What’s What BR

In this episode of What’s What BR, Kim Canezaro of Pointe Coupee Parish School Board shares with us how they’ve been handling their school activity amidst the pandemic and after the most recent hurricane; hurricane Ida. Despite it all, the school remains in service to the students and have been able to keep going and even do better.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Cheryl Ollmann, Principal of the Brighton School, gives us an in depth talk of how the Brighton School prepares students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences to succeed

In this episode of What’s What BR, we speak with Michelle Mercure of the American Lung Association to give us the real deal with how Tobacco affects us and how vaping isn’t really different.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Congressman Garret Graves comes back on the show to update us regarding the infrastructures last talked about.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor President Broome comes back to give us an update with where we’re at regarding COVID-19, The state’s drainage and the Youth Advisory Program.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Paula Shamsie Of The Alzheimer's Association For Louisiana Helps Us Understand The Very Real Disease - That Is Alzheimer's. She Provides Us With Updates On A New Drug That Could Help Those Diagnosed With Alzheimer's And Who Are Qualified To Receive It.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Superintendent Watts Of The West Baton Rouge Schools Gives Us The Feel Of "Back To School" In 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, CASA BR comes back on the show with Sarah Tranchina to share with us their ongoing efforts to recruit volunteers. Given the state Louisiana is in right now, CASA has opened training for volunteers online. Interested to know more about becoming a volunteer and fostering? visit  https://www.casabr.org/

In This Episode Of What's What BR, Kati Morse, Assistant Director Of Hammond Downtown Development District, Shares The Return Of Their Downtown Hammond Tradition And One Of South Louisiana’s Most Anticipated Annual Events, Hot August Night! This Year’s Event Will Take Place Friday, August 27, 2021 From 5:30pm-10:00pm. Since They Couldn't Celebrate Last Year As They Turned 25 Years, This Year's Eve...

In this episode of What's What BR, Lucas Spielfogel of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition educates us about what they do and their current open application.   BRYC provides Fellows the best college-preparatory and persistent resources money can buy — for free — so they can maximize the value of their degrees, build wealth, and interrupt generational poverty cycles.   If you're interested in partnerin...

In this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome gives us the details on the program – “Go Get Healthy”.   The Mayor’s office has been partnering with different organizations to make things happen. The Go Get Healthy program aims to be able to provide local food security.   $175,000 in grants have been provided to focus on Go Get Healthy goals so they can increase the opport...

In this episode of What’s What BR, Dr. Sito Narcisse comes back on the show to give us an update on the EBR school system.   Exciting things are brewing at the EBR parish school system! With plans of opening a school for visual performing arts, building a new school in South Baton Rouge to provide more opportunities in that city, Professional development for teachers, principals, and even EBR Scho...

In this episode of What's What BR, Baton Rouge General CEO, Edgardo Tenreiro shares with us how everyone in Baton Rouge General was able to really come together during the pandemic to get things moving and make things happen.   Edgardo also shares about their upcoming project at Baton Rouge General and updates in Hospital tech innovation!   Listen to the full podcast to know more about it and get...

In this episode of What’s What BR, Christian Engle of the Capital Area YMCA shares with us YMCA’s latest project initiative which focuses on foster kids and families inclusivity.   The Y believes that there is something for everyone and that they ARE for everyone!

In this episode of What's What BR, Rosalind Thompson of BASIS gives us the latest news on the upcoming opening of their latest campus, which totals 31 BASIS schools in the country.   BASIS is dedicated to providing a world-class education to its students. Rosalind shares what a typical BASIS student would learn, even as a kindergartener!

In this episode of What’s What BR, CEO of 33 years, Edgar H. Silvey, of The Baton Rouge Clinic, shares how things have gone back to normal and that they are more than welcoming of patients and happy to be treating them. The Baton Rouge Clinic is celebrating 75 years and is happy to still be in service for and with the community.

In this episode of Whats What BR, Chimene Grant Saloy of the Audubon Nature Institute comes on the show to talk about all the wonderful things that Audubon has to offer!   Audubon Nature Institute operates a family of ten museums and parks dedicated to nature.   There's something for every member of the family here!   Head on over to their website at audubonnatureinstitute.org to purchase your tic...

In this episode of What's What BR, Mike Steele of GOHSEP gives us his recommendations on safety habits to teach families so that we know what to do in case of calamities.   He also highlights the need for every household to be prepared for when the unthinkable happens. https://getagameplan.org/ is a website dedicated to helping everyone better prepare and plan for these moments.

In this episode of What's What BR, Garret Graves shares his experience having been invited to talk about infrastructure.   Being a Ranking Member for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation and is the Ranking Member for the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Infrastructure is one of the top 2 things he passionately talks about.

In this episode of What's What' BR, Dr. Rubin Patel shares with us the latest updates happening with Patient Plus Urgent Care.   We get the first scoop on their latest project. Hear it first in this episode!

In this episode of What's What BR, Randel Truax of Alpha One Imaging gives us the "what's what" on the nature of their business; what they are, how they operate, when they operate.   The goal of Alpha One Imaging is to provide timely onsite diagnostic services performed by licensed technologists; interpreted and transcribed by subspecialty trained, expert radiologists.   Their reliable 24/7 servic...

In this episode of What’s What BR, Robyn Lott of BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo shares their upcoming event, Wild Wine Walk.   The Wild Wine Walk is a first of its kind at the Baton Rouge Zoo offering guests an opportunity to stroll the Zoo as they taste a variety of wines & sample small bites from local eateries. The event will take place on May 21st from 4 pm – 7:30 pm.

In this episode of What’s What BR, Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane’s, Shares his latest project series called Restaurant Recovery, which was conceptualized by the thought of “paying it forward” by helping out independent restaurants.   The pandemic that came really hit hard on a lot of businesses, especially on independent restaurants. Todd Graves was able to pivot to sustain Raising Cane’s b...

In this episode of What’s What BR, we’re happy to have Mayor-President Sharon West Broome back to talk about what’s going on in Baton Rouge.    More initiatives have been made to ensure that Baton Rouge is being optimized in the safest, and best way possible for all its residents and citizens.    Mayor Broome shares about the Mayor's New Workforce Program, which is a holistic program intended to g...

In this episode of What's What BR Molly Phillips comes back on the show, with Paul McJulien, from the National Youth Advocate Program to share the word that May is National Foster Care Month.   The National Youth Advocate Program would love to hear from families in Louisiana who are interested in partnering with them to become Foster parents/families.   If you're interested in becoming one, check...