05/30 Tuesday: Frances Stroh, Jeremy White, Mark Kram jr., David Diamond, Bill Grimley

Hour One

Frances Stroh

Frances Stroh was the first guest to talk about her memoir, Beer Money: A Memoir of Privilege and Loss. Originally born in Detroit, Stroh was raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan; she graduated form Duke University and received her M.A. from Chelsea College of Art in London. 

Jeremy White

Jeremy White is the publisher of Red Shtick Magazine in Baton Rouge, he joined Jim to comment on Trump, Greg Gianforte and the fight that broke out in Texas during the legislature. 

Hour Two

Mark Kram jr. 

Mark Kram Jr. is the son of Mark Kram, a notable writer for Sports Illustrated during the 60s and 70s. Mark Kram jr. himself is an author; he joined Jim today to comment on the death of sportswriter, Frank Deford. 

Rev. David Diamond and Bill Grimley

Rev. David Diamond and attorney Bill Grimley joined the ongoing conversation about President Donald Trump and commented on his fate in the White House. 

05/29 Monday: Billy Nungesser, Remembering JFK, Mike Schmidt's Retirement, Mike Strain

Hour 1:

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser chats with Jim about the removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans and where to go from here. Nungesser discusses what could happen with the statues and different options for their relocation. 

100th Birthday of John F. Kennedy

Jim plays bits of the 35th President's best speeches and reflects on his life on what would be Kennedy's 100th birthday. 

Mike Schmidt

Jim reminisces on the retirement of the greatest 3rd baseman of all time, an eight time National League home run champion and a 10 time Gold Glove winner. 

Hour 2: 

Mike Strain

The second hour of today's show is an encore of Friday, May 26th interview with Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain.

05/26 Friday: Lauren Lipton, Gus Weill and Mike Strain

Hour One

Lauren Lipton

Lauren Lipton is a journalist who mostly covers trends, style and travele, according to her website (laurenlipton.com). She recently authored, Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories & the Power of Transformation, where she interviews a diverse set of people who regularly practice yoga.

Gus Weill

Former PR consultant Gus Weill, returns to comment on President Trump, the upcoming birthday of President John F. Kennedy and politician Greg Gianforte's attack on a British reporter. Weill is originally from Lafayette, La. 

Hour Two

Mike Strain

Mike Strain is the first Republican to be elected to the position of Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner. He is a doctor of veterinary medicine, with a degree from LSU and is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, from Covington. 

05/25 Thursday: Dale Brown, Mark Ballard, Donna Collins Lewis

Hour One

Dale Brown 

Dale Brown is an accomplished writer and New York Times Bestselling author. You may know him as the author of Iron Wolf, but today he was here to talk about he newest work, Price of Duty. At least 13 of Brown's books have been New York Times Bestselling books. Brown attended Penn State and was involved in ROTC.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard from the Advocate came on the air to comment on the recent session and give his take on other events happening in Baton Rouge and the state of Louisiana.

Hour Two

Donna Collins Lewis

Donna Collins Lewis is an East Baton Rouge Metro councilwoman; she discusses Mayor Broome's request to have the officer who shot Alton Sterling, be dismissed from the force. She is Democratic representative for District 6 and was first elected to council in 2008. 

05/24: Volunteers in Public Schools, Ali Akbar, Ben Ludwig, Richard Marksbury

Hour 1:

Judy Bethly 

Executive Director of Volunteers in Public Schools, Judy Bethly, chats with Jim about VIPS. Bethly discusses how the organization has grown over the years and the expansion of many important programs to help public school students. She has been with VIPS for 13 years. 

Ali Akbar

Republican Political Consultant Ali Akbar joins the conversation to discuss Vice President Pence's visit to Port Allen. Akbar comments on President Trump's 37% approval rating, his tax returns, and Russia. 

Ben Ludwig

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Author, Benjamin Ludwig, joins the show to discuss his new book, Ginny Moon.

"Ginny Moon is an illuminating look at one girl’s journey to find her way home. In this stunning debut, Benjamin Ludwig gives a voice to the voiceless, reminding us that often we only hear those who speak the loudest, and there’s much to be learned by opening up our ears and our hearts."- Amazon

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 removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans over the last few weeks. 

05/23 Tuesday: Rinaldi Jacobs, Shante Gibbs, John Lacny, Daniel Estulin, Billy Nungesser

Hour 1:

Rinaldi Jacobs

Rinaldi Jacobs is the Interim Executive Director for the north Baton Rouge economic district. Jacobs came in studio to give some understanding on what is happening in north Baton Rouge and things the city needs for the future.

Shante Gibbs and John Lacny 

Shante Gibbs and John Lacny were in studio to join the conversation on budget cuts and their support of taking away exemptions from corporations.

Hour 2:

Daniel Estulin

Daniel Estulin was born in Lithuania and is a public speaker and author who has sold 7 million books. Estulin’s main interest is the Bilderberg Group, an invitation-only conference for the elites in business, finance, media, military and politics. He spoke on politics, Putin and more. 

Billy Nungesser

Billy Nungesser is the Lieutenant of Louisiana under John Bel Edwards. Lt. Nungesser comments on the continuing controversy over the removal of confederate monuments.