03/14 Monday: Commissioner of Higher Ed, Dr. Joseph Rallo, Thom Reed of FamilySearch, Henry Barbour, Jim Kleinpeter of NOLA.com

HOUR ONE

Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Joseph Rallo

Dr. Joseph Rallo talks to Jim about the status of higher education in line with the budget after the end of the special session.  Dr. Rallo mentions TOPS reductions, universities that have been affected by budget cuts and the flooding damages that occurred last week.

Senior Marketing Manager with FamilySearch International

FamilySearch is a genealogy organization operated by the Genealogical Society of Utah, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch maintains a collection of records, resources, and services designed to help people learn more about their family history. Reed announces the release of 4 million Freedman's Bureau records.

HOUR TWO

Henry Barbour

Henry leads Capitol Resources lobbying efforts in numerous states around the country. He is recognized as one of the top strategic political operatives in the country. Henry discusses his views on Donald Trump and how he feels as a republican.

Jim Kleinpeter of NOLA.com

Jim Kleinpeter is on the show to talk about the late Marshall "Marty" Mule'.  Mule', 73, died Saturday after suffering a heart attack at his home in Covington. Kleinpeter and Jim share memories of the former Tiger Rag writer and remember some of Mule's popular writings. 

Services for Mule' will be held Wednesday at Mary Queen of Peace Church in Mandeville (1501 West Causeway Approach) with burial to follow at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home.  Visitation is from 11-noon, followed by the mass.

03/11 Friday: Dir. Jan Moller, Michael James Barton, Rep. Chris Broadwater, General Troy Kok

HOUR ONE

Jan Moller

The head of the Louisiana Budget Project,  Moller speaks on the outcome of the Legislative session, the importance of higher education and the need to focus on the aspects of education.

Michael James Barton

Former U.S. defense department official addresses the proposal by General Loretta Lynch who is considering taking legal action against climate change deniers.

HOUR TWO

Friday Flashback

President Reagan address at the commencement at Louisiana State University May 18, 1990.

Chris Broadwater

Representative Broadwater talks about what he feels is best for Louisiana and higher education after the special session has ended.  Broadwater also gives us an update on the flooding across the state due to excess rain.

Gen. Troy Kok

Gen. Troy Kok addresses the obstacles that keep many people from meeting qualifications for the army. General Kok expresses that those in good physical condition should have no problems enlisting in the army, however obesity could become a problem.

03/10 Thursday: Climatologist Dr. Barry Keim, the Advocate's Mark Ballard, Dr. Kurt Corbello, P.A.R. Pres. Robert Travis Scott, Manuel Martinez

HOUR ONE

State Climatologist Dr. Barry Keim

We begin our show with the state climatologist who gives an update on the flooding and weather conditions in the state of Louisiana.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate talks to Jim about his opinions on the results of the special session.

Dr. Kurt Corbello

Dr. Corbello is a political science professor at SELU.  Corbello describes political decisions and behavior of Louisiana as a people and economy.

HOUR TWO

Robert Travis Scott

As the president of Public Affairs Research,  Robert Travis Scott explains his views on the result of the Legislative session and how he thinks it will effect the state of Louisiana.

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez is on the show to talk about fashion.  He feels that the world has become "too casual."  Martinez suggests that men should dress for the occasion at hand and mentions the correlation between dressing better and job performance.

03/09 Wednesday: LSU economist Jim Richardson, former MLB player Denny McLain, Political consultant Gus Weill

HOUR ONE

Jim Richardson

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Dr. Jim Richardson talks to Jim about the final hours of the legislative session.  Richardson describes the predicament that Bobby Jindal left behind for Gov. John Bel Edwards, different taxes that he think will help and what leaders should take in consideration in the final hours of the special session.

HOUR TWO

Denny McLain

The former professional American baseball player describes in detail what he thinks about the presidential candidates running in this election. 

Gus Weill

Political consultant, Gus Weill gives his full and honest opinion but as long as he's not offending anyone.  Weill tells his opinion on politics in America today and what he thinks each presidential candidate is capable, or not capable of.

03/08 Tuesday: Former Congressman J.C. Watts, Attorney Jill Craft, LA Right to Life Benjamin Clapper, Mark Kram Jr.

HOUR ONE

J.C. Watts

J.C. Watts discusses his book, Dig Deep: 7 Truths to Finding the Strength Within.  He also talks about his experiences in congress and being a college athlete.

Attorney Jill Craft

Attorney Jill Craft comes on the show to discuss the Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews who was awarded $55 million Monday in a lawsuit over a secretly filmed nude video.

HOUR TWO

Benjamin Clapper

Ben Clapper is the Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, where the federation's primary focus is the protection of the right to life of the unborn.  Clapper responds to the U.S. Supreme Courts  actions of temporarily blocking a Louisiana law on Friday that would require abortionists to get admitting privileges in nearby hospitals.

Mark Kram Jr.

Mark Kram Jr. talks about his fathers sports writing.  In honor of the 45th anniversary of the "The Fight of the Century" between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali, Kram talks about his father's article The Battered Face of a Winner.

03/07 Monday: Charles Hatfield IV, Chancellor John Pierre, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans Jr. & Rev. David Diamond

HOUR ONE

Charles Hatfield IV

The son of Charles Hatfield III, Charles talks to Jim about the legacy of his father who fought social injustice while trying to enroll in LSU's Law School in honor of Founder's Day on March 9.

Chancellor John Pierre

Chancellor Pierre thinks back to when he was first introduced to Charles Hatfield III and the effect his admissions letter has on Southern University and Founder's Day on Wednesday. March 9, at noon.

Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. Edwards explains what is going on with budget cuts and state revenue in the final days of the Legislative special session. 


HOUR TWO

Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans Jr.

Rev. David Diamond

Reverend David Diamond and Justice of the Peace Moses Evans Jr. debate the issues in the presidential election and discuss where they feel both candidates on moral issues.