04/01 Friday: Ameen Walker & Tyrus Thomas, Chesley Heymsfield, Ben Applebaum: Recess, Louisiana Voice: Tom Aswell, FBF Gary Shandling, Joyce Goldstein

HOUR ONE

Ameen Walker & Tyrus Thomas

Ameen and Tyrus are on the show to promote the opening of the new restaurant Everything Philly. Opening at the Northgates of LSU April 2, 2016, the restaurant will offer genuine Philadelphia fare in a fast casual setting.  

Chesley Heymsfield

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The Executive Director comes on the show to promote the Louisiana International Film Festival. (LIFF) kicks off Wednesday, April 13 through Sunday, April 17 at Cinemark Perkins Rowe. It includes an impressive 5-day array of film premieres from around the globe including a newly minted Southern Perspectives category---all at Cinemark Perkins Row in Baton Rouge.


Ben Applebaum: Recess

Author Ben Applebaum comes on the show to talk about the importance of Recess.  Recess is the ultimate illustrated guide to the best games of the playground, for inside and outside. This fun and interactive guide includes the rules to over 150 games and variations, including over two dozen international games from schoolyards around the world, plus various tips and strategies.  Applebaum gives some statistics on the decline of recess and the health of children in schools in the 21st century.

HOUR TWO

Tom Aswell

Tom Aswell, blogger from Louisiana Voice, is on the show talking with Jim about Bobby Jindal, Governor John Bel Edwards, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the presidential election.

Flashback Friday: Gary Shandling

 

Joyce Goldstein: The New Mediterranean Jewish Table

Joyce Goldstein was chef and owner of the groundbreaking Mediterranean restaurant Square One in San Francisco.  The New Mediterranean Jewish Table is an authoritative guide to Jewish home cooking from North Africa, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and the Middle East. 

03/31 Thursday: Dr. Kelly Brogan, Renee Chatelain, Scott Wilfong and Melissa Flournoy on Donald Trump's Abortion comment, Robert Putnam: Our Kids,

HOUR ONE

Dr. Kelly Brogan: A Mind of Your Own

Dr. Brogan addresses depression in her book, A Mind of Your Own.  She talks with Jim about how women in particular feel depressed and the use of prescriptions may not be helping. In her book, Brogan gives natural alternatives in aiding women when making their bodies feel better.

Renee Chatelain

As the director of The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Chatelain comes on the show to announce FestForAll 2016, to be held on April 2 & 3 in downtown Baton Rouge!

New for this year, the festival, free and open to the public, will stretch along North Boulevard from 5th Street and the Old Governor’s Mansion to the North Boulevard Town Square, and will add an opening ceremony featuring a Children’s Parade led by Kids’ Orchestra.

http://www.artsbr.org/our-programs/festforall/

HOUR TWO

Melissa Flournoy and Scott Wilfong

Melissa Flournoy was the previous Director of Planned Parenthood and Scott Wilfong is a Republican political consultant.  They discuss Donald Trump's comments about abortion earlier this week.

Robert Putnam

During the last twenty-five years we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. Americans have always believed in equality of opportunity, the idea that all kids, regardless of their family background, should have a decent chance to improve their lot in life. Author Robert Putnam explains this gap with Jim and talks about how he addresses it in his book and how Americans can fix this.

03/30 Wednesday: Let There Be Water with Seth Siegel, Richard Preis, America's War by Andrew Bacevich, Ava Dejoie, The Voice of the Tigers, Jim Hawthorne

HOUR ONE

Seth Siegel

 Businessman and author Seth Siegel talks about Middle East water issues which he addresses in his book, Let There Be Water, which was published six months ago. The water issues are still a large discussion topic today.

Richard Preis

Financial adviser Richard Preis discusses the status of north Baton Rouge in relation to South BR.

HOUR TWO

Andrew Bacevich, "America's War"

Retired army colonel and New York Times bestselling author Andrew J. Bacevich talks about the war against Iraq and how it has impacted our country in relation to today's society and politics.

Ava Dejoie

The Executive Director of the LA Workforce Commission, Ava Dejoie talks with Jim about the importance of the equal pay bill for women in Louisiana.

The Voice of The Tigers, Jim Hawthorne

Jim Hawthorne looks back on his career as the voice of the LSU Tigers with Jim on the day before he retires after 36 years. 

 

 

03/29 Tuesday: Managing Dir. Meghan Garvey, Conservative Quin Hillyer, Dir. of Baton Rouge Zoo Phil Frost, Dr. Stanley Foster, Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez

HOUR ONE

Managing Dir. Meghan Garvey

As the managing Director of Louisiana Center for Children's Rights, Meg Garvey discusses the incarceration of young males in the state of Louisiana and whether or not parents should be notified. She also gives details on Youth Justice Day.

Conservative Quin Hillyer

Conservative Political Commentator Hillyer discusses the GOP and keeping Donald Trump from receiving the nomination and becoming president.

HOUR TWO

Dir. Phil Frost

As the Director of the Baton Rouge Zoo, Phil Frost and the BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight discuss the possible move of the zoo from North Baton Rouge to Airline Hwy or by the L'Auberge Casino off of Nicholson in attempt to boost attendance to the zoo.  

Dr. Stanley Foster & Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez

Dr. Stanley Foster and Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez argue the need for "unrestricted access to patients."

03/28 Monday: Psychologist Kurt Gray, Dr. Jeff Walker from Dept. of Justice Science, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, Avery Davidson

HOUR ONE

Kurt Gray: The Mind Club

As the author of The Mind Club: Who thinks, What feels, and Why it Matters, Gray explains to listeners the mind's perception and describes the perception that a supporter of Donald Trump would have.

Dr. Jeff Walker from Dept. of Justice Science

Dr. Jeff Walker discusses the Brussels bombing that occurred last week and the safety of the United States as a nation when considering counter-terrorism.  Walker explains the difficulty in dealing with terrorists whether the values are ethnic or religious.

HOUR TWO

Jay Dardenne Commissioner of Administration

Jay Dardenne discusses the conditions of the state's budget and gives us an update on TOPS for Education and other expenditures.

Avery Davidson for LFB/Twila

Avery Davidson joins us on the show to talk about the obstacles facing farmers and ranchers in northern Louisiana. Davidson paints a vivid picture of the lasting effects that these farmers are still dealing with weeks after the flood.