The App | ArkLaTex People Politics

The next episode of the KTBS political podcast The App features State Representative Dennis Bamburg Jr., who represents parts of Caddo and Bossier Parishes, as well as all of Red River Parish. As an insurance professional, Bamburg believes Louisiana’s ongoing insurance crisis—particularly in the auto market—will be one of the top issues facing lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session. He emph...

In this episode of the KTBS political podcast The App , Shreveport State Representative Tammy Phelps (District 3) shares her perspective on the recent defeat of four constitutional amendments and what could come next. She also discusses education—specifically the proposed teacher pay raises that were part of the defeated Amendment 2—and how lawmakers might move forward in supporting teachers and s...

In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics , District 13 State Representative Jack McFarland joins the show. As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, McFarland plays a key role in Louisiana’s budgeting process. He discusses how the recent failure of four constitutional amendments could impact that process moving forward. McFarland also addresses the possibility of running f...

In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics , Shreveport State Representative Steven Jackson discusses the upcoming Louisiana legislative session. One of the bills he plans to introduce would raise the promotional cap for casinos in his district—a move he says is necessary to stay competitive with neighboring states like Texas and Oklahoma, which have no such cap. Jackson also weighs...

In this episode of the KTBS-TV podcast production, The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics , State Senator Adam Bass—who represents Louisiana's District 36—joins host Jeff Beimfohr to discuss the recent election, where all four proposed constitutional amendments were soundly defeated at the ballot box. Senator Bass also looks ahead to the upcoming legislative session, focusing on what he believes wi...

State Representative Raymond Crews joins The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to discuss the fallout from the recent election and the Legislature’s next steps on key issues like tax reform. He also shares a bold and unconventional proposal, a currency system backed by gold—to help protect against inflation. Tune in for fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas from Rep. Crews.

State Representatives Dodie Horton and Larry Bagley join The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to break down the results of the recent election, including the defeat of four proposed constitutional amendments. They share their perspectives on what’s next for tax reform, budget priorities, and how the Legislature plans to move forward. Don’t miss this candid conversation with two key voices from Bat...

KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers. In the latest episodes, State Senators Sam Jenkins and Thomas Pressly, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans.

KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers with State Representatives Joy Walters and Danny McCormick, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans. Hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, this podcast is your go-to source for political discussions in Northwest Louisiana. Available on KTBS digital platforms and...

THIS EPISODE OF THE KTBS PODCAST:  “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”,  FEATURES LOUISIANA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TIM TEMPLE. THE COMMMISSIONER DISCUSSES THE CURRENT STATE OF THE INSURANCE MARKETS IN THE STATE—WHAT HAS BEEN LABELED AS AN “INSURANCE CRISIS”; AND TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE PROGRESS THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE. TEMPLE DISCUSSES PROGRESS ON THE PROPERTY...

KTBS-TV's “The App–ArkLaTex People and Politics” podcast features Congressman Nathaniel Moran discussing his new role on the House Ethics Committee, the upcoming budget reconciliation, and concerns about government waste uncovered by the group DOGE. The episode, hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, airs March 30, 2025, on all major podcast platforms and KTBS.com.

IN THIS EPISODE OF “THE APP—ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS,” we host United States Congressman Cleo Fields, a Democrat from Louisiana’s Sixth District. His appearance is very timely — the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments challenging the redistricting map that led to Fields’ election on Monday, March 24th. In this interview, Fields says he’s very confident the Supreme Court will r...

THIS EDITION OF “THE APP” FEATURES STATE REPRESENTATIVE JULIE EMERSON, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE; AND IS HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER, JEFF BEIMFOHR. DURING THIS PODCAST EMERSON DISCUSSES A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF LOUISIANA’S FISCAL FUTURE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2. THE AMENDMENT SEEKS TO REVISE ARICLE 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND PROVDES FOR A VARIETY OF THING...

RICHARD NELSON DISCUSSES A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF LOUISIANA’S FISCAL FUTURE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2.

THE LATEST EDITION OF THE KTBS PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS, FEATURES LOUISIANA STATE TREASURER, JOHN FLEMING. FLEMING HAS AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME; A DOCTOR; EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN; U.S. CONGRESSMAN; WHITE HOUSE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF; AND NOW A CANDIDATE FOR THE U.S. SENATE. FLEMING WILL DISCUSS ALL THOSE ROLES, WITH SOME BEHIND THE SCENES STORIES FROM HIS DAYS IN THE WHIT...

THE NEWEST EPISODE FEATURES A DISCUSSIONS WITH JANE SMITH, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOSSIER REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S GROUP; HOSTED BY KTBS -TV ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER JEFF BEIMFOHR.  IN ADDTION , SMITH HAS A LONG AND VARIED BACKGROUND IN POLITICS AND EDUCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SHE WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOLS; AND SHE WAS ALSO A LONGTIME LAWMAKER  IN THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE. SHE HAS...

THIS WEEK’S EPISODE FEATURES MELINDA DESLATTE FROM THE ‘PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH COUNCIL’, AND BARRY ERWIN WITH ‘LEADERS FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA’. BOTH HAVE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUNDS IN JOURNALISM; DESLATTE WAS A REPORTER FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, WHILE ERWIN WAS A NEWS ANCHOR IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA BEFORE MAKING A CAREER SWITCH.

THIS EPISODE FEATURES STATE REPRESENTATIVE DODIE HORTON; STATE SENATOR ALAN SEABAUGH; AND SYNDICATED RADIO HOST MOON GRIFFON. ASIDE FROM HIS OWN RADIO SHOWS AND PODCASTS, GRIFFON DOESN’T DO A LOT OF OUTSIDE MEDIA; HE EXPLAINS WHY IN “THE APP”, SO IT WAS EXCITING HE AGREED TO APPEAR ON THIS PODCAST. HORTON AND SEABAUGH ARE FREQUENT GUESTS ON GRIFFON’S OWN SHOWS, SO THEIR CHEMISTRY WITH ONE ANOTHER...

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MIKE JOHNSON, FROM BOSSIER PARISH—IS THE FIRST GUEST ON THE INITIAL EPISODE OF “THE APP”; A NEW PODCAST OFFERING FROM KTBS TELEVISION.  THE APP WILL FOCUS ON INTERVIEWS WITH POLITICAL FIGURES FROM LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, TEXAS, AND OKLAHOMA; AS WELL AS NATIONAL FIGURES LIKE SPEAKER JOHNSON. THE PODCAST WILL BE HOSTED BY KTBS-TV ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER JEFF BEIMFOHR. TO PREP...