8/17 Monday: "Food Network Star" Finalist, Utah Congressman, and Civil War Monuments

August 17, 2015 Show Producer

Hour One:

Richard Marksbury

Tulane University Dean of the School of Continuing Studies and Summer School

Richard Marksbury, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies and Summer School at Tulane University is the day's first guest. Today he and Jim talk about the notable Civil War monuments found in New Orleans, LA and the possibility of the City making a decision to take them down.

Kimberly Davis Reyher

Kimberly Davis Reyher is the Executive Director at Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, and she's here today with Jim to discuss an upcoming gubernatorial debate. Tomorrow, Tuesday August 18, 2015 in Thibodaux, LA all four candidates for Governor of Louisiana will be at Nicholls State University beginning at 4pm to discuss and debate all things Coastal. Visit crcl.org for more information.

Hour Two

U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart

U.S. Representative from Utah's 2nd Congressional District

Christopher Douglas "Chris" Stewart is an American author, businessman, former Air Force pilot, and current U.S. Congressman from Utah, and he joins the show today as the first guest during Hour Two. Chris, along with co-author Ted Stewart, co-wrote the book "The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World" and he and Jim discuss the book, and the history of "freedom."

Michael Henderson

LSU Public Policy Research Lab Assistant Professor

Michael Henderson, Assistant Professor of Research for the LSU Public Policy Research Lab talks with Jim about a recent poll that questioned survey participants on the Louisiana Governor race, and the candidate's campaigns. 1,023 people participated in the poll, and one of the interesting discoveries the poll found was: most people don't know who the candidates are, nor do they care. You can find the results of the poll online, right here.

Jay Ducote

Louisiana Chef and Season 11 "Food Network Star" Jay Ducote closes out the show today with Jim to discuss what happened last night on the Season Finale of "Food Network Star." Although Jay came in second place last night, losing out to Season winner Eddie Jackson, Jay optimistically discusses his culinary future and what's on the horizon for his growing BBQ sauce brand.

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8/14 Friday: Nick Bunker, Wife Swap, E. Eric Guirard, The Difference Between Men and Women, Jim Llorens

August 14, 2015 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Nick Bunker

British author Nick Bunker chats with Jim about his newest book An Empire on the Edge.

"Written from a strikingly fresh perspective, this new account of the Boston Tea Party and the origins of the American Revolution shows how a lethal blend of politics, personalities, and economics led to a war that few people welcomed but nobody could prevent." - Amazon

Fritz Peterson

Former Yankees pitcher Fritz Peterson chats with us about his books, Yankees career and his famous wife swap with fellow Yankees pitcher Mike Kekich. Peterson says he always idolized the Yankees when he was younger.

Peterson is a left handed pitcher. He never got a World Series.

Peterson met his wife when Kekich was traded to the Yankees. He said the families were very close. He decided within a 45 minute period, Kekich's current wife Susanne, was the one for him. Susanne and Fritz are still together after 42 years.

Fritz is a two time survivor of prostate cancer.

E. Eric Guirard

E. Eric Guirard visits the studio to chat about his new country song "Trouble, Time and Money." Guirard has also been a rapper. He will be releasing a new album soon which will be a mix of country and reggae.

Hour 2:

Dr. Susan Edelman

Dr. Susan Edelman discusses her new book, Be Your Own Brand of Sexy. She says the difference between men and women is very significant. Edelman says the sexual revolution was a good thing for women. She advises women to remember they have the freedom to choose for themselves.

Edelman attended LSU for undergrad and medical school and is a native of Baton Rouge.

Jim Llorens

Former Southern University chancellor Jim Llorens joins the conversation to discuss a new Catholic school, Cristo Rey Baton Rouge High School, to be built at the former site of the old Redemptorist High School. Cristo Rey is a Catholic, college prep school. The school is exclusively for students not as privileged as other and kids work one day a week as part of their education. They'll start out with 9th grade and add one grade per school year.

Llorens says Cristo Rey will open in August 2016.

E. Eric Guirard

Lawyer turned country singer E. Eric Guirard comes back in the second hour to continue talking about his upcoming album. Guirard expects his album to come out sometime in November. He says his lyrics come from true life experiences.

8/13 Thursday: Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Gordon Mese, Eric Boehlert, The Life and Death of Scott Rogers, Governor's Q & A

August 13, 2015 Show Producer

Hour 1:

John Barry

Author John Barry chats with Jim about the upcoming anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. He says if we don't stop the coast from melting away, the water will be at our doorsteps.

Barry says there is no way to completely protect us from coastal erosion. He believes the oil and gas industry should pay for their part in restoring the coast.

Gordon Mese

Former candidate for Mayor Gordon Mese chats with us about his recent bicycle accident on his way home from a memorial service of a fellow cyclist, who was hit and killed. He says people need to learn there is a place for everyone on the road.

Hour 2:

Eric Boehlert

Writer for Media Matters Eric Boehlert chats with Jim to talk about troubles with Rush Limbaugh. Vice President of Louisiana Radio Network and former general manager of the Arkansas Radio Network Neal Gladner joins the conversation to give another perspective on Rush moving networks.

Chris Warner

Author Chris Warner discusses his new book in the works about the life and death of Scott Rogers. Warner explains the first time he met Scott and says he was a likable person.

