11/01 Wednesday: Denny McLain, Peter Finney Jr, Faye Williams, Vincent Bruno

Hour 1:

Denny McLain

Former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Denny McLain chats with Jim about the final game of the World Series tonight in Los Angeles as the Dodgers take on the Houston Astros. 

Peter Finney Jr. 

Executive Editor & General Manager of the Clarion Herald Peter Finney Jr. joins the conversation to chat about the 51st birthday of the New Orleans Saints. 

Hour 2:

Faye Williams & Vincent Bruno

Democrat Dr. Faye Williams and Republican Vincent Bruno join the conservation to discuss alleged Russian collusion and the indictment of Paul Manafort. 

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

Hour 1:

Deborah Copaken

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. 

08/23 Tuesday: Raymond Jetson, Sean Illing, Jay Chevalier, Peter Finney Jr.

Hour 1: 

Raymond Jetson

Rev. Jetson joins Jim in studio to discuss his latest article in the New York Times, "How the Flood Can Help Us Heal." Jetson says the Great Flood of 2016 did not discriminate by race, location, or socioeconomic status. 

Hour 2: 

Sean Illing

Writer for Vox, Dr. Sean Illing, joins the conversation to discuss President Obama's visit to Louisiana after the Great Flood of 2016. Illing says the government plays a big role in the recovery process during times like these. 

Jay Chevalier

Member of the Louisiana Music and Political Hall of Fame and former body guard for Gov. Earl K. Long, Jay Chevalier, talks about what's been going on in Louisiana over the last few months with the shootings and historic flooding. Chevalier also discusses the upcoming presidential election. 

Peter Finney Jr. 

Executive Editor and General Manager of the Clarion Herald Peter Finney Jr. chats with Jim about the great life of his father, the sports writer, Peter Finney Sr., who passed away on August 13,2016 at the age of 88.

03/04 Friday: Peter Finney Jr., Jay Chevalier, former Congressman Joseph Cao, Leo Honeycutt

HOUR ONE

Peter Finney Jr.

Peter Finney Jr. explains how he and his family selected 75 of his father's greatest articles to place in the book, The Best of Peter Finney, Legendary New Orleans Sportswriter.

Jay Chevalier

For flashback Friday, Jay Chevalier talks about The Ballard of Earl K. Long and Billy Cannon on his 80th birthday.


HOUR TWO

Former US Rep Joseph Cao

Former US congressman Joseph Cao talks with Jim about relocating to the United States at a young age, why he got involved in politics and his policies on running for Senate.

Leo Honeycutt

Author Leo Honeycutt talks about his predictions on the presidential election and who he thinks would make our country great again.