Billy West Live

Former LSU All American, Kyle Williams joins Billy West Live to discuss his playing career at Ruston High School, LSU and for the Buffalo Bills. Kyle talks about who was the most challenging offensive lineman he faced in his 13 year NFL career, as well as his new job coaching high school football in North Louisiana

Dr. Greg Granger joins Billy and addresses the recent applications of Finland and Sweden to join the NATO  Alliance and the process for approval of that application. Dr. Granger also talks about recent strategic changes in tactics of the Russians in Ukraine and the importance of access to the warm water ports of Odessa to the world economy.

Hooking Up and Tracking down host Steve Graf is Billy’s guest and talks about how his show started and has grown through the years.  Steve also discusses Tackle Talk live, a show that airs on Tuesdays, that concentrates on fishing and what fish are biting on and hitting right now! Steve gives the history of the evolution and popularity of his two shows that concentrate on the great outdoors and hu...

Louisiana State Represent Gabe Firment of District 22 joins Billy West Live to update his constituents regarding the Budget, the Federal Infrastructure money and upgrades to roads and bridges in North Louisiana. Representative Firment also discussed insurance reform legislation and other issues of interest.

Dr. Granger provides updated info and projects likely scenarios in the coming weeks for Ukraine/Russia. The USA’s continued assistance to the Ukrainian War effort is detailed in this podcast. The upcoming French Presidential election is also something Dr. Granger is monitoring and the implications on autocracies and nationalism worldwide.

Boyd Robert outlines the benefits of Stem Cell Therapy and how alternative medicine may help patients deal with health issues. Louisiana Regenerative Medicine in Baton Rouge offers alternative treatments by harvesting a patients own stem cells and then have them re-introduced into the patients body for therapeutic benefit.

New NSU Head basketball coach Corey Gipson joins Billy West Live and outlines his vision for the future of Demon Basketball. Coach Gipson talks about his buy-in philosophy and how he will shape his program and develop young men

Dr. Greg Granger discusses the situation in Ukraine and his assessment of the invasion and competence of the Russian Army to date. Dr. Granger also gives his thoughts on Korea’s recent launch of an ICBM and President Biden’s trip to Brussels to unite the NATO allies. Photo: Courtesy of The Guardian

Senator Bernard shares his thoughts on the upcoming legislative session and the potential impacts to funding for education in general, the future of NSU, the insurance industry and his continuing fight for Northwest Louisiana given the changing demographics in Louisiana.

Gabe Firment talks reapportionment and his newly drawn district lines which now encompass more of Natchitoches Parish and all of Northwestern State University. Representative Firment also discusses the budgetary issues facing Louisiana and the upcoming legislative session.

Senator Louie Bernard advises the public of impending changes to election laws in Louisiana and the history of integrity of Louisiana Elections and the Elections systems presently in place. Senator Bernard reassures the public of our present election process and the need or lack of need to change our system.

Dr. Granger joins Billy West Live and provides historical perspective on Russia/Ukraine and the strategic importance of Russia’s invasion and their reasons for the War. He also talks about why these issues are important to America in general and Louisiana specifically.

Senator Bernard updates the public regarding his new Senatorial District and the process of how the lines for not only his district was redrawn but also how Natchitoches Parish was divided into 3 separate House of Representative Districts

DA John Belton has released a timeline of events regarding the investigation of the death of Ronald Green. Belton updates the public about his decision to defer at this time to the US Attorney’s office and the Federal Government, as they continue to review the actual death of Mr. Green and the subsequent investigation of the Louisiana State Police and their actions and conduct.

NSU Athletic Director Kevin Bostian joins Billy West Live and provides his vision for the immediate and long term future of Demon Athletics. Kevin talks about what attracted him to NSU and how he will lead NSU athletics and his team concepts to being successful

Jimmy Ott, Baton Rouge radio and media personality joins Billy West Live and discusses LSU’s recent hire of Brian Kelly and his coaching staff. Jimmy also provides commentary on LSU recruiting, the proliferation of NIL(Name Image and Likeness) money into college football and his views on the transfer portal for college athletics

Jimmy Ott joins Billy West Live and discusses the recent mobile sports betting that has been activated in Louisiana. Jimmy also provides his insight into the recent proliferation of mobile sports betting.

Dr. Granger provides insight regarding Vladimir Putin’s internal domestic political pressures and his motivation for the potential to invade Ukraine. An invasion and ground war in Eastern Europe could have world wide economic repercussions. The Biden Administrations recent verbal missteps are discussed along with Dr. Grangers predictions of the American and NATO response should Putin institute a g...

Dr. Granger provides historical perspective and the geopolitical implications of the impending conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The growing intensification and build-up of Russian military forces surrounding Ukraine have international consequences.

Kirk Soileau from the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center provides updated statistical data regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic and the present hospital bed capacity at the Hospital. Kirk also confirms that home testing kits will be available at the Walk In Clinic on Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches.  Mr. Soileau also provides his projections based on statistical data he has been monitoring from the New...

 Kirk Soileau joins Billy West Live with a December 31, 2021 COVID Update Kirk Soileau, CEO of NRMC joins Billy West Live and provides updated information about COVID testing, positivity rates and statistical projections for the expected penetration rates of COVID 19 for Natchitoches Parish. The information provided is current through December 31, 2021. Mr. Soileau will provide additional updated...

Kirk Soileau joins Billy West Live and provides updated data and information regarding the Omicron COVID variant and the impact on the local community.

Mike Scarborough provides insight on the search that led LSU to hire Brian Kelly as the new Football Coach of the Fighting Tigers. The recent hire of Frank Wilson as Associate Head Coach is also a subject that Mike weighs in on as Brian Kelly completes his coaching staff for LSU. Finally, Mike talks LSU Football recruiting with National Signing day next week.

Greg responds to an inquiry about the possibility of La Tech rejoining the Southland  Conference and resuming the Annual State Fair Classic in Shreveport every year to face the Demons Photo:  Southland Conference

Greg Burke joins Billy to discuss his tenure as AD at Northwestern St and his favorite memories and accomplishments during his tenure. Greg also outlines the challenges facing NSU moving forward