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The most recent episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics” is now available online. It features Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. The conversation touched on a variety of different subjects, including Louisiana’s high rates for both auto and home insurance and the things that are being done to help get them down. The commissioner also discussed ways his...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, from Bossier Parish, paid another recent visit to KTBS-3 for an in-studio interview. Johnson discussed a wide variety of topics on the KTBS political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics.” Topics ranged from the recent shutdown of the federal government to the affordability crisis to the bombing of drug boats in Venezuela—and many more. The APP is produc...

The most recent edition of the KTBS-TV political podcast “The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics” is now available online. This episode of The APP features Louisiana’s 6th District Congressman Cleo Fields. Recorded just a few days before what looks like the probable ending of the federal government shutdown, Congressman Fields discusses his views on the shutdown, SNAP benefits, extension of the Af...

Louisiana’s Secretary of Revenue is the most recent guest on the KTBS political podcast: “The App - ArkLaTex People and Politics.” Nelson has helped oversee a restructuring of Louisiana’s tax policies and discusses what that means for the future of the state. According to Nelson, Louisiana’s current income tax is now among the lowest in the country; and he explains what that means for the future o...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast “ The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics ” features Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier. DeVillier and Senate President Cameron Henry have been traveling across the state, holding town halls to receive feedback from constituents on the last legislative session and what they would like to see happen moving forward. DeVillier also discussed...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast, “The App – Arklatex People and Politics,” features a pair of Louisiana political consultants: Andrew Bautsch and Mitch Rabalais . Their agency, Devise Strategy Group , specializes in political strategy and consulting, fundraising, and advertising. Together, the pair helps shape a look at politics behind the scenes—what makes a good candidate, the crit...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “ The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics ,” features Stacey Melerine —a member of Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education , more commonly referred to as BESE . Melerine discusses her road to becoming a BESE board member, which is rather unique; the role BESE plays in Louisiana education policy—which, in some respects, is surprising; and t...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “ The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics ,” features Conrad Cable . Cable is jumping into the race for Louisiana’s Congressional seat in District Four . Cable is a farmer from Union Parish who launched his campaign over the recent Labor Day weekend . He’s proud to share that he already has 150 volunteers assisting his campaign. A new closed primary syste...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana’s 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow. The congresswoman discusses a variety of topics—from ways to help farmers in her district with a proposed new savings account for agriculture, to her very personal story concerning her journey to Congress. Letlow has risen quickly in the capital as a membe...

The most recent episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Currently on recess, the senator paid a visit to our studios for a conversation on many subjects, including troops in the streets of Washington, D.C.; the creation of a sovereign wealth fund to help save Social Security; and the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Among other top...

This edition of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features an extended conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Louisiana State Supt. of Education Cade Brumley. KTBS was selected as one of just two television stations in Louisiana to conduct one-on-one interviews with the secretary. McMahon chose Louisiana to begin her 50-state tour of America...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast “The App-Arklatex People and Politics” features a conversation with Sammy Wyatt—a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Louisiana. Wyatt is running for the seat currently held by Senator Bill Cassidy; and that field is getting crowded.  However, Wyatt says he is unbothered by the number of candidates on the Republican side of the ledger, proudly espousing wh...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast: “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics” features East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran. Moran discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ongoing congressional re-districting controversy in Texas. he also offers opinions on several projects of importance to east Texas including the Red River Army Depot; and matters of worldwide importance like...

This episode of “The App-ArkLaTex People and Politics” features Colin Allred, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from the state of Texas. Among the topics covered in the conversation with Allred is the current battle over redistricting in the Lone Star State. Allred is also a former member of the U.S. House and served briefly with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Bossier Parish. Allred...

The 30th edition of this podcast to go online. It has been a busy year for the Attorney General, starting on January 1, 2025, with the terror attack in New Orleans; to the infamous escape of ten prisoners from the New Orleans jail; to the implementation of the death penalty for the first time since 2010. Murrill is always an interesting interview; willing to take on almost any topic and give you h...

The latest edition of the KTBS-tv political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics”, features state representative Chuck Owen of Vernon Parish, Louisiana.  He discusses several issues from the most recent legislative session – including auto insurance rates; and pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers.  But the issue that Owen really wanted to take on was carbon sequestration in Louisiana,...

The latest edition of the KTBS Political Podcast “THE APP” is now available. This show features a discussion with Jeff Crouere. He may be the hardest working man in Louisiana media. He is a ploitical analyst; The general manager of WGSO radio in New Orleans; Hosts a show titled 'Ringside Politics'; has a polictical television show on multiple outlets; puts together a live monthly "Roast-Like" show...

The latest episode of the KTBS political podcast "The APP" is now available. This episode features Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr, co-hosts of "American Ground Radio" heard in 45 markets across the country. Both are strong conservatives and create thoughtful discourse and commentary daily. Parr is a former TV Meteorologist; Avallone the former president of the Caddo Parish Republican Party. "The...

The latest episode of the KTBS political podcast "The APP- Arxlatex People and Politics" Features Walt Leger, former speaker pro tem of the Louisiana house of representatives. Currently, Leger is president and CEO of "New Orleans and Company" which is involved with tourism in Louisiana. As such, he works closelt with LT. Governor Billy Nungesser. During thid episode of "The APP" Leger discusses Lo...

The latest edition of "The APP- Arklatex, People and Politics" Features Melissa Flournoy, chair of the '10,000 women of Louisiana'. This is a grassroots advocacy group designed to allow citizens to air their concerns about politics and government. Following similar events in Ruston and Monroe, Flournoy's group held a recent town hall in Shreveport with more than 200 registered citizens. She says h...

THIS EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS” , FEATURES LOUISIANA’S SURGEON GENERAL, DR. RALPH ABRAHAM; AND DEPUTY SURGEON GENERAL, DR. WYCHE COLEMAN. BOTH DISCUSS MANY TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTCHCARE IN LOUISIANA –RANGING FROM THE RECENT MEASLES OUTBREAK IN BOTH TEXAS AND LOUISIANA; TO THE FOOD SUPPLY AND EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN HARMFUL ADDITIVES; AND THE R...

THIS EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”, FEATURES A CONVERSATION WITH LOUISIANA GOVERNOR JEFF LANDRY. IT WAS RECORDED JUST OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL, IN BATON ROUGE, AS THE CURRENT SESSION GOT UNDERWAY. THE GOVERNOR DICUSSES A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE INSURANCE CRISIS IN LOUISIANA—ESPECIALLY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE. HE’S CALLING ON LAWMAKERS TO...

THE LATEST EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS” , FEATURES U.S. SENATOR BILL CASSIDY OF LOUISIANA. CASSIDY DISCUSSES A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE BATTLE TO MAINTAIN THE SOLVENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID; THE CONTROVERSY OVER SOME RECENT DEPORTATIONS; EXTENDING THE TRUMP TAX CUTS AND MUCH MORE. “THE APP” IS HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR A...

In this episode of The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics , KTBS anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr welcomes Shreveport State Senator Alan Seabaugh, who represents District 31. Senator Seabaugh shares his insights on the upcoming legislative session and dives into the state's ongoing insurance crisis, including his reaction to Governor Jeff Landry’s recent press conference on the issue. S...

In this episode of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics , Louisiana District 6 State Representative Michael Melerine joins the conversation on the same day Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference outlining his proposals to address the state’s insurance crisis ahead of the upcoming legislative session. Governor Landry specifically mentioned the "collateral source" bill—originally introduced b...