06/14 Wednesday: Garret Graves, Jason Hebert, Vincent Bruno, Susan Nelson, Ben Bagert

Hour 1:

Garret Graves

Baton Rouge U.S. Representative Garret Graves joins Jim briefly to comment of the tragic shooting in Alexandria, Virginia this morning that left multiple people wounded, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish. 

Jason Hebert & Vincent Bruno

Republican Political Consultant and friend of Congressman Steve Scalise, Jason Hebert, along with Republican and former law enforcement officer Vincent Bruno chat with Jim about the character of the U.S. Representative, who is currently in critical condition after undergoing surgery.  

Hour 2:

Susan Nelson & Ben Bagert 

Former Communications Director for the Louisiana Democratic Party Susan Nelson and former Republican state lawmaker and attorney Ben Bagert discuss the Scalise shooting and how it affects America as a whole. Bagert is a relative of Scalise. The pair also comments on Jeff Sessions' testimony. 

06/13 Tuesday: Clay Higgins, Rudy Macklin, Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Clay Higgins

Congressman Clay Higgins is a representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. Clay Higgins spoke on President Donald Trump, his first 5 months in the House and Radical Islam. Higgins won in the runoff election on December 10, 2016 and beat his opponent, Scott Angelle. 

Rudy Macklin

Rudy Macklin is a former 4 years starter for LSU basketball and is the current director for the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Macklin discussed obesity in the United States and in Louisiana. 

Hour Two

Mike Bertaut

Mike Bertaut is a healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bertaut came on the air to talk more on the fate of Obamacare in Louisiana. He approximately 25 years of analytical experience in healthcare.

06/12 Monday: Louise Nayer, Gus Weill, D’Seante Parks

Hour 1:

Louise Nayer

Author of Poised for Retirement: Moving from Anxiety to Zen chats with Jim about her latest book. 

"A unique narrative on a unique time offering solace to people nearing retirement. Poised for Retirement is not your parents’ retirement guide, nor is it a financial planning guide; rather, it’s the relatable story of an ordinary working woman reflecting on her life and career."- Amazon

Gus Weill

Former PR consultant Gus Weill chats with Jim about former FBI director James Comey and comments on President Trump's travel ban and a lawsuit against the president. 

Hour 2:

D’Seante Parks

Director of Public Affairs for the Louisiana Democratic Party, D’Seante Parks, visits Jim in studio to discuss the future of the Democratic party in Louisiana. 

06/09 Friday: S.I. Strong, Tom Aswell and Elbert Guilllory

Hour One

S.I. Strong

Professor S.I. Strong is is the Manley O. Hudson Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law. Strong will talk about a study she conducted and comment about the division in our country today. She received her doctrine in law from Duke University. 

Tom Aswell

Tom Aswell of the Louisiana Voice, was on the show to join the ongoing conversation surrounding the legislative session, among other topics of conversation. Ruston is a native of Ruston and has lived in Baton Rouge for 30 years. 

Hour Two

Elbert Guillory

Elbert Guillory was the guest for the second hour to discuss a video he made about Lebron James and "N" word being spray painted on his house. 

06/08 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Dr. Everett Piper, Darrell Glasper, Dr. Faye Williams

Hour One

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard came on the air to comment and provide more updates on the session; today was the last day of the session in Louisiana. 

Dr. Everrett Piper

Dr. Everett Piper is an American university administrator and the President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Dr. Piper came on to disucss his article "This is not a Daycare, " in which he claims college students are being coddled on today's campuses. 

Hour Two

Darrell Glasper and Dr. Faye Williams 

Darrell Glasper and Dr. Faye Williams, went toe to toe on the air, to debate the testimony of James Comey, former FBI director. Darrell Glasper is representing the right and Faye Williams is speaking for the left. 

06/07 Wednesday: Leo Honeycutt, Matt McDonald, Smiley Anders, Sean Robbins

Hour 1:

Leo Honeycutt

Leo Honeycutt joins the conversation to give listeners an update on what's going on in the last two days of the 2017 legislative session. He comments on tax reform and the renaming of the Louisiana School for Math, Science and Arts to the Jimmy D. Long Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science and Arts. Leo also gives an update on his latest books. 

Matt McDonald

Matt McDonald with Businesses United for Interest and Loan Deductibility chats with Jim about the organization and their hopes for tax reform in Congress. McDonald say BUILD Coalition's goal is to preserve the interest deduction part of taxes. He says small businesses benefit the most from this deductability. 

Hour 2: 

Smiley Anders

The long-time distinguished Metro columnist for the The Advocate, Smiley Anders, joins Jim in studio to chat about his 30 plus years was a writer and remembers Dean Martin on what would be his 100th birthday. 

Sean Robbins

Sean Robbins, the Secretary Treasurer of the Louisiana Sportsmen's Coalition, chats with Jim about the troubles anglers face with access to waterways. Louisiana law allows for some property owners to claim ownership of flowing water, hindering recreational fishing in certain areas.