03/16 Wednesday: Dr. Steven Heymsfield, Red Cross's Kay Wilkins, Tyler Bridges, Attorney Michael Wolf

HOUR ONE

Dr. Steven Heymsfield

Dr. Heymsfield recalls what it was like to grow up in New York in the same neighborhood as Donald Trump. He also mentions nutrition and exercise and what it takes to motivate people to be more healthy.

HOUR TWO

Kay Wilkins of Red Cross

As the regional C.E.O.  Kay gives an update on the locations of the Red Cross shelters and services available in the state.

Tyler Bridges of the Advocate

Tyler Bridges makes the connection between candidate Donald Trump and David Duke.  Bridges describes the actions of Donald Trump as being "David himself."

Attorney Michael Wolf

Attorney Wolf discusses the issue of whether President Obama should nominate Merrick Garland for Supreme Court or if the nomination should be up to the upcoming president.

03/15 Tuesday: Author Claudia Kalb, former Senator Ben Bagert, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser

HOUR ONE

Claudia Kalb: Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder

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Claudia Kalb gives readers a glimpse into the lives of high-profile historic figures through the lens of modern psychology, weaving groundbreaking research into biographical narratives that are deeply embedded in our culture.  She shares with Jim intriguing revelations, and brings a new perspective to some of the most well-known names today.

HOUR TWO

Ben Bagert

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Attorney Bagert gives his opinions on the presidential race, especially his views on Donald Trump.

Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser

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Lt. Gov. Nungesser talks about his responsibility as Lt. Gov to help make the appropriate cuts necessary to fix the budget.  Nungesser also describes the status of the flooding in the state of Louisiana while he and Gov. John Edwards are our surveying the areas.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Dr. Kurt Corbello

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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

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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

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

Gus Weill

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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.