7/22 Wednesday: Chattanooga Shooting Victims, Marriage Intimacy Issues, Voting Rights for AfricanAmericans, and State Treasurer John Kennedy,

HOUR ONE: 

John Kennedy 

John Kennedy is the Louisiana State Treasurer.  Kennedy comments on the recent agreement regarding the BP oil lawsuit.  Kennedy expresses his concern for the settlement's future.   @JohnKennedyLA @LATreasury

Charles Steele Jr. 

Charles Steele Jr. was the first African American elected to the City Council of Tuscaloosa and one of the first African Americans elected to the Alabama State Senate.  Steele is also the President and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.  He was also a friend of the pastor who was killed in the recent Charleston shootings.  He discusses voting rights issues for African Americans and the controversy surrounding the Confederate Flag.  He will also comment on the Miss USA pageant.  

HOUR TWO 

Michael Gurian

Michael Gurian is a renowned marriage and family counselor.  He joins Jim today to share his new book Lessons of Lifelong Intimacy.  @MichaelGurian1

Ron Richard

Ron Richard is the former commanding General of marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.  He comments on the deaths of the five marines at the Chattanooga Shooting.  Richard also discusses Donald Trump as a presidential candidate and the qualities needed to hold the office.

7/21 Tuesday: Same Sex Marriage, Bobby Jindal, David Vitter, and Donald Trump

HOUR ONE: 

Moses Evans 

Moses Evans Jr. is the Justice of the Peace for the Parish of East Baton Rouge: Ward 2 District 3.  He has already performed 7 same sex marriages in Baker, Louisiana.  Evans comments on the  SCOTUS decision and how it has affected Louisiana.

Bryce Sibley

Fr. Bryce Sibley is the pastor and chaplain at Our Lady of Wisdom Church and Catholic Student Center in Lafayette.  Sibley also offers his opinion on same sex marriage in Louisiana.  

HOUR TWO:

Bradley Beychok

Bradley Beychok is the President of Media Matters for America.  He shares his thoughts on Governor Bobby Jindal as he tries for the GOP nomination.  Beychok comments on the Louisiana Gubernatorial Race.  He also talks about presidential hopeful Donald Trump.  

David Diamond

David Diamond is a pastor in Baton Rouge.  Pastor Diamond shares why  he will be supporting David Vitter for Louisiana Governor. 

7/20 Monday: Bobby Jindal in Iowa, How Sleeping Habits and Meal Times Affect Your Health, Prison Sentencing Guidelines, and Specialty Beers

HOUR ONE: 

Kay Henderson 

Kay Henderson is the News Director of Radio Iowa.  She gives an update on how Governor Jindal is doing in Iowa on his quest for the Republican Presidential nomination.  @okakyhenderson

Courtney Peterson

Dr. Courtney Peterson is the Assistant Professor of Research at Pennington Biomedical Center.  She shares a recent study about meal timing and resistant starches and their combating diseases like diabetes and obesity and how these therapies may help improve blood sugar control, weight loss, and metabolism.  

HOUR TWO: 

Kevin Tamez

Kevin Tamez is the Managing Partner for the MPM Group which is a consulting firm for corrections work.  Tamez is also a former DEA agent.  In light of President Obama's federal prison visit last week, he discusses sentencing guidelines and what's really fair for those defendants with drug charges.  

Jacob Talley

Jacob Talley is a Craft Beer Specialist for Mockler Beverage.  He shares his reccomendations on beer/food pairings.  @MocklerBeverage @LSUbrew

7/17 Friday: Baton Rouge Light Rail, 46th Anniversary of Moon Mission, Today's Pluto Mission, and Saving the Delta Music Museum

HOUR ONE: 

John Spain

John Spain is the Executive vice president of BRAF (Baton Rouge Area Foundation). Spain sheds some insight on what exactly is going on with the light rail between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.  

Arlo U. Landolt, PhD

Dr. Arlo Landolt is the LSU Ball Family Professor Emeritus in Astronomy.  As we celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Moon Landing, Dr. Landolt will compare the achievement then and the growth of technology since, showcased in today's Pluto mission.  

