10/17 Tuesday: Deborah Copaken, John Camp, Mike Bertaut, Peter Finney Jr.

Hour 1:

Deborah Copaken

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Author Deborah Copaken joins Jim as his first guest to chat about her latest work. 

"A wise, warm, and witty gift for new (and gently used) parents seeking to raise positive, thoughtful children, this alphabet book brims with the advice only those who've been there can give. From "D is for Dog" (get one) to "P is for Praise" (do it often but appropriately) to "R is for Romance" (keep it alive after the kids come), each mini essay is coupled with a smart, letter-appropriate full-color photograph in these delightfully grown-up ABCs."- Amazon

John Camp

Journalist John Camp joins Jim and shifts the conversation to talk about an usual anniversary. Camp discusses 30 years ago when Jimmy Swaggart was caught by a fellow evangelist in the company of a hooker at a seedy rent by the hour motel in the New Orleans suburbs.

Hour 2:

Mike Bertaut 

Mike Bertaut is a healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bertaut joins Jim in studio to discuss the small health care plan made in Congress with bi-partisan support. The plan would continue with cost sharing payments to health insurance providers. 

Peter Finney Jr. 

Peter Finney Jr. joins the conversation to discuss his late father, Peter Finney Sr. on what would be his 90th birthday. Finney Sr. was a well known Louisiana sportswriter. 

10/02 Monday: John McCann, Denny McLain, John Camp

Hour 1:

John McCann

Executive Director of Student Leadership for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, John McCann, joins Jim in studio to talk about LSU football and the Tigers' loss to Troy on Saturday. McCann played football for LSU and was the McNeese State University coach. 

Denny McLain

Denny McLain, former pitcher for the Detroit Lions, chats with Jim about the tragedy in Las Vegas. McLain was an organist who performed in Las Vegas. 

Hour 2:

John Camp

John B. Camp discusses his long career in journalism and his rise to prominence as Senior Investigative Correspondent for CNN. Camp talks about the mass shooting in Las Vegas last night and about Barry Seal and the new movie about his life, American Made. 

07/07 Friday: Gabrielle Stone, Dr. David Palma, John B. Camp

Hour One

Gabrielle Stone

Gabrielle Stone is an actress born and raised in Los Angeles; she  is the daughter of actor Christopher Stone and actress Dee Wallace. She is the recipient of  two Best Actress Awards in Best Film Short for  "It Happened Again Last Night" and was on the show to discuss her career. 

Dr. David Palma

Dr. David Palma is a radiation oncologist and cancer researcher and focuses on the treatment of lung, head and neck, and metastatic cancers. He is the author of Taking Charge of Cancer: What You Need to Know to Get the Best Treatment. 

Hour Two

John B. Camp

John B. Camp will discuss  long career in journalism and his rise to prominence as Senior Investigative Correspondent for CNN. He is responsible for exposing the misconduct of Governors, Congressmen and many others during the span of his long career. 

07/1 Friday: Rabbi Barry Weinstein, Autism Adulthood, John Camp, FBF George H. W. Bush speaking at LSU, Remembering Maryland

HOUR ONE

Rabbi Barry Weinstein

Rabbi Weinstein joins Jim on the show to discuss the day he was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm.  Weinstein wants people to recognize signs for such medical problems and advocates others to be more proactive when it comes to their health.

Susan Senator

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Senator is an author and joins the show to promote her book, Autism Adulthood.  She tells the story of her eldest son, Nat who has autism and how his life has inspired and changed her own.

HOUR TWO

John Camp

Investigative reporter Camp, author of The Derelict Gunslinger blog, talks about Bill Clinton's meeting with the Attorney General.  Camp explains the liabilities associated with the rumors.

Flashback Friday

The 41st American President, George H. W. Bush speaks at LSU on March 6, 1992 when running for re-election against Clinton.

Clarke Cadzow

Owner of Highland Coffees, Clark Cadzow joins the show to remember his regular customer, Maryland Batiste.  Batiste, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. He was well-known around LSU's campus especially at Cadzow's coffee shop.

9/10 Thursday: Tom Aswell, John Camp, Phil Oakley

Hour 1

The guest host today is Bob Courtney 

Tom Aswell

Louisiana Voice Blogger Tom Aswell discusses his new book about Governor Bobby Jindal, which will be released in February. He's written books in the past, one recently about rock and roll. 

Aswell says we're not getting real investigative journalism anymore. He says it's all entertainment now. Aswell's advice to journalists: "There is always one more question to ask." 

John Camp

Blogger and Former CNN Investigative News Chief John Camp visits the studio to discuss his blog. He talks about people's reaction to comments he made on his blog. Camp says a blog isn't a news source, it's more editorial. 

Camp comments on the change in investigative journalism. He says nothing can be done with the current quality of journalism. 

Hour 2

Phil Oakley

Former WBRZ News Director Phil Oakley joins the show to comment about how journalism and shifted since he first go into the business. He is currently living in California. 

Oakley has written two novels, the second will be released in the next few months. His book currently on the market is titled "Telegram."