MONDAY: Heather McDonald, Cody Worsham, Cary Deaton, Kira Schuette, Valencia Richardson, Jim Richardson

HOUR ONE: 

Attorney Heather McDonald shares her opposition to President Obama's immigration push.  McDonald comments on the quick discrediting of Michael Brown which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement.   "I think we've been having the discussion about police racism for the last twenty years when we should be talking about black crime."  She continues, "If we could bring the black crime problem down, we wouldn't find ourselves talking about policing."  McDonald asserts that solving this problem is "reconstituting the family" because there is a 75% out of wed lock birth rate.   

Attorney Cary Deaton of Metarie finished third in the governor's election four years ago.  He announces his candidacy for the governor's election today.  "I have easily $50,000 that I'm going to put towards this time... some people have likened me toward former Gubernatorial candidate Buddy Roemer."  

HOUR TWO: 

LSU economist Jim Richardson comments on the budget.  He also discusses the Grover Norquist pledge and those who signed the pledge and how it has impacted Louisiana.  Richardson also comments on the cigarette tax.  He condemns the year by year approach that legislators are taking to fix the budget.    

Political Science students from LSU Kira Schuette and Valencia Richardson talk about the forum for students to give their opinion on budget issues.  Wednesday night there will be a forum at the Louisiana Manship School of Mass Communications about the budget cuts.  Richardson says, "We are trying to make this less about who to blame and more about how to move forward."  Schuette adds, "If we keep pointing fingers, we're not going to be able to actually discuss real solutions." 

"What is dangerous about these budget cuts is that people in high school don't understand what this means," Schuette says.  Richardson adds, "It's really easy to be exploited when you don't understand what's going on." 

Cody Worsham of Tiger Rag comments on LSU making it to the NCAA tournament.  

FRIDAY: Rita Eichenstein, Maxine Crump, Denise Marcelle, Christmas Abbott, Marcus Losack, Garret Graves

Hour 1

Dr. Rita Eichenstein discusses her book Not What I Expected, and her 20 year clinical experience in Neuropsychological assessment and clinical psychology, she offers in depth assessments of children, teens, and young adults. More information about her book can be found on www.notwhatiexpected.info 

Maxine Crump and Councilwoman Denise Marcelle discuss race relations in Louisiana. Denise asked that Cats CEO Mirabito resign, based on his comment made during interview with Clay Young. Both Maxine and Denise discuss crime in Louisiana and America overall.

Hour 2

Body builder Christmas Abbott talks about her pass growing up, and what changed her life, she also discussed her book, "Bad Ass Body Diet", and her seminars, The Body Review, where she teaches peoples how to eat, and change their lifestyle, instead of dieting. She also gives a great tip for women wanting to workout.

Marcus Losack, an Irish priest and writer, discusses St. Patrick's day and the myth behind St. Patrick.

6th District Congressman Garret Graves discusses issues in his district, his visit to Louisiana, Capital Hill, and former Governor Edwin Edwards.

THURSDAY: John White, Renee Chatelain, Gary Stewart, Steve Vockrodt, Mike Wolf

Hour one:

First guest today is State Superintendent of Education John White.

Common Core PARCC tests start Monday, White says, "This is a basic description of what a kid should be able to do at the end of each grade level."

"We've got a lot of kids who have memorized everything, but can't tell you why. That's why we struggle in math."

"We've got to start teaching our kids 'Why?'"

"We need to focus on those who have legitimate concerns about their kids education and not those who prey on those concerns."

"Very few people like to take tests. But they are necessary and part of life. That's why they are required by the state."

"I think it should be up to parents to decide what to do with their kid's education. We also hold accountability for taxpayers."

"There is a correlation between wealth and educational success, but the question is what do you do with that information? We've got kids with things rough at home, but if things are also rough at school then we've really got a problem."

White says he has no plans to leave the Department of Education, in fact, "I'm more invigorated than I ever have been before."

