04/13 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Melissa Eastin, Richard Marksbury, Susan Jackson

Hour 1:

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard, of the Advocate, joins Jim to discuss the first week of the legislative session. Ballard comments on Governor John Bel Edwards' proposed tax plan and how lawmakers are responding. He mentions the gasoline tax and a flat income tax. 

Melissa Eastin

Melissa Eastin with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library chats with Jim about the library's Operation Photo Rescue. The event takes place at the Goodwood Library Branch on April 21st and 22nd. Flood victims will get the chance to bring in water damaged photos and have them digitally restored, free of charge. For more information, call (225) 231-3752. 

Hour 2:

Richard Marksbury

Former Dean of the School of Continuing Studies and Summer School at Tulane University, Richard Marksbury, chats with Jim about the controversy regarding the removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans. 

Susan Jackson

Former LSU Gymnast Susan Jackson joins Jim in studio to talk about the NCAA National Championships. #2 ranked LSU is currently in St. Louis for the competition. The Tigers were runner-ups last year as the Oklahoma Sooners took home the title of champions. 

08/12 Friday: Central Mayor Jr. Shelton, Tattoo Talk, Olympic Update, The Presidential Election, Flash Flood Update

Hour 1:

Jr. Shelton

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton joins Jim to discuss the historic flooding in parts of southern Louisiana is closing roads and flooding homes.  Shelton reports no fatalities in his area yet but warns residents to be cautious when out on the road and to obey all signs. 

Tattoo Talk

Tattoo enthusiast and reporter with Louisiana Radio Network Halen Doughty joins Jim to talk tattoos. Doughty is 23-years-old and has 33 tattoos. She says she got her first tattoo at age 17. 

Olympic Update

Former LSU gymnast Susan Jackson is in studio to give an update on what is going on at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. 

Hour 2:

Eric Skrmetta

Donald Trump's Louisiana Campaign Chairman Eric Skrmetta chats with Jim to discuss Trump's jokes and personality. Skrmetta discusses Trump's personality and how he is misunderstood by many. 

Flash Flood Update

State Climatologist Barry Keim gives an update on the flash floods plaguing the majority of southern Louisiana. 

01/25 Monday: Derrick Todd Lee's Prosecutor, LSU Gymnast joins the Circus, Senator John Milkovich

HOUR ONE: 

John Sinquefield

John Sinquefield is a Baton Rouge prosecutor.  He got the death penalty for Baton Rouge serial killer Derrick Todd Lee.  Sinquefield shares his experience with the Lee case and discusses his views on the highly debated issue of capitol punishment.  "I've prosecuted serial rapists before, but I don't think I have ever seen a situation like that before or since in my lifetime," Sinquefield says of Derrick Todd Lee's crimes.  "He committed horrible, heinous acts against these women." 

HOUR TWO: 

Susan Jackson

Susan Jackson is a decorated gymnast for LSU.  Jackson shares her experiences growing up with the sport.  "I was very overactive as a toddler and to save myself and the house, my mom put me in gym," she begins.  Jackson also noted her special connection to LSU, "I felt like the coaches really cared for me as a person, not just as a gymnast."  

After she graduated, Jackson ran away with the circus. "How many people get to say that?" she says.  Jackson traveled Europe for two years with Cirque Du Soleil. 

John Milkovich

John Milkovich is the new state senator from Shreveport.  He ran his campaign on family and traditional values, vowing to defend traditional ideals and cut taxes.  He shares how he will better improve Louisiana.