10/12 Wednesday: Born on Third Base, Tom Schedler, Author-Illustrator Program @ EBRPL, Stephanie Grace, Rob Maness

HOUR ONE

Chuck Collins

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Born into the one percent, Collins gave away his inheritance at 26 years old and Collins calls for a ceasefire and invites the wealthy to come back home, investing themselves and their wealth in struggling communities.  And he asks the non-wealthy to build alliances with the one percent and others at the top of the wealth ladder.

Tom Schedler

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LA Secretary of State joins the show to talk about the Senate race voting and voter registration.  For actually going out and voting, residents will receive a George Rodrigue Blue Dog sticker that says, "I Voted."

Mary Stein

Mary Stein, the Assistant Library Director of East Baton Rouge Parish Library promotes upcoming events at the Main Library on Goodwood. The Author-Illustrator program features Gene Yang October 13 & 14, a free screening of the movie Brave outside the library October 14 at 7p.m. and Dear Friend on October 15 are all events this weekend for anyone to attended.  ebrpl.com

HOUR TWO

Stephanie Grace

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Stephanie Grace of The Advocate talks about Jefferson Parish President, Mike Yenni.  An attorney in Metairie has filed a petition to recall the President. This comes after Yenni admitted to sending improper text messages to a 17-year-old boy. Grace talks about the incident and the effect it will have on his career as well as personal life.

Rob Maness

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Senate candidates' legal attempt to force LPB and the Council for a Better Louisiana to include more candidates in next week’s Senate debate gets a hearing today in a Baton Rouge courtroom.  Col. Rob Maness is one of the Senate candidates who were not invited to the debate because he did not meet qualifications.  

10/11 Tuesday: Kevin Smokler, Dr. Katara Williams, Mike Edmondson, David Duke

Hour One

Kevin Smokler

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Author Kevin Smokler called in to talk about his book"Brat Pack America." The book describes 80s teen movies and the importance of the setting and location in these movies. Smokler has a written other works and his writings have appeared on the likes of the LA Times, Buzzfeed, Vulture and more. 

Dr. Katara Williams and Mike Edmondson 

The executive director of Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the superintendent of Louisiana State Police stopped by to talk the safety of Louisiana drivers and give some insight on Alton Sterling. Colonel Edmondson has held his position of superintendent since 2008. Dr. Katara was recently named head of Louisiana Highway Safety under Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Hour Two

David Duke

David Duke stopped by talk about his race for the Senate, why he backs Donald Trump in the presidential election and his take on other controversial topics.

10/10 Monday: Let Me Out, Extending Redemption, Carolyn Hill, Stephen Handwerk

HOUR ONE

Peter Himmelman

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Himmelman is an American singer-songwriter and film/television composer.  Himmelman is also the founder of Big Muse, a company which helps individuals and organizations unlock their creative potential.  His book, "Let Me Out," advises readers to ignore negative thoughts and achieve the professional and personal success they deserve.

Gene Mills

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The President of LA Family Forum wrote a letter to the Editor in the Baton Rouge Advocate about extending redemption to those incarcerated in Louisiana.  Mills joins the show to talk about the recidivism rates, victims in the criminal justice system, and reintegration into society.

Carolyn Hill

Democrat Carolyn Hill has teamed up with Republican Woody Jenkins in a non-partisan approach to encourage all to exercise their right to vote.  Hill joins the show to talk about what evoked this cooperation between the two parties.

HOUR TWO

Stephen Handwerk

Handwerk is the Executive Director of the LA Democratic Party. Stephen talks about the presidential debate Sunday, October 9.  Handwerk analyzes Trump and Hillary's remarks and makes predictions for the election.

10/07 Friday: Sports in the South, Darryl Gissel, Dr. Jan Kasofsky & John Nosacka

HOUR ONE

Robert Munson

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Executive director of sports operations for SSG Sports, Munson talks with Stephanie about LSU and Florida's now cancelled game.  He feels that Baton Rouge could have the potential to become the hub of sports businesses because of the amount of athletes that come from the south.

Darryl Gissel

Darryl Gissel is running for Mayor of Baton Rouge.  Gissel joins the show to explain that running as an independent will help people of the community to move past party affiliations and help Baton Rouge break away from the status quo.

HOUR TWO

Jan Kasofsky & Rob Nocska

Dr. Jan Kasofsky and her colleague John Nosacka join the show to give a mental health advice for those affected by the flooding in South Louisiana.  Kasofsky and Nosacka introduce a FEMA funded program for those in need of help for wellness and coping.

10/06 Thursday: Mark Ballard, EBR Parish Library, Ruthanne Garlock, Janice Miller, Jane Leavy, Jason Dore

Hour One

Mark Ballard

Frequent guest Mark Ballard joined the show to discuss the 2016 Senate race, the feud between Governor John Bel Edwards and Jeff Landry and more.

EBR Parish Library 

Two EBR Parish Library representatives stopped by to talk about the Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire that the library is hosting. The faire is a chance for makers to come and showcase their work. MythBusters star Jamie Hyneman  will be in attendance at the event. 

Ruth Anne Garlock and Janice Miller

The two ladies stopped by to promote the Warring Women Freedom Fest Featuring Johnathan Butler that will be happening in St. Francisville. The event will start on Friday, October 7 and end on Saturday, October 8. 

Hour Two

Jane Leavy

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Jane Leavy is an award-winning sportswriter and a feature writer for the Washington Post. Her work includes the comic novel "Squeeze Play' and the 2005 biography on pitcher Sandy Koufax.  Today was the 50th anniversary of Koufax pitching his last game and losing to fellow Hall Of Famer Jim Palmer. 

Jason Dore

The Executive Director of the LAGOP returned to the show to talk about the 2016 Senate and presidential election. He talks Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and his take on the Charles Boustany and John Kennedy feud. 

10/05 Wednesday: Jimmy Frederick Senate Debates, Recording artist Jonathan Butler, John Cooksey & Jim Brown

HOUR ONE

Jimmy Frederick

Jimmy Frederick is the Communications Dir. at the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.  Frederick joins the show to promote the senatorial debate CRCL is holding for six of the Louisiana Senate candidates.

Jonathan Butler

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The youngest of 13 children, Butler grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, ruled by Apartheid and segregation. He made history by being the first black artist played on white South African radio while earning three gold records. Butler will be performing in St. Francisville, LA on Friday, October 7.

Jeff Palermo Joins the show in one segment to talk about Mike the Tiger and the LSU vs. Florida game.  LSU is on the hunt for a new tiger mascot; Mike's cancer has spread and veterinarians have predicted he will only live for 1-2 more months.  LSU vs. Florida game will still go on in Gainesville, Florida though the time of the game is still undecided.

HOUR TWO

John Cooksey

Jim Brown

 John Cooksey is a Representative from Louisiana born in Alexandria, Rapides Parish.  Cooksey is joined by former Sec. of State and Insurance Commissioner, Jim Brown, to discuss candidates and debates in state and national elections.