Louisiana Unfiltered

In this Thanksgiving themed episode Kiran Chawla sits down with her entire team as they discuss Thanksgiving traditions, favorite foods, family recipes, and a memorable holiday mishaps. Timestamps 05:19 What We’re Thankful For 23:38 The Story Behind “Janitor Status” 28:10 Thanksgiving Traditions and Food Debates 34:58 Favorite Dishes 45:01 Dressing, Etouffee, and Louisiana Food 54:14 Thanksgiving...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Ms. Wheelchair Louisiana Kristie Mascarella as they discuss her travels around the State of Louisiana focusing on her platform of stiffer penalties for those who commit crimes against those with disabilities as well as her recent trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan where she competed in Ms. Wheelchair America, placing fourth overall.  Timestamps 01:40 The Mis...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Cardiologist Dr. Federico De Puy as they discuss heart disease, screening, and how it can affect people at many ages even without symptoms.  Dr. De Puy discusses common symptoms, when chest discomfort may come from other causes, and why primary care is often the first step.  He also covers tests used to assess risk, including blood work, calcium scoring,...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Radiologic Technologist and Mammographer Wendi Chapman for an episode centered around Breast Cancer Awareness Month which started October 1st. Wendi, who has spent 29 years with Woman’s Hospital discusses breast cancer warning signs, screening recommendations and the risk factors associated with Breast Cancer. Wendi also describes the role of mammograms...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Byron Buie who contacted Louisiana Unfiltered to tell his side of the story as it relates to being arrested after a video showed his truck damaging graves in a cemetery in Ascension Parish. Timestamps 01:26 Driver Speaks Out 05:43 Family Struggles 12:21 Finding the Truth 15:00 Realizing the Damage 18:49 Apologizing to Families 22:42 Grief and Anger 24:51...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Deon Sumer Guidry for an episode centered around Domestic Violence Awareness Month which started October 1st. Deon opens up about her experience leaving an abusive relationship, describing how the abuse escalated gradually, the difficulty of recognizing it while she was inside it, the repeated attempts, protective orders, custody issues, and support from...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Janay LeJeune for an episode centered around Childhood Cancer Awareness , Janay opens up about losing her son to Jackson to leukemia at the age of 15 months old.  Timestamps 06:59 Early Symptoms and Diagnosis 19:31 Rare Leukemia Revealed 22:26 Family Prepares for Treatment 31:02 Christmas in the Hospital 39:42 Transplant Plans and Donor Match 48:27 Fever...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with the family of George Edward Clement Jr. also known as “Dobe”, who is the oldest organ donor on record in the State of Louisiana. They discuss who he was, and their thoughts upon leaning of his decision to donate his organs upon his death.    Timestamps 01:48 Meet “Dobe” 05:53 Honored with Medals  14:02 Learning about LOPA  29:10 Honoring wishes Local Spo...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Jordan and Lisa Taylor who discuss their non-profit “Rain Will Bring Flowers” which they formed after losing their son Owen to Suicide in 2023. Timestamps 01:48 Owen’s Hidden Struggle 09:53 The Day Everything Changed 14:02 Rain Will Bring Flowers 18:56 Naming the Mission 23:01 Warning Signs and Gut Instinct 29:10 Reed’s New Perspective 35:31 Men and Ment...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Jeana Richards. Jeanna’s son Garrett died in April 2024 from fentanyl poisoning. She describes his life, his struggle with addiction and the progress he was making before his death. Timestamps 01:39 Garrett’s Life Before Addiction 05:33 First Signs of Drug Use 16:09 Questions 21:43 The Pattern of Abandonment 24:19 Grief After Losing Garrett 29:11 One Pil...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with the family of Herman Harris, who was killed in his home in Maringouin in 2024, and the trial in Iberville Parish where three defendants were found guilty. His widow, Regina Harris, and their sons describe the emotional toll of the case, the evidence shown at trial, and their relief after the verdict. Timestamps 06:17 The Injury That Changed Everything 11...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with Barry Posey, the father of 19 year old Blake Posey as they discuss his son Blake’s diagnose of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and heart failure and how the community stepped up to help make memories for the family. Timestamps 04:14 Living With Heart Failure 06:02 Saying Everything Now 11:17 Forrest Frank Concert Wish 15:14 Community Rallies Around Blake 19:...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with residents, family members and the Mayor of Denham Springs, Gerard Landry as they share the stories of this monumental flood that affected Central, parts of East Baton Rouge, and decimated many areas in Livingston Parish Louisiana. Kiran also shares her own personal story of her experience covering “The Great Flood”, where we have been, and how far we hav...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse as he discusses the continued search efforts in the East Baton Rouge Parish Landfill to bring Ja’Derrius Minnieweather home. They talk about how a body isn't necessary at this point for a prosecution and that they're wanting to give a family some sense of closure.  They wrap up talking about the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana and...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down with City of Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr as he discusses the recent crime and enforcement efforts in the city of Hammond. Chief Bergeron covers everything from recent downtown arrests, to increased patrols with support from state and federal agencies. They then discuss two officers credited with saving lives, including at a school, and the chief's...

