08/29 Tuesday: Sharon Weil, Larry Carter, Manuel Martinez

Hour 1:

Sharon Weil

Sharon Weil joins the conversation to discuss her latest book, ChangeAbility: How Artists, Activists, and Awakeners Navigate Change. 

"We live in a time of fast moving, complex change on both the personal and the global level. Welcome or unwelcome, nothing is more certain than the constant and uncertain movement of change. Whether change is met with excitement or met with fear, we can easily become overwhelmed by all of that movement. "- Amazon

Larry Carter

President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter chats with Jim in studio about the start of the new school year. Carter comments on some of the challenges public schools in the state face but also all the improvements made over the last year. 

Hour 2:

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez of Martinez Custom Clothier joins Jim in studio to talk about his upcoming trip to Milan, Italy. Martinez also discusses his trip to Houston last week and how his car is stuck in Texas due to the flood waters from Hurricane Harvey. 

11/15 Tuesday: Robert K.Wilcox, Gene Mills, Manuel Martinez

Hour One

Robert K. Wilcox

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Robert K. Wilcox is an award-winning writer and author of many books and novels. In addition to books he has written for film & television, The New York Times, editor at Miami News and many other publications.

Gene Mills

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Gene Mills is President of the Louisiana Family Forum and joined the show to discuss Trump and his victory over Hillary for president. Gene Mills is also an ordained minister and motivational speaker. 

Hour Two

Manuel Martinez

Martinez is a notable stylist in Baton Rouge and the owner of Martinez Custom Clothier. Martinez started his career back in 1984 and has achieved great success since then. In 2003 Martinez Custom Clothier was named one of the top custom clothiers in the US. He is responsible for making the suits of Nick Saban and other notable clients. 

09/22 Thursday: Sharon Isbin, Timothy Muffitt, John Delgado, Manuel Martinez and Charles Boustany

Hour One

Sharon Isbin and Timothy Muffitt

Sharon Isbin is a multiple Grammy Award winning classical guitarist. She got her start at the age of nine in Varese, Italy where she began her studies of the guitar. In 1989 she created and became the director of the Guitar Department at The Juilliard School. Joining her is director of the Baton Rouge Symphony Timothy Muffitt.

John Delgado

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Metro Councilman John Delgado calls in to discuss his running for Mayor-President of Baton Rouge. Delgado discusses the historic flood in Baton Rouge and more with Jim.

Hour 2

 

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez of Martinez Custom Clothier has been recognized worldwide for his skills in being a men's tailor. He returns to the show to discuss fashion and his quest to end Casual Friday.

Charles Boustany

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The Congressman from Lafayette calls in to discuss his campaign for Senate and address the allegations made against him in the book 'Murder in the Bayou.'

03/10 Thursday: Climatologist Dr. Barry Keim, the Advocate's Mark Ballard, Dr. Kurt Corbello, P.A.R. Pres. Robert Travis Scott, Manuel Martinez

HOUR ONE

State Climatologist Dr. Barry Keim

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We begin our show with the state climatologist who gives an update on the flooding and weather conditions in the state of Louisiana.

Mark Ballard

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Mark Ballard of the Advocate talks to Jim about his opinions on the results of the special session.

Dr. Kurt Corbello

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Dr. Corbello is a political science professor at SELU.  Corbello describes political decisions and behavior of Louisiana as a people and economy.

HOUR TWO

Robert Travis Scott

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As the president of Public Affairs Research,  Robert Travis Scott explains his views on the result of the Legislative session and how he thinks it will effect the state of Louisiana.

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez is on the show to talk about fashion.  He feels that the world has become "too casual."  Martinez suggests that men should dress for the occasion at hand and mentions the correlation between dressing better and job performance.

Thursday: Mass Comm Professor Bob Mann, The Four Gubernatorial Candidates, Budget Cuts, James Carville, and Men's Fine Clothing

HOUR ONE: 

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Bob Mann is a Mass Communications Professor at LSU and holds the Manship Chair in Journalism at the Manship School of Mass Communications.  He also writes for NOLA.com.  He shares his thoughts on Governor Jindal, the 2015 Gubernatorial candidates, and the budget cuts.  

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Advocate staff file photo by BILL FEIG -- Gubernatorial candidates. From left at table, John Bel Edwards, David Vitter, Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle.

In 90 second answers, the four Gubernatorial hopefuls answer the question, "What would be their first three actions once they became governor regarding the budget shortfall?

HOUR TWO: 

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James Carville before the start of the NFC Championship between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, January 24, 2010.

Politico James Carville joins the show again today to further discuss Governor Jindal's handling of the budget cuts and the final weeks of the legislative session.  

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Jim, Bob Mann, and Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez has been named the finest tailor in the world three times in the past fifteen years.  He is declaring war on Casual Friday.  

NEW YEARS BEST OF: J. Michael Lennon, Jim Bouton, Manuel Martinez, Tyler Bridges

Hour 1:

J. Michael Lennon on the "Selected Letters of Norman Mailer" -- Lennon says Mailer never tossed a single thing he ever wrote.

Jim Bouton is up next -- former professional baseball player who played in the MLB as a pitcher for the Yankees, Pilots, Astros and Braves.

Jim also talks about his baseball book "Ball Four" which is a combination of his diary during the 1969 season and memoir of his years with the Yankees, Pilots and Astros.

Hour 2:

Manuel Martinez, world renowned Custom Clothier based right here in Louisiana talks politicians and fashion.

Pulitzer prize winner Tyler Bridges on the party of Edwin Edwards. Is the party over?