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Jim Engster

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Mike Edwards, Elbert Guillory

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2025/05/28

Aviation Director for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Mike Edwards speaks on upcoming updates to the airport and business at present. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory discusses his opinions on the current administration and civil rights movements.

44:27

Faye Williams, Dr. Mark Posner, Patrick Martin,...

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2025/05/27

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks five years since the murder of George Floyd and also the Trump administration thus far. Urologist Dr. Mark Posner gives insight into Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Member of the EBR Parish School Board System Patrick Martin is joined by "Start School Later" head Hannah Amoroso to speak on the pilot program regarding later start times for EBR public schools and the latest with St. George.

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Bishop Michael Duca, Carl Freedman, Jim Murphy

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2025/05/26

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the new Pope Leo XIV. Writer and professor of English literature at Louisiana State University Carl Freedman remembers the great actor John Wayne. Author and baseball player turned performance coach Jim Murphy talks his latest work, "Inner Excellence".

44:28

Sister Helen Prejean, Samantha Kennedy, Kevin Cope,...

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2025/05/23

Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean talks capital punishment throughout the state as well at comments on the Pope Leo XIV. Executive Director of the Promise of Justice Initiative Samantha Kennedy joins Sister Helen to discuss the death penalty and international conflict. LSU Professor Kevin Cope comments on Bill Tate's leave from LSU to Rutgers. Author and editor in chief for Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose

44:29

Darrell Glasper, Mark Ballard

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2025/05/22

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on various political topics including the new Edwards administration, the passing of former Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden, and also the upcoming US Senate Race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the passing of the budget bill and the reformation of FEMA.

44:29

Shawn Wilson, Dadrius Lanus

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2025/05/21

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses the state of transportation on a local and national level. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus talks the vision of the democratic party in Louisiana, and local political topics.

44:27

Mary Patricia Wray, Jan Moller, Piper Hutchinson

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2025/05/20

Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by the executive director for Invest Louisiana Jan Moller to discuss various local political topics. Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on higher education topics throughout the state including William Tate moving to Rutgers.

44:29

Kaitlyn Joshua, Scott Wilfong, Susan Mustafa

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2025/05/19

Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss various topics including the latest with several bills, Trump, and Biden. Author Susan Mustafa talks her latest work, "Blood Moon Over Bohemia'.

44:30

Mandie Landry, Tyler Bridges

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2025/05/16

State Representative Mandie Landry comments on various local bills including insurance and abortion. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks local political topics including law makers and the state budget and also remembers the 52nd governor of Louisiana, Buddy Roemer.

44:31

Deanna Narveson, Mark Ballard, Denny McLain

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2025/05/15

Assistant editor for The Advocate Deanna Narveson talks her career in journalism. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest with Medicaid and Bill Cassidy. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest with the MLB season and also Pete Rose's reinstatement.

44:28

Phil Gramm, Rannah Gray, Manuel Martinez, Bob...

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2025/05/14

Politician and Economist Phil Gramm weighs in on his political career, and the state of politics in this current administration. Author and close friend of former Mayor Kip Holden Rannah Gray remembers her dearest friend after his passing. World renowned tailor and men's fashion influencer Manuel Martinez discusses dressing for your color-type, the effects of tariffs on his business, and fondly remembers Kip Holden. Former News Director, Anchor, and Producer Bob Courtney talks the legacy of

44:30

Roman Rubchenko, E. Eric Guirard

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2025/05/13

Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko comments on the latest with Zelensky, Putin, and Trump. Personal injury attorney E. Eric Guirard talks his plan to lower insurance rates throughout our state.

44:29

Paul Groves, Quin Hillyer, Melissa Flournoy

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2025/05/12

Grammy-award winning operatic tenor and general director of Opera Louisiane Paul Groves talks the upcoming production, "Pagliacci". For tickets and more information, visit https://www.operalouisiane.com/. Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy to discuss various local and national political topics including tariffs, Pope XIV, and the definition of “coerced abortion” in Louisiana.

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Sean Riley, Leo Honeycutt, Tyler Bridges

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2025/05/09

Former State Representative and now President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamar Advertising Sean Riley comments on various topics including higher education institutions throughout the country, as well as the advertising world. Author and reporter Leo Honeycutt is joined by The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talk Edwin Edwards on the 25th anniversary of his conviction and also speak on the new Pope Leo XIV.

44:27

Tim Temple, Mark Ballard

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2025/05/08

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple speaks on the insurance crisis throughout the state.The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest with Mike Johnson and Medicaid.

44:29

Fred Dent, Dan Moldea, Laura Siu Nguyen, James Linden...

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2025/05/07

Financial advisor Fred Dent discuss the effects of the current administration on the markets. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea talks his various investigations and his insights on the Trump administration. Event organizer for Night Market Baton Rouge Laura Siu Ngyuen illuminates information on the upcoming 3rd annual Night Market BTR. For more information visit: https://www.nightmarketbtr.com/ . Musician James Linden Hogg speaks on his upcoming performance at The Red Dragon

44:27

Mary Stein, Jim Brown, Brian Connell

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2025/05/06

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives insight into the library's upcoming events as well as funding for the library. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown joins us on his 85th birthday to talk various local and national political topics. Vice President of Federal Affairs at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Brian Connell speaks on the impact of potential Medicare and Medicaid cuts.

44:24

Venese Morgan, Vanessa Caston LaFleur, Bernie Pinsonat

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2025/05/05

Personal injury attorney Venese Morgan comments on insurance issues throughout the state and their effect on smaller attorneys and their clients. Attorney and member of the Louisiana House of Representatives Vanessa Caston LaFleur talks her work with "The Promise Lab" and also the latest with the legislative session and the results of the recent election. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat speaks on the results the recent election and also the upcoming senate race.

44:29

Nora Ahmed, Cleo Fields

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2025/05/02

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various topics including latest on Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act. Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on local and national political topics including Trump's administration thus far.

44:31

Jill Bialosky, Maggie Conarro, Mark Ballard

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2025/05/01

Poet and novelist Jill Bialosky talks her latest work, "The End is the Beginning". Program director for Serve Louisiana Maggie Conarro comments on DOGE cuts and its affect on the program. The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on various local and national political topics including the dispute between Mike Johnson and Elise Stefanik and also Louisiana's Make America Healthy Again agenda.

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