05/03 Wednesday: Ernest Johnson, Greg Williams, Joyce Burges

Hour 1:

Ernest Johnson

Louisiana NAACP President Dr. Ernest Johnson chats with Jim about the federal decision in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. The federal government decided not to charge Baton Rouge Police Officers Howie Lake and Blane Salamoni with a civil rights violation. Johnson has been an attorney for 33 years. 

Hour 2:

Greg Williams

Artistic Director for the New Venture Theatre, Greg Williams, chats with Jim. Williams also discusses the Alton Sterling shooting. Williams comments on how the public feels about the verdict and what will happen in the future. He says the people of Baton Rouge are no longer angry but hurt and frustrated. 

Joyce Burges

Former Baker Councilwoman Joyce Burges joins the conversation to discuss the Department of Justice's announcement of no federal charges in the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Burges comments on visiting the Triple S foot mart after hearing the decision. She says Baton Rouge is a resilient city and we will solve this divide. 

07/15 Friday: Real Food/Fake Food, Karl Roider, Hands Up--Greg Williams Jr., Ali Akbar, Quinn Hillyer

HOUR ONE

Larry Olmsted


Larry reveals the deception that extends from high-end foods like olive oil and Kobe beef to everyday staples such as coffee, honey and cheese. Olmsted explains why buying foods closer to their whole forms is healthier and safer.

Karl Roider Jr.

Former LSU history professor talks about the Turkish military seizing control of the country and the tragedy in Nice, France.

Greg Williams Jr.

Greg Williams Jr., New Venture’s artistic director, who is also is acting in the production, "Hands Up."  Williams joins the show to discuss the importance of the production since the Alton Sterling shooting. The show’s two performances Saturday in LSU’s Claude L. Shaver Theatre come at a time when tension is high between Baton Rouge’s black community and law enforcement.

HOUR TWO

Ali Akbar

Member of the black conservatives, Akbar joins the show to comment on the effects of the Alton Sterling shooting in the black community.  Akbar also exhausts the importance of the criminal justice reform.

Quin Hillyer

Quin Hillyer is a Conservative and an American newspaper columnist and writer. He talks about Donald Trump speaking at the GOP convention next week.

7/14 Tuesday: I Am Lucille Ball, Atticus Finch is a Racist, Same Sex Married Couples and their New Taxes, and Dreamgirls in Baton Rouge

HOUR ONE: 

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seven books, the latest of which is The President's Shadow.  His latest children's book is called I Am Lucille Ball.  Meltzer shares with Jim the inspirations for his vast collection of successful literature and his fascination with history.  

Jessica Lacher-Feldman

Jessica Lacher-Feldman is the Head of Special Collections and Associate Librarian at LSU.  She shares her insight on Harper Lee's book Go Set A Watchman in which the beloved character from To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Finch is a racist.  

Patricia Suchy

Patricia Suchy is an Associate Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Communication Studies at LSU.  She also comments on the controversial reveal of Atticus Finch as a racist in Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman.  

Stephen Handwerk is the Head of the Louisiana Democratic Party.  He gives an important announcement about Bernie Sanders.  

 HOUR TWO: 

Jason Decuir

Jason Decuir is the former Revenue Deputy Secretary and former Chief Counsel.  He will discuss the tax changes for same sex married couples since the SCOTUS decision and the legislature's votes.  

Greg Williams 

Greg Williams is the Artistic Director for the Manship Theatre's latest production of 'Dreamgirls,' which opens this week.  Williams shares his experience as director.  Opening night is Wednesday at 7:30 and will play through the weekend at the Manship Theatre.