10/13 Friday: Grant Faulkner, Mark Calvit, Tom Gagliano, Gene Reynolds

Hour 1:

Grant Faulkner

Writer, Grant Faulkner, chats with Jim about opening the doors to writing. Faulkner is the author of Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo. Faulkner is the executive director of National Novel Writing Month. 

Mark Calvit

Executive Director of Southside Gardens Senior Living Community Mark Calvit joins Jim in studio as an LSU Superfan. Calvit comments on the 10th anniversary of the 2007 National Championship team and how the squad will be honored in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night along with former coach Les Miles. He also predicts the Tigers' performance against Auburn. 

Hour 2:

Tom Gagliano

Author of Don't Put Your Crap in Your Kid's Diaper: The Clean Up Cost Can Last a Lifetime, Thomas Gagliano joins the conversation. Gagliano talks about the allegations of sexual harassment against film producer, Harvey Weinstein.  

Gene Reynolds 

Minden Representative and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Gene Reynolds chats with Jim about the state's budget woes. Reynolds discusses this week's legislative retreat and the suggestions made on how to fix Louisiana's budget troubles. 

10/12 Thursday: Marcie Breeden Flotte, Mark Ballard, Judyth Vary Baker, Andrew Yorgason, Ron Cranford

Hour 1:

Marcie Breeden Flotte

Daughter of Carroll Breeden, the former BREC commissioner who was killed in his front yard in Pride, Marcie Breeden Flotte, joins Jim to talk about the arrest of Ryan Sharpe. Sharpe was arrested last night in connection to the drive-by shootings of four men in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana Parishes. 

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard with the Advocate chats with Jim about this Saturday's election. He comments on turnout and what Louisiana residents can expect to see on their ballots. Ballard also discusses the arrest of 10 LSU fraternity members in connection with the death of Maxwell Gruver last month. 

Hour 2:

Judyth Vary Baker

Author of Me and Lee: How I came to know, love and lose Lee Harvey Oswald, Judyth Vary Baker, chats with Jim about her book on her relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. Baker claims she was Oswald's lover. 

Andrew Yorgason

The staff of Williamsburg Senior Living Community joins Jim in studio to discuss their day to day operations.  Williamsburg is located in Baton Rouge and has 163 apartments for seniors. President Ron Cranford talks about founding the facility 30 years ago. General Manager Andrew Yorgason also comments on community support and activities. 

10/11 Wednesday: John Schroder, Dr. Eric Ravussin, Roy Fletcher

Hour 1:

John Schroder

Former Republican State Representative John Schroder joins Jim in studio to discuss his campaign to be Louisiana's next state treasurer. 

Dr. Eric Ravussin

Dr. Eric Ravussin with LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center joins Jim on World Obesity Day. Ravussin discusses his research with obesity and diabetes and the causes behind this growing problem. 

Hour 2:

Roy Fletcher

Republican political consultant and attorney Roy Fletcher comes in studio with Jim to discuss Louisiana's upcoming election this Saturday. Fletcher also comments on the arrest of 10 members of LSU's Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in connection to the death of a pledge, Max Gruver, last month. All 10 are charged with hazing and one faces the additional charge of negligent homicide.

10/10 Tuesday: Neil Riser, James Bond, Darrell Glasper, Tony Brown

Hour 1:

Neil Riser

State Senator Neil Riser chats with Jim about his campaign to be Louisiana's next state treasurer. Riser is a native of Columbia and is the owner of a funeral home. 

James I. Bond

Author James I. Bond joins the conversation to talk about the relationship between fathers and daughters. Bond says daughters are the antidote for a man's damaged brain. He comments on the relationship between Ivanka Trump and the President. 

Hour 2:

Darrell Glasper & Tony Brown

Former Baton Rouge metro councilman Darrell Glasper and KTTP Station Manager Tony Brown join the conversation to discuss politics in American, the NFL controversy, and gun violence. 

10/09 Monday: Angelle Davis, Angie McArthur, E Eric Guirard, Lamar White

Hour 1:

Angelle Davis

Candidate for State Treasurer Angelle Davis joins Jim in studio to discuss her campaign for the election this Saturday, Oct. 14th. Davis was the Commissioner of Administration for former Governor Bobby Jindal. She also served as Tourism Secretary. 

Angie McArthur

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Hour 2:

E Eric Guirard & Lamar White

Baton Rouge Injury Attorney E Eric Guirard on the right and Blogger Lamar White on the left join the conversation to discuss President Trump and his performance in the office so far. They also talk about Vice President Mike Pence leaving an NFL football game early yesterday after players knelt during the national anthem. 

10/06 Friday: Meg Casper, Holly Talley, Bill Clevlen, Mike Steele, Terri Ricks

Hour 1:

Meg Casper

Meg Casper with the Secretary of State's Office joins guest host Julie Baxter Payer to discuss voter turnout for the October 14th election and how they are preparing for Tropical Storm Nate. 

Holly Talley

Outreach Director for the state Department of Veterans Affairs Holly Talley joins the conversation to talk about the Veterans Day dedication of the new Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park at the arsenal area by the state capitol and other activities that will go on during Veterans Day. 

Bill Clevlen

Author of 100 Things to Do in American before You Die, Bill Clevlen chats about his event on October 10th at the East Baton Rouge Parish Libary. 

Hour 2:

Mike Steele

Mike Steele with GOHSEP chimes in about how Louisiana is preparing for Tropical Storm Nate to make landfall here as a possible Category 1 Hurricane. 

Terri Ricks

Deputy Secretary for the state Department and Children and Family Services Terri Ricks chats with Julie about preparation for Tropical Storm Nate. Ricks discusses where shelters will be set up if needed after the storm.