04/15 Friday: Kelsey Grammer, Randy Hayden, Nancy Finley, Lamar White, Jr., Flashback Friday, Quest of Souls

HOUR ONE

Kelsey Grammer

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American actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, director, writer, singer and activist Kelsey Grammer, is on the show to discuss his movie that will debut in the International Film Festival, "Breaking the Bank." Grammer talks about his personal life, his career, his childhood and how he became so successful.

Randy Hayden

Randy Hayden is in favor of the non-smoking ordinance in Baton Rouge.  The political consultant comes on the show with Jim to shine light on the pros and cons of making Baton Rouge a non-smoking city. 

Nancy Finley

Nancy Finley, talks about growing up under her "uncle" Charley Finley while the formation of Oakland Athletics began to emerge and take shape.  Finley gives Jim the inside scoop on the team and the men in her family who created it. 

HOUR TWO

Lamar White, Jr.

Investigative journalist and blogger, White, comes on the show to discuss the phishing scam with the Lt. Governor, new stories developing on his blog, and his new venture Imagine Louisiana Communications.  This is a company he founded in order to provide research and communication services to candidates, legislators, elected officials, government agencies, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and grassroots activists.

Flashback Friday

We hear a broadcast from Louisiana Radio Network on August 24, 1987 at the opening of the Louisiana State Archives building.

Cody Louviere

Cody Louviere comes from King Crow Studios to talk about the video gaming industry and the new video game, Quest of Souls.  The game he has created has been targeting at audiences ages 18-42.  Hear about some of the characters and who inspired them. 

04/14 Thursday: Mark Ballard, Pres. of Tax Foundation, Scott Hodge, Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser, Attorney Suzanne Terrell

HOUR ONE

Mark Ballard of The Advocate

Mark Ballard of The Advocate talks with Jim about whats going on in the current Legislative session.

President of Tax Foundation, Scott Hodge

Scott A. Hodge is in town as the keynote speaker for Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council on April 15.  He is on the show with Jim to discuss tax policy, the federal budget and government spending. 

HOUR TWO

Lt. Gov Billy Nungesser

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser comes on the show with Jim to discuss some good new about the tourism and the seafood industry in Louisiana. 

Suzanne Terrell

The former election commissioner takes questions from callers on the show about elections, political parties and state government.

04/13 Wednesday: Sean Brosnan, David Madden, Motorcycle helmet bill, Becky Gottsegen, America's First Daughter

HOUR ONE

Sean Brosnan

Actor and producer, Sean Brosnan talks about his upcoming film which debuts in the International Film Festival in Baton Rouge this weekend.

David Madden

Writer David Madden is Donald and Velvia Crumbley Professor of Creative Writing at Louisiana State University.  Madden talks about being inspired by Robert Penn Warren and being at LSU.

HOUR TWO

Randy Postlewait

President of a motorcycle group, Randy Postlewait, says the DOTD approved helmets are not protective. Current law requires all motorcycle riders to wear a DOTD approved helmet. He says 31 states have a freedom of choice law and we should follow their lead.

Becky Gottsegen

Figurative ceramic artist, Becky Gottsegen, comes on the show to discuss her most recent and provocative sculpture of Donald Trump.

America's First Daughter

Stephanie Dray tells the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson’s eldest daughter, Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph—a woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an American legacy.

04/12 Tuesday: Duncan Clark on Alibaba, Kevin Cope, John Ed Bradley on "Hokie" Gajan & Non-Smoking Ordinance

HOUR ONE

Duncan Clark

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 A former advisor to Alibaba in its early years and the author of the new book "Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built."  Clark talks about Ma, the founder of Alibaba who started out as an English teacher, and how he built the Chinese firm into a worldwide internet retailing powerhouse in about 15 years.

Kevin Cope

President of the Faculty Senate, Cope comes on the show to discuss running for Faculty Senate another year, the petition for Tiger Band Director Roy King, Tops

HOUR TWO

John Ed. Bradley 

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The famous author, John Ed. Bradley remembers his former teammate, Howard "Hokie" Gajan.  Gajan passed away April 12 at the age of 56.

Henry Turner & Rusty Yates

Henry Turner and Rusty Yates discuss the pros and cons of a non smoking ordinance in the city of Baton Rouge.

Stasha Rhodes, Bronson Frick & Lydia Kuykindal

Stasha Rhodes of the American Heart Society, Bronson Frick of the Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, and Lydia Kuykindal of the American Cancer Society explain reasons for why Baton Rouge should ban smoking from bars and casinos.

04/11 Monday: Baseball is Hurting Our Kids, Retirement of Pres. of LFT, DA Hillar Moore, Robert Clark: Feathers

HOUR ONE

Jeff Passan: The Arm & "Baseball is Hurting Our Kids"

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Columnist Jeff Passan talks about the pitching arm in baseball and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors. His views are found in his recent book, The Arm, and article in NY Times, "Baseball is Injuring our Kids." 

Pres. of Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan

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The current President of The Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Steve Monaghan, comes on the show to announce his retirement.  Monaghan talks about the status of education, possibilities for his successor and more on the show.

HOUR TWO

DA Hillar Moore

District Attorney Hillar Moore comes on the show to talk with Jim about crime rates in south Louisiana and addresses the murders of former Saints defensive end, Will Smith as well as the two Southern University students, Lashuntae Benton and Annette January.  

"Feathers"

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Robert Clark is a freelance photographer based in New York City and works with the world's leading magazines and major publishing houses, as well as on cutting edge advertising campaigns.  His book, "Feathers," offers a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts.

04/08 Friday: Frank Mullen, Susanne Duplantis, Albert White, John Wirt, Flashback Friday Gary Carter, Vereta Lee

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Frank Mullen

Huey Long joins us from back in time with the help of impersonator Frank Mullen.  Mullen impersonates historical figures and has been doing so since 1998.  He compares qualities of Huey Long with that of the current presidential candidates.

Susanne Duplantis ; "Just Eat It"

Duplantis talks with Jim about using left-over food and incorporating it into new dishes to reduce the wasting of food.  Her event is called, "Just Eat It."

Albert White; District 29

White discusses his platforms and what he would do if elected as State Representative of District 29.

John Wirt

Wirt joins Jim to talk about the entertainment and festivals currently happening in Baton Rouge. 

Flashback; Gary Carter

For flashback Friday we hear an interview with Jim and the late, world famous catcher, Gary Carter in 1982. Carter died from brain cancer in 2012.

Vereta Lee

Another candidate for District 29, Vereta feels very passionate about funding public education.  Vereta wants to change TOPS but feels that those who have earned the grades for it should receive it no matter their income.