12/16 Friday: Long Shot, 3rd Party Voting with Mike Wolf

HOUR ONE

Tyler Bridges & Jeremy Alford

Tyler Bridges and Jeremy Alford join the show to promote their book Long Shot.  This book follows the campaigns of David Vitter and John Bel Edwards in their race to become the governor of Louisiana.  Bridges and Alford join Jim to talk about the stories from the book.  They will be at Barnes and Noble on Perkins Rowe tonight for book signings.

HOUR TWO

Michael Wolf

Attorney Mike Wolf joins the show to discuss 3rd party voting, specifically Gary Johnson and the Libertarian Party in this year's presidential election.  Wolf predicts that there will be more demand for a 3rd party candidate in the future.

05/25 Wednesday: Robert Travis Scott, Hillary Clinton using Private Server, Pastor Protection Act, Gissel Running for BR Mayor, Remembering John Maginnis

HOUR ONE

Robert Scott

The president of Public Affairs Research Council opens up the show with Jim and discusses the session.  Scott touches on the statement made by Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand who called House Bill 1148 “bulls***” and accused lawmakers of political pandering.

Dr. Sean Illing

Dr. Sean Illing is a writer and blogger in Baton Rouge.  Illing is on the show with Jim to comment on Hillary Clinton and her use of a personal server in a report by the Inspector General.

HOUR TWO

Rev. Steve Crump

Rev. Steve Krump addresses two social issues:  the Pastor Protection Act and the story of an Amite student who was not able to walk for his graduation because of his facial hair. 

Darrell Gissell

Businessman and realtor Darryl Gissel  is running as an independent to change the stigma of Baton Rouge politicians and to get things done for the city-parish.  He is now one of seven mayoral candidates in the race.  He joins the show to talk about his platform and reasons behind his candidacy.

Jeremy Alford

Jeremy Alford is the publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com and LaPolitics Weekly.  He joins Jim on the show to remember his successor, John James Maginnis who died two years ago on this date.

02/26 Friday: LaPolitics Jeremy Alford, Film Critic John Wirt, Julie Cantrell, Michelle Gable, Emily Beck Cogburn, Prof. Johnny Smith,

HOUR ONE

LaPolitic's Jeremy Alford

The publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com and LaPolitics Weekly.  Jeremy gives Jim an update on the current Legislative session at the capitol and confirms Gov. John Bel Edward's support for Foster Campbell running for Senate.

Film Critic John Wirt

Louisiana music, movie, arts reporter & critic, John Wirt talks to Jim about what we can expect to see on the Academy Awards this weekend.  He and Jim also pay homage to New Orleans native, signer/songwriter Antoine "Fats" Domino, on his 88th birthday today.

Julie Cantrell : The Feathered Bone

Author of women's fiction, Julie stops by the show to share the release of her new book, The Feathered Bone, which touches on women trafficking. 

Michelle Gable: I'll See You in Paris

Author Michelle Gable is on the show to talk about her book, I'll See You in Paris.  She discusses how she became an author and what motivates her to write about Paris--as she has done in her previous books.

Emily Beck Cogburn:  Louisiana Saves the Library

Emily is on the show to discuss her book, Louisiana Saves the Library.  Emily will be at the Books-A-Million on Corporate Blvd., March 19 for a book signing. 


HOUR TWO

Johnny Smith: Blood Brothers

Georgia Tech professor, Johnny Smith comes on the show to talk about the strange relationship between heavyweight champion, Muhammad Ali and human rights activist, Malcolm X.

Exec. Dir. of GOA, Larry Pratt 

Larry Pratt talks about the supreme court, regarding Scalia's death, the upcoming presidential election, and also answers a few questions from callers on the show.

Dr. Shaun Kemmerly

As the Chief Medical Officer of the upcoming Children's Hospital, Dr. Kemmerly discusses the benefits of having a new hospital in Baton Rouge, including the impact it will have on research in the capitol city and when we can expect to see it.

01/11 Monday: Inauguration of Governor John Bel Edwards, Wealth Gap in the U.S., and the Budget Chaos

HOUR ONE: 

Marsanne Golsby

Marsanne Golsby was the former Press Secretary to Governor Mike Foster.  She discusses the inaugural of John Bel Edwards earlier today.  Golsby asserts that Edwards is starting off with a political challenge as he loses his choice for Speaker of the House. 

"If you're asking me if President Obama is coming to Louisiana because we have a new Democrat for our governor?" Golsby says, "Probably."  

Paul Kiel

Paul Kiel is ProPublica reporter who covers consumer finance.  He discusses his article in The New York Times, Debt and the Radical Wealth Gap.  "The average black family makes 60% of what the average white family earns." 

HOUR TWO: 

Tom Aswell

Tom Aswell is the publisher of Louisiana Voice. He comments on this morning's governor inauguration of John Bel Edwards.  "I think he might be a one term governor," Aswell says of Edwards," Unless something drastic happens."  Aswell also remembers the late C.B. Forgotston and his predictions of Bobby Jindal's political aspirations. 

Jeremy Alford

Jeremy Alford is the publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com.  He also comments on John Bel Edwards's inauguration and President Obama's visit later this week.  "It seems like he <Obama> is coming down to Louisiana to support John Bel Edward's expansion of Medicaid." 

11/11 Wednesday: Veteran's Day, Battle of the Bulge with Antony Beevor, Early Voter Turnout, and the Gubernatorial Election

HOUR ONE: 

Antony Beevor

From the bestselling author of Stalingrad, Berlin and D-Day, Antony Beevor’s Ardennes 1944: Battle of the Bulge tells the story of the Germany’s ill-fated final stand.

"On 16 December, 1944, Hitler launched his ‘last gamble’ in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes. He believed he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp, then force the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. Many were exultant at the prospect of striking back." 

John Couvillon

John Couvillon is a well known Louisiana pollster.   Couvillon launched his political consulting business and incorporated as JMC Enterprises of Louisiana (also known as JMC Analytics and Polling) in the fall of 2010.  He comments on early voting turnout in Louisiana for the Gubernatorial election.  So far, it appears that voter turnout will exceed the October primary. 

HOUR TWO: 

Jeremy Alford 

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Jeremy Alford is the owner and publisher of lapolitics.com.  He discusses the Gubernatorial Election in the final weeks of campaigning between David Vitter and John Bel Edwards. Alford comments on the animosity between the two candidates at the debate last night.  

10/19 Monday: Dyslexia, Gubernatorial Election, and BP

HOUR ONE: 

Laura Cassidy

Dr. Laura Cassidy is the co-founder of the Louisiana Key Academy, a public charter school focusing on children with dyslexia in East Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes. She serves as President of the board.  Dr. Cassidy says that one in five people are affected by dyslexia.  

Clancy DuBos

Clancy DuBos is the owner of The Gambit.  He discusses the Gubernatorial election, the debate tonight, and the latest revelations about Senator Vitter.  DuBos also shares the Vitter update: inconsistencies come to life. 

Felicia Harry 

Felicia Harry is a board member of the 2014 LSU Legends Forum.  She discusses the annual party for the A. P. Turreau Louisiana Chapter of the NAACP for Homecoming week.  

HOUR TWO: 

Jeremy Alford

Jeremy Alford is the publisher and editor of LaPolitics.com.  Alford discusses the Gubernatorial election and the latest revelations on David Vitter. 

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran is the Associate Vice President on Coastal Protection for the Environmental Defense Fund.  He discusses why the BP money should be spent on coastal issues.