HOUR ONE

Former City Councilman Darrell Glasper

Former Baton Rouge Metro councilman Darrell Glasper talks to Jim about supporting Donald Trump. Trump made an appearance at the Baton Rouge River Center earlier this month. Glasper gives his opinions on what it's like being an African American supporting Donald Trump and his reasoning behind it.

Kate Hamer: The Girl in the Red Coat

Author Kate Hamer talks to Jim about her first novel, The Girl in the Red Coat. Her characters Carmel and her mother, Beth, both embark on journeys of their own when Carmel goes missing. Hamer describes the book as relatable, especially to mothers and daughters.

HOUR TWO

Melissa Flournoy & Representative Dee Richard

Independent Representative Dee Richard of Thibodaux (left) and Melissa Flournoy (right) both discuss the status of the state of Louisiana and legislature. Richard and Flournoy give their opinions on budget cuts, future taxes and who they plan on voting for in the upcoming presidential election.

HOUR ONE:

State Representative Jerome Dee Richard is working to strip the governor's line out of veto. "Other states do it," Richard says, "call for automatic veto session. It would mainly be for bills that pass with 2/3 vote."

He comments on the budget proposal by Governor Jindal. He asserts, "We have a spending issue not a revenue issue."

Richard is an independent from Thibodaux, Louisiana. They discuss a bill the representative introduced last year to allow voters to be identified as independent.

He continues commenting on the effects of the budget cuts on higher education.

"That's something I can't be supportive of," Richard says of the inventory tax.

HOUR TWO:

Rabbi Barry Weinstein joins the show to comment on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent speech on Iran. "I think our good President Obama is doing his best to minimize what could have been one of the most important statements about Iran." Jim comments, "I think he <Prime Minister Netanyahu> speaks better English than most members of Congress."

They discuss Nancy Pelosi's reaction to the speech.

"They do not particularly like each other, but I think Netanyahu gives important respect to the President," Weinstein comments. 72% of the people in Israel believe President Obama will not limit nuclear arms in Iran. "There is an existential threat to the viability of Israel should Iran become nuclear," Weinstein affirms. Israel would fit four times in the state of Louisiana.

"Israel is, in many respects, a theocracy," Rabbi Weinstein says in response to the question of separation of church and state in Israel. "One has to hope that there will eventually be peace in all the countries in the Middle East," Weinstein comments, citing that Israel's anthem means 'hope'.

Weinstein says that he thinks Prime Minister Netanyahu has a "pretty good shot" at reelection. "I think winning or losing, his speech in Congress will be faulted or credited.. but no doubt it will go down in history as one of the major moments in Israel."

A caller questions the motives of Netanyahu's visit to the United States. "My belief is, bottom line, he did it as a sincere man to stand up for Israel."

Dr. Joan Borysenko discusses the mind and body spiritual connection. 99% of human DNA is microbial DNA. She promotes her upcoming event Scholar in Residence: Spiritual Awakening Seminar.