Warner says everything that came out about Rogers after the murder-suicide was true. He says Rogers was able to cover up his part in England and make a new life in Baton Rouge.

Governor's Q & A

What's your position on Governor Jindal's decision to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics and as governor is there any legislation you would push for to limit abortions in Louisiana?

Scott Angelle says this is a topic close to his heart because he is one of 9 children and has 5 of his own. He says he is pro-life and believes everyone pro-life should also be pro-adoption.

Jay Dardenne believes women's healthcare is very important. He says Louisiana does not need to be funding programs, like Planned Parenthood, which show so little regard for human life.

John Bel Edwards says he is pro-life and wants to ensure women have easy access to healthcare. He says he supports cutting Medicaid but wants to provide another option.

David Vitter did not answer.

8/12 Wednesday: Clarence Page, Dave Nitz, The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

August 12, 2015 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Clarence Page

Journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Clarence Page joins Jim to chat about Governor Jindal, Donald Trump and the presidential election.

"I have no doubt Donald Trump is not going to get to the White House, expect as a tourist."

Page says voters don't usually get engaged until after Labor Day. He says Bernie Sanders attacks people because he articulates issues well and emphasizes the government needs to fix problems. Page says Sanders stimulates his audience.

Dave Nitz

Voice of Louisiana Tech for the past 41 years Dave Nitz discusses his career as a baseball announcer in Sioux City and Geno Smith getting punched in the face for owing a debt. The most memorable football game Nitz called was one when Tech played Alabama. He says Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame.

Hour 2:

Dan Moldea

Investigative reporter Dan Moldea, talks with us about his books of the death of Jimmy Hoffa. Moldea's first book was The Hoffa Wars: Teamsters, Rebels, Politicians and the Mob. Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975. Moldea claims to know what actually happened. He's been investigating the murder for the past 30 years.

Moldea also investigated Louisiana Congressman Bob Livingston, as well as, Senator David Vitter. He says the D.C. Madam, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, did actually kill herself.

8/11 Tuesday: Sean Illing, Roger Stone, Jon Stewart, Damon Baldone, Garrett Temple

August 11, 2015 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Sean Illing

LSU Political Science professor Sean Illing joins Jim to chat about the upcoming presidential election. He gives his views on how Governor Jindal and Donald Trump will do in the race.

Illing says Megyn Kelly pushed Trump but believes she wasn't out of line. He says he though Marco Rubio handled himself well and this was a good way to boost his profile. Illing thinks Ted Cruz sounded inauthentic and didn't come across too well during the debate.

Roger Stone

Donald Trump's former adviser Roger Stone chats with us about what is was like working with Trump. Stone claims he quit the campaign and wasn't fired. Stone says he remains a strong supporter of Donald Trump. He left because he was unhappy with the direction of the campaign. Stone is still excited about what's going on in the Trump world.

Hour 2:

Dr. Gerard Alexander

*Photo courtesy of politics.virginia.edu*

Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia Dr. Gerard Alexander joins Jim to comment on his piece, Jon Stewart, the Patron Saint of Liberal Smugness.

Alexander says Stewart chose to entertain his audience rather than educating them. He says Stewart could've alerted his viewers of the ignorance of liberals and conservatives.

Damon Baldone

Attorney and former state representative Damon Baldone comments on getting back into the political game being a part of both the Democratic and Republican Parties.

Baldone has previously been registered as a Democrat. He says Democrats and Republicans have a lot of things in common.

Garrett Temple

NBA player Garrett Temple joins Jim to talk about playing basketball with President Obama. He is currently a point guard with the Washington Wizards. He claims Stephen Curry is the most difficult player to defend.

Temple is a Baton Rouge native and played for U-High and then LSU from 2005-2009. He hopes to keep playing professionally for at least the next eight years. Temple says he's often thought about coaching.

8/10 Monday: Randall Blythe's Memoir of his Czech Prison Time, The Importance of Libraries, and DA Hillar Moore and the Murder Investigation of Brittney Mills

August 10, 2015 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

D. Randall Blythe

David Randall Blythe is the vocalist and lyricist of American groove metal band Lamb of God. Blythe was arrested in 2012 in the Czech Republic and was indicted on manslaughter charges related to the 2010 death of a 19-year-old fan after a Lamb of God concert. The Czech court found that Blythe had pushed the fan off the stage and was "morally responsible" for the killing, though Blythe was acquitted of the criminal charges after it was determined that promoters and security held the liability for the fan's death. Blythe shares his memoir of his time in a Czech prison.

Mary Stein

Mary Stein is the Assistant Library Director of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. She discusses the lasting importance of libraries and shares news of the revamped Goodwood Library. She also promotes new events that will be held at the library including a showing of Pitch Perfect and events about Harper Lee's new book Go Set a Watchman.

HOUR TWO:

Hillar Moore

Hillar Morre is the District Attorney for East Baton Rouge Parish. He gives an update on the murder investigation of Brittney Mills. Hillar Moore says the next strategy to lower murder rates in Louisiana will be the Crime Strategy Unit. In June, Moore reports 13 murders, and in July 8. Moore says he is not running for Mayor of Baton Rouge.