02/29 Monday: Joe Traigle, Kevin Hazzard: A Thousand Naked Strangers, Sec. of Dept. of Environmental Equality, Dr. Chuck Carr Brown, Dr. Sean Illing,

HOUR ONE

Joe Traigle

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Former Louisiana Secretary of Revenue, Joe Traigle now resides in North Carolina and talks to Jim about the setbacks of the state of Louisiana and former Gov. Bobby Jindal.  Traigle expresses how Louisiana is one of the poorest performing southern states and how politicians have set us back.

Author Kevin Hazzard

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Kevin Hazzard, a former EMT from Atlanta, talks to Jim about his book, A Thousand Naked Strangers. He gives the behind the scenes look at what life is like answering life or death calls, delivering babies and sometimes decides who lives and who dies.

HOUR TWO

Dr. Chuck Carr Brown secretary of the
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

Since jobs were cut in the environmental quality department, Dr. Brown discusses what he plans to do now that he is in office.  Brown explains what he plans on improving and taking advantage of as the Sec. of Environmental Quality.

Dr. Sean Illing

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Dr. Sean Illing talks to Jim about Super Tuesday on March 1, 2016.  He discusses his predictions of the primaries and what he thinks about Donald Trump and his progression throughout the race while keeping his lead on the race to win the presidential election.

02/26 Friday: LaPolitics Jeremy Alford, Film Critic John Wirt, Julie Cantrell, Michelle Gable, Emily Beck Cogburn, Prof. Johnny Smith,

HOUR ONE

LaPolitic's Jeremy Alford

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The publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com and LaPolitics Weekly.  Jeremy gives Jim an update on the current Legislative session at the capitol and confirms Gov. John Bel Edward's support for Foster Campbell running for Senate.

Film Critic John Wirt

Louisiana music, movie, arts reporter & critic, John Wirt talks to Jim about what we can expect to see on the Academy Awards this weekend.  He and Jim also pay homage to New Orleans native, signer/songwriter Antoine "Fats" Domino, on his 88th birthday today.

Julie Cantrell : The Feathered Bone

Author of women's fiction, Julie stops by the show to share the release of her new book, The Feathered Bone, which touches on women trafficking. 

Michelle Gable: I'll See You in Paris

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Author Michelle Gable is on the show to talk about her book, I'll See You in Paris.  She discusses how she became an author and what motivates her to write about Paris--as she has done in her previous books.

Emily Beck Cogburn:  Louisiana Saves the Library

Emily is on the show to discuss her book, Louisiana Saves the Library.  Emily will be at the Books-A-Million on Corporate Blvd., March 19 for a book signing. 

HOUR TWO

Johnny Smith: Blood Brothers

Georgia Tech professor, Johnny Smith comes on the show to talk about the strange relationship between heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali and human rights activist, Malcolm X.

Exec. Dir. of GOA, Larry Pratt 

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Larry Pratt talks about the supreme court, regarding Scalia's death, the upcoming presidential election, and also answers a few questions from callers on the show.

Dr. Shaun Kemmerly

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As the Chief Medical Officer of the upcoming Children's Hospital, Dr. Kemmerly discusses the benefits of having a new hospital in Baton Rouge, including the impact it will have on research in the capitol city and when we can expect to see it.

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.