The Scoot Show with Scoot

On today's show, Michelle from Midcity joined Scoot to discuss a road rage incident she had. Why is this so common in Louisiana?

In hour 3, Scoot and Courtney P recap a tragic night for the Spurs in the NBA finals last night. Is it time t just give the Knicks the trophy already? He also continues the conversation around road rage in Louisiana, touches on the latest news from the US' war with Iran, and more!

In Hour 2, Scoot talks about why the Epstein files are NOT going away anytime soon after a motion against Donald Trump in a lawsuit. Also, Scoot recalls a road rage incident from his past and why he was scared for his life. Plus, the latest on the controversial UFC fight on white house lawn, the Middle East bracing for SERIOUS escalation in US' war with Iran, and more!

In hour 1, Scoot has a present for Coleman and Ian to kick off the show! He also discusses why road rage is so prevalent in Louisiana and why getting THAT mad is never worth it.

Can we tell the difference between personal mess and public menace? Because one of those might disappoint you. The other one can rip this country apart.

On today's show, Ian Hoch asks if a candidate's personal problems affect how you view their political effectiveness. Then, Ian has on Robert Hogan, a political science professor at LSU, to look ahead to the 2026 midterms, and talk about about control of Congress, the redistricting arms race, and what's taking so long in California. Hurricane preparation is serious business, but that doesn't mean w...

Hurricane preparation is serious business, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with it. WWL News Anchor Joe Cardosi and Coleman draft fictional characters (superheroes, movie monsters, TV characters, whoever fits) to build the best rosters for shopping for supplies, hardening our homes, and evacuating to safety. The picks will be questionable and the arguments will be dumb, but we're...

This hour, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb and talks about the "ceasefire" in the Middle East, Trump's reasoning about why he loves inflation, and more. Then, Ian reveals his latest masterful radio drama.

This hour, Ian Hoch asks if a candidate's personal problems affect how you view their political effectiveness. Then, Ian has on Robert Hogan, a political science professor at LSU, to look ahead to the 2026 midterms and talk about control of Congress, the redistricting arms race, and what's taking so long in California.

Looking ahead to the 2026 midterms, are these elections shaping up to be a normal referendum on the party in power, or are the maps, courts, voting rules, and trust in the system becoming just as important as the voters themselves? Robert Hogan, a political science professor at LSU, joins Ian to talk about control of Congress, the redistricting arms race, and what's taking so long in California.

We kick off with fireflies and screw worm updates and move on to solar farms, AI updates by Apple and the mood of small business owners.

On today's show, Ian Hoch has on Andrew Doss, a local and international climate governance lawyer, playwright, and soon-to-be Episcopal priest, to discuss why he decided the questions he cared about most were spiritual ones, Russell Honoré, retired Army Lieutenant General, to urge people to get prepared for hurricanes and emergencies with the expectation of not looking to FEMA for assistance, and...

This hour, Ian Hoch is joined by Joe Heeren-Mueller, coordinator at the Louisiana Advocacy Coalition on Homelessness, to discuss a bill that would make unauthorized camping on public property a crime.

Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that would make unauthorized camping on public property a crime. Supporters say it’s about restoring order and pushing people toward services. Critics say it punishes people for having nowhere else to go. Do we have the shelter beds, treatment options, and housing to make this work?

This hour, Ian Hoch drops the 2 O'clock News Bomb and covers the U.S. Apache helicopter shot down by an Iranian drone, new renderings of one of the most famous train stations in the country, and President Trump's reception in Madison Square Garden during the third NBA Finals game. Then, Russell Honoré, retired Army Lieutenant General, joins the show to urge people to get prepared for hurricanes an...

Hurricane season is here, and it is not too late to prepare your home and your family for what could come, especially with FEMA operating at greatly reduced capacity, leading to slower prep and weaker response. How does it change your readiness plan knowing the federal government might not show up in the way we've come to expect? Russell Honoré, retired Army lieutenant general, joins Ian Hoch to t...

This hour, Ian Hoch sits with Andrew Doss, a local and international climate governance lawyer, playwright, and soon-to-be Episcopal priest, to discuss why he decided the questions he cared about most were spiritual ones.

He's been a prosecutor, a Yale Divinity School student, a policy advisor, a climate resilience expert, and has traveled the world studying how communities survive catastrophe. People have tried to recruit him to run for office. Instead, Andrew Doss takes the next step toward becoming an Episcopal priest. After spending years around law, politics, and power, why did he decide the questions he cared...

We dive into arguments for and against data centers in major cities across the U.S. Plus, did companies that culled the workforce believe too much in AI? Here's why hiring has returned.

On today's show, Ian Hoch addresses the Department of Defense drastically reducing its recognized religious affiliation codes for service members from over 200 to just 31. Then, Ian has on Matthew in Ukraine, to talk about how he's coping what has changed, and what does he want Americans to understand about Ukraine at this point in the conflict, Ned Moore, Executive Director of the Lafon Performin...

It’s one of those sounds that instantly feels like New Orleans - bright, loud, historic, a little strange, and completely unforgettable. It's the calliope! Debbie Fagnano, the calliope player on the Steamboat Natchez, joins Ian Hoch to explain what it is like to play such a rare instrument on one of the city’s most iconic boats? How do you keep a tradition like that alive?

This hour, Ian Hoch has on Ned Moore, Executive Director of the Lafon Performing Arts Center, to talk about their upcoming season and the bigger mission behind it: bringing live performance, arts education, and cultural opportunities to communities that don’t always have easy access to them. Then, Ian Hoch drops the2 O'clock News Bomb and chimes in on Trump walking out on a "Meet The Press" interv...

Ian Hoch drops the2 O'clock News Bomb and chimes in on Trump walking out on a "Meet The Press" interview, the ceasefire that's not a ceasefire in the Middle East, and the UFC cage on the White House lawn.

In Luling, the Lafon Performing Arts Center has built a one-of-a-kind program that brings Broadway-level training to St. Charles Parish schools. Students have access to an expansive arts program, from theater to ceramics to broadcasting, as well as professional mentorship from seasoned artists. Fully integrated into the school day, the program helps students develop creativity, confidence, teamwor...