andrews in Black and White and Nelson is the former Communication Director for the Louisiana Democratic Party. 

12/23 Friday: Jeff Sadow & Melissa Flournoy, Rev. Chris Andrews

HOUR ONE

Jeff Sadow & Melissa Flournoy

LSU-Shreveport political science professor and blogger Jeff Sadow and former state lawmaker Melissa Flournoy join the show to talk about what they feel is the biggest story of 2016, Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Flournoy and Sadow touch on other 2016 elections in Louisiana as well.

HOUR TWO

Chris Andrews

Rev. of Jubilee Pioneers, Chris Andrews, joins the show to talk about the fear of the American people and the powerful emotions that drive mankind.

12/22 Thursday: Rich Little, Danielle Krysa, Mark Ballard, Rabbi Barry Weinstein

Hour One

Rich Little

Rich Little is a notable impressionist who impersonates more than 200 voices. He is a native of Canada and first started impersonating at the age of 12 when he would talk back to his teachers in their voices. He is known for impersonating presidents and performed at both of Ronald Reagan's inaugurations. He continues to perform today throughout the US and Canada.

Danielle Krysa

Danielle Krysa joined the show to discuss her new book titled, Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk: And Other Truths About Being Creative. She is the author of a popular blog titled The Jealous Curator. She worked as a designer and creative director for 14 years. She is a resident of British Columbia, Canada.

Hour Two

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate joined the show to discuss John Bel Edwards and his first year as Governor of Louisiana.

Rabbi Berry Weinstein

Rabbi Berry Weinstein joined us to discuss Hanukah and Christmas. Hanukah in 2016 will begin on the evening December 24 and last until January 1st. 

12/21 Wednesday: Loretta Swit, John Mangus & Alex Aldimiati, Stephen Moret

HOUR ONE

Loretta Swit

The star from the hit television show, M.A.S.H., Swit remembers how she got the role of Margaret "hot lips" Houlihan. She describes the family-like atmosphere between the cast. Swit has always been an advocate for animals and animal rights. Her book, Switheart, is a hardcover book that includes 65 full-color paintings and drawings of animals, as well as anecdotes about each. 

John Mangus & Alexander Aldimiati

Two actors from Baton Rouge join the show to talk about the film and movie industry in Louisiana.  Mangus and Aldimiati are producing a project called The Darkest Night in Hammond, LA.

HOUR TWO

Stephen Moret

Stephen Moret, who headed Louisiana's economic development efforts under former Gov. Bobby Jindal, is leaving his job running the LSU Foundation to take the job of president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Moret joins the show to recall his favorite memories of Louisiana and LSU.

12/20 Tuesday: Ralph Hennessy, Jim Caldwell, Roy Fletcher

Hour One

Ralph Hennessy and Jim Caldwell

Ralph Hennessy is the Interim Director of Aviation for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport; Jim Caldwell is the Marketing Manager and Air Service Development of BTR. The two discussed traveling for the holidays and state of air travel in Louisiana. 

 

Hour Two

Roy Fletcher

Fletcher is a Louisiana Political Consultant, he joined the show to discuss Donald Trump and his future as the President. During his career he managed multiple campaigns, including former Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster and he was the national deputy campaign manager for John McCain's presidential campaign.