02/19 Friday: Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long, Lewis Unglesby, Representative Mary Lou Marzian

HOUR ONE:

Dean Richard White

Dean of E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU, Richard White discusses his book, Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long.  Dr. White describes Huey P. Long and his "dictatorship," while serving his term as governor of Louisiana. In his book, White explains the great power Huey Long obtained and his contributions we still see today. 

Lewis Unglesby

Attorney Lewis Unglesby was the former lawyer for Adler Berriman "Barry" Seal.  Seal was murdered in Baton Rouge 30 years ago today by Colombian assassins sent by the Medellín Cartel.  Unglesby tells of his relationship with Barry Seal and how he came to know and defend him.

HOUR TWO:

Flashback Friday: Hillary Clinton discussing plans on healthcare.

For flashback Friday, we have Hillary Clinton discussing healthcare on March 2, 1993.

Dr. Mary Lou Marzian

Democratic state Rep. Mary Lou Marzian of Louisville, Kentucky, has proposed a bill that would require men to have two in-person visits with a doctor before receiving a prescription for erectile dysfunction drugs, such as Viagra.  Marzian discusses with Jim that she doesn't think the bill will pass, but wants to bring attention to the subject.  In the same way that women need consent for personal decisions such as abortions, she feels that men should have to go through the same procedure.



02/18 Thursday: Ben Strauss: Indentured, former LSU basketball player, Rudy Macklin, Professor Kevin Cope, former Senator Mary Landrieu

HOUR ONE

Ben Strauss : Indentured

Ben Strauss describes the different cases of athletes who run into problems with NCAA, the amount of money the collegiate industry is worth, and the players who see none of the profits.  While talking with Jim he mentions a few names from the book including former LSU basketball coach, Dale Brown.

Rudy Macklin

On the eve of his 58th birthday, Rudy Macklin mentions Ben Simmons and LSU basketball.  He and Jim discuss health and fitness while promoting the Louisiana Department of Health and the Governor’s Council's Own Your Own Health Challenge.

HOUR TWO

Kevin Cope

Professor Kevin Cope gives his opinion on budget cuts in higher education. Cope explains that the absence of LSU football seems like a far fetched idea, though still very possible. Cope also discusses the quality of the buildings around LSU's campus. He also gives a viewpoint of the professor while addressing former guest Troy Hebert's suggestions about college professors punching time clocks. 

Mary Landrieu

Former senator Mary Landrieu declares that she will be campaigning for Hillary Clinton. Landrieu expresses her excitement for a woman to be in office and states that she is "absolutely not," running for Senate.


02/17 Wednesday: The Advocate's Mark Ballard, Republican State Rep. Chris Broadwater, former Senator Troy Hebert & Assistant Editor, James Moran of Tiger Rag

HOUR ONE :

The Advocate's Mark Ballard

Advocate political columnist Mark Ballard explains some of the reasoning behind Gov. John Bel Edward's statements dealing with taxes and budget cuts.  Ballard mentions that he would definitely foresee a future tax on alcohol in Louisiana.  

Republican State Representative Chris Broadwater

Republican State Representative Chris Broadwater of Hammond serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. He  talks about the limited amount of time lawmakers have to figure out ways to balance the state's massive budget deficit. He doesn't eliminate the possibility of raising taxes as solutions. Broadwater also expresses the amount of concern Louisianans should have for higher education and the future of the state.

HOUR TWO:

Former Senator Troy Hebert

Former lawmaker and ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert provides a list of ideas that he feels will decrease some of the excess spending in the state.  Using time clocks for state workers and possibly college professors as well as placing GPS devices in state vehicles are just a few of the ideas that he proposes.

Assistant Tiger Rag Editor James Moran

 

Assistant Tiger Rag Editor James Moran discusses the debut Tiger Rag Extra publication, "Stars Align." He tells the story of LSU's top athletes in the school's biggest sports: Leonard Fournette in football, Ben Simmons in basketball and Alex Lange in baseball.  Moran explains how the recruiting of these athletes has increased attention on the university's athletic program.  He says he wants the publication to not just focus on the athletic program, but how it ties in with the city of Baton Rouge.

02/16: Tuesday: Attorneys Suzy Terrell & Bill Grimley on Scalia Death, Dean Jobb: Empire of Deception, Rep. Party Exec. Dir. Jason Dore

Hour One:

Attorneys Suzy Terrell & Bill Grimley

 

Attorneys Suzy Terrell and Bill Grimley discuss with Jim their predictions for what kind of candidate President Obama should choose as successor for Assoc. Justice of Supreme Court, Antonin Scalia.

Author Dean Jobb: Empire of Deception

Journalism professor and award-winning author, Dean Jobb talks today about his latest book,  Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation. It’s the stranger-than-fiction saga of con man Leo Koretz, the Bernie Madoff of the 1920s and his escape to a new life in Canada.

Hour Two:

Jason Dore

LAGOP Executive Dir. and Attorney Jason Dore talks to Jim about a number of topics including Governor John Bel Edwards and his statements about raising taxes, former Governor Bobby Jindal and the state's budget.

02/15 Monday: Sec. of Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, Congressman Charles Boustany, Stephen Handwerk, Katy Simpson Smith: Free Men

HOUR ONE:

Sec. of Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries, Charlie Melancon

Charlie Melancon is the Secretary of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  From 2005 to 2011, he was the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.  Melancon lost the 2010 Senate race to David Vitter, he then served in the Cabinet of Governor John Bel Edwards. He talks with Jim about the effects of the budget cuts on the wildlife and fisheries department.

Congressman 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:

Stephen Handwerk

The Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party.

Katy Simpson Smith

Katy Simpson Smith was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. She attended Mount Holyoke College and received a PhD in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MFA from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the author of We Have Raised All of You: Motherhood in the South, 1750-1835, and the novels The Story of Land and Sea and the forthcoming Free Men.

02/12 Friday: Gov. John Bel Edwards, Councilman John Delgado, Former Councilman Darrell Glasper, The Marriage Test, Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd & Eddie Robinson; Guests Ara & Julie Rubyan

HOUR ONE:

Gov. John Bel Edwards

Governor John Bel Edwards discusses the status of the state and its budget deficit.  He also talks about programs like TOPs and LSU athletics,  and the potential cuts they are facing.

Jill Andres & Brook Silva-Braga: The Marriage Test

Jill Andres and Brook Silva-Braga After four years together (and one year apart, the couple faced a common question: How does a couple know if they should marry? They decided to build a 40-activity obstacle course to simulate wedlock and to help them make the big decision. “The Marriage Test” is the story of how that went.

Ara and Julie Rubyan

The couple talks about meeting on eHarmony and getting through the obstacles of online dating, eventually getting married, and staying so for 12 years.

 

Friday Flashback : Ernie "Big Cat" Ladd and Coach Eddie Robinson

Ernie Ladd, a massive defensive tackle turned wrestler who was the only man elected to the American Football League Hall of Fame and the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame. Hear the "Big Cat" talk about his former Coach Eddie Robinson who would have been 97 on Saturday.

HOUR TWO:

Councilman John Delgado

Councilman John Delgado joins us next to talk about his run for mayor, potential budget cuts and Baton Rouge becoming the next smoke-free city.