7/23 Thursday: Nayo Jones, Bayou Corne, Governor Q&A, Raymond Strother

July 23, 2015 Show Producer

Hour 1

Nayo Jones

Attorney Jim Garner

Jim Garner joins us to talk about the Bayou Corne sinkhole. Garner and his firm represent Texas Brine in a lawsuit blaming an oil company located near the sinkhole. Texas Brine filed a 100 million dollar lawsuit against Occidental Petroleum Corp. He thinks the lawsuit will be resolved by the middle of 2016.

Gubernatorial Q&A:

There's been a lot of talk about the future of the TOPS Scholarship program and questions over whether Louisiana can continue to fully fund tuition costs for every student who is awarded the scholarship. If elected governor, what changes would you purpose to ensure TOPS can remain a successful program?

Jay Dardenne says TOPS has been a lifeline for middle class families in Louisiana and would consider modest changes to the program.

John Bel Edwards believes TOPS has been a success and wants to preserve the program. He wants to stop tuition increases.

David Vitter did not respond.

Scott Angelle says he will always fully fund TOPS if elected governor. He says he would address structural fiscal problems to ensure Louisiana students stay in-state for college.

Hour 2

Raymond Strother

Political consultant Raymond Strother joins the show to talk about Presidential hopeful Donald Trump visiting the Mexican border.

"If you're ahead don't look behind you," Strother's advice to David Vitter.

He thinks Fox News will decide the candidates for president.

Strother says Trump isn't running as one of us, but it running for the people disgusted with the system.

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

July 22, 2015 Show Producer

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

July 21, 2015 Show Producer

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

July 20, 2015 Show Producer

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

July 17, 2015 Show Producer

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

July 16, 2015 Show Producer

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.