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UNITED STATES - JUNE 4: Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" and the weekly "Chris Matthews Show," delivers a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon address at the 25th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards luncheon for coverage of the presidency and for coverage of national defense issues. (Photo by Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call) (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)(Chris Maddaloni/AP / CQPHO)Former Cleveland Mayor and Congressman Dennis Kucinich discusses his new book about his battle with a utility company that was ripping off residents. Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews on his long tenure in politics both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. WaPo White House reporter Tyler Pager touts the President’s first few months in office.

EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Marvin Broome, and Sarah Martina Broome discuss life as the first family of Baton Rouge. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the Governor’s apparent move to end federally enhanced unemployment benefits early. Patrick Blanchard with Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services on the group’s new facility outside of Hammond.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon celebrates what he says is his best legislative session since taking office. Yale History Professor Elizabeth Hinton on the history of police violence against protestors in the 60s and 70s. David Lindenfeld and Pat LeDuff of Together Baton Rouge raise concerns about the tax swap proposal and celebrate the coming of Juneteenth.

Stephanie Riegel guest hosts the program today. SALT tax policy expert Jason DeCuir celebrates the business-friendly tax reforms passed in the recently wrapped up session. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment calls for a development moratorium in many parts of the parish.

Dr. Melissa Flournoy and Dr. Jeff Sadow discuss the end of the 2021 Regular Session and analyze several of the last-second bills that made it to the Governor on a hectic final day. Baton Rouge filmmaker Scott Sullivan previews his new work starring Leo Honeycutt, Trigger Girl.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard previews the final day of the 2021 Regular Session and discusses a fiery argument that broke out on the House floor. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser calls in from Alaska. Houston Chronicle journalist Chris Tomlinson debunks the myths behind the story of the Alamo.

District Attorney Hillar Moore discusses the homicide rate in Baton Rouge. Louisiana Voice publisher Tom Aswell discusses LSU baseball, John Kennedy’s reelection, and more. Hydrologist Bob Jacobsen discusses the mid-barataria diversion project.

Columnist Smiley Anders celebrates 42 years of writing for the Advocate. Columbia Professor Peter Coleman discusses how to nation’s solve toxic polarization.

CPRA head Chip Kline discusses sediment diversions on the last day of public comment for public comment on the Mid-Barataria diversion project. Rosa Hawkins of the Dixie Cups remembers her career in the iconic New Orleans girl group. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the final days of the legislative session.

STD expert Dr. Ina Park discusses Baton Rouge and New Orleans’ high rate of HIV and the overall increase in STD transmission in recent years. Federal Public Defender Mark Upton discusses an illegal search that led to a 35,000 dollar settlement. Minority healthcare activist Tyra Banks on the All Of Us Research Initiative.

Former Congressman Charlie Melancon surveys the political landscape five months into the Biden Administration. Zia “The Cat” Tammami discusses his long-running Jazz and Blues program. Author Bill Pack on his life and latest work.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates the audience on the continuing drama involving former House Ed Chairman Ray Garofalo and other Legislative matters. Dr. Gerald Miletello advocates for the use of sunscreen. Edwards-Isaac Dovere discusses President Obama’s active role in the 2020 primary.

BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson discusses a recent legislative victory for the parish’s renowned park system. The Advocate’s Tyler Bridges remembers Buddy Roemer. Red Cross Capital West Chapter head Ed Bush talks about hurricane preparedness.

Louisiana Restaurant Association head Stan Harris discusses the industry’s labor difficulties. Fair Districts Louisiana co-founder Evan Bergeron advocates for independent districting commissions. Preserve Louisiana’s Fairleigh Jackson on receiving a major award.

Columbia Professor Samuel Freedman discusses the situation in Israel and the growing divide in the American Jewish community over the issue. Clean water activist Allison Woolverton on efforts to protect Baton Rouge’s aquifer from saltwater intrusion and industrial exploitation.

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold updates the audience on the status of the Manhattan DA’s investigation into President Donald Trump. President of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners Kathy Baldridge advocates for legislation that would make permanent a pandemic era policy giving nurse practitioners more independence. Anita Diamant and Melissa Berton discuss their new book about menstrual justice.

