HOUR ONE

Jeff Passan: The Arm & "Baseball is Hurting Our Kids"

Columnist Jeff Passan talks about the pitching arm in baseball and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors. His views are found in his recent book, The Arm, and article in NY Times, "Baseball is Injuring our Kids."

Pres. of Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan

The current President of The Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan, comes on the show to announce his retirement. Monaghan talks about the status of education, possibilities for his successor and more on the show.

HOUR TWO

DA Hillar Moore

District Attorney Hillar Moore comes on the show to talk with Jim about crime rates in south Louisiana and addresses the murders of former Saints defensive end, Will Smith as well as the two Southern University students, Lashuntae Benton and Annette January.

"Feathers"

Robert Clark is a freelance photographer based in New York City and works with the world's leading magazines and major publishing houses, as well as on cutting edge advertising campaigns. His book, "Feathers," offers a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts.