12/13 Wednesday: Marta McDowell, Tony Brown, Darrell Glasper, Gene Mills

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Marta McDowell

Marta McDowell chats with Jim about her latest book, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Frontier Landscapes That Inspired the Little House Books. 


"The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books springs from a life lived in partnership with the land, on farms she and her family settled across the Northeast and Midwest. In this revealing exploration of Wilder’s deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series."-Amazon

Tony Brown & Darrell Glasper

Former Baton Rouge metro councilman Darrell Glasper and KTTP Station Manager Tony Brown join the conversation to discuss the election of Democrat Doug Jones to the Alabama U.S. Senate. 

Hour 2:

Gene Mills

President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills also comments on the election of Democrat Doug Jones to the Alabama U.S. Senate beating Republican Roy Moore. 

12/12 Tuesday: Bill Bryan, Gary Taubes, Denny McLain, Zia Tammami

Hour 1:

Bill Bryan

Bill Bryan is the leader of the Louisiana Independent Party and joins the conversation as the first guest of the show to comment on today's election in Alabama where Roy Moore is running for U.S. Senate. 

Gary Taubes

Author of The Case Against Sugar, Gary Taubes, discusses his latest work. 

"Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. "- Amazon

Hour 2:

Denny McLain

Former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Denny McLain chats with Jim about the politics of the baseball Hall of Fame.

Zia Tammami

Veteran Jazz host Zia Tammami joins the conversation to comment on the life of the legendary Frank Sinatra. Sinatra would've been 102 today. 

12/08 Friday: Deborah Sternberg, K.C. Hobgood, Josh Hoxie, Elizabeth Wagmeister

Hour 1:

Deborah Sternberg

President and Owner of Starmount Life Insurance Company Deborah Sternberg joins Jim in studio to talk about her career. Sternberg was Dan Rather's associate producer for five years in New York City.

K.C. Hobgood/Archer Miller

Author of Evolved: Humanity's Next Stage of Evolution in the Age of Interplanetary Colonization, K.C. Hobgood, better known as Archer Miller, comes in studio to discuss his latest book. 

"Humanity has spread to the far reaches of space, with The Golden Door, a planetary colonization monopoly, selling off every desirable--and not-so-desirable--planet to desperate settlers. Each new world comes with new challenges, and to meet that challenge, the children...are evolving. When Pieter, and other gifted children like him, become the target of government research they must fight not only for their lives, but the future of their very species."-Amazon

Hour 2:

Elizabeth Wagmeister

Reporter with Variety and co-host of Page Six TV Elizabeth Wagmeister chats with Jim about sexual harassment in the workplace and her story about Matt Lauer. 

Josh Hoxie

Writer for the Institute for Policy Studies Josh Hoxie chats with Jim about the Billionaire Bonanza of 2017. Hoxie comments on disparities and wealth inequality in the United States. 

12/07 Thursday: Eben Alexander, Larry Carter, Mike Bertaut

Hour 1:

Dr. Eben Alexander

Author of Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart of Consciousness, Dr. Eben Alexander, comments on his latest book.

"In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander’s brain was severely damaged by a devastating case of bacterial meningitis, and he lapsed into a weeklong coma. It was almost certainly a death sentence, but he miraculously survived and brought back with him an astounding story. During those 7 days in coma, he was plunged into the deepest realms of consciousness and came to understand profound truths about the universe we inhabit. What he learned changed everything he knew about the brain, mind, and consciousness and drove him to ask a question confounding the entire scientific community: How do you explain the origins of consciousness if it is not a byproduct of the brain?"-Amazon

Larry Carter

President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter chats with Jim in studio about free lesson plans available for teachers online. 

Hour 2:

Mike Bertaut

Healthcare economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield Mike Bertaut joins Jim in studio.

12/06 Wednesday: Leanne Clement, Loren Scott, Jay Grymes, Harlan Ullman, Corey Porche

Hour 1:

Leanne Clement

Dr. Leanne Clement with Opera Louisiane chats about "Amahl & the Night Visitors" this Saturday at The Church International. For tickets or more information on the show visit www.operalouisiane.com. 

Loren Scott

LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott comments on the governor's change in the 10 year industrial tax exemption. He also addresses if President Trump's Tax Cuts & Jobs act will really cut taxes and bring jobs to Louisiana. 

Jay Grymes

WAFB Meteorologist Jay Grymes joins Leo again to talk about the chance of snow in the Bayou State this week. 

Hour 2:

Harlan Ullman

Chairman of the Killowen Group Harlan Ullman comments on President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Ullman discusses why Trump would take this action now.  

Corey Porche

Relationship and marriage counselor Corey Porche discusses how to stay calm during the holiday season and not stress out during what is supposed to be a joyful time.