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Jonathan Grimes, Zia Tammami, Mark Ballard

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2025/11/06

President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off your ticket purchase. They also speak on Johnny Rivers amid his upcoming 83rd birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national

44:31

Fred Dent, Andy Anderson, Hillar Moore, Shannon Abney

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2025/11/05

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on their differing philosophies on the markets and investments. District Attorney Hillar Moore sheds light on the upcoming Thrive EBR proposal. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney shares information about Volunteers of America and the importance of uplifting the most vulnerable members of our community.

44:30

Mary Stein, George Kennedy, Remembering Dick Cheney,...

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2025/11/04

Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "Queen Mother".

44:33

Mayor Sid Edwards, Dan Moldea, Christine Saenez,...

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2025/11/03

Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards talks the latest in Baton Rouge including the upcoming tax initiative election. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, congressional redistricting, and the latest with the Trump administration. Managing Artistic Director at Swine Palace and LSU Theatre Vastine Stabler is joined by actress Christine Saenez to speak on the upcoming show, "Miss Bennett: Christmas

44:30

Cynthia Lee Sheng, Thomas Patterson, King Alexander,...

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2025/10/31

Jefferson Parish President and co-chair of NACo's task force Cynthia Lee Sheng talks the committee and its work with FEMA. Political scientist and author Thomas Patterson speaks on his upcoming appearance at the Louisiana Book Festival for his book, "American Populist". Former LSU President King Alexander comments on the latest at LSU. Former LSU basketball coach Dale Brown is joined by former LSU basketball and NBA player Rudy Macklin on Brown's 90th birthday.

44:34

Cliff Barton, Robert Wilson, Mark Ballard

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2025/10/30

The Baton Rouge State Fair president Cliff Barton gives details on the final days of the fair. For more information, visit https://www.gbrsf.com/. Director of The Louisiana Book Festival Robert Wilson speaks on the features and exhibitors of the upcoming festival. For more information, visit https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Jeff Landry's comments regarding LSU, redistricting, and Speaker of the House Mike

44:29

Mary Patricia Wray, Denny McLain, Sarah Jane Guidry

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2025/10/29

Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks politics in Louisiana and nationally. Former professional baseball player Denny McLain discusses his career and the 2025 MLB World Series. Director of policy and advocacy for Crescent Care Sarah Jane Guidry speaks on the cut to medical premium tax credits and the impact it will have on the cost of health care in Louisiana.

44:31

Don Johnson, Todd Horne, Glenn Guilbeau

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2025/10/28

Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court Judge Don Johnson gives his thoughts on congressional redistricting in our state. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks the latest LSU new with the recent firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the search for a new head coach.

43:46

Danny Heitman, Florent Hardy, Tom Clavin

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2025/10/27

Magazine editor, columnist, and author Danny Heitman talks his career throughout the years and also his work with Phi Kappa Phi's magazine, "The Forum. State Archivist at Louisiana Secretary of State Dr. Florent Hardy speaks on his life and times and his latest work, "A Brief History of The University of Southwestern Louisiana 1900 to 1960". Author Tom Clavin talk his latest work "Running Deep".

44:29

James Carville, Denny McLain

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2025/10/24

Longtime politico James Carville comments on various local and national political topics including upcoming elections, the ongoing government shutdown, and the Trump administration. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest in sports including Chauncey Billups and the upcoming opening of the World Series.

44:33

Remembering Johnny Carson, Mark Ballard

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2025/10/23

Talk Louisiana plays and encore interview with lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin on Carson's 100th birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming special session and the ongoing government shutdown.

44:31

Jan Moller, George Bell, Edmond Jordan

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2025/10/22

Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller speaks on the government shut down and it's potential effects on the state of Louisiana. President and CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks community organization and the United Way's upcoming event "Jambalaya Jam". For more information, visit here- https://www.cauw.org/jamjam Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 29 Edmond Jordan discusses the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on congressional

44:32

Diane Ravitch, Mike Wolf

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2025/10/21

Historian and author Diane Ravitch talks her latest work, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and also comments on the dismantling of the Department of Education. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on various political topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting and the latest with the U.S. military.

44:27

Essie Chambers, Desiree Lemoine, Todd Horne, Glenn...

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2025/10/20

Author and film producer Essie Chambers speaks on receiving the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for her debut novel, "Swift River". Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks economic developments under the Landry administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau comment on LSU head football coach Brian Kelly and the season thus far. Owner of the women-only, alcohol-free club designed for

44:31

John Georges, Tyler Bridges, Kaitlyn Joshua, Troy Hebert

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2025/10/17

Owner and publisher of The Advocate John Georges talks his life and career as well as the story of him saving the life of guitarist and singer Peter Frampton. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for America Kaitlyn Joshua is joined by Republican and former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss local and nation political topics.

44:30

Karen Rowley, Mark Ballard, Darryl Hurst

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2025/10/16

Karen Rowley speaks on her involvement with the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery and their upcoming event, "Come Meet the Saints & Sinners of St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery". For more information, visit https://www.saintjosephcemeterybr.org/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including redistricting and the ongoing government shutdown. District 5 Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst talks the revitalization of Plank Road.

44:23

Clancy Dubos, Woody Jenkins, Lamar White, Paul Maassen

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2025/10/15

Former columnist and political editor at the Gambit in New Orleans Clancy Dubos offers comments the newly elected mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno and other political topics. Former Louisiana state representative Woody Jenkins discusses the proposed entertainment arena and the increased LSU campus tax. Journalist and activist Lamar White speaks on his book titled "The Original Gangster: The American Saga of Carlos Marcello" and various political topics. General manager of WRKF and WWNO

43:56

Louis Dunbar, Victoria DeJohn, Kaye Courington

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2025/10/14

Veteran basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters Louis Dunbar talks his life and times throughout the years. General manager at Sullivan's Steakhouse Victoria DeJohn speaks her career and journey to this point. Author Kaye Courington talks her latest work, "Skrim".

44:28

Caroline Marston, Emily Mott, Jim Brown

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2025/10/13

Director of Development at Waterways LA Caroline Marston is joined by Executive Director for Waterways LA Emily Mott to discuss the importance of reliable waterways throughout our state. Veteran Louisiana politico Jim Brown comments on various political topics including congressional redistricting, new Mayor of New Orleans Helena Moreno, and also the latest with Pres. Trump and Israel.

44:29

General Russel Honore

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2025/10/06

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, Pete Hegseth's recent comments, and also the idea of sending National Guard troops to our state.

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