02/25 Thursday: Pres. Michael Waldman, Chancellor John Pierre, Tom Aswell: Louisiana Voice, Gary Wilkerson, Commissioner Foster Campbell, Amanda Haas: Anti-Inflammation Cookbook

HOUR ONE

President of the Brennan Center for Justice, Michael Waldman

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President Michael Waldman discusses the topic of voting and voicing our opinion as a nation while introducing his book, The Fight to Vote. Waldman talks to Jim about the history of voting rights in the U.S., contemporary voter registration laws and issues, the role of super-PACs (political action committees) in campaign finance, and voter fraud.

Chancellor of Southern University Law School, John Pierre

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Chancellor Pierre is on the show to talk about the “2016: The Year of Charles J. Hatfield III” celebration at the Southern University Law Center (SULC), on Friday, February 26. The Law Center will host a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of  landmark cases that led to greater diversity in the Louisiana State Judiciary.  The 30th Anniversary Commemoration of Clark v. Roemer and Chisom v. Edwards will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.

Tom Aswell : Louisiana Voice

Tom Aswell, the man behind the website, Louisiana Voice is on the show to talk to Jim about his views on the presidential election, proposed taxes, and the topics that surface among a few other guests today.

Gary Wilkerson

Gary Wilkerson is on the show to talk about Kergan Bros. SONIC and their investment in child safety seats for families in need.  In New Orleans, SONIC representatives presented a check to University Medical Center New Orleans’ Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force for the purchase of car seats at 11 a.m.  At the event, five families were among the first to receive car seats. Safety Task Force members installed the seats.

Families in need throughout the state can sign up for free seats at http://www.umcno.org/injuryprevention. The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, run by the UMC New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Program, will then purchase and distribute the child safety seats based on family needs.

HOUR TWO

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell

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Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discusses the reason for the rejection of the proposed $5 billion sale of Cleco Corp., Wednesday by the Louisiana Public Service Commission.  He also announces that he is running for the U.S. Senate, why he feels he would make a good candidate and about his support from Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Amanda Haas : The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook

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Amanda Haas talks about the different recipes listed in her book that could be healthier alternatives, especially for those who have health issues.

02/24 Wednesday: Carolyn Neyland, Linda Chavez, PETA's Dan Mathews, Caroline Fayard, Gus Weill

HOUR ONE

Carolyn Neyland

The daughter of Anne & Ed Price.  Carolyn describes the relationship between her father, Ed Price, and the late Harper Lee when they were at the University of Alabama together.  

Linda Chavez

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Linda Chavez is an American author, commentator and radio talk show host.  Chavez was the highest-ranking woman in President Ronald Reagan's White House, and was the first Latina ever nominated to the United States Cabinet.  Linda talks to Jim about immigration policies in the country.

PETA Senior Vice President of Media Campaigns, Dan Mathews

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Dan Mathews suggests the cutoff of serving meat in Louisiana prisons, will save the state money.  He feels that it will improve the state budget and the health of the prisoners.  He has not gotten a response yet from Gov. John Bel Edwards

HOUR TWO

Caroline Fayard

Running for U.S. Senate, Caroline Fayard talks to Jim about how she ended up practicing law in New Orleans.  Fayard discusses her opinions on Donald Trump, foreign policies and what it's like being a Democrat in Louisiana running for Senate.

Gus Weill

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Political Analyst, Gus Weill talks to Jim about his perception on the upcoming election regarding Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and who he thinks will win the people's vote. 

2/23 Tuesday: New Orleans National Weather Service, Attorney Michael Wolf, Commissioner of Higher Education, Joseph Rallo

HOUR ONE

Meteorologist Frank Rivet with National Weather Service in New  Orleans

Meteorologist Frank Rivet explains the damage and severitiy of the storm on February 23 as well as further weather conditions and safety tips. 

Attorney Michael Wolf

A federal judge last week ordered Apple to help investigators gain access to encrypted data on the iPhone 5c used by Syed Rizwan Farook, who with his wife, Tashfeen Malik, killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California, on Dec. 2.

Attorney Michael Wolf talks to Jim about the case and his opinions on the court's order to make Apple unlock the phone to help the government.  Wolf describes the court's order as a "contradiction of the 5th Amendment" of the Constitution.

HOUR TWO

Dr. Joseph Rallo, Commissioner of Higher Education

Dr. Rallo talks with Jim in the second hour about the deficit and its effects on higher education in Louisiana. He explains that people in Louisiana need to make education more of a priority.

2/22 Monday: Darrell Glasper, Kate Hamer: The Girl in the Red Coat, Melissa Flournoy, Jerome "Dee"Richard

HOUR ONE

Former City Councilman Darrell Glasper

Former Baton Rouge Metro councilman Darrell Glasper talks to Jim about supporting Donald Trump.  Trump made an appearance at the Baton Rouge River Center earlier this month.  Glasper gives his opinions on what it's like being an African American supporting Donald Trump and his reasoning behind it.

Kate Hamer: The Girl in the Red Coat

Author Kate Hamer talks to Jim about her first novel, The Girl in the Red Coat.  Her characters Carmel and her mother, Beth, both embark on journeys of their own when Carmel goes missing.  Hamer describes the book as relatable, especially to mothers and daughters.

HOUR TWO

Melissa Flournoy & Representative Dee Richard

Independent Representative Dee Richard of Thibodaux (left) and Melissa Flournoy (right) both discuss the status of the state of Louisiana and legislature.  Richard and Flournoy give their opinions on budget cuts, future taxes and who they plan on voting for in the upcoming presidential election.

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

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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

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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.

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Flashback Friday: Hillary Clinton discussing plans on healthcare.

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

Dr. Mary Lou Marzian

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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

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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

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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

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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.