04/11 Monday: Baseball is Hurting Our Kids, Retirement of Pres. of LFT, DA Hillar Moore, Robert Clark: Feathers

HOUR ONE

Jeff Passan: The Arm & "Baseball is Hurting Our Kids"

Columnist Jeff Passan talks about the pitching arm in baseball and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors. His views are found in his recent book, The Arm, and article in NY Times, "Baseball is Injuring our Kids." 

Pres. of Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan

The current President of The Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan, comes on the show to announce his retirement.  Monaghan talks about the status of education, possibilities for his successor and more on the show.

HOUR TWO

DA Hillar Moore

District Attorney Hillar Moore comes on the show to talk with Jim about crime rates in south Louisiana and addresses the murders of former Saints defensive end, Will Smith as well as the two Southern University students, Lashuntae Benton and Annette January.  

"Feathers"

Robert Clark is a freelance photographer based in New York City and works with the world's leading magazines and major publishing houses, as well as on cutting edge advertising campaigns.  His book, "Feathers," offers a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts.

01/19 Tuesday: Ernest Gaines 2016 Winner, Louisiana Education, Jazz Fest Lineup, and Remembering Glenn Frey

HOUR ONE: 

T. Geronimo Johnson 

T. Geronimo Johnson is the 2016 winner of the Ernest Gaines Literary Award.  He joins Jim to discuss his book Welcome to Braggsville

A literary coming-of-age novel for a new generation, written with tremendous social insight and a unique, generous heart, Welcome to Braggsville reminds us of the promise and perils of youthful exuberance, while painting an indelible portrait of contemporary America.

William Wynn

William Wynn is CEO of xTeros.  xTeros is a D.C. based group that works with individuals to promote Obamacare.  Wynn shares how to sign up and the way the group is working in Louisiana. 

HOUR TWO: 

Steve Monaghan

Steve Monaghan is the President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers.  He was elected to his fifth term in November 2014.  He discusses cuts to higher education. 

John Wirt

John Wirt is a music, movie, arts reporter and critic in Louisiana.  He is the author of New Orleans music biography Huey "Piano" Smith and the Rocking Pneumonia Blues. He comments on the jazz fest lineup.  He also remembers the life and legacy of Glenn Frey of the Eagles. 

8/21 Friday: Governor Bobby Jindal, Shakespeare in the Swamp, David Vitter Calls for a Teacher Pay Hike, and the Ashley Madison Scandal

HOUR ONE: 

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard is the Capitol Bureau Chief of the Advocate.  He discusses Governor Jindal and comments on the fall Gubernatorial election.

John Schneider

John Schneider is the founder of John Schneider Studios.  He is also an accomplished actor and musician.  Schneider promotes an upcoming event to take place August 27-29 called Shakespeare in the Swamp

HOUR TWO: 

Steve Monaghan

Steve Monaghan was first elected president of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers in 2003. In November of 2014, he was elected to his fifth term in office.  He comments on David Vitter's call for a teacher pay hike. 

Mike Wolf

Mike Wolf is a Baton Rouge Attorney.  He sheds some light on the repercussions of the Ashley Madison hack.  

TUESDAY: LED Secretary to LSU, Frankenstein, and House Bill 418.

Hour One

Secretary of the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Stephen Moret joins Jim in studio today as the lone guest for Hour One of today's show. Come Monday, Moret's stepping down as LED Secretary and will take over as the new President & CEO of the LSU Foundation.

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary, Stephen Moret. On Monday, Moret will take over as the new President and CEO of the LSU Foundation. Credit: americanpress.com

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary, Stephen Moret. On Monday, Moret will take over as the new President and CEO of the LSU Foundation. Credit: americanpress.com

Stephen talks with Jim about the state of Louisiana's economy, current economic legislation at the Capitol, and what the future has in store for the LED. Looking back over his seven years as LED Secretary, Moret says  he's proud of his contributions in helping to bring to Louisiana such businesses as EA Sports, Bell Helicopter, and IBM. However, Moret says his best memories were made in helping Louisiana residents find careers and the "best possible job opportunity" that they could in Louisiana. Moret wraps up the hour by revealing to Jim some of the upcoming plans and ideas he has for his new role as President & CEO of the LSU Foundation.


 

Hour Two

Director Bernard Rose. He'll be in Baton Rouge May 9th for the American Premiere of his new film Fankenstein, at the Louisiana International Film Festival. Credit: bernardrosedirector.com.

Director Bernard Rose. He'll be in Baton Rouge May 9th for the American Premiere of his new film Fankenstein, at the Louisiana International Film Festival. Credit: bernardrosedirector.com.

Film Director Bernard Rose is the first guest in the second hour of today's show, and he joins us over the phone from Southern California to chat with Jim about his upcoming film release. Rose is coming to Baton Rouge this week for the American premiere of his new film Frankenstein at the Louisiana International Film Festival. Frankenstein premiere's Saturday May 9th at 9:30pm CST at the Cinemark Theaters at Perkins Rowe. Visit lifilmfest.org for more information.


Louisiana Federation of Teachers President, Steve Monaghan addressing the press outside the State Capitol. Credit: deseretnews.com.

Louisiana Federation of Teachers President, Steve Monaghan addressing the press outside the State Capitol. Credit: deseretnews.com.

Steve Monaghan, President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers (LFT), is the second guest in Hour Two of today's show and he joins Jim in studio to passionately discuss House Bill 418. The bill would terminate the practice of automatic deductions from teacher and public employee paychecks to cover union or association dues. HB 418 passed the House Labor Committee Thursday, and Steve gives Jim about his opinion and view of the bill from the perspective of the LFT. He tells Jim what he thinks the bill will mean in the long run for not only the teachers of Louisiana, but for the firefighters, the state police and the other public employees who'll be affected if the bill becomes law.


TUESDAY: Juliet Huck, Steve Monaghan, Corey Saylor, Scott Wilfong, and Dayne Sherman

HOUR ONE: 

Persuasion expert Juliet Huck comments on her book, Equation of Persuasion and discusses what makes a person a good communicator.    

President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers Steve Monaghan discusses his battles with Governor Jindal on education legislation.  Two years from now the 45th president of the United States will be inaugurated.  Monaghan responds to a listener's comment about the brainwashing of students, "I think people are waking up to question where the laws are coming from." Monaghan continues, "I hope I outlast the politics of today to see something more visionary."  He says, "We're somewhat quietly working with the legislature to blunt- or reform the reforms."  He responds to a listener's question about he and the governor's stance on Common Core, "We have the same concerns that Common Core has now evolved into this toxic product."  Monaghan hopes that the legislature will "stop further bleeding" in the universities.  

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Legislative director for the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Corey Saylor joins the show to discuss Governor Jindal's comments about London's 'no-go zones.'  Saylor says of Jindal's reassertions, "He's doubling down on an empty table." 

HOUR TWO: 

Republican Political Consultant Scott Wilfong and Liberal Blogger, Professor Dayne Sherman discuss who will be the 45th president and the next Louisiana Governor's election.  "If it was truly a silly, ridiculous comment, then it would die in the news." 

Sherman says of the Governor's recent bad press, "I think there will be a lot more international scrutiny to the prayer rally than he expected."  

Sherman and Wilfong continue to discuss the capitol gains tax and the free two year community college program in the works.  Wilfong says, "We don't want to exchange an engineer for a fry cook.  That's whats being done in this economy." 

A listener asked Wilfong his opinion of Ayn Rand.  

Wilfong and Sherman speculate about the State of the Union address.  Jim says, "I would suspect that in tonight's State of the Union, there won't be a Democrat who criticizes it or a Republican who praises it."