10/10 Tuesday: Neil Riser, James Bond, Darrell Glasper, Tony Brown

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Neil Riser

State Senator Neil Riser chats with Jim about his campaign to be Louisiana's next state treasurer. Riser is a native of Columbia and is the owner of a funeral home. 

James I. Bond

Author James I. Bond joins the conversation to talk about the relationship between fathers and daughters. Bond says daughters are the antidote for a man's damaged brain. He comments on the relationship between Ivanka Trump and the President. 

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Darrell Glasper & Tony Brown

Former Baton Rouge metro councilman Darrell Glasper and KTTP Station Manager Tony Brown join the conversation to discuss politics in American, the NFL controversy, and gun violence. 

10/09 Monday: Angelle Davis, Angie McArthur, E Eric Guirard, Lamar White

Hour 1:

Angelle Davis

Candidate for State Treasurer Angelle Davis joins Jim in studio to discuss her campaign for the election this Saturday, Oct. 14th. Davis was the Commissioner of Administration for former Governor Bobby Jindal. She also served as Tourism Secretary. 

Angie McArthur

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"You know what it feels like to be “at odds” with someone. Sometimes it seems like you are speaking completely different languages. Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Dawna Markova and communication expert Angie McArthur have spent years developing and implementing tools to help people find common ground. In Reconcilable Differences, they provide the strategies you need to bridge the gap at the heart of your differences with others."-Amazon

Hour 2:

E Eric Guirard & Lamar White

Baton Rouge Injury Attorney E Eric Guirard on the right and Blogger Lamar White on the left join the conversation to discuss President Trump and his performance in the office so far. They also talk about Vice President Mike Pence leaving an NFL football game early yesterday after players knelt during the national anthem. 

10/06 Friday: Meg Casper, Holly Talley, Bill Clevlen, Mike Steele, Terri Ricks

Hour 1:

Meg Casper

Meg Casper with the Secretary of State's Office joins guest host Julie Baxter Payer to discuss voter turnout for the October 14th election and how they are preparing for Tropical Storm Nate. 

Holly Talley

Outreach Director for the state Department of Veterans Affairs Holly Talley joins the conversation to talk about the Veterans Day dedication of the new Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park at the arsenal area by the state capitol and other activities that will go on during Veterans Day. 

Bill Clevlen

Author of 100 Things to Do in American before You Die, Bill Clevlen chats about his event on October 10th at the East Baton Rouge Parish Libary. 

Hour 2:

Mike Steele

Mike Steele with GOHSEP chimes in about how Louisiana is preparing for Tropical Storm Nate to make landfall here as a possible Category 1 Hurricane. 

Terri Ricks

Deputy Secretary for the state Department and Children and Family Services Terri Ricks chats with Julie about preparation for Tropical Storm Nate. Ricks discusses where shelters will be set up if needed after the storm.  

10/05 Thursday: Daniel Hixon, Mark Ballard, Dianne Andrews, James Gilmore

Hour 1:

Daniel Hixon

Daniel Hixon is a libertarian-leaning, moderately conservative, Masters' degree-holding gun owner who is 35 years old. Hixon and Jim chat about gun control and policies moving forward. He is not a member of the NRA or any such organization, but enjoys shooting his AR 15.

Mark Ballard

Mark Ballard of the Advocate joins the conversation for his weekly input on what's going on in Louisiana politics. Ballard comments on the potential for new gun control policies. 

Hour 2:

Dr. James Gilmore & Dianne Andrews

President of the Bayard Management Group Dr. James Gilmore and Dianne Andrews of the Dianne Andrews Show join the conversation with Jim to comment on the topic of gun control after the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas. The pair also discusses the contoversey of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.

10/04 Wednesday: Vincent Bruno, Chris Bird, Alan Risher, Matt Riccardi

Hour 1:

Vincent Bruno

Republican former law enforcement officer from the New Orleans area, Vincent Bruno, chats with Jim about the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas. Bruno is a close friend of Congressman Steve Scalise, who was injured in a shooting at a ball field in Virginia in June. 

Chris Bird

Journalist and former officer in the Royal Military Police of the British Army, Chris Bird, joins the conversation to discuss gun regulations in the U.S. after mass shootings. Bird is an avid handgun shooter.

Hour 2:

Alan Risher

Former LSU quarterback, Alan Risher, joins the conversation to talk about the Tigers' performance on the field this season and what we can expect moving forward. Risher also comments on President Trump and his connection to the demise of the USFL. 

Matt Riccardi

Marine Corp. Veteran and Conservative, Matt Riccardi, chats with Jim about his campaign to be the Governor of New Jersey and the attack in Las Vegas. Riccardi says he is running for governor to fix the failed system of corruption and work towards a future of honesty and integrity where common people can thrive and safely live the American dream. 

10/03 Tuesday: Sridhar Pappu, Anna Yusim, Mary Stein, Brittany Bronson, Jake Welsh

Hour 1:

Sridhar Pappu

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Sridhar Pappu, author of The Year of the Pitcher: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, and the End of Baseball's Golden Age. 

"The Year of the Pitcher is the story of the remarkable 1968 baseball season, which culminated in one of the greatest World Series contests ever, with the Detroit Tigers coming back from a 3–1 deficit to beat the Cardinals in Game Seven of the World Series."- Amazon

Anna Yusim

Psychiatrist Dr. Anna Yusim joins the conversation with Jim to discuss the the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night. 

Mary Stein

Mary Stein from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library chats about author Rosemary Wells coming to the Goodwood branch. Wells is the author of well known children's books, like the Max and Ruby series. 

Hour 2:

Brittany Bronson

Contributing writer for the New York Times Brittany Bronson discusses the Las Vegas mass shooting. Bronson currently lives in Las Vegas and is a casino waitress when she isn't writing.

Jake Welch

Owner of All American Gunsmithing, Jake Welch, joins the conversation on the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Welch discusses gun control policies and if they would be effective for making a safer United States.