12/29 Thursday: Devils Walking, Billy Nungesser, Rudy Macklin

Hour 1:

Stanley Nelson

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Author of Walking Devils, Stanley Nelson, chats with Jim about his book on KKK cold cases.

" After midnight on December 10, 1964, in Ferriday, Louisiana, African American Frank Morris awoke to the sound of breaking glass. Outside his home and shoe shop, standing behind the shattered window, Klansmen tossed a lit match inside the store, now doused in gasoline, and instantly set the building ablaze. A shotgun pointed to Morris’s head blocked his escape from the flames. Four days later Morris died, though he managed in his last hours to describe his attackers to the FBI. Frank Morris’s death was one of several Klan murders that terrorized residents of northeast Louisiana and Mississippi, as the perpetrators continued to elude prosecution during this brutal era in American history." -Amazon

Hour 2: 

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser joins the conversation to discuss the Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve celebration in New Orleans. He also addresses how 2017 will be a great year for Louisiana as a whole. 

Rudy Macklin

Rudy Macklin, with the Louisiana Department of Health and a former LSU basketball player, joins Jim in studio to discuss fitness, Pete Maravich, and the Tigers playing Louisville in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Macklin is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. 

12/28 Wednesday: Gus Weill, David Fa-Kouri, Dan Borne

HOUR ONE

Gus Weill

Gus Weill joins the show to talk about the campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.  Weill describes the money spent on the Hillary campaign and what to expect when Donald Trump comes into office.

David Fa-Kouri

Fa-kouri joins the show to talk about the receding coastline and the risk of biochemicals learned about in Louisiana since the excessive flooding this past year.

HOUR TWO

Dan Borne

The public address announcer at Tiger Stadium and the PMAC joins the show to talk about the future of the LSU Tigers, U.S. presidents, and Borne's career.  Borne makes his way to the studio after welcoming a new grandchild this afternoon. 

12/27 Tuesday: Peter Kovacs, Dianne Andrews, Susan Nelson

Hour One

Peter Kovacs

The editor of Baton Rouge newspaper The Advocate, joined the show to discuss his career and the media. He formerly worked with the Times-Picayune and was named Nation Press Foundation's Editor of the Year in 2016. He is from New York and graduated from Brown University. 

Hour Two

Dianne Andrews and Susan Nelson

Dianne Andrews and Susan Nelson face off on opposite sides during a debate about Donald Trump: Andres is for and Nelson is against. Andrews is the host of cable show Dianne Andrews in Black and White and Nelson is the former Communication Director for the Louisiana Democratic Party. 

12/23 Friday: Jeff Sadow & Melissa Flournoy, Rev. Chris Andrews

HOUR ONE

Jeff Sadow & Melissa Flournoy

LSU-Shreveport political science professor and blogger Jeff Sadow and former state lawmaker Melissa Flournoy join the show to talk about what they feel is the biggest story of 2016, Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Flournoy and Sadow touch on other 2016 elections in Louisiana as well.

HOUR TWO

Chris Andrews

Rev. of Jubilee Pioneers, Chris Andrews, joins the show to talk about the fear of the American people and the powerful emotions that drive mankind.

12/22 Thursday: Rich Little, Danielle Krysa, Mark Ballard, Rabbi Barry Weinstein

Hour One

Rich Little

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Rich Little is a notable impressionist who impersonates more than 200 voices. He is a native of Canada and first started impersonating at the age of 12 when he would talk back to his teachers in their voices. He is known for impersonating presidents and performed at both of Ronald Reagan's inaugurations. He continues to perform today throughout the US and Canada.

Danielle Krysa

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Danielle Krysa joined the show to discuss her new book titled, Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk: And Other Truths About Being Creative. She is the author of a popular blog titled The Jealous Curator. She worked as a designer and creative director for 14 years. She is a resident of British Columbia, Canada.

Hour Two

Mark Ballard

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Mark Ballard of the Advocate joined the show to discuss John Bel Edwards and his first year as Governor of Louisiana.

Rabbi Berry Weinstein

Rabbi Berry Weinstein joined us to discuss Hanukah and Christmas. Hanukah in 2016 will begin on the evening December 24 and last until January 1st. 

12/21 Wednesday: Loretta Swit, John Mangus & Alex Aldimiati, Stephen Moret

HOUR ONE

Loretta Swit

The star from the hit television show, M.A.S.H., Swit remembers how she got the role of Margaret "hot lips" Houlihan. She describes the family-like atmosphere between the cast. Swit has always been an advocate for animals and animal rights. Her book, Switheart, is a hardcover book that includes 65 full-color paintings and drawings of animals, as well as anecdotes about each. 

John Mangus & Alexander Aldimiati

Two actors from Baton Rouge join the show to talk about the film and movie industry in Louisiana.  Mangus and Aldimiati are producing a project called The Darkest Night in Hammond, LA.

HOUR TWO

Stephen Moret

Stephen Moret, who headed Louisiana's economic development efforts under former Gov. Bobby Jindal, is leaving his job running the LSU Foundation to take the job of president and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Moret joins the show to recall his favorite memories of Louisiana and LSU.