Renee Chatelain, creator and director of The Fading Line: A Commemoration of the 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott; March 17-18 at the Manship Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Hour Two

Gary L Stewart, author of "The Most Dangerous Animal of All: Searching for my Father ... and Finding the Zodiac Killer."

Has new information on the case and evidence that further proves his father is the Zodiac Killer.

The book will soon be in paperback.

Next we look at today's Advocate article which talks about an article written by  Steve Vockrodt in The Pitch. Sexual harassment allegations have surfaced against Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. Vockrodt talks about the suit and where it came from.

Lt Governor hopeful Kip Holden is involved in a sex scandal as a four-year-old lawsuit has surfaced claiming the Baton Rouge mayor repeatedly sexually harassed a woman who was in Louisiana on business. The lawsuit does not name Holden as a defendant and it's actually targeted at her former employer.

In a statement, Holden denies the accusations that are made in the 2011 lawsuit, which was filed in Kansas City. Holden ended the statement by saying both he and his wife know the truth on this one.

A poll was released this week showing Holden in good position to make the run-off in the lieutenant governor's race. 

Baton Rouge lawyer Mike Wolf is in studio and defends Mayor Holden. Wolf says at most Holden solicited a friendship with a woman if anything. And this is none of our business. A private matter.

WEDNESDAY: Joyce Burges, Justin Brasell, Jacques Doucet, Victor Sachse, and Gus Weill

HOUR ONE: 

Councilwoman Joyce Burges joins us in studio form Baker-District 3 to advocate for homeschooling.  All five of her children were home-schooled.  "It was one of the  best things we could have done," she says.  Four of her children went to college.  She is the founder of the National Black Home Educators.  Burges also comments on her views of creationism and evolution with a caller.  "Whether you're home school, public, or private school, parents need to get involved in education."

Pollster Justin Brasell polled the governor's election.  "Getting shot at is the best foreign policy education," Brasell says.  He says David Vitter has 43% definite voters.   It was also found that Bobby Jindal has a 63% disapproval rating according to Justin Brasell's recent poll.  The poll was 69% white and 27% African American.  "7.5 months is a lot of time.  I think we could definitely see some movement," Brasell says.  

Channel 9's Jacques Doucet comments on Jimmy Graham and the LSU Basketball team.  The Saints have made a trade that will be talked for years to come as they've sent tight end Jimmy Graham plus a fourth round pick to Seattle for Seahawks center Max Unger and a first round pick in this year's draft.  Graham caught 85 passes for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.  

HOUR TWO: 

Centaur Records Victor Sachse discusses the recent lawsuit against Robin Thick and Pharrell Williams by Marvin Gaye's children.  Gaye's children were awarded $7.4 million by the jury.  "It really doesn't <set a precedent>  This is really well set in law," Sachse says.  

Here's the two songs.  Centaur Records celebrates its 40th anniversary next year.  

Michelle Southern also comments on the Blurred Lines Verdict.  Southern says, "I think it's a stretch personally, but I really like the song so I might be biased.... It just sends a message that this is a pay day.  I mean, can you do anything anymore?  What hasn't been done?" 

Political consultant Gus Weill discusses the budget, Governor Jindal, and the governor's race.  Weill says that the state is cutting the budget for those who most need it so they can "pull themselves back into the work force."  He also comments on Hillary Clinton's email address scandal.

Nancy Pelosi will be 75 on March 26.  

Weill calls Obama a "good Christian." 

Weill says of the SAE fraternity scandal at Oklahoma University, "I cannot imagine what they could have done worse for their university."  He continues, "I think man has a need to feel better than someone else, and when there's no obvious way of proving it... there's prejudice." 

He comments on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.  "He's a damn fool to interject himself into politics in America."  

TUESDAY: Dave Holmes, John Bel Edwards, Michael Martin

HOUR ONE: 

Dave Holmes promotes the American Canvas premiere tomorrow night on Ovation tv which seeks out the hottest art and cultural events, from galleries to hangouts.  "I want them to get up off their couch and go to do something new."  Ovation network is the only network fully devoted to the arts.  Holmes shares an experience in street art paintings.  

