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LSU archeologist Brooks Ellwood defends his assentation that the burial mounds on campus are the oldest known, still standing man-made structure. Pennington Biomedical’s Stephen Heymsfield explains ongoing anti-obesity efforts. WAPO Director of Polling Scott Clement discusses American’s views on how President Biden is handling the uptick in crime.

Baton Rouge Councilwoman Chauna Banks discusses the uptick in crime and the Alton Sterling settlement. Jim Caldwell with Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport on the industry’s rebound from COVID. Trina Edwards updates us on her husband’s move into hospice care.

Former Louisiana Democratic Party head Stephen Handwerk and state GOP Minority Outreach Director Elbert Guillory discuss charges against a Trump organization and the likely upcoming veto session. Music history maestros Zia Tammami of Spontaneous Combustion and John Wirt of the Advocate remember Jim Morrison.

Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo discusses the city’s efforts to restart tourism with the pandemic seemingly on the way out. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates the audience on the new and improved odds of a historic veto override session being held later in July.

Former Democratic state lawmaker John Milkovich and Democratic political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discuss whether the Legislature should approve a veto override session. LSU Professor Kevin Cope advocates for an on campus vaccine mandate. Preserve Louisiana head Fairleigh Jackson previews a lecture on the close of Pride Month.

The Advocate’s Andrea Gallo discusses a new lawsuit filed against coach Ed Orgeron for his alleged role in covering up a rape. Cannabis advocate David Brown on the state’s slow march towards legalization. Writer Ariel Sabar previews Veritas , the story of one of modern history’s most infamous frauds.

Lamar White of the Bayou Brief discusses his investigation into some of Attorney General Jeff Landry’s financial irregularities. Major Bobbie Ragsdale on his work with the 377 th Theater Sustainment Command in Belle Chasse. Ruth Graham details her life and relationship her father the famous Evangelist Billy Graham. Frito Lay executive Richard Montanez previews his new book Flamin Hot , the story o...

VA Secretary Denis McDonough discusses the department’s long battle against COVID and his experiences in the Obama Administration, including the night Osama bin Laden was killed. AFL-CIO Louisiana head Louis Reine discusses the fight to improve conditions for working Louisianans by expanding union membership.

The Atlantic’s George Packer explains what he says are the four predominant political views in the country right now. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the possibility for a veto override session being called and other legislative matters.

Former Clemson cornerback Martin Jenkins on his fight to allow college student-athletes to get paid. Libertarian Mike Wolf and former Independent state lawmaker Troy Hebert debate the recent push to limit voting access in many states. Former LSU star track athlete Aleia Hobbs discusses her mistreatment by track officials that resulted in her missing the Olympics.

District 7 EBR Councilman LaMont Cole discusses the spike in homicides this year. Tailoring legend Manuel Martinez drops by to give his summer fashion advice.

Guest host Julie Baxter-Payer. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields discusses the signature of his bill that mandates kindergarten for all children who turn five on or before September 30 th . Council for a Better Louisiana head Barry Erwin celebrates some of the big wins of the latest legislative session. Cadets of the Ole War Skule Executive Director Randy Gurie on LSU’s new WW2 exhibit.

STAR Legal Director Morgan Lamandre reviews the recently wrapped up legislative session and where the state managed to improve and not improve in its handling of power-based violence. Jack Guinness discusses The Queer Bible , a book of essays about famous people written by other famous people. West Feliciana Parish head of tourism David Floyd previews their new John James Audubon-inspired tour. Ba...

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EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Marvin Broome, and Sarah Martina Broome discuss life as the first family of Baton Rouge. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the Governor’s apparent move to end federally enhanced unemployment benefits early. Patrick Blanchard with Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services on the group’s new facility outside of Hammond.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon celebrates what he says is his best legislative session since taking office. Yale History Professor Elizabeth Hinton on the history of police violence against protestors in the 60s and 70s. David Lindenfeld and Pat LeDuff of Together Baton Rouge raise concerns about the tax swap proposal and celebrate the coming of Juneteenth.

Stephanie Riegel guest hosts the program today. SALT tax policy expert Jason DeCuir celebrates the business-friendly tax reforms passed in the recently wrapped up session. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment calls for a development moratorium in many parts of the parish.

Dr. Melissa Flournoy and Dr. Jeff Sadow discuss the end of the 2021 Regular Session and analyze several of the last-second bills that made it to the Governor on a hectic final day. Baton Rouge filmmaker Scott Sullivan previews his new work starring Leo Honeycutt, Trigger Girl .

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard previews the final day of the 2021 Regular Session and discusses a fiery argument that broke out on the House floor. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser calls in from Alaska. Houston Chronicle journalist Chris Tomlinson debunks the myths behind the story of the Alamo.

District Attorney Hillar Moore discusses the homicide rate in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell discusses LSU baseball, John Kennedy’s reelection, and more. Hydrologist Bob Jacobsen discusses the mid-barataria diversion project.

Columnist Smiley Anders celebrates 42 years of writing for the Advocate. Columbia Professor Peter Coleman discusses how to nation’s solve toxic polarization.

CPRA head Chip Kline discusses sediment diversions on the last day of public comment for public comment on the Mid-Barataria diversion project. Rosa Hawkins of the Dixie Cups remembers her career in the iconic New Orleans girl group. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the final days of the legislative session.

STD expert Dr. Ina Park discusses Baton Rouge and New Orleans’ high rate of HIV and the overall increase in STD transmission in recent years. Federal Public Defender Mark Upton discusses an illegal search that led to a 35,000 dollar settlement. Minority healthcare activist Tyra Banks on the All Of Us Research Initiative.

Former Congressman Charlie Melancon surveys the political landscape five months into the Biden Administration. Zia “The Cat” Tammami discusses his long-running Jazz and Blues program. Author Bill Pack on his life and latest work.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates the audience on the continuing drama involving former House Ed Chairman Ray Garofalo and other Legislative matters. Dr. Gerald Miletello advocates for the use of sunscreen. Edwards-Isaac Dovere discusses President Obama’s active role in the 2020 primary.