12/03 Thursday: Lamar White, Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez, Gus Weill

Hour 1:

Lamar White

Blogger Lamar White, Jr. joins Jim in studio to talk about the resiliency of Donald Trump and the controversy over Trump allegedly ridiculing a handicapped reporter. White comments on the recent mass shootings across the United States. 

Hour 2:

Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez

Editor of the Daily Reveille Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez joins the show to discuss the Reggie's Bar dress code issue. She comments on an article in the Reveille about the bar and how the dress code targets a certain race. Zamudio-Suarez mentions the Confederate flag inside Reggie's, as well as, the bar's entrance hand stamp controversy. 

Zamudio-Suarez discusses the lack of minorities in Greek life at LSU. She is retiring from the position of editor. 

Gus Weill

Political Consultant Gus Weill joins the show to comment on the San Bernardino mass shooting. He discusses the recent terror attacks and how we can keep our cities safe from these attacks. 

12/02 Wednesday: Bestselling Young Adult Author Ellen Hopkins, S.T.A.R., and the J.R. Ball on Governor Elect John Bel Edwards

HOUR ONE: 

Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins is a poet, freelance writer, and the award-winning author of twenty nonfiction titles and five NY Times Bestselling novels-in-verse. She has published hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from aviation to child abuse to winegrowing. Ellen mentors other writers through her position as a regional adviser for the Nevada chapter of the Society of Children√ïs Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She is a regular speaker at schools, book festivals and writers conferences across the US, and now throughout the world.  

She shares her book Traffik.  

Five teens victimized by sex trafficking try to find their way to a new life in this riveting companion to the New York Times bestselling author of Tricks.

Racheal Hebert

Racheal Hebert is a community organizer and nonprofit director with experience in a variety of programs, including initiatives involving sexual trauma, violence prevention, crime victims' rights, and women’s health.  Hebert comments on State Senator Troy Brown's assault charges which he denies.  

HOUR TWO: 

J. R. Ball 

J.R. Ball is the managing editor at the Baton Rouge, nola.com.  He shares his article: Government leaders quick to promise, but slow on the all-important delivery.  Ball also comments on LSU's football season and Les Miles.  

12/01 Tuesday: Tyler Bridges, John Folse, Kevin Cope

Hour 1:

Tyler Bridges

Journalist Tyler Bridges joins the show to discuss his latest article in The Advocate about Governor-elect John Bel Edwards' unlikely journey to the Governor's mansion. Bridges talks about how Senator David Vitter lost ground. 

John Folse

Chef John Folse joins Jim to chat about his newest book, Can You Dig It: Louisiana's Authoritative Collection of Vegetable Cookery.  Folse comments on what went into creating this giant cook book and the variety of photographs within the book. This is Folse's tenth book. 

Hour 2:

Kevin Cope

LSU Facility Senate President Kevin Cope discusses how Les Miles managed to stay the head coach for the Tigers. Cope also comments on the censure matter with LSU President F. King Alexander.  

11/30 Monday: Obesity and Navigating Holiday Temptations, Rannah Gray on Scott Rogers, and Les Miles

HOUR ONE: 

Catherine Carmichael 

Cathy Carmichael is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator.  She shares some tips about how to avoid all those sugary holiday calories and maintain proper nutrition, ideas for working in exercise, suggestions for working in exercise to holiday travel and how our community policies can improve our health. 

Rannah Gray is President of Marmillion/Gray Media, an advertising and public relations firm she founded with Val Marmillion that specializes in developing unique brands and creative campaigns for clients.  She was named one of the "Top 100 Influencers" in Louisiana by Politics Magazine.  Gray was a former associate Athletic Director at LSU.  She speaks about Scott Rogers, the late local TV host in her new book Familiar Evil. 

HOUR TWO:

Marty Mule 

Marty Mule is a columnist for Tiger Rag Magazine.  He comments on the reaction following the 'almost' termination of Les Miles' position as LSU's football coach.  

Steve Myers

Steve Myers is the founder of Tiger Rag Magazine.  He discusses the saga of Les Miles with Marty Mule.  

11/27 Friday: Mike Wagenheim, Marie Lu, The Future of Les Miles at LSU

Hour 1:

Mike Wagenheim 

Former Assistant Athletic Director of Communications at Nicholls State University Mike Wagenheim joins Jim to discuss his move to Israel. Wagenheim talks about the challenges living in a new country but says it's everything be thought it would be and more. He mentions the recent terror attacks close to where he lives. 

Marie Lu

American Young Adult Author Marie Lu joins the show to talk about her series of books. Lu discusses the characters in her latest book, The Rose Society. 

Cody Worsham

Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham chats about recent reports claiming LSU head coach Les Miles told members of the Gridiron Club that Saturday will be his last game. The Tigers have lost three games in a row for the first time in 16 years. 

Hour 2:

Glenn Guilbeau

Tiger Rag columnist Glenn Guilbeau joins the show to discuss if Saturday will be Les Miles' last game with the Tigers. He comments on the reports saying Les Miles told some members of the Gridiron Club tomorrow would be his last game. 

11/26 Thursday: Thanksgiving The Best of The Jim Engster Show

Hour 1:

The first hour of the Jim Engster Show is a repeat of the July 21st show with Justice of the Peace Moses Evans and Father Bryce Sibley discussing same-sex marriage.

Hour 2:

The second hour of the Jim Engster Show is a repeat of the Mary 5th show with the Secretary of the Louisiana Economic Development Stephen Moret discussing the state's economy, current economic legislation and what the future has in store for LED.