03/07 Monday: Charles Hatfield IV, Chancellor John Pierre, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans Jr. & Rev. David Diamond

HOUR ONE

Charles Hatfield IV

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The son of Charles Hatfield III, Charles talks to Jim about the legacy of his father who fought social injustice while trying to enroll in LSU's Law School in honor of Founder's Day on March 9.

Chancellor John Pierre

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Chancellor Pierre thinks back to when he was first introduced to Charles Hatfield III and the effect his admissions letter has on Southern University and Founder's Day on Wednesday. March 9, at noon.

Gov. John Bel Edwards

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Gov. Edwards explains what is going on with budget cuts and state revenue in the final days of the Legislative special session. 

HOUR TWO

Justice of the Peace, Moses Evans Jr.

Rev. David Diamond

Reverend David Diamond and Justice of the Peace Moses Evans Jr. debate the issues in the presidential election and discuss where they feel both candidates on moral issues.

02/25 Thursday: Pres. Michael Waldman, Chancellor John Pierre, Tom Aswell: Louisiana Voice, Gary Wilkerson, Commissioner Foster Campbell, Amanda Haas: Anti-Inflammation Cookbook

HOUR ONE

President of the Brennan Center for Justice, Michael Waldman

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President Michael Waldman discusses the topic of voting and voicing our opinion as a nation while introducing his book, The Fight to Vote. Waldman talks to Jim about the history of voting rights in the U.S., contemporary voter registration laws and issues, the role of super-PACs (political action committees) in campaign finance, and voter fraud.

Chancellor of Southern University Law School, John Pierre

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Chancellor Pierre is on the show to talk about the “2016: The Year of Charles J. Hatfield III” celebration at the Southern University Law Center (SULC), on Friday, February 26. The Law Center will host a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of  landmark cases that led to greater diversity in the Louisiana State Judiciary.  The 30th Anniversary Commemoration of Clark v. Roemer and Chisom v. Edwards will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.

Tom Aswell : Louisiana Voice

Tom Aswell, the man behind the website, Louisiana Voice is on the show to talk to Jim about his views on the presidential election, proposed taxes, and the topics that surface among a few other guests today.

Gary Wilkerson

Gary Wilkerson is on the show to talk about Kergan Bros. SONIC and their investment in child safety seats for families in need.  In New Orleans, SONIC representatives presented a check to University Medical Center New Orleans’ Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force for the purchase of car seats at 11 a.m.  At the event, five families were among the first to receive car seats. Safety Task Force members installed the seats.

Families in need throughout the state can sign up for free seats at http://www.umcno.org/injuryprevention. The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, run by the UMC New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Program, will then purchase and distribute the child safety seats based on family needs.

HOUR TWO

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell

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Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell discusses the reason for the rejection of the proposed $5 billion sale of Cleco Corp., Wednesday by the Louisiana Public Service Commission.  He also announces that he is running for the U.S. Senate, why he feels he would make a good candidate and about his support from Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Amanda Haas : The Anti-Inflammation Cookbook

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Amanda Haas talks about the different recipes listed in her book that could be healthier alternatives, especially for those who have health issues.

11/05: Lady Byrd and Lyndon, SULC Interim Chancellor John Pierre, Dr. James Cook, Jay Dardenne endorses John Bel Edwards

Hour 1: 

Betty Boyd Caroli

Author Betty Boyd Caroli discusses her latest book, Lady Bird and Lyndon: The Hidden Story of a Marriage that Made a President . 

"A fresh look at Lady Bird Johnson that upends her image as a plain Jane who was married for her money and mistreated by Lyndon. This Lady Bird worked quietly behind the scenes through every campaign, every illness, and a trying presidency as a key strategist, fundraiser, barnstormer, peacemaker, and indispensable therapist. In Lady Bird and Lyndon, Betty Boyd Caroli restores Lady Bird to her rightful place in history, painting a vivid portrait of a marriage with complex, but familiar and identifiable overtones."-Amazon

Dr. James C. Cook, Jr & John Pierre

Scotlandville native Dr. James C. Cook, Jr. joins the conversation to discuss the 50-year milestone for African-American students who desegregated Catholic high schools in the Baton Rouge area. Cook shares his stories of what life was like being one of a few African-American students at Catholic High. 

Southern University's Law Center is commemorating the milestone on November 13th. Southern University Interim Chancellor John Pierre discusses why the school thought it was so important to recognize the importance of those individuals who first attended the Catholic high schools. 

Hour 2:

Stephen Handwerk

Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk joins Jim in studio to talk about Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne endorsing Democrat John Bel Edwards for Governor. Handwerk notes the important reasons why Dardenne chose to cross party lines to support Edwards rather than Republican David Vitter. 

Handwerk says it's not about right vs. left but about right vs. wrong.