05/30 Monday: The Crawfish Boat, Funding for Art in Louisiana, Michael Medved on Donald Trump

HOUR ONE

John Laudun

Author John Laudun explains how the history of the crawfish boat, where a diverse network of individuals take pieces of aluminum and steel and invent a traditional amphibious boat transformed the economics of rice agriculture in Louisiana, in his book, "The Crawfish Boat."

Ann Connelly

State law requires that 1 percent of the total spent on a major public construction project or renovation be spent on art inside or outside of the grounds. The bill would add a cap of $450,000 to the art expenditure, or 1 percent, whichever is less.  Ann Connelly joins Jim on the show to express her feelings about the bill and how important art and artists are to Louisiana culture.

 

HOUR TWO

Michael Medved

Michael Medved is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host and bestselling author.  He was a classmate of Hillary and Bill Clinton and is no fan of Donald Trump.  Medved discusses with Jim the reasons The Donald should not become the President.

Medved also talks about his fascination with WWII and the museum in New Orleans as it relates to his upcoming book.

7/15 Wednesday: Iran Nuclear Talks, Political Speechwriting, The Clintons, Bill Cosby, Bobby Jindal, and Education in Louisiana

HOUR ONE: 

Barton Swaim

Barton Swaim is an author.  He shares his latest book The Speechwriter.  The Speechwriter depicts his time working under South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford. 

Charles Boustany

Charles W. Boustany Jr., M.D. is a cardiovascular surgeon and was first elected to Congress in 2004.  He represents District 3 of Louisiana.  Boustany comments on the Iran nuclear negotiations.  @RepBoustany

HOUR TWO: 

Stephen Carter

Stephen F. Carter is the state representative for District 68 of Louisiana.  He is the chairman of the House education committee.  Carter discusses the future of education in Louisiana.

Michael Medved

Michael Medved is a conservative, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and bestselling author.  He discusses the dynamic between the legacy of Bill Clinton and the presidential race of Hillary Clinton.  Medved gives his opinion on the accusations against Bill Cosby.  He also shares his opinion on Governor Jindal as he runs for president.   @medvedSHOW