02/10 Wednesday: The First Congress, One Nation Under Gods, The Presidential Primaries

February 10, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Fergus Bordewich

Author Fergus Bordewich joins Jim to discuss his latest book, The First Congress.

"The little known story of perhaps the most productive Congress in US history, the First Federal Congress of 1789–1791. The First Congress was the most important in US history, says prizewinning author and historian Fergus Bordewich, because it established how our government would actually function. Had it failed—as many at the time feared it would—it’s possible that the United States as we know it would not exist today."- Amazon

Peter Manseau

Author Peter Manseau joins the conversation to talk about his book, One Nation Under Gods.

"At the heart of the nation's spiritual history are audacious and often violent scenes. But the Puritans and the shining city on the hill give us just one way to understand the United States. Rather than recite American history from a Christian vantage point, Peter Manseau proves that what really happened is worth a close, fresh look. "- Amazon

Hour 2:

Quin Hillyer

Quin Hillyer is a Contributing Editor of National Review magazine, a Senior Editor for The American Spectator magazine, and a nationally recognized authority on the American political process. He joins Jim to discuss Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders and their primary wins in New Hampshire.

Vincent Bruno

Former New Orleans police officer Vincent Bruno joins us again to finish up yesterday's conversation about the 1979 police strike, which shut down Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

02/09 Tuesday: Melissa Zeno-White, Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind, Vincent J. Bruno, Edward Klein, Jensen Moore

February 9, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Melissa Zeno

Melissa Zeno is a former dance member of the Saintsations. She talks to Jim today about staying healthy despite age, by explaining the 43 essential nutrients necessary to live a healthy life. Find out more information about the essentials at www.yevo43.com.

Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart & Mind.

David J. Linden, Ph.D., is a professor in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His laboratory has worked for many years on the cellular substrates of memory storage, recovery of function following brain injury and a few other topics. Today he discusses the importance of touch in our lives and different cultures throughout the world while talking about his most recent book, Touch: The science of Hand, Heart & Mind.

Police Strikes shut down Mardi Gras in 1979

Former police officer Vincent Bruno talks about a series of police strikes that resulted in the cancellation of Mardi Gras in New Orleans 1979.

Hour 2

Edward Klein

Edward Klein is a well-known editor, writer and public speaker with a distinguished career in American journalism. As editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine, he led this flagship publication of the Sunday Times to new heights of public interest and editorial excellence. During his editorship, The New York Times Magazine won the first Pulitzer Prize in its history. He discusses his views on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump along with his most recent book, Unlikeable: The Problem with Hillary Clinton.

Jensen Moore

Jensen Moore completed her doctorate at the University of Missouri School of Journalism with specializations in strategic and health communication. She's an assistant professor of Mass Communication at LSU. She joins Jim today to discuss some of her favorite Superbowl advertisements that include former Louisiana State University football player, Odell Beckham Jr., and even talks about the halftime show with Beyonce and Coldplay.

02/08 Monday: Super Bowl 50 Commercials, New House Speaker on Louisiana's budget, Athlete value, Mardi Gras

February 8, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1

Mike Rainey

Mike Rainey is the Chief Creative Officer at Zehnder Communications. He joins guest host Neal Gladner today to discuss the best and worst commercials which aired during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.

Taylor Barras

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New House Speaker Representative Taylor Barras on the upcoming special session called by Governor John Bel Edwards that begins on Sunday. He says there will be no shortcuts in repairing Louisiana's massive budget deficit. Barras says none of the choices are easy or ideal, but we have to face them.

Hour 2

Quinten Taylor

Arthur Hardy

Mardi Gras expert Arthur Hardy joins us to talk all things Fat Tuesday. Hardy says the beautiful weather has been a blessing this season, and hopes the wind won't play too much of a factor in tomorrow's parades. You can see Hardy's full annual Mardi Gras guide here: http://www.mardigrasguide.com/

02/05 Friday: Conservative Black Chick on Black History Month, Hillary Clinton's Campaign, Flashback Friday with Governor John McKeithen, Superbowl, and Mental Health

February 5, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright is author of the newly released book Con Job: How Democrats Gave Us Crime, Sanctuary Cities, Abortion Profiteering, and Racial Division. As a black conservative woman living in Washington, D.C, some would say she is a triple minority: woman, black and a Republican living in a Democrat dominated city. By day, Crystal is a communications consultant and editor and publisher of the blog Conservative Black Chick.

Ted James

Ted James is the Louisiana State Representative for District 101. He discusses Hillary Clinton's campaign and promotes her message. "The Republicans are in a worse situation than they were four and eight years ago," James says.

Flashback Friday

John Julian McKeithen (May 28, 1918 – June 4, 1999) was the 49th Governor of Louisiana, serving from 1964 to 1972. A Democrat from the town of Columbia, he was the first governor of his state in the twentieth century to serve two consecutive terms. He strongly advocated the construction of the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.Former Louisiana Governor John McKeithen remarks on the LSU budget in 1988 with board member Beychok. They also discuss Pete Maravich.

Alan Risher

Alan David Risher is a former LSU quarterback. He also played for the Greenbay Packers. Risher discusses the Superbowl.

HOUR TWO:

Fred Hickman

Fred Hickman is an American sports broadcaster who has had stints with CNN, TBS, YES Network, and ESPN. He discusses his career as a newscaster.

02/04 Thursday: Gary Hart, Congressman Charles Boustany, and GOP Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere

February 4, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

Gary Hart

Gary Hart is an American diplomat, politician, lawyer, author, professor and commentator. He served as a U.S. Senator in Colorado from 1975 to 1987, and sought the Democratic nomination for President in 1984 and 1988. He shares his new book, The Republic of Conscience.

Caroline Webb

Caroline is CEO of Sevenshift, a firm that shows people how to use insights from behavioral science to improve their working life. Her book on that topic, How To Have A Good Day, is being published in 14 languages and more than 60 countries in 2016. She is also a Senior Adviser to McKinsey, where she was previously a Partner.

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.

HOUR TWO:

Roger Villere

Roger F. Villere, Jr. was elected Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party in the spring of 2004 and re-elected in 2006, 2008, 2010 & 2012. During his time as Chairman, the Republican Party of Louisiana has made historic gains – increasing the number of elected Republicans in the State Legislature and U.S. Congress as well as in Louisiana’s Statewide offices & the State Supreme Court, BESE Board & Public Service Commission. During his tenure, Villere has communicated a message of competent conservative change and reform and Republicans have achieved success across Louisiana’s diverse political landscape.

02/03: Black on Black Crime, Atheism, "How to Speak of the Dead", and LSU

February 3, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE:

Dan Barker

Dan Barker is a former evangelical minister. He is the Co-President of The Freedom From Religion Foundation. He is "The Original Friendly Neighborhood Atheist", a songwriter and pianist, and the author of Godless & Life Driven Purpose. Barker shares his new book, God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction.

Thomas Vinciguerra

Thomas Vinciguerra is a founding editor of The Week magazine and a regular contributor to the New York Times. He is the editor of Conversations with Elie Wiesel and Backward Ran Sentences: The Best of Wolcott Gibbs from The New Yorker. He discusses his New york Times Article: How to Speak of the Dead.

Jeff Palermo

Jeff Palermo is the Sports and News Director at Louisiana Radio Network. He comments on LSU's signing day.

HOUR TWO:

Reginald Pitcher

Rev. Reginald Pitcher is the State President of Louisiana – Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He discusses black on black crime.