10/05 Thursday: Daniel Hixon, Mark Ballard, Dianne Andrews, James Gilmore

Hour 1:

Daniel Hixon

Daniel Hixon is a libertarian-leaning, moderately conservative, Masters' degree-holding gun owner who is 35 years old. Hixon and Jim chat about gun control and policies moving forward. He is not a member of the NRA or any such organization, but enjoys shooting his AR 15.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate joins the conversation for his weekly input on what's going on in Louisiana politics. Ballard comments on the potential for new gun control policies. 

Hour 2:

Dr. James Gilmore & Dianne Andrews

President of the Bayard Management Group Dr. James Gilmore and Dianne Andrews of the Dianne Andrews Show join the conversation with Jim to comment on the topic of gun control after the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas. The pair also discusses the contoversey of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

04/12 Wednesday: The Ryan Francis Story, Patrick Mulhearn, Edmond Jordan, Susan Nelson, Dianne Andrews

Hour 1:

Tyrus Thomas & TaRhonda Bazille

Former LSU and NBA star Tyrus Thomas and film director TaRhonda Bazille join Jim in studio to discuss their film, which will premier at the Louisiana International Film Festival, The Ryan Francis Story. Ryan Francis was a Baton Rouge native visiting home for Mother's Day from USC, where he played basketball, when he was shot and killed on May 13, 2006. 

Rep. Edmond Jordan & Rep. Edmond Jordan

Baton Rouge Rep. Edmond Jordan and Executive Director of the Celtic Media Centre Patrick Mulhearn chat with Jim about the film industry in Louisiana and the struggles the film tax credits face during the legislative session. Mulhearn emphasizes how many jobs the film industry creates in the Bayou State. A report finds the film tax incentive causes a significant hit to the state's budget. Mulhearn is leaving his position at Celtic in June after 8 years. 

Hour 2:

Dianne Andrews & Susan Nelson

Former Communications Director for the Louisiana Democratic Party Susan Nelson and Republican host of Dianne Andrews: In Black and White, Dianne Andrews, chat with Jim about President Donald Trump, controversy surrounding Bill O'Reilly, and immigration.

01/26 Thursday: Nancy Jo Sales , Mark Ballard, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Dianne Andrews

Hour One

Nancy Jo Sales

Nancy Jo Sales is an author and journalist who has written for Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar and more.  She joined the show to talk about her recently published book, American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of The Advocate called in to discuss Donald Trump's accusations of voter fraud and other topics with involving the president and the George Orwell book 1985. 

Hour Two

Dr. Faye Williams and Dianne Andrews

Legendary activist Dr. Faye Williams discusses Trump's first week office with TV personality and Trump supporter, Dianne Andrews.  Dr. Williams attended the Woman's March in Washington and is not a supporter of Trump. 

06/17 Friday: Ginger Gibson, Ali Akbar and Dianne Andrews, Friday Flashback: Dale Brown on Shaq

HOUR ONE

Ginger Gibson

Ginger Gibson is a Reuters correspondent covering the 2016 campaign. She focuses mainly on campaign finances. Gibson covered the 2012 campaign and Congress prior to joining Reuters. She joins Jim to discuss Donald Trump and his campaign and relationship with the media.

HOUR TWO

Ali Akbar

Ali Akbar joins TV host Dianne Andrews and Jim in studio to discuss presidential platforms on issues like immigration and foreign policies.

Dianne Andrews

TV host Dianne Andrews joins Ali Akbar in studio to discuss presidential platforms on immigration and foreign policies.

Friday Flashback: Coach Dale Brown on Shaq entering draft.

05/13 Friday: Andrew Nagorski, Host Dianne Andrews, Darrell Glasper and Moses Evans

HOUR ONE

Author Andrew Nagorski comes on the show to discuss his recent book, The Nazi Hunters.  His book focuses on the small band of men and women who refused to allow their crimes to be forgotten—and who were determined to track them down to the furthest corners of the earth.  Nagorski describes their stories and tries to help readers understand what life was like after WWII. 

Dianne Andrews

Talk show host Dianne Andrews joins Jim to talk about issues such as adultery.  Andrews also gives her opinions on some of the valued characteristics the president of the United States should uphold.

HOUR TWO

Darrell Glasper

Former Metro Councilman, Darrell Glasper joins Jim and Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans in a heated discussion over the presidential issues.

Moses Evans

Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans joins Jim and former metro councilman Darrell Glasper in a heated discussion about presidential issues.