09/06 Wednesday: Bill Grimley, Stephanie Riegel, Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Bill Grimley

Attorney Bill Grimley went live on air to join the conversation surrounding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The policy was founded during the Obama administration, which the current president decided to end. 

Stephanie Riegel

Stephanie Riegel is the editor of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Reigel talked about the differences between Louisiana and Texas, especially in taxes. 

Hour Two:

Mike Bertaut

Mike Bertaut joined from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the entire hour. He is a certified health consultant and has 25 years of experince in his field. Bertaut is the chief economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

09/01 Friday: Eric Lane, Robert Fenet, Melissa Keaster, Butch Browning, Desiree Myers Lemoine

Hour One
 

Eric Lane

Eric Lane is President of Gerry Lane Enterprises; he joined our guest host Leo Honeycutt to warn listeners about people selling refurbished cars that had been damaged in the flood. Customers could be scammed into buying cars that are no good.

Robert Fenet

Attorney Robert Fenet joined Leo Honeycutt to speak more of the development of Port Cameron. He is originally a native of Lake Charles and studied law at Notre Dame Law School. 

Melissa Keaster

Author Melissa Keaster talked about her new book Eleora and gave insight into the writing process and where the idea from the book came from. 

Hour Two

Butch Browning

Louisiana Fire Marshall Butch Browning spoke on the effort to help Port Arthur in Texas recover after intense flooding. 

 

Desiree Myers Lemoine

Desiree Myers Lemoine from LA Red Cross was in studio to talk about the relief effort and support provided by Red Cross. She provides details on how and where to donate for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

08/31 Thursday: Wayne Coffey, Mark Ballard, David Diamond

Hour 1:

Wayne Coffey

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Wayne Coffey, author of Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Program, joins the conversation to discuss his latest book. 

"Urban Meyer has established himself as one of the elite in the annals of his sport, having lead his players to three national championships. In Above the Line, he offers readers his unparalleled insights into leadership, team building, and the keys to empowering people to achieve things they might never have thought possible. Meyer shares his groundbreaking game plan—the game plan followed every day in the Ohio State Buckeyes’ championship season—for creating a culture of success built on trust and a commitment to a common purpose. Packed with real life examples from Meyer’s storied career, Above the Line delivers wisdom and inspiration for taking control and turning setbacks into victories for a team, a family, or a Fortune 500 company."- Amazon

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard with the Advocate joins the show for his weekly discussion about what's going on in Louisiana. Ballard chats with Jim about the aftermath of Harvey and the state's looming fiscal cliff.

Hour 2:

Rev. David Diamond

Rev. David Diamond comes in studio to discuss the aftermath of the attack in Charlottesville. Diamond also comments on the Decadence Festival in New Orleans this weekend. 

08/30 Wednesday: Dr. Shelley Uram, Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Phoebe Ferguson, Sally Stiel, Jim Donelon

Hour One

Dr. Shelley Uram

The first guest was Dr. Shelley Uram and she is the author of Essential Living: A Guide to Having Happiness and Peace by Reclaiming Your Essential Self. The topic she discussed was: How to stay sane in an insane world. 

Farleigh Cook Jackson and Phoebe Ferguson

Farleigh Cook Jackson from Preserve Louisiana and Phoebe Ferguson will talk about the Plessy and Ferguson Foundation. Phoebe Ferguson is a descendent of Judge John Ferguson from Plessy v. Ferguson, who ruled in the case. 

Hour Two

Sally Stiel

Sally Stiel is a member of the LSU Alumni Association. Stiel talked more about Saturday's game being moved to the Superdome in New Orleans. Stiel is senior director of alumni engagement and marketing.

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon talked about the importance of having flood insurance following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. 

08/29 Tuesday: Sharon Weil, Larry Carter, Manuel Martinez

Hour 1:

Sharon Weil

Sharon Weil joins the conversation to discuss her latest book, ChangeAbility: How Artists, Activists, and Awakeners Navigate Change. 

"We live in a time of fast moving, complex change on both the personal and the global level. Welcome or unwelcome, nothing is more certain than the constant and uncertain movement of change. Whether change is met with excitement or met with fear, we can easily become overwhelmed by all of that movement. "- Amazon

Larry Carter

President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter chats with Jim in studio about the start of the new school year. Carter comments on some of the challenges public schools in the state face but also all the improvements made over the last year. 

Hour 2:

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez of Martinez Custom Clothier joins Jim in studio to talk about his upcoming trip to Milan, Italy. Martinez also discusses his trip to Houston last week and how his car is stuck in Texas due to the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey. 

08/28 Monday: Kate Hamer, Billy Nungesser, E. Eric Guirard and Melissa Flournoy

Hour One

Kate Hamer

Author Kate Hamer talked about her newest book The Doll Funeral; Hamer is also the author of The Girl in the Red Coat. Hamer was born in the United Kingdom and grew up in West Country and Wales. 

“[Evokes] both Jeanette Winterson and Ian McEwan . . . an elegiac and uplifting novel about the indissoluble bonds between mothers and daughters, and a reminder of how the imagination can set you free.” — The Guardian

Billy Nungesser

Billy Nungesser is the current Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. He was a guest on today's show discussing various topics. Nungesser has been Lt. Governor since being elected in 2016.

Hour Two

E. Eric Guirard and Melissa Flournoy

Attorney E. Eric Guirard and Melissa Flournoy will discuss Trump from opposite sides and weigh in on the flood in Houston. Flournoy will represent the left and Guirard for the right.