11/30 Thursday: Meg Jay, Billy Nungesser, Mary Patricia Wray

Hour 1:

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser discusses tourism in the Bayou State and the allure of New Orleans to out of state visitors. Nungesser goes into detail about some of Louisiana's Christmas festivals and what people can expect when visiting. 

Meg Jay

Author Dr. Meg Jay comments on her latest work, Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience. 

"Whether it is the loss of a parent to death or divorce; bullying; alcoholism or drug abuse in the home; mental illness in a parent or a sibling; neglect; emotional, physical or sexual abuse; having a parent in jail; or growing up alongside domestic violence, nearly 75% of us experience adversity by the age of 20. But these experiences are often kept secret, as are our courageous battles to overcome them. "- Amazon

Hour 2:

Mary Patricia Wray

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray joins the conversation to discuss sexual harassment in politics, entertainment and the workplace. Wray helped Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards win the 2015 election. 

09/22 Friday: Billy Nungesser, Anthony Piazza

Billy Nungesser

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser was the first guest. He talked about a variety of topics from his career to increasing tourism in Baton Rouge and the state of Louisiana.  

Anthony Piazza

Anthony Piazza (right) is the operator of Phil's Oyster Bar. Phil's Oyster Bar has been in the family business for over 40 years. Anthony and his brother Jordan (left) reopened and now run the famous oyster bar. 

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.

07/31 Monday: Billy Nungesser, Robyn Stein DeLuca, Gus Weill

Hour 1:

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser joins Jim in the first hour of the show to discuss the removal of the Confederate Monuments in New Orleans and what is the next step. Nungesser also comments on his recent trip to Quebec and Maine. The Lt. Gov. was named the Admiral of the Fleet for the 2017 Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.

Robyn Stein DeLuca

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Dr. DeLuca chats with Jim about her latest book, The Hormone Myth. 

"In this breakthrough book, Robyn Stein DeLuca fearlessly exposes and debunks pervasive myths about women’s hormones, and reveals how flawed, outdated research and sexism have joined forces throughout history to keep women “in their place.” With a revolutionary exploration of women’s hormonal lives­­­­­­­—from menstruation to childbirth to menopause—DeLuca shines a much-needed light on the lies that have impacted women."- Amazon

Hour 2:

Gus Weill

Former PR consultant Gus Weill discusses the resignation of Anthony Scaramucci as the White House's communication director. 

Zeus

The Jim Engster Show had a special guest producer in the studio, Zeus. Zeus is a 10-year-old boxer/pitbull mix. 

6/26 Monday: Billy Nungesser, Jeff Palermo, Gene Mills

Hour 1

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks about successes in Louisiana's tourism industry.

Jeff Palermo

Louisiana Radio Network News/Sports Director & Tiger Rag radio host Jeff Palermo joins Jim to preview the College World Series finals featuring LSU and Florida. 

Hour 2

Gene Mills

Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills supports the Republican Senate healthcare bill. He tells us the plan repeals the federal mandate to purchase insurance, and it all comes down to making healthcare affordable for as many people as possible. Those who oppose the bill say it would mean up to 500,000 Louisianans would lose their coverage.

Also on the show, dicussions with Mills on the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on same sex marriage.

05/23 Tuesday: Rinaldi Jacobs, Shante Gibbs, John Lacny, Daniel Estulin, Billy Nungesser

Hour 1:

Rinaldi Jacobs

Rinaldi Jacobs is the Interim Executive Director for the north Baton Rouge economic district. Jacobs came in studio to give some understanding on what is happening in north Baton Rouge and things the city needs for the future.

Shante Gibbs and John Lacny 

Shante Gibbs and John Lacny were in studio to join the conversation on budget cuts and their support of taking away exemptions from corporations.

Hour 2:

Daniel Estulin

Daniel Estulin was born in Lithuania and is a public speaker and author who has sold 7 million books. Estulin’s main interest is the Bilderberg Group, an invitation-only conference for the elites in business, finance, media, military and politics. He spoke on politics, Putin and more. 

Billy Nungesser

Billy Nungesser is the Lieutenant of Louisiana under John Bel Edwards. Lt. Nungesser comments on the continuing controversy over the removal of confederate monuments.