MONDAY: Jason Berry, Lance Simmens, Dayne Sherman, ScottWilfong, Bob Riley

Hour One: New Orleans writer, Jason Berry, discusses Mary Landrieu, and his politico written about her family

Lance Simmens, a public servant, and former aid to Pres. Clinton, discusses race relations in the U.S.

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HOUR TWO: Dayne Sherman Librarian and Professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and Scott Wilfong, Republican, political consultant, discuss election viewpoints from opposite sides of the political spectrum

Former Alabama Mayor, Bob Riley talks about his support for Common Core education

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THURSDAY: John Kennedy, Ralph Abraham, Katherine Switzer, Gene Mills, John Cooksey

Hour 1:

State Treasurer John Kennedy on his political future and thoughts on the election tomorrow.

We are then joined by Dr. Ralph Abraham, Louisiana Congressional District 5 candidate. Dr. Abraham says if he wins tomorrow he will donate his Congressional pay to St. Jude.

Then it's Katherine Switzer, the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon. She'll be on hand at the Baton Rouge Beach Marathon tomorrow morning.

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Hour 2:

We kick off hour two with Gene Mills, head of the Louisiana Family Forum to get his thoughts on Election Day and other things.

Then it's Former Congressman John Cooksey.

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THURSDAY: Peter Kovacs, Garret Graves, Mathew Laborde, Edwin Edwards, Lamar White Jr.

Baton Rouge/New Orleans/Lafayette Advocate Editor Peter Kovacs kicks off the show today with his thoughts on the newspaper business and why The Advocate does not endorse candidates.

6th Congressional District Candidate Garret Graves calls in and calls Former Governor Edwin Edwards' accusations that his father was awarded government contracts while Graves worked for the state "completely baseless and absurd."

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In Hour 2 we are joined by Mathew Laborde on the Forum 35 Reindeer Run & Jingle Bell Jog tomorrow night in downtown Baton Rouge.

Edwards then calls to respond to Graves call. Things get heated.

We are then joined by Lamar White Jr. -- he's the political blogger who broke the Bill Cassidy "Double Billing" story.

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WEDNESDAY: Mary Landrieu, Edwin Edwards, Clay Young, Albert Samuels


Hour 1:

Former Governor Edwin Edwards discusses his opponent Garret Graves in the 6th Congressional District race ahead of Election Day Saturday.

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Hour 2:

Political analyst Clay Young & Southern Political Science Professor Albert Samuels give their opposing viewpoints on the races Saturday.

We also revisit audio from Congressman Bill Cassidy and Republican Garret Graves in past interviews.

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TUESDAY: Jon Campbell, Jeff Palermo, Mark Ballard, Bob Mann

Hour 1:

Jon Campbell, managing editor at Covers.com, on sports betting.

Jeff Palermo, news and sports director at Louisiana Radio Network, on Miles-To-Michigan rumors.

Mark Ballard, columnist at The Advocate, on the US Senate debate last night.

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Hour 2:

Bob Mann, LSU Mass Comm Professor, gives his thoughts on last night's debate and the election.

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MONDAY: Patricia Grover, Sashika Baunchand, C.B. Forgotston, John Breaux, Rev. Chris Andrews

Hour 1:

Patricia Grover, Nurse Manager for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), on World Aids Day.

C.B. Forgostson on Louisiana's tax incentive programs.

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Hour 2:

Former US Senator John Breaux shares his thoughts on the runoff Saturday.

Rev. Chris Andrews, former pastor of First United Methodist in BR, on politicians and spiritual beliefs.

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