Marvin's Podcast

I was a child of the ’60s and a teenager in the ’70s. I grew up watching America wrestle with its conscience. I saw signs come down, doors open, and wounds that still haven’t fully healed. Now I’m a middle-aged, conservative Black man. I believe in strength. I believe in accountability. But I also believe in dignity. When a sitting President depicts a former President and First Lady as chimps, tha...

DUE PROCESS: Due process of law is application by the state of all legal rules and principles pertaining to a case so all legal rights that are owed to a person are respected. Due process balances the power of law of the land and protects the individual person from it. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Join Marvin for a candid conversation about violent crime in the City of Natchitoches. This discussion highlights a growing concern in our community and urges residents, leaders, and stakeholders to come together in search of solutions.  Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Join Billy and Marvin as they discuss Julia Letlow joining an increasingly crowded field of republicans running to unseat Cassidy.  Paid Content

Welcome to this special edition of On Point. I'm Marvin Blake Jr. On this Marvin Luther King Jr. day, January 19th, 2026, we all pause not only to remember his dream but to reclaim a discipline, the daily practice of dignity, courage, and forward motion. Dr. King's legacy is often framed in thunderous moments, marches, speeches, and moral showdowns, but some of his most enduring lessons...

Join Marvin as he talks about recent murders in the City of Natchitoches. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he examines the growing contrast in City Hall — where local police officers struggle to make ends meet, while Mayor Ronnie Williams uses taxpayer funds to cut a deal with a grant writer. Through firsthand accounts and financial records, Marvin uncovers the tension between public safety needs and city leadership priorities, raising questions about accountability, fairness, and who tr...

Join Marvin as he chats with DA Billy Joe Harrington and Ed Colbert regarding Pre-trial diversion. An alternative to traditional prosecution that allows eligible defendants to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a structured program. Typically offered to first-time or low-risk offenders, the program may include requirements such as counseling, community service, restitution, drug testing, or...

Christmas is meant to be a season of joy, but for some, it carries an ache that never quite fades. Join Billy West and Marvin Blake as they open their hearts and speak honestly about what it means to face the holidays after unimaginable loss. Billy shares the pain of his most recent heartbreak—the loss of his beloved son, Nick—and how Christmas now arrives with memories that both comfort and wound...

Join Marvin with the latest update from our very own Criminal Impact Team in Natchitoches Parish. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Lane Kiffin's stunning departure from Ole Miss for LSU during the Rebels' historic College Football Playoff run has sparked intense debate about recruiting advantages and political influence in college football. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith ignited controversy weeks before the move by arguing that Black recruits prefer Baton Rouge and Gainesville over Oxford, Mississippi, citing the stat...

Join Marvin with the latest update from our very on Criminal Impact Team in Natchitoches Parish. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Join Marvin for the Annie E. Casey Report on Child Poverty Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm and the Sharpco Hotel Group. Paid Content

Perspectives with Marvin Blake, Jr. and Billy West, Jr will present to the public, different points of view on an multitude of topics.  Mr. Blake and Mr. West have been actively involved in community, State and National issues for over 40 years and they hope to stimulate thought and educate the public with their unique views. Marvin Blake, Jr. 1977 Graduate of Natchitoches Central Graduate of NSU...

Join Marvin for a discussion regarding our Home and Auto Insurance rates as we hope for a miracle - and some help from Governor Landry and Commissioner Tim Temple.

Join Marvin as he addresses the SNAP benefits in the State of Louisiana providing the funds to cover SNAP benefits for the month of November 2025. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1. Any unused SNAP benef...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1. Any unused SNAP benefits from previous months will remain on recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and can be used as usual.  Brought to you by Lance Lop...

Join Marvin as he explains his support for the New Property Tax that was proposed to the public on the last election day.   Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm, Sharpco Hotel Group and the Mariner Restaurant. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he discusses the Economic Crossroads facing the City of Natchitoches. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm, Sharpco Hotel Group and the Mariner Restaurant. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he talks about recent redistricting in the State of Louisiana Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Harrington Law Firm, Sharpco Hotel Group and the Mariner Restaurant. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he chats with Van Erickson about enrollment, recruiting and Retention of today's college students.

Join Marvin and Travis as they talk about the need for a new tax for the Natchitoches Parish Port Brought to you by the Harrington Law Firm, Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Sharpco Hotel Group and the Mariner Restaurant. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he address the following questions about the transparency of Ronnie Williams. QUESTION ONE: Was Mayor Williams accurate on why electrical rates have increased in here in Natchitoches, in America and across the world?   QUESTION TWO: Has the Mayor been totally transparent since he signed the original LEPA agreement in March of this year and at the August 11th Council Meeting?

Join Marvin as he and NSU President Jimmy Genovese discuss the adverse Impact from the City of Natchitoches  utility rate increase to NSU. Brought to you by Lance Lopez with Farm Bureau, Sharpco Hotel Group and the Mariner Restaurant. Paid Content

Join Marvin as he discusses the Trump "Big Beautiful Bill" and the Courage of Pontress Tousant. Paid Content