Best Jeffrey Sledge Podcasts (2025)

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Jeffrey Miron, Jonathan Eig, LD Sledge 44:27

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Director of Economic Policies at the Cato Institute Jeffrey Miron shares his libertarian perspective on the defunding of public broadcasting. American journalist and biographer Jonathan Eig talks his Pulitzer prize winning biography "King: A Life" and the recent files released regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Former lawyer and author LD Sledge …

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Mark Ballard 44:30

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The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including Senator Kennedy, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Pres, Trump, and the Epstein files.By Jim Engster

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Jeff Sadow, Pearson Cross, Tim Miller 44:29

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Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Jeff Sadow is joined by director of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Pearson Cross to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the protentional effects on the Louisiana delegation. Political commen…

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Michael Beychok, Colonel Rob Maness 44:30

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Political consultant Michael Beychok is joined by politician and head of GatorPac Colonel Rob Maness to discuss various political topics including Pres. Trump and the upcoming senate race.By Jim Engster

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Tyler Bridges, James Carville 44:28

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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.By Jim Engster

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John D'Angelo, Liam Combs, Mark Ballard 44:24

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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…

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Marjorie McKeithen, Governor Jeff Landry 44:30

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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".By Jim Engster

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Susan Nelson, Troy Hebert, Luke Lognion, John Wirt 44:30

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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, h…

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Damion Go Sit Down

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We talk Damion Hall saying Guy is the best male R&B group EVER (not), Essencefest, Zohran Mamdami, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour, Philly is smelly, and Dr. Cheyenne Bryant tells us she’s in a situationship. Enjoy!!!! The post Damion Go Sit Down first appeared on The Poplife Podcast.By The Poplife Podcast

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Hillar Moore, Patrick Sloan-Turner 44:28

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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.By Jim Engster

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Cleo Fields, Paul Maassen 44:27

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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.By Jim Engster

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Hunter Lundy, Mark Ballard 44:32

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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.By Jim Engster

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George Sells, F. King Alexander 44:29

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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.By Jim Engster

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Dan McClellan, Alex Martin 44:28

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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.By Jim Engster

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Bob Mann, Andrei Codrescu, Joanne Leedom-Ackerman 44:26

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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".By Jim Engster

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Manuel Roig-Franzia, Susie Singer Carter, Joanna Sokol 44:28

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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 Emer…

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Tim Temple, Mark Ballard, Mary Durusau 44:29

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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 w…

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Andy Anderson, Fred Dent, Foster Campbell, James Linden Hogg 44:28

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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 S…

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Mary Stein, Mark Richards, Claudia Rowe 44:31

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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…

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Quin Hillyer, Scott Wilfong, Fisher Stevens 44:29

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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".By Jim Engster

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Dr. Tara Smith, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Mary Patricia Wray, Greg Hilburn, Avery Davidson 44:30

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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 T…

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Nora Ahmed, Mark Ballard 44:27

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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".…

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Colonel William Dunn, Paul Arrigo, Glenn Guilbeau 44:29

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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 h…

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Jim Brown, Peter Kovacs 44:30

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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.By Jim Engster

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Francis Rooney, Mike Wolf, Bernie Pinsonat 44:26

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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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General Russel Honore 44:29

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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various local and national topics including the recent legislative session, the "big beautiful bill, and ongoing wars within various countries.By Jim Engster

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Ed Pratt, Mark Ballard 44:29

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Former Advocate columnist Ed Pratt speaks on his retirement from the Advocate and his future endeavors. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Blake Miguez running for Senate and Steve Bannon's comments regarding Israel.By Jim Engster

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Dadrius Lanus, Troy Hebert, Chris Maxwell, Christina Melton 44:29

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Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus and Former Louisiana lawmaker Troy Hebert discuss the US Senate race in Louisiana, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and various local political topics. Owner and operator of the Red Dragon Listening Room Chris Maxwell reminisces on his time with the Red Dragon and the memorable performanc…

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Melissa Flournoy, Jeff Sadow, Laci Lemoine, Heather Clark 44:25

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Cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana and Democrat Melissa Flournoy is joined by LSU Shreveport professor Jeff Sadow to discuss various local and national political topics. Educator Laci Lemoine talks the latest on education throughout the state including teacher pay and the impact of implementation of AI in classrooms. Author Heather Clark speaks on …

