12/23 Wednesday: Drew Brees, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, Governor Transition, Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton feud, Voodoo and Power, 2016 Style report

Hour 1

William Taylor

William Taylor "the unofficial Saints historian" comments on New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees' foot injury and the QB's future career. Taylor also enlightens us on the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, or Glow Girls.

Marsanne Golsby

Marsanne Golsby, press secretary to former Governor Mike Foster, discusses the governor's transition. Golsby also shares her thoughts on Donald Trump's recent comments about Hillary Clinton's "disgusting" break during the last debate.

Hour 2

Kodi Roberts

Kodi A. Roberts, author of, "Voodoo and Power; The Politics of Religion in New Orleans, 1881-1940"

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez, world renowned Custom Clothier based right here in Louisiana, discusses fashion trends for 2016.


12/22 Tuesday: C.C. Lockwood, Sharon Tate, Les Miles & Odell Beckham Jr., Pete Rose, Denny Mclain

Hour 1

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER C.C LOCKWOOD

Wildlife photographer C.C Lockwood discusses his 14th book from LSU Press, "Louisiana Wild", The protected and restored lands of the nature conservancy. C.C talks about his 16 hour days, when on assignment from sun up to sun down, and also talks about when he first fell in love with Louisiana.  He discusses how he started 42 years ago, and how his wife quit teaching to join him with this book. C.C enjoys capturing the beauty of Louisiana.

AUTHOR ED SANDERS

Author Ed Sanders discusses his book " Sharon Tate: A Life", and how actress Sharon Tate's life was taken 46 years ago by the Manson family Cult. Sanders' said, "some women are just beautiful, but she was beautiful and stunning" , and to lose her life at such a young age, pregnant, and married, was tragic.

HOUR 2

FORMER MLB PLAYER DENNY MCLAIN

Denny discusses former MLB player and manager Pete Rose and how he bet against the Cincinnati Reds, and more! Plus, how MLB players changed the nature of the game with enhancing drugs, and the loss of his friends, who passed away this year, Dean Chance and Yogi Berra. 

GANNETT NEWS REPORTER GLENN GUILBEAU

Glenn  is also a featured columnist with Tiger Rag Magazine, he discusses Odell Beckham Jr., and his behavior during Sunday's game. He also talks about Coach Les Miles 2016 staff, and the future of LSU football. Glenn discusses quarterback Drew Brees and considers him as one of the greatest.  He then wraps it up with LSU Men's and Women's basketball, and how the women's coach Nikki Caldwell is not producing as expected.

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

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 

Scott Wilfong is a right wing Louisiana political consultant.  

Dayne Sherman

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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.