Count Time

The most fascinating discussion with a librarian that you have ever heard. LD interviews 86 year old Edna Jordan Smith. A true Living Legend she has advanced the practice of genealogy and has stories to tell. From Haiti to the Court of France to Marksville and 12 Years a Slave, Edna Jordan Smith has observed and describes Louisiana history.  Click here for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures...

LD interviews restaurateur and LSU football Living Legend Mike Anderson. He played for the LSU Tigers from 1967 to 1970 and was a consensus All-American linebacker in 1970. Anderson later operated restaurants in Baton Rouge and New Orleans called Mike Anderson's Seafood. Mike talks about the importance of football in his life and how he came to own a legendary restaurant. Click here for detailed s...

LSU Head Basketball Coach and Living Legend Dale Brown chops it up with LD. The Louisiana State University Living Legend gives an engaging description of his life growing up in "The Magic City" Minot, North Dakota. Coach gives his views on the NCAA, the changes he has fought for during his career, some of which have finally come to fruition. Find out why Coach is considered a players coach as he s...

LD has a wide ranging discussion with Dr. Joyce Jackson the newly elect Chair of the LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology. Dr. Jackson describes what it was like in undergraduate and graduate school at LSU during the early seventies, the problems she faces as the first female Chair and person of color and her vision for the future. Great history lesson on growing up in the south, studying...

LD gives his thoughts on the Real ID and the impact of the digital age on privacy and safety. The Real ID will be required for state ID's beginning May 3, 2023. What impact will this have on travel? Does this signal a changing role for the Department of Homeland Security? Listen in for LD's take on the Real ID. Click here to comment and for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures and videos Let...

LD interviews LSU football Living Legend Greg Lafleur. They discuss their time together at LSU and the different paths they took to the NFL. Listen in for never heard before LSU football history and great, inspiring life stories. Click here to comment and for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures and videos Let us know what you think of the show and suggest topics for future episodes.

LD and Greg Lafleur review the book Billy Cannon: A Long,  Long Run and discuss the parallels with their lives. Click here to comment and for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures and videos.

The coming start of the 2021 Olympics reminds LD of the pyramids and phoenix from the 2012 Olympic ceremonies. Click here to comment and for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures and videos.

LD's fond memories of Governor Edwin Edwards and their time together. Well done, good and faithful servant... Click here to comment and for detailed show notes, transcript, pictures and videos .

LD discusses the Biden administration plan to "Combat" gun violence. Talks about quality prevention plans and how funding should be prioritized. Could this be a repeat of the 1994 Crime Bill? Comment or contact LD and let him know what you think. LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and videos.

LD continues to decode the American System by asking questions regarding Juneteenth and race. Why were no monies attached to legislation to address the problems that the Juneteenth Holiday brings to the consciousness of the American people. LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and videos. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-juneteenth-nameand-holidayspread https://www.juneteen...

A look at the American legal system as a direct descendant of maritime law established by the Moors. Who agreed to the first treaty with the United States? How can maritime law help with a greater understanding of the legal system? More from LD  from his unique perspective on the court. LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and videos.

LD Azobra describes the similarities between the U.S. Judiciary and the banking system. This is one of a series of topics set to decode the American system. LD asks the question is the judiciary a court of justice or a court of equity. Is the court a bank? What do you think? Listen in on Apple Podcasts or tune in on Spotify or Stitcher ! LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and...

Are you a terrorist? You might want to listen to this episode before you answer that question. LD Azobra describes how he learned about OFAC and what happened to him. This episode delves into the Department of Treasury,  Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Lists. OFAC publishes lists of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countrie...

Living Legend segment features LD Azobra interviewing Southern University Football Hall of Famer Charlie Granger, one of the Deacons for Defense and Justice. Coach Granger discusses Louisiana history that he helped make. Hear his journey from Lake Charles LA, the tragedy of Hurricane Audrey, redemption at Southern University all the way to the Dallas Cowboys and much more. Part 2. Listen in on App...

This Living Legend segment features LD Azobra interviewing Southern University Football Hall of Famer great Charlie Granger, one of the Deacons for Defense and Justice. Hear his journey from Lake Charles La, the tragedy of Hurricane Audrey, redemption at HBCU Southern University all the way to the Dallas Cowboys and much more. A human rights activist, advocate and elected official he tells stories...

In this episode of Count Time LD Azobra interviews Coach Lynn Leblanc and talks about coaching, the historic events he has watched and participated in, and why he was the Black recruiter. LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and videos.   "Interview done Saturday May 1, 2021 at his home in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Coach wife Lynette was also present for the interview plus the int...

LD’s first Count Time interview is of Pastor Dennis Blackwell. Listen as they discuss: Black and white school attendance during integration from different perspectives Exploration of the impact of not seeing people of color as human on both the oppressor and the oppressed. Commentary on the George Floyd murder. Dennis Blackwell is a graduate of LSU and a Army veteran that spent 10 months in combat...

LISTEN to the podcast, see detailed show notes, pictures and videos. LD is Co-Founder and Director of Professional Athletes Supporting Students (PASS). http://www.passtheballnow.org/ YouTube video: https://youtu.be/I-y5J5HeYPs

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This episode will shed some light on the question is Queen Elizabeth II a white supremacist.