The Pelican Brief

Join us as we discuss the 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. #pelicanbriefpodcast #crime #louisiana #lalege #lagov

Join us as we discuss the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature. The special session focused on Governor Jeff Landry's campaign promise to address crime in our state.

Come and join us as we provide extensive coverage of the 1st Extraordinary (Special) Session of the Louisiana Legislature in 2024. This special session was called by Governor Jeff Landry in response to a court order directing the Louisiana Legislature to redraw Congressional districts, with the goal of creating a second majority-minority district. Additionally, Governor Landry has included the red...

Join us for a brief overview of the 2023 Louisiana Primary Elections.

ABOUT FROG Garry "Frog" Talbert is a lifelong resident of Watson, a dedicated family-man and local business owner. He has been married to his wife, Tracy Alford Talbert, since August 16, 1996. He operates Frogs Wholesale Fuels LLC and 58.56 LLC which is better known as Frogs at Magnolia Beach. 58.56’ was the crest of the Amite River at Magnolia Bridge in 2016. Garry also co-owns DTD Buil...

ABOUT RICHIE Richie Edmonds is a Baton Rouge businessman and a dedicated leader in the community. He is a conservative Republican running for Louisiana House of Representatives, District 66. For over a decade he has worked to grow his Baton Rouge-based company, Vertical Construction. In addition, he is a licensed contractor with the Louisiana State Board of Contractors and a licensed real estate a...

ABOUT JOHN Dr.  John Wyble is an accomplished, nationally certified executive leader with more than 30 years of service as an advocate for education, healthcare, quality of life, and economic independence for all citizens.  As a leader, strategist, and collaborator,  John brings diverse experience and has demonstrated success leading complex organizations to sustained and strategic growth. His exp...

ABOUT JIM Former Livingston Parish Councilman Small Business Owner – Norred Consulting Services Veteran – Army National Guard – Platoon Sergeant commanding 55 Soldiers and Four Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Graduate of LSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree Extensive Background to Detect Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Registered Republican Member of the NRA A Lifetime Avid Hunter and Fisherman Extensive Exp...

ABOUT MONIQUE Monique is a long-time registered Republican running for House District 66 to provide real solutions and real changes. She was born and raised in Louisiana. She is a Conservative. She is a Christian. She is Pro-Life and Pro-Business. She supports the Second Amendment rights to keep and bear Arms. She supports shrinking the size of government. She supports lower taxes. She supports sc...

ABOUT DANIEL Daniel Banguel is a Political Strategist, Community Organizer, Community Activist, and Motivational Speaker. He is noted for his use of social media to promote charitable, religious, and social causes. He is the owner, senior writer, and publisher of  PenPoint News . He is also the host of an Urban radio/ digital show in Louisiana, the Daniel Banguel Show. The show talks about social...

ABOUT DIXON Dixon McMakin, a Republican, is a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, La. He is the son of Regina and Steve Hatcher and Wally and Andrea Clesi McMakin. He first attended Jefferson Baptist Day School, then St. Aloysius School, before enrolling at Catholic High School. At Catholic High, Dixon was the only member of his graduated class to letter in three sports and served as Student Body Pr...

ABOUT EMILY Emily Chenevert was born and raised in Leesville, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana State University and received her B.A. in Journalism, with a minor in Theatre.  She started her career at WBRZ, the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, as an associate producer for the morning show Tune-In.  She later attended The New York Film Academy in New York and completed the producing program for film...

Steve Whitlow, Candidate for House District 65 www.stevewhitlowforrep.com Steve Whitlow has lived in Central since he married Sharon Starkey Whitlow in 1994. Sharon and Steve have three children, Jackson, Sam and Sarah and a son-in-law, Austin. The Whitlows are active parishioners at St. Alphonsus Church. ​ Steve has been practicing law since 1992, and has been assisting corporate and individual c...

Laurie Adams, Candidate for House District 68 lauriewhiteadams.com On the EBR Parish Metro Council, Laurie has been a strong voice for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and returning law and order to our streets. In the Legislature, she will be an advocate for crime and recidivism reduction, simplified tax code, school choice, workforce development, economic development, and unlocking dedicated...

Matt Thomas - Candidate for House District 68 www.parrymattthomasforhouse68.com A grandson of a Scottish immigrant cattle rancher and a grandson of Welsh immigrants, and a son of a decorated WWII B-26 bomber pilot, service is in Parry Matt Thomas’ blood.    Matt’s father, Lt. Col. Parry Lloyd Thomas, Ret., gave up a basketball scholarship at Duquesne University to enlist just prior to December 7,...

Kellie Alford, Candidate for House District 64 www.votekelliealford.com Raised in Baton Rouge, Kellie is a wife, mother, and successful small business owner. Kellie and her husband, Scott, have lived in Denham Springs (Watson) for 25 years. Together they founded a small business, Alford’s Landscaping, building it from the ground up. Kellie also started a second family business, Legacies Management...

Louisiana State Treasurer, John Schroder www.johnschroder.com As Louisiana State Treasurer, John Schroder oversees cash management of $64.8 billion dollars on behalf of the citizens of Louisiana. After serving 9 and-a-half years in the State Legislature, he was elected Treasurer in 2017 and re-elected in 2019. Under John’s guidance, more than $279 million in Unclaimed Property has been returned to...

The 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature has ended, but the action has not. Listen for updates on vetoed bills and the potential for a veto override session in July. #lalege #lagov

The 2023 Regular Session of the Legislative Session has adjourned Sine Die. Listen to learn what happened and what's ahead.

We review this past week and preview the final week of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

Join us for a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Hunter Lundy. Hunter Lundy was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Patricia Helms Lundy, a teacher and college professor, and Thomas Edward Lundy, Jr., employed by Lake Charles Stevedore’s in 1954 as a crane operator and retired as co-owner of Lake Charles Stevedore’s, Lake City Stevedore’s, Lake Charles Ship Supply, and Harbor Docking and Tow...

Week 7 Update and Week 8 Preview: Budget, Insurance, Concealed Carry, Death Penalty, DID YOU KNOW SEGMENT

Join us as we visit with John Couvillon of JMC Enterprises. John gives his perspective on the 2023 Louisiana Governor's Race. John dives into each campaign's fundraising and their spending. John brings his expertise as a consultant and a pollster.

Week 6 Update and Week 7 Preview. Insurance, Budget, Under 21 in Bars Pronouns and Jim Harris.