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.