12/21 Monday: The Edge of Lost, Dr. John, Star Wars, 2015 Good, Bad and Ugly in Louisiana Politics Awards

Hour One:

Kristina McMorris - Author

From New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes an ambitious and heartrending story of immigrants, deception, and second chances. -amazon.com. "The Edge of Lost," 4th book from author Kristina McMorris, is about growing up on Alcatraz island. She explains how she has always been fascinated with Alcatraz and the children of Alcatraz.

John Wirt

John Wirt, formerly with The Advocate, joins us in studio to discuss the opening of the new Star Wars film, "The Force Awakens." And Dr. John. John Wirt talks his 23 years with the Advocate and how he is no longer there. He explains, how he has been associated with newspaper since 1983. He also talks about Dr. John and his two hour interview with him, plus his soon to be performance on January 16, 2016 at Baton Rouge High School. He also discusses the success of Star Wars over the weekend and salutes JJ Abrams on directing. Wirt contributes the original movie and pop culture to a part of the Star Wars success.

Hour 2

Bob Mann

Political historian, professor and journalist Bob Mann joins us on the 2015 Good, Bad and Ugly in Louisiana Politics Awards. Bob Mann talks about the fall of Vitter, Bobby Jindal and his close on his new home, plus his 4 million dollar net worth, and Donald Trump's bill of health.

12/18 Friday: New Orleans' Removal of Confederate Era Monuments, Laura Schroff, and Louisiana Politics

HOUR ONE: 

Laura Schroff

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Laura Schroff is a #1 New York Times  bestselling author and keynote speaker. Laura’s second book, An Invisible Thread Christmas Story children’s book was released on September 22, 2015. Since the launch of An Invisible Thread, Laura has been an invited keynote speaker at over 100 events.  Over her thirty-year career in advertising sales, Laura has worked with several major media companies, including Time Inc. and Conde Nast. Laura is dedicated to sharing her An Invisible Thread  heartwarming story on the power of small acts of kindness all over the country. 

Gus Weill

Gus Weill is a renown Louisiana political consultant and author.  He discusses the removal of the Confederate Era Monuments in New Orleans.  He also comments on the transition of John Bel Edwards from representative to governor. 

HOUR TWO: 

Scott Wilfong 

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Scott Wilfong is a right wing Louisiana political consultant.  

Dayne Sherman

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Dayne Sherman is an author, speaker, librarian, and a left wing political blogger.  Sherman and Wilfong discuss the upcoming senate election.  Wilfong believes "Boustany made himself unviable today by voting for the budget."  Sherman commented, "This looks like the race for nomination for GOP President." 

12/17 Thursday: Social Justice, Nutcracker, Fox News Correspondent James Rosen, and Public Affairs Council President Robert Travis Scott

HOUR ONE: 

Michael Novak 

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Michael Novak is a Catholic Theologian and author.  He shares his book Social Justice Isn't What You Think It Is.  He also comments on why he has switched from the left of the political spectrum to the right. 

Molly Buchmann

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Molly Buchmann is co-artistic director of BRBT, co-owner of The Dancers’ Workshop and retired Director of Dance for the LSU Department of Theatre. She has choreographed over 50 musicals for professional, community and university theatres and is currently choreographer-in-residence for Swine Palace.  She shares the Nutcracker performance times for this weekend. 

James Rosen

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James Rosen joined Fox News Channel (FNC) in 1999.  He currently serves as the chief Washington correspondent and hosts the online show "The Foxhole."  Throughout his tenure with FNC, Rosen's beats have included the White House and the State Department.  He has also reported from Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, the U.S. Supreme Court and the campaign trail.

HOUR TWO:

Robert Travis Scott

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Robert Travis Scott became President of PAR in January 2011. He has 30 years of experience dealing with public policy issues as a journalist, researcher, commentator, analyst and nonprofit manager. His work has received national and regional recognition through numerous awards for investigative reporting projects, business coverage and writing.

12/16 Wednesday: Star Wars Premiere, Congressman Charles Boustany, LA Emergency Response Network, and Louisiana Politics

HOUR ONE: 

Jason Redmond 

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Jason Redmond is a Louisiana political consultant and foremost expert on Star Wars.  Redmond was the Deputy Treasurer for 15 years.  He comments on the premiere of the latest addition to the Star Wars saga, The Force Awakens.  "The kind of fandom has always been a part of my life," Redmond says. 

John Hunt

Paige Hargrove

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Dr. John Hunt is the Medical Director for LA Emergency Response Network.  Paige Hargrove is the Executive Director.  They discuss the trauma care system in Louisiana: the difference and amount of level 1 and level 2 response centers.  Hunt and Hargrove also remark on the readiness of these centers to mass shootings.  

HOUR TWO: 

Stephen Waguespack

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Stephen Waguespack is the President of LABI.  Waguespack discusses the upcoming session, the transition from Bobby Jindal to John Bel Edwards, and tax policy.  He also comments on unemployment and percapita income in Louisiana.    

Charles Boustany

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Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D., a cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of clinical experience, was first elected to Congress in 2004.  Boustany represents Louisiana’s Third Congressional District, covering South Louisiana.  Boustany has championed health care reform, international trade, tax reform, and sound energy policy focused on building a comprehensive vision providing solutions for all Americans.

12/15 Tuesday: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Senate Election, Consumer Product Safety, Drone Regulations, and Tonight's GOP Presidential Debate

HOUR ONE: 

Sherri LeBas

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Sherri LeBas is the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.  Governor Jindal appointed LeBas in February of 2010.  LeBas is responsible for a more than $1.7 billion annual budget and more than 4,200 employees across the state.

Jennifer Duffy

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Jennifer Duffy is the senior editor of the Cook Political Report.  She is also the former press secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee.  With 30 years of experience in campaign politics and 27 years in non-partisan political analysis, Duffy speculates on the dynamics of the upcoming senate election. 

HOUR TWO: 

Patty Davis

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Patty Davis is the Deputy Director of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.  She discusses the recent reports of hover boards catching fire and the subsequent product investigations.  Overstock, Amazon and now Target has temporarily stopped selling the Swagway X1.  Ten fires in nine states have occurred, including Louisiana.  

Lynn Lunsford

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Lynn Lunsford is a Public Affairs representative for the Federal Aviation Administration.  He discusses drone regulations.  

Ryan Teten

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Dr. Ryan Teten is the Chair of the Department of Political Science at UL Lafayette.  HIs most recent book examines some twelve thousand presidential speeches to trace the evolution of presidential communication and policy making.  He also comments on tonight's GOP Presidential debate.  

12/14 Monday: Upcoming Senate Race, 2016 Presidential Politics, Crime Victims Reparations Payment, Christmas Gifts, and Bobby Jindal

HOUR ONE: 

Jason Hebert

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Jason Hebert is a partner in The Political Firm, which he co-founded after managing the Bush-Cheney ‘04 Campaign in Louisiana and Colorado, winning key victories in both states.  The former state Republican Party Executive Director has undertaken over 350 campaigns in the last 19 years.  He discusses the upcoming senate race and the politics surrounding the presidential campaigns.  

Bob Wertz

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Bob Wertz is a Law Enforcement Training Manger for the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.  He comments on the reason behind the budget cuts to the Crime Victims Reparations payment.  

HOUR TWO:

Leonce Chavis

Leonce Chavis is the regional sales manager for AT&T.  Chavis shares information on various cell phones, smart phones and other gadgets for Christmas gifts as the holiday season quickly approaches.  

Stephanie Grace

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Stephanie Grace is a columnist for The Advocate.  She comments on Bobby Jindal's appearance at the press club and 'his legacy'.