10/12 Thursday: Marcie Breeden Flotte, Mark Ballard, Judyth Vary Baker, Andrew Yorgason, Ron Cranford

Hour 1:

Marcie Breeden Flotte

Daughter of Carroll Breeden, the former BREC commissioner who was killed in his front yard in Pride, Marcie Breeden Flotte, joins Jim to talk about the arrest of Ryan Sharpe. Sharpe was arrested last night in connection to the drive-by shootings of four men in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana Parishes. 

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard with the Advocate chats with Jim about this Saturday's election. He comments on turnout and what Louisiana residents can expect to see on their ballots. Ballard also discusses the arrest of 10 LSU fraternity members in connection with the death of Maxwell Gruver last month. 

Hour 2:

Judyth Vary Baker

Author of Me and Lee: How I came to know, love and lose Lee Harvey Oswald, Judyth Vary Baker, chats with Jim about her book on her relationship with Lee Harvey Oswald. Baker claims she was Oswald's lover. 

Andrew Yorgason

The staff of Williamsburg Senior Living Community joins Jim in studio to discuss their day to day operations.  Williamsburg is located in Baton Rouge and has 163 apartments for seniors. President Ron Cranford talks about founding the facility 30 years ago. General Manager Andrew Yorgason also comments on community support and activities. 

10/05 Thursday: Daniel Hixon, Mark Ballard, Dianne Andrews, James Gilmore

Hour 1:

Daniel Hixon

Daniel Hixon is a libertarian-leaning, moderately conservative, Masters' degree-holding gun owner who is 35 years old. Hixon and Jim chat about gun control and policies moving forward. He is not a member of the NRA or any such organization, but enjoys shooting his AR 15.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate joins the conversation for his weekly input on what's going on in Louisiana politics. Ballard comments on the potential for new gun control policies. 

Hour 2:

Dr. James Gilmore & Dianne Andrews

President of the Bayard Management Group Dr. James Gilmore and Dianne Andrews of the Dianne Andrews Show join the conversation with Jim to comment on the topic of gun control after the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas. The pair also discusses the contoversey of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

09/28 Thursday: Mark Kram Jr., Mark Ballard, Gene Mills

Hour 1:

Mark Kram Jr.

Writer Mark Kram Jr. chats with Jim about the passing of Hugh Hefner. Kram's father Mark Kram Sr. was a sportswriter for Playboy Magazine. 

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate joins the conversation for his weekly input on what's going on in Louisiana politics. Ballard comments on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise returning to the U.S. Capitol for the first time since he was severely injured after a shooting in June. He also discusses Senator Bill Cassidy. 

Hour 2:

Gene Mills

Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills joins Jim in the second hour of the show to talk about the late Hugh Hefner. Mills also comments on the candidates in the October 14th election. 

09/14 Thursday: Leslie Korn, Mark Ballard, Scott McKay, Dayne Sherman

Hour 1:

Leslie Korn

Dr. Leslie Korn joins the show to discuss her latest book.

"Revolutionize your personal cooking and eating habits for optimal energy, health, and emotional well-being. This book of mood-savvy tips, tools, and delicious recipes guides you step by step through all the essentials. It features dozens of easy-to-understand graphics, lists, and charts to help prioritize choices for maximum benefit."-Amazon

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of The Advocate chats with Jim about the State Treasurer's race one month away and what the Governor's election will look like in 25 months. 

Hour 2:

Scott McKay & Dayne Sherman

Republican Scott McKay of the Hayride and Democrat Dayne Sherman go head to head about President Donald Trump. The pair discuss Trump being accused of being a white supremacist, the repeal of DACA, and the looming debt ceiling.  

9/07 Thursday: Geoffrey Mount Varner, Mark Ballard, Glenn Guilbeau, Darrell Glasper

Hour 1:

Geoffrey Mount Varner

Author of Home Alive: 11 Must Rules for Surviving Encounters with the Police, Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, discusses his latest book with Jim.

"Are you tired of the news reports of police killings? Do you worry if your son or loved one is next? Are you concerned if your child or loved one knows what to say or how to respond to the police? Home Alive will ease your worries. It is an absolute URGENT READ. Dr. Mount Varner, a Harvard graduate, board-certified emergency medicine physician and father uses real emergency department stories, experiences, data and interviews to share 11 MUST researched strategies that will save your life. This is not a police bashing book. Home Alive and the 11 strategies presented immediately starts to save lives now once read."- Amazon

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate comments on Thibodaux Rep. Dee Richard's gambling addiction. Richard allegedly used campaign funds to feed his gambling habit and claims it is due to a medication he takes to treat his Parkinson's Disease. 

Hour 2:

Glenn Guilbeau & Darrell Glasper

Former Baton Rouge Metrocouncilman Darrell Glasper and sports writer for Gannett Glenn Guilbeau join the conversation to comment on race relations in sports. The pair also discuss if race makes someone a better athelete.