Representative John Bel Edwards joins us in studio to comment on his strong second place finish in the recent poles.  He shares that it is encouraging to know that the race is shaping into a two man battle.  A new poll on Louisiana's governor's race shows Republican US Senator David Vitter leading with 35% followed by Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards at 33%.

Edwards supports taking money already paid in taxes to expand medicaid to reimburse the hospitals in the state for taking care of the working poor.  

The representative also comments on the issues revolving the higher education budget cuts.  "We have to fund education first in our budget, not as an afterthought as Bobby Jindal has been doing."

HOUR TWO: 

Former LSU Chancellor Michael Martin on the sharing of state government funds from Louisiana universities.  He left LSU in May 2012.  

In the LSU Press release in 2012, Martin said: "We have been face with a lot of uncertainty lately, but know that despite all of the lingering economic concerns, LSU's place as the Flagship institution of Louisiana is more important than ever.  I'm hoping and trusting that wise and committed leaders across this state will find solutions to alleviate budget concerns and help LSU to be the kind of place that the state of Louisiana needs."  

"I can't think of a state that needs a good university more than Louisiana does," Martin says.  He contends that higher education is the root from which to grow the future economy.  He says that increasing fee bills drives a wedge from those lower income families to come to LSU.

Tuition and fees are 40% of the cost of attendance at LSU.  LSU's average 4 year graduation rate is less than 40%.  This is because if the rate was over 40%, the funding of the school by the students would suffer.  Martin concludes, "The aim is to get them in and keep them." 

Louisiana has the highest number of native residents than any other state in the union.  

Martin supports Common Core as part of a systematic approach.  

"I think TOPS needs to be rethought... sometimes it actually turns out to be detrimental." 

He also comments on the recent SAE fraternity scandal involving racist chants and how this impacts the depiction of Greek life across the board.  

MONDAY: Mike Anderson, Greg Langley, Brian Johnston, Ryan Beckwith, Chas Roemer

HOUR ONE: 

FBI SAC Mike Anderson comments on terrorism investigations in Louisiana.  There are counter terrorism investigation open in every state according to the Director of the FBI.  He comments on the Homeland Security movement that encourages a role for the common citizen to play in keeping the community safe.  "If You See Something, Say Something" 

Anderson speaks about the amount of ground level fundraising for terrorist groups.  It is very difficult to track the money once it leaves.  Often times the fundraising comes from a tax evasion or from legitimate businesses as well as prostitution, black market gun sales, or drugs.  "The homegrown violent extremist is the biggest concern of counter terrorism," Anderson says.  

Greg Langley and Brian Johnston join us in studio from the Department of Environmental Quality to discuss air quality and jobs.  Right now, there are 75 parts per billion.  The EPA wants 65-70 parts per billion.  

"Hot, stagnant air does contribute to ozone formation," Johnston says.  You can find the air quality controls and limits here.  

HOUR TWO: 

Editor in DC for Time Magazine Ryan Beckwith shares his thoughts on his recent column "Bobby Jindal, America's Next Top Columnist."  He calls the 47 opinion pieces a clever political move.  "They're good in ways that make them good columns in ways that would make him a bad politician."  Beckwith points out that the target audiences for the publications Jindal has used are conservative.  

He comments briefly on Hillary Clinton's new tweeting instead of directly talking to reporters.  "Whether they were willing to put their name at the top," says more than their originality Beckwith says.  

Chairman of the BESE Board Chas Roemer comments on Common Core.  Common Core has been adopted by 45 states and D.C.  It calls for standards and content not curriculum.  

"It's not that our students were capable, we just weren't making our standards high enough," Roemer continues, "It is in the best interest of every student to take the test."  

"I think 99% of students in the state will take the test," he says, "Some districts are concerned that there may be more than normal <not taking the test>."  

"In some ways, we've always taught for the test," he says.