HOUR TWO: 

Mickey Gilley 

Mickey Gilley is an American country folk singer.  He is doing a concert to save Delta Music Museum on Saturday, August 1, Vidalia, LA.

Jeff Palermo

Jeff Palermo is the News Director at the Louisiana Radio Network.  He announces that former LSU football coach Bill Arnsparger has died at age 88.  

Bradley E. Schaefer, PhD

Dr. Schaefer is a professor of physics and astronomy at LSU.  Today is the 46th anniversary of the Moon Landing.  Neil Armstrong first said in 1969, "It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Guest Host Leo Honeycutt remembers the momentous occasion and shares Walter Cronkite's reactions.  Dr. Schaefer also shares his expertise.  


7/16 Thursday: New Orleans Photographer Tina Freeman, Southern and Cajun Cuisine and Culture, Gubernatorial Q&A on Crime, Remembering Secretary of State Fox McKeithen, and Education in Louisiana

HOUR ONE: 

Tina Freeman

Tina Freeman is a photographer of architecture, landscape, portraits, and interiors.  She has published in House and Gardens, Southern Accents, and New York Times Magazine.  Currently, she lives in New Orleans and Italy.  Freeman shares her new book, Artists' Spaces.  Morgan Northrop joins us as well.  Northrop helped to shape the book.  Freeman also speaks about her time with the late Andy Warhol.  

Matt and Ted Lee

Matt Lee and Ted Lee are brothers and authors of The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook, The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern, and The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen.  They discuss today their new TV show, "Southern Uncovered with The Lee Brothers," which premiered June 14th.  Their New Orleans episode airs July 19th.  @TheLeeBros

John Folse

John Folse is a New Orleans chef who specializes in crafting unique Cajun creations.  He has had international success with Lafitte’s Landing Restaurant.  

Gubernatorial Q&A

For years, Louisiana has had the highest murder per capita rate in the country and New Orleans Police recently reported they've already eclipsed 100 homicides for this calendar year.  As governor, what steps would you take to reduce the murder rate? 
 

Scott Angelle wants to supplement local police with State Police and "maybe National Guard."  Angelle also says "Crime on the streets is a result of a breakdown of the family unit." 
Jay Dardenne wants to maintain the state police presence in the French Quarter and also feels we should engage local and faith based groups. 
David Vitter did not respond. 
John Bel Edwards asks if it is a coincidence that Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate and the highest crime rate. 

HOUR TWO:

John White

John White is the Louisiana State Superintendent of Education.  Louisiana's ACT average score has gone from 19.2 to 19.4.  2,000 more African-Americans in Louisiana recevied TOPS this year.  @LouisianaSupe

Bob Courtney

Bob Courtney remembers the late Louisiana Secretary of State Fox McKeithen who died ten years ago today.  Courtney recalls McKeithen was a brilliant storyteller and many thought he would be governor.  


7/15 Wednesday: Iran Nuclear Talks, Political Speechwriting, The Clintons, Bill Cosby, Bobby Jindal, and Education in Louisiana

HOUR ONE: 

Barton Swaim

Barton Swaim is an author.  He shares his latest book The Speechwriter.  The Speechwriter depicts his time working under South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. 

Charles Boustany

Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D. is a cardiovascular surgeon and was first elected to Congress in 2004.  He represents District 3 of Louisiana.  Boustany comments on the Iran nuclear negotiations.  @RepBoustany

HOUR TWO: 

Stephen Carter

Stephen F. Carter is the state representative for District 68 of Louisiana.  He is the chairman of the House education committee.  Carter discusses the future of education in Louisiana.

Michael Medved

Michael Medved is a conservative, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and bestselling author.  He discusses the dynamic between the legacy of Bill Clinton and the presidential race of Hillary Clinton.  Medved gives his opinion on the accusations against Bill Cosby.  He also shares his opinion on Governor Jindal as he runs for president.   @medvedSHOW