12/07 Thursday: Eben Alexander, Larry Carter, Mike Bertaut

Hour 1:

Dr. Eben Alexander

Author of Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Heart of Consciousness, Dr. Eben Alexander, comments on his latest book.

"In 2008, Dr. Eben Alexander’s brain was severely damaged by a devastating case of bacterial meningitis, and he lapsed into a weeklong coma. It was almost certainly a death sentence, but he miraculously survived and brought back with him an astounding story. During those 7 days in coma, he was plunged into the deepest realms of consciousness and came to understand profound truths about the universe we inhabit. What he learned changed everything he knew about the brain, mind, and consciousness and drove him to ask a question confounding the entire scientific community: How do you explain the origins of consciousness if it is not a byproduct of the brain?"-Amazon

Larry Carter

President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter chats with Jim in studio about free lesson plans available for teachers online. 

Hour 2:

Mike Bertaut

Healthcare economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield Mike Bertaut joins Jim in studio.

10/17 Tuesday: Deborah Copaken, John Camp, Mike Bertaut, Peter Finney Jr.

Hour 1:

Deborah Copaken

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Author Deborah Copaken joins Jim as his first guest to chat about her latest work. 

"A wise, warm, and witty gift for new (and gently used) parents seeking to raise positive, thoughtful children, this alphabet book brims with the advice only those who've been there can give. From "D is for Dog" (get one) to "P is for Praise" (do it often but appropriately) to "R is for Romance" (keep it alive after the kids come), each mini essay is coupled with a smart, letter-appropriate full-color photograph in these delightfully grown-up ABCs."- Amazon

John Camp

Journalist John Camp joins Jim and shifts the conversation to talk about an usual anniversary. Camp discusses 30 years ago when Jimmy Swaggart was caught by a fellow evangelist in the company of a hooker at a seedy rent by the hour motel in the New Orleans suburbs.

Hour 2:

Mike Bertaut 

Mike Bertaut is a healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bertaut joins Jim in studio to discuss the small health care plan made in Congress with bi-partisan support. The plan would continue with cost sharing payments to health insurance providers. 

Peter Finney Jr. 

Peter Finney Jr. joins the conversation to discuss his late father, Peter Finney Sr. on what would be his 90th birthday. Finney Sr. was a well known Louisiana sportswriter. 

09/06 Wednesday: Bill Grimley, Stephanie Riegel, Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Bill Grimley

Attorney Bill Grimley went live on air to join the conversation surrounding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The policy was founded during the Obama administration, which the current president decided to end. 

Stephanie Riegel

Stephanie Riegel is the editor of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Reigel talked about the differences between Louisiana and Texas, especially in taxes. 

Hour Two:

Mike Bertaut

Mike Bertaut joined from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the entire hour. He is a certified health consultant and has 25 years of experince in his field. Bertaut is the chief economist for Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

07/18 Tuesday: Stephanie Possa, Ace Atkins and Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Stephanie Possa

Attorney Stephanie Possa was here to promote an event called "BigWigs;" an event hosted to raise awareness for breast cancer. This year's event is hosted at L'Auberge in Baton Rouge on Thursday at 6:30. The number to call for more info is 225-615-8740. 

Ace Atkins

Ace Atkins is a New York Times bestselling author; his latest book that he discussed on air is The Fallen. He has written a plethora of books over the years and was a former football star at Auburn University. 

Hour Two

Mike Bertuat

Mike Bertaut is  from Blue Cross Blue Shield and commented the GOP's failing healthcare bill and healthcare in Louisiana. 

06/13 Tuesday: Clay Higgins, Rudy Macklin, Mike Bertaut

Hour One

Clay Higgins

Congressman Clay Higgins is a representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. Clay Higgins spoke on President Donald Trump, his first 5 months in the House and Radical Islam. Higgins won in the runoff election on December 10, 2016 and beat his opponent, Scott Angelle. 

Rudy Macklin

Rudy Macklin is a former 4 years starter for LSU basketball and is the current director for the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Macklin discussed obesity in the United States and in Louisiana. 

Hour Two

Mike Bertaut

Mike Bertaut is a healthcare economist from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Bertaut came on the air to talk more on the fate of Obamacare in Louisiana. He approximately 25 years of analytical experience in healthcare.