06/30 Friday: Marc Leepson, Mark Ballard, Steve Rabalais, E. Eric Guirard

Hour One

Marc Leepson

Marc Leepson discussed his book about the life of Vietnam veteran, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler. After leaving the military, Sadler released the number one single of 1966 after signing with RCA Records. 

Mark Ballard 

 

Mark Ballard of the Advocate came on to talk to Jim about the Affordable Care Acts, Trump's latest remarks and more. 

Hour Two

Steve Rabalais

Author and attorney Steve Rabalais spoke about his new book General Fox Conner: Pershing's Chief of Operations and Eisenhower's Mentor. Rabalais received his BA in Journalism from LSU in 1982 and his Juris Doctor in 1985. 

E. Eric Guirard

Attorney E. Eric Guirard is the singer and writer of the song I Was Dumped Because of Trump. Guirard came in studio to talk about the song and provide an update on his relationship since the song's release. 

06/29 Thursday: Ronnie Anderson and Lester Duhé

Hour One

Ronnie Anderson

Ronnie Anderson is the president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation; he has served as the president for 28 years since being elected in July 1989. In 1995, he was named “Man of the Year in Louisiana Agriculture” by Progressive Farmer Magazine. 

 

Hour Two

Lester Duhé

Political Consultant Lester Duhé was on to speak about President Trump, healthcare and Governor John Bel Awards.

06/28 Wednesday: Jared Sexton, Gary Stewart, Jan Moller and Ali Akbar

Hour One

 

Jared Sexton

Jared Sexton is an assistant professor at Georgia Southern University; he was here to discuss multiple topics including, how Trump is able to manipulate the media. 

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart came on as a guest to talk about his book The Most Dangerous Animal of Them All: Searching For My Father and Finding the Zodiac Killer. Stewart lives here in Baton Rouge and says he is the son of the infamous Zodiac Killer. 

Hour Two 

Jan Moller and Ali Akbar 

Jan Moller is the director of the Louisiana Budget Project and Ali Akbar is a Republican political consultant. The two men discussed Trump's healthcare plan from opposite sides of the political spectrum. 

 

6/27 Tuesday: Andrea Lieberstein, Michael Adams, Robyn Lott, Cheryl Michelet

Hour One

Andrea Lieberstein

Andrea Lieberstein is a world-renowned teacher, trainer and coach; she was here talk about her first book, Well Nourished. Lieberstein is a registered dietitian nutritionist and her book teaches audiences how to have a better relationship with food in their lives. 

John Cooksey

Former congressman and doctor John Cooksey was here to comment on and join the ongoig conversation about healthcare and its future. 

Michael Adams 

Michael Adams, the attorney for the family of Alton Sterling, was on the show to comment about the wrongful death suit that the family has filed against the city. Michael is an attorney in Baton Rouge at De Cuir Clark & Adams LLP. 

 

Hour Two

Robyn Lott and Cheryl Michelet

Robyn Lott and Cheryl Michelet were on the air as representatives for the Baton Rouge Zoo. The BR Zoo is considering relocating from its current spot, where it has been for years. 

6/26 Monday: Billy Nungesser, Jeff Palermo, Gene Mills

Hour 1

Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks about successes in Louisiana's tourism industry.

Jeff Palermo

Louisiana Radio Network News/Sports Director & Tiger Rag radio host Jeff Palermo joins Jim to preview the College World Series finals featuring LSU and Florida. 

Hour 2

Gene Mills

Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills supports the Republican Senate healthcare bill. He tells us the plan repeals the federal mandate to purchase insurance, and it all comes down to making healthcare affordable for as many people as possible. Those who oppose the bill say it would mean up to 500,000 Louisianans would lose their coverage.

Also on the show, dicussions with Mills on the two year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on same sex marriage.

06/23 Friday: Doug Ireland, Bill Bryan, Scott Wilfong and Dayne Sherman

Hour One

Doug Ireland

Doug Ireland is in charge of the Louisiana Sports Hall of fame and came on as a guest to talk about this year's induction class. Ireland has been in charge of the hall of fame since 1991, after succeeding longtime Director, Jerry Pierce. 

Bill Bryan

Bill Bryan is a local attorney in Baton Rouge; he came on the air to discuss why the political process has caused him to become an Independent. 

Hour Two

Scott Wilfong and Dayne Sherman

Republican political consultant Scot Wilfong and Dayne Sherman, a professor at Southeastern, came on the air to debate on opposite sides of healthcare and more.