10/25 Tuesday: Brett Finlay, Charles Boustany, Denny McLain, Tyler Bridges

Hour One

Brett Finlay

Dr. Brett Finlay is a professor of microbiology at the University of British Colombia. He has studied microbes for over thirty years and has written hundreds of articles. He joined Jim talk about his book 'Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child from an Oversanotized World.'

Charles Boustany 

Dr. Charles Boustany a retired physician and is a Republican candidate for 2016 U.S. Senate. Boustany is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He talked to Jim about the race and his chance of possibly becoming a United States Senator. 

Hour Two

Denny McLain

McLain is a former professional baseball player and pitcher; he most notably played for the Detroit Tigers. McLain helped lead the Tigers to their 1968 World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tyler Bridges 

Bridges is a writer for the Baton Rouge Advocate who joined Jim to discuss the 2016 Senate race. He is a former reporter for the Miami Herald and the Times-Picayune 

09/22 Thursday: Sharon Isbin, Timothy Muffitt, John Delgado, Manuel Martinez and Charles Boustany

Hour One

Sharon Isbin and Timothy Muffitt

Sharon Isbin is a multiple Grammy Award winning classical guitarist. She got her start at the age of nine in Varese, Italy where she began her studies of the guitar. In 1989 she created and became the director of the Guitar Department at The Juilliard School. Joining her is director of the Baton Rouge Symphony Timothy Muffitt.

John Delgado

 

Metro Councilman John Delgado calls in to discuss his running for Mayor-President of Baton Rouge. Delgado discusses the historic flood in Baton Rouge and more with Jim.

Hour 2

 

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez of Martinez Custom Clothier has been recognized worldwide for his skills in being a men's tailor. He returns to the show to discuss fashion and his quest to end Casual Friday.

Charles Boustany

 

The Congressman from Lafayette calls in to discuss his campaign for Senate and address the allegations made against him in the book 'Murder in the Bayou.'

08/17 Wednesday: Public Service Commissioner Campbell, Congressman Boustany, Rev. Chris Andrews

HOUR ONE

Foster Campbell

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell addresses the Baton Rouge flood situation from a public service position.  Campbell addresses the lost of wireless service signals and answers questions from callers around the community.

HOUR TWO

Charles Boustany

Congressman Boustany talks about the financial and emotional stress caused by the flooding and gives some information on what people can expect to happen in the next few days.  

Chris Andrews

Rev. of Jubilee Pioneers, Andrews joins the show to talk about the more emotional side during the Baton Rouge flooding.  Andrews notes that there are smaller, religious shelters located around the city and reminds the public that any small act of kindness makes a difference.

07/27 Wednesday: Billy Tauzin, Strain endorses Boustany for Senate, Jesse Ventura

HOUR ONE

Billy Tauzin

Former congressman, Billy Tauzin joins Jim in the first hour of the show to discuss the two presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. 

Dr. Charles Boustany & Mike Strain

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has endorsed Congressman Charles Boustany. They both join the show to announce the endorsement; Mike Strain explains his reasoning for the endorsement and Boustany talks about his plans if elected.

HOUR TWO

Jesse Ventura

Former Gov. of Minnesota Ventura is a friend of Donald Trump, however he is not voting for him this election.  Ventura gives his opinions about the presidency and a lot of the issues our country is facing. Ventura also touches on his book, "Sh*t Politicians Say."

07/20 Wednesday: Adam Winkler, The Jaguar Man, Roy Fletcher, Congressman Charles Boustany, Moses Evans

Hour 1:

Adam Winkler

UCLA Law Professor Adam Winkler joins the show to discuss gun laws in the country. Winkler comments on a "no buy" list when it comes to purchasing guns. He is not in favor of an assault weapon ban.

The Jaguar Man

Author Lara Naughton discusses her latest book, The Jaguar Man, with Jim. 

"On the fourth day of what Lara Naughton thought would be two weeks of bliss in Belize, she was kidnapped and assaulted by a man pretending to be a cabdriver. Held in the depths of the tropical forest—alone with the jaguar Man—she found that compassion was her only defense." -Amazon

Roy Fletcher

Political Consultant Roy Fletcher chats with Jim about gun laws. He also comments on the Republican National Convention and the overall presidential election. He says all of Trump's children are very involved in his campaign. 

Hour 2: 

Charles Boustany

Today is the first day of qualifying in Louisiana and Congressman Charles Boustany joins the conversation to discuss his campaign for US Senate. He also comments on the tragic events the state has recently seen. 

Moses Evans

Justice of the Peace Moses Evans joins Jim in studio to talk about Sunday's ambush on police, the shooting of Alton Sterling, and his time as a Baton Rouge Police Officer. 

07/07 Thursday: Denise Marcelle Mayoral Candidate, Professor Chris Tyson, Congressman Charles Boustany, DA Hillar Moore

HOUR ONE

Denise Marcelle

State Representative Marcelle is running for Mayor of Baton Rouge.  She talks about her views on civil cases including the recent shooting of Alton Sterling.

Chris Tyson

LSU Law professor, Chris Tyson gives his opinions on police brutality and the recent shootings that have occurred in the past week.

HOUR TWO

Charles Boustany

Congressman Charles Boustany is running for U.S. Senate.  He discusses the FBI's decision not to charge Hillary Clinton for the personal use of E-mail.

Hillar Moore

District Attorney Hillar Moore describes the process of investigating a case like the recent shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge.