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. 

05/22 Monday: Guest host Stephanie Riegel, Andy Koplin, Clay Young, Roy Fletcher

Hour One:

Andy Kopplin

President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation and a member of the Greater New Orleans Funders Network, Andy Kopplin, chats with Stephanie about criminal justice reform. Koplin discusses reform inititves in the state legislature. 

Clay Young

Clay Young of Clay Young Enterprises came in studio with Stephanie Riegel, to give his take on race in Louisiana and the removal confederate monuments. Clay Young is a native of New Roads and has 20 years experience in the local media industry.

Hour Two:

Roy Fletcher

Political consultant Roy Fletcher and guest host Stephanie Riegel conversed about Donald Trump and more about politics in studio. Fletcher has his own show on Talk 107.3, as well as being the owner of Roy Fletcher Inc., a consulting firm in Baton Rouge

05/19 Friday: Terry Burhans, Patrick Mulhearn, Robert Fenet and Gifford Briggs

Hour One

Terry Burhans

Terry Burhans is a former weatherman and joined our guest host Leo Honeycutt, to talk about his life, his connection to Leo and his performance that will be happening at Phil Brady's Bar & Grill. His performance takes place tonight- located on Government street. 

Patrick Mulhearn

 

Patrick Mulhearn is the executive director Celtic Studios and recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position, effective on June 30 of this year. While he still has his position, he joined Leo in-studio to give updates on the film industry in Louisiana. 

Hour 2:

Robert Fenet

Baton Rouge Attorney Robert Fenet with Leo Honeycutt; gave insight into economic development oil and gas and the development of Port Cameron. He is originally a native of Lake Charles and studied law at Notre Dame Law School. 

Gifford Briggs

Gifford Briggs oversees lobbying and governmental affairs for the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association; he also manages the social media, video production and website design for the LOGA. 

05/18 Thursday: Bryce G. Hoffman, Mark Ballard, Melissa Flournoy, Troy Hebert

Hour One

Bryce G. Hoffman

Bryce G. Hoffman is an author, strategic advisor, speaker and management consultant. Hoffman's recently published book is, Red Teaming: How Your Business Can Conquer the Competition by Challenging the Everything. He is also the author of a four other published books.

Mark Ballard

Mark Balllard of the Advocate joined Jim as the second guest to discuss the Black Caucus walking out of the House, lawmakers upholding the death penalty, the House Committee passing a gas tax and more.

Hour Two

Melissa Flournoy and Troy Hebert

Melissa Flournoy and Louisiana politician Troy Hebert, gave their take on the latest involving President Donald Trump. Flournoy is the former Director of Planned Parenthood Gulf Cost and Hebert is the former Commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. 

05/17 Wednesday: Jim Donelon and David Madden

Hour 1:

Jim Donelon

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon joins Jim in studio to prep homeowners for the upcoming Hurricane Season. Donelon goes over a checklist to make sure Louisianians are up to date with their insurance before bad weather hits. 

Hour 2:

David Madden

David Madden joins Jim to discuss the removal of Confederate monuments in New Orleans. Madden founded the United States Civil War Center at LSU in 1993. Madden is also an author and many of his novels delve into Civil War history.