07/08 Friday: Tyrus Thomas on BR Shootings, Dr. Lori Martin, Superintendent of State Police, Sharon Weston Broome, Phil Oakley

HOUR ONE

Tyrus Thomas

Former LSU and professional basketball player, Thomas is a resident of Baton Rouge and comments on the recent shootings in the Capitol city. Thomas plays a role in the community and will help lead a vigil tonight in North Baton Rouge at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

Dr. Lori Martin

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Dr. Lori Martin is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at LSU and she gives her opinion on the relationship between the south and racism and police brutality.

Mike Edmonson

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The superintendent joins the show to reassure civilians that police are doing everything in their power to keep everything peaceful in Baton Rouge.  He says that they are following up on all threats and encourage people to protest in peaceful manners.

HOUR TWO

Sharon Weston Broome

Broome is running for Mayor-President of Baton Rouge.  She talks about her candidacy, the recent shootings in the city and how it affects the community.

Phil Oakley

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Author and former journalist Phil Oakley discusses the recent shootings in that occurred in Dallas, TX.

9/10 Thursday: Tom Aswell, John Camp, Phil Oakley

Hour 1

The guest host today is Bob Courtney 

Tom Aswell

Louisiana Voice Blogger Tom Aswell discusses his new book about Governor Bobby Jindal, which will be released in February. He's written books in the past, one recently about rock and roll. 

Aswell says we're not getting real investigative journalism anymore. He says it's all entertainment now. Aswell's advice to journalists: "There is always one more question to ask." 

John Camp

Blogger and Former CNN Investigative News Chief John Camp visits the studio to discuss his blog. He talks about people's reaction to comments he made on his blog. Camp says a blog isn't a news source, it's more editorial. 

Camp comments on the change in investigative journalism. He says nothing can be done with the current quality of journalism. 

Hour 2

Phil Oakley

Former WBRZ News Director Phil Oakley joins the show to comment about how journalism and shifted since he first go into the business. He is currently living in California. 

Oakley has written two novels, the second will be released in the next few months. His book currently on the market is titled "Telegram."