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Judge Darrell White and Libertarian attorney Mike Wolf join Jim to talk about local and federal politics and the presidential election. NYT Best Selling Author Ally Condie on her new book.

Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Adam Knapp asks listeners to participate in Small Business Saturday this weekend. East Baton Rouge mayoral candidate “Coach” Steve Carter makes his case for why you should vote for him.

UL System President Jim Henderson discusses the difficulties of higher education in the COVID age. The Manship Theatre’s Melanie Couvillon and John Kaufman talk about how the entertainment industry is fighting to stay alive right now. Bill Konigsberg previews his new book about mental health “The Bridge”.

Up first, Jim talks with The Advocate columnist, Smiley Anders, to discuss his recent COVID-19 diagnosis and his many years as a voice in the Capital City. Then, State Representative Clay Shexnayder about the Tax-Free Holiday weekend on Nov. 20-21. Professor Alan Hirsch stops by to discuss the recent presidential election.  Jessica Jain from TheaterWorks Hartford closes out this show to discuss th...

President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris talks about the current state of the hospitality industry.  Then, award-winning journalist Mark Ballard discusses the presidential election.

Up first, Morgan Lamandre, Legal Director with Star Advocates to discuss recent LSU sexual misconduct accusations, Title IX, and how rampant sexual assault is on campuses. Award winning journalist Harvey Wasserman joins Jim to talk about the Presidential election. Rounding out the show will be Lady Carlson with Together Baton Rouge who were major advocates against Amendment 5. 

First up on today's show, Glen Guilbeau discusses USA Today's article about LSU mishandling sexual misconduct allegations.  Then, State Representative Ted James talks about Congressman Richmond working for Joe Biden.  Finally,  author Stephen Maitland Lewis joins the show to discuss his new book "Duped" which comes out today.

Up first, Nathan Martin with the Stop the Steal movement, will talk with Jim about the Presidential Election and contesting the results.  Then, Lamar White Jr. with Bayou Brief discusses local politics and election results.  Finally, Bill Rau from M.S. Rau in New Orleans talks small business.

Up first, Fred Dent, CFA & principal of Dent Wealth Investors and Andy Anderson, President of the firm BF/ Anderson, joins Jim to discuss the financial trends and the effects of the elections.  Then, Quin Hillyer, Award winning journalist and Senior Editor for The American Spectator magazine, will discuss the state of the Presidential Election with Jim.  Finally, Author Crystal Byrd-Farmer joi...

PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell says the Presidential Election is over. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses state news and politics.

Blogger Dayne Sherman, a supporter of the Democratic Party, and GOP Operative Elbert Guillory discuss President Trump’s refusal to concede to President-Elect Joe Biden. Voice of the Valley Dan Borne on postponement of LSU vs. Bama.

Ruta Lee, one of the first female Game Show Hosts, with Alex Trebeck on "High Rollers". Jack Hamilton, Hopkins P. Breazeale Professor of Journalism at the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, will join Jim to discuss his thoughts on the 28th president Woodrow Wilson. Vastine Stabler discusses Swine Palace’s upcoming virtual program Small Mouth Sounds.

Famed journalist Dan Moldea discusses President Donald Trump’s reelection defeat.

Mary Patricia Wray and Jeff Sadow discuss what could be the final day of vote counting before the election is called. Dr. Phebe Hayes, Founder & President of the Iberia African American Historical Society, talks about her work.

Pennington Dr. Tiffany Stewart discusses their work with veterans to promote healthy living and stress management. Vote America National Outreach Director Aisha McClendon celebrates record turnout. The Sage of Louisiana Correspondents Mark Ballard recaps 48 hours of election news.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome discusses her runoff reelection effort against former state lawmaker Steve Carter. Political consultant Ray Strother on Democrats remarkable underperformance on election night and whether polls can still be trusted.

Congressman Mike Johnson, Senate candidate Antoine Pierce, Executive Director of the Louisiana Budget Project Jan Moller, and Mayoral candidate Jordan Piazza feature on a packed Election Day program. Plus, Jim predicts a Biden victory.

Darryl Gissel, Chief Administrative Officer for Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome stops by to talk about the state of the city on Election Day eve. Political consultant and brother of Louisiana’s junior Senator George Kennedy surveys the Presidential Race.

Political consultants Roy Fletcher and James Carville give their takes on the upcoming Presidential Election. WRKF station manager Paul Maassen makes his pitch for why you should become a member.

CEO of Acadian Ambulance Richard Zuschlag discusses Louisiana’s recovery from multiple named storms. New Yorker writer Evan Osnos on the life of Joe Biden. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on where we’re at in the battle of the House vs. Governor Edwards.

Conservative commentator Michael Medved discusses the state of the election. State House Republican Chair Blake Miguez on the House petition to end the Governor’s public health emergency.

Dr. E. Faye Williams and Dr. Gene Mills discuss the appointment of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. The Advocate’s Tyler Bridges on the state of the Senate race. Together Baton Rouge’s Maggie Conarro argues against Amendment Five.

Former US Deputy Attorney General Donald Ayer voices his concerns with the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Auburn professor Connor Towne O’Neill discusses the legacy of confederate and pro-slavery monuments in the South. Author James Rollins on his new works of fiction.

World famous tailor Manuel Martinez analyzes how the two presidential candidates presented themselves at last night’s debate. Louisiana Good Roads President Ken Perret asks the question, is the November 3 rd ballot just too long? Professor Jean Schroedel discusses voting in Indian country.

Jim talks caller's comments on tonight's presidential debate. The Advocate's Mark Ballard discusses the US Senate race and ammendments.