Jim Brown and Rannah Gray

Dateline Louisiana

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A provocative look at the deepest of the deep southern states by two veterans of Louisiana politics. Thoughts that are informative, candid, humorous, and sometimes controversial about life in one of the most interesting and rabble-rousing states in the nation. Jim Brown is a veteran of Louisiana statewide politics, has taught Louisiana history, written six books about Louisiana, and presently is the publisher of The Lisburn Press. His website is www.jimbrownla.com. Rannah Gray is a government consultant and is the author of three books including international best seller Familiar Evil. Her web...

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Jim Brown and Rannah Gray

Episodes

Are You Sick and Tired of All the Political Bickering? We Are! 23.08.2024 23:26

Will it ever end? Join Jim and Rannah as they discuss the constant political bickering concerning the US and Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Did the Opening of the Olympics Mock Jesus? They Can’t Be Serious. 09.08.2024 20:43

The Olympics are here, and there is lots to talk about. Join Jim and Rannah as they talk about the peculiarities of the Paris Olympics. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

After 200 Years, What’s Been Changing Louisiana Cuisine? 26.07.2024 18:12

You'll likely be hungry after this one, folks; I know I was. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

At the Southern Border or in Gaza – Where’s the Humanity? 12.07.2024 21:08

Where is the humanity? Jim and Rannah give their insights and thoughts on the matter. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

How Much Did His Conviction Damage Trump? 28.06.2024 24:04

Trump's conviction is in the news, how does it relate to Baton Rouge? Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Highs and Lows of the Louisiana Legislative Session 14.06.2024 26:28

More Louisiana happenings reported by Jim and Rannah. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

The Governor’s Daughter: Victoria Edwards Joins Us to Remember Her Father 31.05.2024 16:52

An interesting interview with Victoria Edwards. Check out here book: The Life and Times of a Governor’s Daughter. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Louisiana in the Dark: From the Eclipse to Jailing Librarians 17.05.2024 26:40

More Louisiana happenings reported by Jim and Rannah. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Our Constitution Needs Reform But the Legislature and Governor are Way Off Base 03.05.2024 25:43

Here Jim and Rannah chat about legislation reform that concerns all of us in Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

OJ and the Rise of TV Trials 12.04.2024 26:34

Here, Jim and Rannah discuss the rise of TV trials and say farewell to Jim's friend, the great Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Closed Primaries in Louisiana – and Let the Good Time Music Roll 01.03.2024 25:38

Here Jim and Rannah chat about, well, allot of Louisiana stuff. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

National Politics: Trump or Biden? 16.02.2024 23:46

Jim and Rannah chat about our nations politics. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Coach Nick Saban and LSU 02.02.2024 18:42

Jim and Rannah share stories about legendary coach Nick Saban. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Drawing New Congressional and Judicial Districts in Louisiana 19.01.2024 20:05

Jim and Rannah chat about moves in the Congressional and Judicial Districts. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

3 Things That Made Us Mad This Week 29.12.2023 21:32

Jim and Rannah chat about the stuff that ticks them off in Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Jim's Close Call in Israel 15.12.2023 18:00

Jim tells us about his close call in Isreal. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Louisiana's First Speaker of the House -- and Three Who Tried Before Him 01.12.2023 20:28

Jim and Rannah chat about the new Speaker of the House and what it means for Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Disaster for Louisiana, Democratic Party? 17.11.2023 24:28

Jim and Rannah chat about the state of the Democratic Party in Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Mississippi Dwarfs Louisiana in Education Reform 03.11.2023 21:45

Jim and Rannah chat about the education reforms made in rival Mississippi and how the compare to the state of education in Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

It's All About Football at LSU! 20.10.2023 18:42

Jim and Rannah chat football tradition and recent developments at LSU. What you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Kingfish U – New Book About Huey Long and LSU – with special guest Author Robert Mann 06.10.2023 31:12

Today we have a special broadcast for you. Jim and Rannah chat with the very special guest, author Robert Mann. They discuss his book on how one of the most influential, famous and infamous Louisiana politicians influenced Louisiana’s flagship institution. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Jim Journeys to the Holy Land 22.09.2023 25:18

Today we discuss Jim's upcoming trip to the Holy Land. Let us know what you want us to ask him upon his return: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

The Fentanyl Crisis is So Bad John Kennedy Wants to Invade Mexico 08.09.2023 23:40

Today Jim and Rannah discussFentanyl, the border and our senator John Kennedy's views on the matter? Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

The Case of the Fake Gay Wedding Website 25.08.2023 22:03

What's with these fake Supreme Court cases? Today Jim and Rannah discuss the gay wedding website case. If you have any leads on more strange topics in Louisiana? Let us know at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

The Supremes Stopped Affirmative Action for College Admissions. Are Legacies Next? 11.08.2023 23:13

Today Jim and Rannah discuss more the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action. What does this mean for the future of other preferential admissions? What do you think? Let us know at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com