05/05 Friday: Mark Lukach, Tony Guarisco, Morgan Molthrop, Scott Wilfong and John Milkovich

Hour One

Mark Lukach

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Mark Lukach is a teacher and freelance writer. His work has been published in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Pacific Standard and more. His latest book is, My Wife in the Psych Ward: A Memoir, which he discussed on air. 

Tony Guarisco

Is a Democrat and former member of the Louisiana Senate and from Morgan City, La. Guarsico came by to discuss the recent Alton Sterling decision to not press charges against the two officers involved in the shooting. 

Morgan Molthrop

Writer Morgan Molthrop came in studio to discuss his new book on Jean Lafitte. The book is titled, Jean Lafitte’s Pirate Code, 17 Strategies for Acquiring Untold Fortune From America’s First Laissez Faire Capitalist and he wast at the Main Library today for Author After Hours.

Hour Two

Scott Wilfong and John Milkovich

Scott Wilfong is a Republican and political consultant and John Milkovich is a Louisiana Senator and represents District 38. Wilfong and Milkovich discussed the GOP's recently passed bill to repeal Obamacare, the legislative session and more. 

05/04 Thursday: Beau Brock, Mark Ballard and Chris Alexander

Hour One

Beau Brock

Prosecutor Beau Brock (left) will discuss Tuesday's Alton Sterling decision. The DOJ decided that thy were not going to indict the two police officers in the shooting of Alton Sterling; the shooting was caught on tape in the summer of 2016. 

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of The Advocate came on the air to discuss the legislative session that took place recently. 

Hour Two

Chris Alexander

Chris Alexander is a lawyer in Baton Rouge, La who also came on air to comment on the decision to not prosecute the officers who shot Alton Sterling. Alexander discussed the case and the next legal moves. 

05/03 Wednesday: Ernest Johnson, Greg Williams, Joyce Burges

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Ernest Johnson

Louisiana NAACP President Dr. Ernest Johnson chats with Jim about the federal decision in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. The federal government decided not to charge Baton Rouge Police Officers Howie Lake and Blane Salamoni with a civil rights violation. Johnson has been an attorney for 33 years. 

Hour 2:

Greg Williams

Artistic Director for the New Venture Theatre, Greg Williams, chats with Jim. Williams also discusses the Alton Sterling shooting. Williams comments on how the public feels about the verdict and what will happen in the future. He says the people of Baton Rouge are no longer angry but hurt and frustrated. 

Joyce Burges

Former Baker Councilwoman Joyce Burges joins the conversation to discuss the Department of Justice's announcement of no federal charges in the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Burges comments on visiting the Triple S foot mart after hearing the decision. She says Baton Rouge is a resilient city and we will solve this divide. 

05/02 Tuesday: Rev. Chris Andrews and Pat Englade

Hour One

Rev. Chris Andrews

The Reverend Chris Andrews is the former reverend of First United Methodist and is now retired. He discussed with Jim the mood of the community as we approach the Alton Sterling decision. 

Hour Two

Pat Englade

Former Chief of Police Pat Englade came by in studio to comment on the state of Baton Rouge approaching the Alton Sterling decision. He was the Chief of Police from 2000-2004; he was on the force during the arrest of serial killer Derrick Todd Lee. 

05/01 Monday: John Delgado and Darrell Glasper

Hour 1:

John Delgado 

Former councilman John Delgado joins Jim in studio to discuss the officer involved shooting of Alton Sterling. Delgado ran for Baton Rouge mayor last year and is now a lawyer for the Baton Rouge Police Union. He believes the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Sterling were acting in self defense. Delgado says protests will occur if no charges are filed against the two officers involved. 

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Darrell Glasper

Former Metro Councilman Darrell Glasper also chats with Jim about the Sterling case. Glasper also comments on President Donald Trump. Glasper is an African-American Republican. 

04/28 Friday: Juan Williams, Gordon Lafer, George Morris, Andre Moreau and Richard Marksbury

Hour One

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Juan Williams is a political analyst and journalist for Fox News Channel. He is here to discuss a book he authored titled, We The People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Father's Vision of America.

Gorden Lafer

George Lafer is a political economist writer and served as Senior Labor Policy Advisor for the House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Labor.  He discussed on air his book, The One Percent Solution: How Corporations Are Remaking America One State at a Time. 

George Morris

George Morris of The Advocate returns to the Jim Engster Show to come on air to discuss the 20th anniversary of the death of Chicago columnist, Mike Royko. 

Hour Two

Andre Moreau

Former channel 9 anchorman Andre Moreau came on air to comment on the NFL Draft. The first round of the draft saw three LSU tigers be picked. He was a reporter-anchor at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles in 2003 and KFMB-TV  in San Diego. He won an Emmy in San Diego for covering the 08 wildfires. 

Richard Marksbury

Former Dean from Tulane University, Richard Marksbury will gave his take on Confederate monuments being removed in New Orleans.