09/08 Friday: Mike Graham, George Sells, Susan Nelson

Hour One

Mike Graham

Mike Graham is the former meteorologist and weatherman for WAFB. Mike Graham worked in television in Baton Rouge for more than 40 years. Graham was on the air to join the conversation surrounding Hurricane Irma.

Hour Two

George Sells and Susan Nelson

Former WAFB anchorman George Sells and attorney Susan Nelson talked about Hurricane Irma and how they felt President Trump is handling the situation. Nelson is also a longtime political consultant and is licensed to practice law in 3 states.

9/07 Thursday: Geoffrey Mount Varner, Mark Ballard, Glenn Guilbeau, Darrell Glasper

Hour 1:

Geoffrey Mount Varner

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Author of Home Alive: 11 Must Rules for Surviving Encounters with the Police, Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, discusses his latest book with Jim.

"Are you tired of the news reports of police killings? Do you worry if your son or loved one is next? Are you concerned if your child or loved one knows what to say or how to respond to the police? Home Alive will ease your worries. It is an absolute URGENT READ. Dr. Mount Varner, a Harvard graduate, board-certified emergency medicine physician and father uses real emergency department stories, experiences, data and interviews to share 11 MUST researched strategies that will save your life. This is not a police bashing book. Home Alive and the 11 strategies presented immediately starts to save lives now once read."- Amazon

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate comments on Thibodaux Rep. Dee Richard's gambling addiction. Richard allegedly used campaign funds to feed his gambling habit and claims it is due to a medication he takes to treat his Parkinson's Disease. 

Hour 2:

Glenn Guilbeau & Darrell Glasper

Former Baton Rouge Metrocouncilman Darrell Glasper and sports writer for Gannett Glenn Guilbeau join the conversation to comment on race relations in sports. The pair also discuss if race makes someone a better athelete. 

09/06 Wednesday: Bill Grimley, Stephanie Riegel, Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Bill Grimley

Attorney Bill Grimley went live on air to join the conversation surrounding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The policy was founded during the Obama administration, which the current president decided to end. 

Stephanie Riegel

Stephanie Riegel is the editor of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Reigel talked about the differences between Louisiana and Texas, especially in taxes. 

Hour Two:

Mike Bertaut

Mike Bertaut joined from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the entire hour. He is a certified health consultant and has 25 years of experince in his field. Bertaut is the chief economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

09/01 Friday: Eric Lane, Robert Fenet, Melissa Keaster, Butch Browning, Desiree Myers Lemoine

Hour One
 

Eric Lane

Eric Lane is President of Gerry Lane Enterprises; he joined our guest host Leo Honeycutt to warn listeners about people selling refurbished cars that had been damaged in the flood. Customers could be scammed into buying cars that are no good.

Robert Fenet

Attorney Robert Fenet joined Leo Honeycutt to speak more of the development of Port Cameron. He is originally a native of Lake Charles and studied law at Notre Dame Law School. 

Melissa Keaster

Author Melissa Keaster talked about her new book Eleora and gave insight into the writing process and where the idea from the book came from. 

Hour Two

Butch Browning

Louisiana Fire Marshall Butch Browning spoke on the effort to help Port Arthur in Texas recover after intense flooding. 

 

Desiree Myers Lemoine

Desiree Myers Lemoine from LA Red Cross was in studio to talk about the relief effort and support provided by Red Cross. She provides details on how and where to donate for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

08/31 Thursday: Wayne Coffey, Mark Ballard, David Diamond

Hour 1:

Wayne Coffey

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Wayne Coffey, author of Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program, joins the conversation to discuss his latest book. 

"Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite in the annals of his sport, having lead his players to three national championships. In Above the Line, he offers readers his unparalleled insights into leadership, team building, and the keys to empowering people to achieve things they might never have thought possible. Meyer shares his groundbreaking game plan—the game plan followed every day in the Ohio State Buckeyes’ championship season—for creating a culture of success built on trust and a commitment to a common purpose. Packed with real life examples from Meyer’s storied career, Above the Line delivers wisdom and inspiration for taking control and turning setbacks into victories for a team, a family, or a Fortune 500 company."- Amazon

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard with the Advocate joins the show for his weekly discussion about what's going on in Louisiana. Ballard chats with Jim about the aftermath of Harvey and the state's looming fiscal cliff.

Hour 2:

Rev. David Diamond

Rev. David Diamond comes in studio to discuss the aftermath of the attack in Charlottesville. Diamond also comments on the Decadence Festival in New Orleans this weekend. 

08/30 Wednesday: Dr. Shelley Uram, Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Phoebe Ferguson, Sally Stiel, Jim Donelon

Hour One

Dr. Shelley Uram

The first guest was Dr. Shelley Uram and she is the author of Essential Living: A Guide to Having Happiness and Peace by Reclaiming Your Essential Self. The topic she discussed was: How to stay sane in an insane world. 

Farleigh Cook Jackson and Phoebe Ferguson

Farleigh Cook Jackson from Preserve Louisiana and Phoebe Ferguson will talk about the Plessy and Ferguson Foundation. Phoebe Ferguson is a descendent of Judge John Ferguson from Plessy v. Ferguson, who ruled in the case. 

Hour Two

Sally Stiel

Sally Stiel is a member of the LSU Alumni Association. Stiel talked more about Saturday's game being moved to the Superdome in New Orleans. Stiel is senior director of alumni engagement and marketing.

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon talked about the importance of having flood insurance following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.