03/17 Friday: Marc Eliot, Melinda Deslatte, Caitriona Lally, Trey Ourso

Hour One

Marc Eliot

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Marc Eliot is a New York Times bestselling author and has written a plethora of books. His books are mainly centered around pop culture icons including, Walt Disney, Carey Grant, Jack Nicholson and the list goes on. On today's show he talked about his newly released book, Charles Heston: Hollywoods Last Icon.

Melinda Deslatte

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Melinda Deslatte joined the Associated Press in 1999 and 2000 transferred from Raleigh, NC to Baton Rouge. Deslatte discussed the annual  Statewide Capitol Correspondents Gridiron Show where Louisiana politicians are spoofed in performances. The Gridiron Show in BR is the longest running in the country. 

Caitriona Lally

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Caitriona Lally is an Irish author and discussed her debut book Eggshells on the show. Lally studied English Literature at Trinity College. Before writing her first book book she worked in the past as a copywriter and as a teacher in Japan. She currently lives in Dublin, Ireland. 

Hour Two

Trey Ourso

Political analyst Trey Ourso stopped by in studio to discuss Donald Trump's first 8 weeks as president. He graduated from Louisiana State University and is a Partner at Ourso Beychok, Inc.  

08/02 Tuesday: Paul Brinkley-Rogers, Mrs. Baton Rouge & E. Eric Guirard, Chaplain Ken Ellis, Melinda Deslatte

HOUR ONE

Paul Brinkley-Rogers

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Whilst serving as a seaman at the age of nineteen, Brinkley-Rogers met Kaji Yukiko, an older Japanese woman, on the run from her boyfriend. Brinkley-Rogers, now in his seventies, re-reads Yukiko's letters and finally recognizes her as the love of his life, in the book, "Please Enjoy Your Happiness."

Mrs. Baton Rouge & E Eric Guirard

Attorney Eric Guirard and Tiffany Dickerson join the show to talk about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.  Both guests share some of their personal experiences in relation to the two candidates.

HOUR TWO

Ken Ellis

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Ken Ellis is the chaplain for both Southern and LSU's football team.  Ellis comments on the recent events in Baton Rouge and explains how he handles being chaplain for both teams in the Baton Rouge community.

Melinda Deslatte

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Melinda Deslatte is an Associated Press reporter who is covering Louisiana politics.  Deslatte talks about the candidates running for Senate.

WEDNESDAY: Melinda Deslatte, Jeff Palermo, E Eric Guirard, Michelle Southern, Jim Mayer

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We start the show with Melinda Deslatte who covers Louisiana news for the AP. The subject? Louisiana's major budget issue.

She says part of the problem this time around is that short term fixes have already been used.

Deslatte had the opportunity to speak with the Governor who said when he talks to legislators about the budget on February 27th he'll indicate it will contain deep cuts, but the administration will have a package of "suggested solutions."

You can follow Melinda on Twitter: @MelindaDeslatte

Louisiana Radio Network's News and Sports Director Jeff Palermo steps in from the newsroom to talk about national signing day.

Hour 2:

E Eric Guirard joins us in studio next along with producer Michelle Southern to talk about the appearance of candidates and if it matters to voters.

Jim Mayer will round out the hour to discuss the closing of charity hospitals in Louisiana. The Baton Rouge General Mid-City just announced they have to close the ER within 60 days because the influx of people coming in for care who aren't insured has been a cost to big to bare.