07/13 Wednesday: Greg Meriwether, Oldest American Woman to Give Birth at 60, Pres. of National Lawyers Committee, Pres. of NAACP, Mike Wolf

HOUR ONE

Greg Meriwether

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WAFB Newsanchor joins the show to comment on the shooting of Alton Sterling and the events that have unfolded a week later.

Frieda Birnbaum

At 60, Frieda Birnbaum became the oldest American to give birth.  Birnbaum has written a book, "Life Begins at 60." In the book she stresses that having IVF, first at 53, for her son now in high school, then for the twin boys, is not what defines her. 

Kristen Clarke

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The president of the National Lawyers' Committee gives her assessment of what is going on in Baton Rouge.  She expresses the importance of the case and how it relates to the changes that she feels must occur in order to prevent tragedies like this.
 

HOUR TWO

Mike McClanahan

The President of Baton Rouge's branch of the NAACP gives his opinions on the community's attitude towards race and addresses some civil issues like police brutality.

Michael Wolf

Attorney Mike Wolf joins the show to also comment on the recent shooting in Baton Rouge and tell what he thinks is part of the problem.

11/17 Tuesday: Greg Meriwether, The 2016 Economy, John Bel Edwards

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Greg Meriwether

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Anchor and reporter with Baton Rouge's WAFB, Greg Meriwether, comments on last night's gubernatorial debate and the how Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter attacked each other. Meriwether says Vitter's strategy is changing, he's openly addressing his sex scandal. 

Loren Scott

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LSU Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts the price of oil gradually rising through the next few years. Scott says the supply of oil is falling. He says if oil prices stay where they are, that's bad news and isn't good for the state's budget. 

Scott says the employment rate in the state is flat. He says the next governor of Louisiana makes a huge impact on the future of the Louisiana economy, his focus is on growth.  Scott also discusses the minimum wage. 

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John Bel Edwards

Democratic for Governor, John Bel Edwards, joins the show to discuss his position on the entry of Syrian refugees into Louisiana. He supports Jindal's letter sent to President Obama requesting more information on the refugees in the state.  Edwards also comments of last night's gubernatorial debate.  

Governor Bobby Jindal announces he is dropping out of the 2016 presidential election.