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Governor John Bel Edwards and Jerry Stolar with FEMA take calls from Louisiana residents affected by the historic flooding the state recently faced.
08/23 Tuesday: Raymond Jetson, Sean Illing, Jay Chevalier, Peter Finney Jr.
Hour 1:
Raymond Jetson
Rev. Jetson joins Jim in studio to discuss his latest article in the New York Times, "How the Flood Can Help Us Heal." Jetson says the Great Flood of 2016 did not discriminate by race, location, or socioeconomic status.
Hour 2:
Sean Illing
Writer for Vox, Dr. Sean Illing, joins the conversation to discuss President Obama's visit to Louisiana after the Great Flood of 2016. Illing says the government plays a big role in the recovery process during times like these.
Jay Chevalier
Member of the Louisiana Music and Political Hall of Fame and former body guard for Gov. Earl K. Long, Jay Chevalier, talks about what's been going on in Louisiana over the last few months with the shootings and historic flooding. Chevalier also discusses the upcoming presidential election.
Peter Finney Jr.
Executive Editor and General Manager of the Clarion Herald Peter Finney Jr. chats with Jim about the great life of his father, the sports writer, Peter Finney Sr., who passed away on August 13,2016 at the age of 88.
08/22 Monday: Caroline Fayard, former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, Suzy Terrell & Ali Akbar
HOUR ONE
Caroline Fayard
Caroline Fayard is running for U.S. Senate. Fayard talks about Denham Springs and the recovery for her hometown after the flooding. Caroline uses this opportunity to help others and show what she would do for Louisiana if elected for Senate.
Kathleen Blanco
Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco joins the show to compare Hurricane Katrina the year she was in office to the recent floodings in Louisiana.
HOUR TWO
Suzy Terrell
Former commissioner of elections Suzy Terrell talks about the Baton Rouge flooding and politics. Terrell talks about the media's coverage of flooding and its effect on the presidential race.
Ali Akbar
Ali Akbar is a Republican political consultant and he joins the conversation with Suzy Terrell about politics and the nation's response to the Baton Rouge flood.
08/19 Friday: Treasurer John Kennedy, General Honore, American Humane Society, George Sells, Our Lady of Lake Exec.
HOUR ONE
John Kennedy
State Treasurer and Senate candidate John Kennedy joins the show to give information about volunteering and donating items that are needed around the city.
Russel Honore
General Russel Honore is no amateur when it comes to natural disasters. Honore has been in shelters volunteering and helping all week. On the show Honore talks of his experiences and how they've gotten thousands of people organized in different shelters this week.
HOUR TWO
Robin Ganzert
Ganzert is the Pres. and CEO of American Humane Society. She discusses the society's first response efforts. American Humane is sending rescue trucks from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with supplies and equipment to shelter up to 100 animals.
George Sells
Former WAFB anchorman George Sells joins the show to vent about what has happened in the community. Sells compares the storm that flooded the city to Hurricane Agnes in Pennsylvania in 1970.
Scott Wester
Our Lady of the Lake Chief Executive Officer Scott Wester joins the show to talk about all the Dr.s, Nurses and employees who have helped the patients and community during this storm and tragedy.
08/18 Thursday: George Bell of United Way; Melissa Flournoy & Tony Guarisco, Economist Jim Richardson, Sherry Guarisco, LA Partnership for Children & Families
HOUR ONE
George Bell
George Bell, an accomplished nonprofit executive and Louisiana native is the CEO of Capital Area United Way. The organization funds 57 health and human service agencies in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Bell gives out information on how to fund or donate to those in need during the Baton Rouge flood.
Tony Guarisco & Melissa Flournoy
Both former state lawmakers, Guarisco and Flournoy discuss the status of Baton Rouge since the flooding. They negotiate whether President Obama should leave his vacation and be in Louisiana now and if the set curfew in East Baton Rouge Parish is a good decision.
Billy Nungesser
The Lt. Gov. assessed the damage from the flooding with Gov. Edwards Wednesday. He describes the damage in the areas and gives an update on what needs to be done to help.
HOUR TWO
Jim Richardson
Dr. Richardson is currently co-chair of the Task Force for Structural Change in Budget and Tax Policy as created by the Louisiana Legislature. He joins the show to discuss what type of impact the flood will have on the state economy and taxes.
Sherry Guarisco
Sherry Guarisco is the Executive Director for Louisiana Partnerships for Children and Families. The organization is dedicated to influencing public policy and making sure that the services provided are the best for children. Guarisco joins the show to share open childcare facilities during this time and tips on how to help children in times of a disaster.
08/17 Wednesday: Public Service Commissioner Campbell, Congressman Boustany, Rev. Chris Andrews
HOUR ONE
Foster Campbell
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell addresses the Baton Rouge flood situation from a public service position. Campbell addresses the lost of wireless service signals and answers questions from callers around the community.
HOUR TWO
Charles Boustany
Congressman Boustany talks about the financial and emotional stress caused by the flooding and gives some information on what people can expect to happen in the next few days.
Chris Andrews
Rev. of Jubilee Pioneers, Andrews joins the show to talk about the more emotional side during the Baton Rouge flooding. Andrews notes that there are smaller, religious shelters located around the city and reminds the public that any small act of kindness makes a difference.