04/08 Friday: Frank Mullen, Susanne Duplantis, Albert White, John Wirt, Flashback Friday Gary Carter, Vereta Lee

April 8, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Frank Mullen

Huey Long joins us from back in time with the help of impersonator Frank Mullen. Mullen impersonates historical figures and has been doing so since 1998. He compares qualities of Huey Long with that of the current presidential candidates.

Susanne Duplantis ; "Just Eat It"

Duplantis talks with Jim about using left-over food and incorporating it into new dishes to reduce the wasting of food. Her event is called, "Just Eat It."

Albert White; District 29

White discusses his platforms and what he would do if elected as State Representative of District 29.

John Wirt

Wirt joins Jim to talk about the entertainment and festivals currently happening in Baton Rouge.

Flashback; Gary Carter

For flashback Friday we hear an interview with Jim and the late, world famous catcher, Gary Carter in 1982. Carter died from brain cancer in 2012.

Vereta Lee

Another candidate for District 29, Vereta feels very passionate about funding public education. Vereta wants to change TOPS but feels that those who have earned the grades for it should receive it no matter their income.

04/07 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Former Commissioner of LHSAA Tommy Henry, Dr. Faye Williams, Regis Philbin, Dan Moldea

April 7, 2016 Show Producer

Hour 1:

Mark Ballard

Ballard talks with Jim about what is going on at the Capitol, the status of TOPS for education and what the program means to middle-class families in Louisiana.

Tommy Henry

The former commissioner of the LHSAA discusses a bill about school divisions in sports and the effects it will have on high school athletics.

Dr. Faye Williams

The civic leader talks with Jim about the presidential election, and her predictions on the best candidate for the job. She focuses mainly on the Democratic party.

HOUR 2:

Regis Philbin

Television legend, Regis Philbin, opens up our second hour with Jim and reminisces on how he got into show business. Regis talks about Donald Trump and performing at the L'auberge in Baton Rouge.

Dan Moldea

The Investigative reporter gives Jim some of his opinions on the perceptions of our current presidential candidates.

04/6 Wednesday: Mayor Kip Holden, District 29 candidate Victor Woods Jr., Mike Wagenheim, Bruce Herschensohn

April 6, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Mayor Melvin "Kip" Holden

Mayor Kip Holden opens up the show with Jim and addresses speculations about running for congress.

Victor Woods

Victor Woods, Jr. is a 2016 Democratic special election candidate for District 29 of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

HOUR TWO

Mike Wagenheim

Mike Wagenheim most recently served as executive producer and lead on-air talent for the Colonel Sports Network in Louisiana, which aired statewide and regional programming for Nicholls State University. He has been recently married and now lives in Israel. Mike talks about life and radio in Israel and how his life has changed since his move.

Bruce Herschensohn

Stanley Bruce Herschensohn is an American political commentator, author and senior fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy in Malibu, California. Bruce Herschensohn gives insight on the presidential race and what it was like working for Richard Nixon.

04/05 Tuesday: Blue's Fest, Seat Yourself, Edmond Jordan, Commissioner Foster Campbell, Author Juan Campbell, Justin Roberts

April 5, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Chris Brooks with Blues Festival

Chairman Chris Brooks comes on the show to talk about the Blues Festival downtown. The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation proudly brings the 22nd annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday April, 10, 2016, from 11:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., located in and around Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza.

Alex V. Cook

Alex Cook comes on the show to talk about his book that includes venue information, personal recommendations, and entertaining anecdotes for locations around Louisiana. The book is titled, Seat Yourself: The Best of South Louisiana's Local Diners, Lunch Houses, and Roadside Stops.

Edmond Jordan

Edmond Jordan has been an attorney for 17 years, representing the Louisiana Public Service Commission, The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and The United States Department of Homeland Security, in addition to private practice. He is running for the open seat of District 29.

HOUR TWO

Commissioner Foster Campbell

The Commissioner is a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate seat being vacated by the Republican David Vitter. The primary election will coincide with the presidential general election. Campbell explains the effects this coincidence will have on the outcomes of both elections.

Juan Williams

Author of "We the People," and political analyst for FOX News. In his book, Williams reveals how each of our modern-day founders have extended the Founding Fathers original vision and changed fundamental aspects of our country.

Justin Roberts

Jim speaks briefly with U.S. Army Chaplain (Capt.) Justin Roberts. In his upcoming documentary "No Greater Love," Roberts sets out to bridge this gap between the American public and its combat veterans through extensive footage he shot in Afghanistan and follow-up interviews with soldiers and Gold Star wives and families. This film will be featured in the International Film Festival.

04/04 Monday: Susan Nelson, NCAA Final Four: Ronald Kellogg, Tyra Banks Sterling, Movie Production in Baton Rouge, Consultant Gus Weill

April 4, 2016 Show Producer

HOUR ONE

Susan Nelson

As the former Communications Director of the Democratic Party, Nelson joins Jim on the show to discuss the importance of women's votes and Donald Trump's chances of gaining their votes.

Ronald Kellogg

Former American college and professional basketball player, Ronald Kellogg talks about his previous basketball career and the NCAA men's Final Four Championship game. North Carolina faces Villanova in NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas tonight.

Tyra Banks Sterling

Tyra Banks Sterling is a 2016 Democratic special election candidate for District 29 of the Louisiana House of Representatives. She joins Jim on the show to discuss her positions on higher education and our state budget.

HOUR TWO

Patrick Mulhearn

Patrick Mulhearn is the Executive Director of Celtic Studios. He discusses the importance of the film industry as an incentive to Louisiana's tourism and economy. Mulhearn feels that we need to create opportunities for the creative people of Louisiana.

Gus Weill

The 83 year old political consultant gives his opinion on the advancement of candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.

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

April 1, 2016 Show Producer

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

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.