08/13 Monday: Jim Donelon, Jay Grymes, Eric Lane, Jim Hawthorne, Jay Dardenne

Hour 1:

Leo Honeycutt is co-hosting today's show with Jim

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins Jim and Leo to discuss steps flood victims should take who do not have flood insurance. He gives details on how to apply for assistance with FEMA. 

Jay Grymes

WAFB Meteorologist Jay Grymes chats about the flooding in south Louisiana. He gives an updated forecast for what we can expect for the remainder of the week and when the flooding rivers are expecting to crest.   

Eric Lane

President of Gerry Lane Enterprises, Eric Lane, visits Jim and Leo in studio to discuss what to do if your car has been flooded and the steps to take in getting another vehicle. He says many law enforcement vehicles were also swept away in the flood waters. 

Jim Hawthorne

Former Voice of the Tigers Jim Hawthorne tells the story of how he and his wife were rescued from their flooded home in East Baton Rouge. 

Hour 2:

Jay Dardenne

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne comes in studio to give an update on how the state is doing with the historic flooding. He tells flood victims which shelter to go to and which shelters have reached capacity. 

03/30 Wednesday: Let There Be Water with Seth Siegel, Richard Preis, America's War by Andrew Bacevich, Ava Dejoie, The Voice of the Tigers, Jim Hawthorne

HOUR ONE

Seth Siegel

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 Businessman and author Seth Siegel talks about Middle East water issues which he addresses in his book, Let There Be Water, which was published six months ago. The water issues are still a large discussion topic today.

Richard Preis

Financial adviser Richard Preis discusses the status of north Baton Rouge in relation to South BR.

HOUR TWO

Andrew Bacevich, "America's War"

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Retired army colonel and New York Times bestselling author Andrew J. Bacevich talks about the war against Iraq and how it has impacted our country in relation to today's society and politics.

Ava Dejoie

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The Executive Director of the LA Workforce Commission, Ava Dejoie talks with Jim about the importance of the equal pay bill for women in Louisiana.

The Voice of The Tigers, Jim Hawthorne

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Jim Hawthorne looks back on his career as the voice of the LSU Tigers with Jim on the day before he retires after 36 years. 

WEDNESDAY: Miranda July, Jim Hawthorne, Loren Scott, Nick BeJeaux and Kaci Yoder

HOUR ONE: 

Author Miranda July discusses her book The First Bad Man.  July describes the naivety of her main character which "allows magical things to happen that couldn't happen with a knowing character."  

"Voice of the Tigers" Jim Hawthorne shares his plans for retirement.  He describes his experiences throughout his announcing of LSU sports.  "I was extremely fortunate to start basketball with Dale Brown," Hawthorne says, "It was a great time."  His 91 year old father is a veteran of WWII.  "I just found out today I have a great grandson on the way."

He will be stepping down to spend more time with his father and his grandchildren.  

HOUR TWO: 

LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott analyzes the impact of the declining price of oil and gas on the state budget.  Scott comments on the Republican following of the Grover Norquist pledge not to raise taxes.  He also analyzes the ways in which health care and higher education could be mended.  

DIG magazine editor Kaci Yoder and city editor Nick BeJeaux comment on the recent controversial cover featuring an interracial homosexual couple.  Yoder says, "We were looking for something fresh and different," when they happened upon Louisiana Loves.  "The heart of Louisiana Loves is about the humanity."  Yoder reminisces on the environment of conservative Christian schools and how some things are just "not natural." 

"For every person who has a pride flag," Yoder says, "there is a Republican who still believes it's wrong."  She continues, "What's normal has really expanded."