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Dr. Loren Scott, Meg Kelly, Zia Tammami 44:28

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Economist and president and founder of Loren C. Scott & Associates Loren Scott comments on the markets response to tariffs and the future for the economy under the Trump administration. Spokesperson for Swaggart Ministries speaks on Jimmy Swaggart amid his recent health scare. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers music icons Sly …

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Cleo Fields, James Carville 44:31

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Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields comments on various national political topics including Alex Padilla and Trump's "big beautiful bill". Longtime politico James Carville talks various topics including the war in the Middle East and Mike Johnson's response to the restraining of Alex Padilla.…

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Chris Drew, Jay Shelledy, Mark Ballard 44:28

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Leader of the Manship School's experiential journalism curriculum Chris Drew is joined by the former editor of The Salt Lake Tribune and director of the student-staffed Manship School News Service program Jay Shelledy to remember great journalist, editor, and historian, Stanley Nelson. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and natio…

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Ed Pratt, Ron Faucheux 44:29

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Advocate columnist Ed Pratt discusses the recent fire at Nottoway Plantation and the implications of inadequate education of the history of racial inequality. Polling analyst Ron Faucheux speaks on current political topics including Bill Cassidy and the escalation in Los Angeles.By Jim Engster

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Kelli Knight, Rafael de Castro, Dr. Peter Kaufman 44:18

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Outreach Coordinator at LaFASA Kelli Knight is joined by Executive Director at LaFASA Rafael de Castro to talk the impact of sexual assault. Professor at George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modlin Chair in Leadership Studies Dr. Peter Kaufman speaks on the first pope from the Order of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV.…

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Black Fatigue

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We talk Roots picnic, The Clipse album, Ms. Shirley, Rodney Hinton, and the Diddy trials. Subscribe and spread the word!! The post Black Fatigue first appeared on The Poplife Podcast.By The Poplife Podcast

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Walt Leger, Tyler Bridges 44:30

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President and CEO of New Orleans & Company Walt Leger talks the city of New Orleans and the uncertainty in terms if tourism. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various Louisiana political topics.By Jim Engster

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Mary Stein, Mark Ballard 44:30

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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks November 15th voting and also upcoming events at the library including Movies on the Plaza and the Summer Reading Challenge. For more information, visit https://www.ebrpl.com/events-classes/#/events/. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national politi…

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Fred Dent, Andy Anderson, Katherine Anders, Kelly Corrigan 44:29

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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson discuss the markets and their philosophies on investing. Wife of Louisiana legend Katherine Anders remembers her dear husband Smiley Anders. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan speaks on her new children's book "Marianne the Maker".By Jim Engster

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Sid Edwards, Tom Aswell 44:29

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Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards gives his review on his first five months in office. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including Trump and "TACO".By Jim Engster

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Roy Fletcher, Jere Longman, Sam Corso, Gwen Palagi 44:29

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Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on various political topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Bill Cassidy and John Fleming. Reporter for the New York Times Jere Longman talks his former career in sports writing and his current career in obituaries. Multi-media artist Sam Corso is joined by the director of development…

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Billy Nungesser, Charlie Melancon 44:30

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Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state as well as various political issues throughout Louisiana. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon speaks on various topics including Louisiana and Trump, the congressional delegation, and the upcoming closed primary election.…

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Jimmy Wetherford, Mark Ballard 44:29

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Louie's Café owner Jimmy Wetherford talks the upcoming celebration of life for longtime Louie's chef Frenchie Cox .The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest on tariffs, Bill Cassidy and the upcoming senate race, and insurance reforms throughout the state.…

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Mike Edwards, Elbert Guillory 44:29

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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.By Jim Engster

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Faye Williams, Dr. Mark Posner, Patrick Martin, Hannah Amoroso 44:27

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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 …

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Bishop Michael Duca, Carl Freedman, Jim Murphy 45:00

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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".…

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Sister Helen Prejean, Samantha Kennedy, Kevin Cope, Greg Larose 44:28

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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 confli…

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Darrell Glasper, Mark Ballard 44:29

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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 reforma…

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Shawn Wilson, Dadrius Lanus 44:29

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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.…

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Mary Patricia Wray, Jan Moller, Piper Hutchinson 44:27

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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.…

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Kaitlyn Joshua, Scott Wilfong, Susan Mustafa 44:29

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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'.By Jim Engster