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Tyler Bridges, James Carville

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2025/07/18

The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges talks the latest in local news including Julia Letlow. Longtime Louisiana politico James Carville comments on various political topics including public broadcasting funding and Pres. Trump and Epstein.

44:24

John D'Angelo, Liam Combs, Mark Ballard

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2025/07/17

President and CEO of Investar Bank John D'Angelo speaks on his start in the banking world and also comments on the possible implications of tariffs and trade. Reporter for WAFB Liam Combs talks his visit to Kerrville, Texas following the tragic flood. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the Epstein files, Pres. Trump, and cuts to public broadcasting.

44:30

Marjorie McKeithen, Governor Jeff Landry

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2025/07/16

Co-chair of the Jones Walker Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Industry Team Marjorie McKeithen speaks on her father, Fox McKeithen, and her grandfather John McKeithen. Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry talks the happenings of his term thus far, and his new podcast "Diner Days".

44:30

Susan Nelson, Troy Hebert, Luke Lognion, John Wirt

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2025/07/15

Attorney and former communications director for the Democratic Party Susan Nelson is joined by Republican and former State Representative Troy Hebert comments on Pam Bondi, the Epstein files and Pres. Trump. Managing Director of Live After 5 Luke Lognion talks St. George's upcoming event, "Saint George Culture Scene". For more information, visit, https://www.instagram.com/stgeorgeculturescene/. Music and film critic John Wirt talks Paul McCartney's career and his upcoming performance at the

44:28

Hillar Moore, Patrick Sloan-Turner

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2025/07/14

District Attorney Hillar Moore talks various local topics including the rejection of his property tax and also the decrease in homicide rates in the city. The Advocate's Patrick Sloan-Turner speaks on the LSU arena controversy and the indictment of Oak View Group CEO Timothy J. Leiweke.

44:27

Cleo Fields, Paul Maassen

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2025/07/11

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including the implications of Trump's "big beautiful bill". General Manager and President at WRKF Paul Maassen speaks on public broadcasting funding.

44:32

Hunter Lundy, Mark Ballard

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2025/07/10

Attorney and politician Hunter Lundy remembers televangelist Jimmy Swaggart and also talks his faith and how it reflects in his political views. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national topics including the "big beautiful bill" and the upcoming US Senate race.

44:29

George Sells, F. King Alexander

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2025/07/09

Veteran anchorman George Sells discusses news topics including the recent flooding in Texas and other past national disasters. Former LSU President F. King Alexander talks his enthusiastic career in higher education.

44:28

Dan McClellan, Alex Martin

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2025/07/08

Biblical scholar Dan McClellan comments on various controversial topics and what the Bible says in reference to them. Wall Street Journal Print Editor Alex Martin talks various topics including media coverage and the CBS lawsuit.

44:26

Bob Mann, Andrei Codrescu, Joanne Leedom-Ackerman

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2025/07/07

Talks various local and national political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Former NPR commentator, poet, and novelist Andrei Codrescu comments on the New York mayoral race and its candidates. Novelist Joanne Leedom-Ackerman talks her latest work, "The Far Side of the Desert".

44:28

Manuel Roig-Franzia, Susie Singer Carter, Joanna Sokol

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2025/07/04

Feature writer in The Washington Post's Style section Manuel Roig-Franzia remembers 50th Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards four years since his death and also talks the latest in politics with Pres. Trump. Film director Susie Singer Carter talks her latest film, "No Country For Old People". Author Joanna Sokol speaks on her latest work, "A Real Emergency".

44:29

Tim Temple, Mark Ballard, Mary Durusau

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2025/07/03

Insurance commissioner Tim Temple comments on the insurance crisis throughout the state. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Director at the Louisiana Old State Capitol Mary Durusau speaks on the Fourth of July festivities at the capitol. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LAOldStateCapitol.

44:28

Andy Anderson, Fred Dent, Foster Campbell, James...

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2025/07/02

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give an update on the markets under President Trump and also how the passing of the "big beautiful bill" will impact t the markets. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell comments on several political topics including the LA Meta project and Bill Cassidy and also remembers Pastor Jimmy Swaggart. Musician and author James Linden Hogg joins the show to discuss his latest book, A Day the War Stopped.

44:31

Mary Stein, Mark Richards, Claudia Rowe

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2025/07/01

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks on upcoming events at the library. For more information, visit, https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. Longtime music teacher at St. Francis Xavier in New Orleans Mark Richards speaks on his firing from the school after details of his same-sex marriage are revealed. Journalist Claudia Rowe talks her latest work, "Wards of the State". Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on David Duke on his 75th

44:29

Quin Hillyer, Scott Wilfong, Fisher Stevens

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2025/06/30

Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer is joined by Republican Political consultant Scott Wilfong to discuss various political topics including Trump's "big beautiful bill". Actor and director Fisher Stevens is joined by director Matthew Henderson to talk their latest film "A King Like Me".

44:30

Dr. Tara Smith, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Mary...

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2025/06/27

Executive Associate Vice President and Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Dr. Tara Smith talks the importance of the Extension Service. Lt. Governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser speaks on tourism throughout the state and also his thoughts on congressional redistricting. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by USA Today reporter Greg Hilburn to discuss various local and national political topics including upcoming elections and redistricting. Communications

44:27

Nora Ahmed, Mark Ballard

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2025/06/26

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various topics including the ten year anniversary of Obgerfell v. Hodges and congressional redistricting. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national topics including the bombing of Iran and Trump's "big beautiful bill".

44:29

Colonel William Dunn, Paul Arrigo, Glenn Guilbeau

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2025/06/25

Colonel William Dunn shares his insights on the US strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Former president and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Paul Arrigo discusses tourism in Louisiana and his induction into the Destinations International Hall of Fame. Editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks his career in journalism, the state of LSU athletics, and his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

44:30

Jim Brown, Peter Kovacs

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2025/06/24

Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown talks various local and national political topics including the war in the Middle East and the upcoming US Senate race. Former editor of The Advocate Peter Kovacs comments on the world of media and journalism today.

44:26

Francis Rooney, Mike Wolf, Bernie Pinsonat

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2025/06/23

Politician and former US Ambassador Francis Rooney talks the idea of peace with new Pope Leo XVI and various political topics. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf is joined by Pollster Bernie Pinsonat comment on national and local political topics including the bombing in Iran and upcoming elections and candidates.

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