In this episode Kiran Chawla sits down Dana Cummings, a retired lead prosecutor for the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, to discuss her 33-year’s as a career prosecutor. They discuss her early days in the DA’s office, starting in the non-support division before moving into criminal cases, and the long path that led her through different offices and assignments. Timestamps 05:13 Memorab...

In this episode Kiran Chawla revisits the July 17, 2016 ambush in Baton Rouge, when officers responded to a report of a man with a rifle and were met with gunfire within minutes, killing three officers and later leading to the death of Deputy Nick Tullier from injuries sustained that day.  Through interviews with loved ones you will hear how the officers are remembered as sons, fathers, husbands,...

In this episode Kiran Chawla is joined by Attorney Franz Borghardt and UWK Reporter  Melissa Moore as they break down the indictment of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, including the grand jury charges, the arrest warrant, and the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision to put the case on hold.  They also review the earlier dispute over letters the AG sent about changes to the Orleans Parish cri...

In this episode Kiran Chawla covers the current details into disappearance of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather from Baton Rouge and the large-scale search efforts involving volunteers, police, and the United Cajun Navy, including a search of a landfill. Kiran also breaks down the early timeline of the investigation and the family’s concerns about his habits and communication as well as the arr...

Five years ago, everything changed in an instant. In June 2020, Kiran Chawla was fired from a television station. Instead of searching for another traditional job, she made a different choice: build something new — something completely unfiltered. What started as late-night investigations shared on social media and YouTube quickly grew into something bigger. On June 9, 2021, Kiran officially launc...

In this powerful episode of Louisiana Unfiltered , Kiran Chawla sits down with Holly Crow, the mother whose relentless advocacy helped pass Jody’s Law — one of the most significant reforms to Louisiana’s hit-and-run statutes in years. On March 29, 2025, Holly’s 20-year-old daughter, Jody Mann, was struck by a vehicle while walking along Reinninger Road in Denham Springs. The driver fled the scene,...

On April 26, 2026 at the Mall of Louisiana, gunfire erupted in the food court. BRPD Sergeant Billy Aime sits down with Kiran Chawla as he describes being the first officer on scene, relaying warnings over radio, and finding victims amid the chaos. Aime also recounts providing basic first aid, assisting with evacuation, and working with other officers and mall staff to clear the building. He discus...

In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran as he discusses Central’s hybrid policing model and a the need to possibly move to a full-time department and the funding options that could eventually make the proposal a reality. Timestamps 05:33 Full-Time Cost Estimate 09:21 Crime Division Breakdown 12:45 Funding and Court Revenue 17:21 School Zone Camera’s 31:22 Pol...

In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore as he discusses his office facing a serious funding shortfall, with a growing backlog of cases, and staff turnover. DA Moore says the office has lost 36 assistant district attorneys in 20 months, which has increased workloads and made it harder to keep cases moving, forcing the office to file suit aga...

In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Megan Kelly as they reflect on the tragic fire that engulfed the historic Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana exactly one year ago. The fire ignited on May 15th 2025, sending shockwaves through the community as what started as a manageable blaze rapidly escalated into a devastating inferno. Firefighters faced numerous challenges, including a lack of adequate...