Baton Rouge lawmaker Ted James discusses the state of several legislative issues and the Ronald Greene video release. Senator Byron Dorgan remembers his 30 years in D.C.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard provides a legislative update and discusses the impact of the late Governor Buddy Roemer. Roemer’s political consultant Raymond Strother discusses what went right and what went wrong with the former Governor’s one-term run.

Len Sanderson, Chief of Staff for Buddy Roemer, talks about the former governor's life and legacy. Mike Wolf talks about the decision to opt-out of the legalization of recreational marijuana in Louisiana. Pam Jenoff discusses her book The Woman With The Blue Star.

LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann reminiscences on the recently departed former Governor Buddy Roemer and end the segment with a replay of an interview with Roemer from 2013. Author Jeffery Deaver previews his latest work.

David Lewis discusses LSU’s response to his daughter’s abuse at the hands of former LSU football player Drake Davis. Alexandria State Senator Jay Luneau advocates for tax reform that’s opposed by the business lobby. Colonel Janet Humphries previews a fundraiser for the Point Coupee Historical Society.

Former LSU baseball players Bobby Theriot and Tommy DeMont discuss winning the team’s first SEC title in 1961. Conservative columnist Quin Hillyer analyzes the impact of removing Congresswoman Cheney from GOP leadership. EBR Library Assistant Director Mary Stein on the library’s latest offerings.

East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome on the status of road construction and efforts to break up BREC. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses a series of controversial bills that made progress in the Legislature this week.

LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow and Democratic Political Consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discuss the expulsion of Congresswoman Cheney from GOP leadership. Historian Niall Ferguson previews his new book Doom, which analyses how the world mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic.

LSU Board member Collis Temple celebrates the hiring of LSU’s new president. LSU Faculty Senate members Inessa Bazayev and Daniel Tirone call for all students to be vaccinated before attending in the fall. The Knock Knock Museum’s Jimmy Frederick discusses the facility’s reopening.

Stephanie Riegel hosts today's show. She talks with Scott Kirkpatrick, Chairman of Crisis, about efforts underway in the legislature to address Baton Rouge's need for a new bridge and better roads. She also talks with Corey Wilson, Executive Director of BREC, about the bill that would break up Baton Rouge parks and recreational centers.

General Russel Honoré discusses the new LSU President, the national political environment, and Louisiana legislative action.

Pennington Professor of Pediatric Obesity Dr. Amanda Staiano discusses changing the narrative around obesity. BR Press Club’s Bill Huey makes the case for taking action against the LSU Board. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard continues the discussion about LSU's Board and comments on other developments at the Capitol.

(Jim Zietz)Former LSU President F King Alexander recounts his time running the state's flagship university from dealing with Les Miles and Title IX to fighting for holistic admissions.

Chuck Collins, Co-Founder of Wealth For Common Good, discusses his book "Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions To Hide Trillions.E.J Dionne, Columnist at The Washington Post, talks about the first days of the Biden administration. Travis Andrews talks about his book "Because He's Jeff Goldblum."

Dayne Sherman, professor at SLU, is joined by Kevin Cope, professor at LSU. They talk about academia, principally the upcoming LSU president decision this week. Tyler Bridges, Pulitzer Prize Winner for the Advocate, comments on the 60th birthday of David Vitter. And Julie Sternberg discusses her new book, Summer of Stolen Secrets.

Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana, talks about Louisiana politics and tourism during the COVID age. Mark Ballard discusses current headlines, including what's going on at the capital and how quickly LSU will fill the position of president. And Sarah Haneline, workforce development manager from BASF, talks about their partnership with the Louisiana Art and Science Museum.

New East Baton Rouge School System head Sito Narcisse discusses how he got the job. Louisiana Parole Project Deputy Director Kerry Myers advocates for a series of criminal justice reform bills in the Legislature. Journalist Larry Tye previews his book on Joe McCarthy.

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame President Mike Shepard discusses his new book. First Financial’s Ameen Walker analyzes the potential impact of President Biden’s proposed tax increases on the wealthy. Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell on the WAPO Trump lie tracker. Gabrielle Bluestone previews her new book on the evolution of internet hustlers and scam artists. Israeli parenting expert Einat Nathan on raising kids.

Listen for activist, Faye Williams', take on the implications on the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder.Lamar White of the Bayou Brief discusses the congressional election tomorrow.Willis Delony, pianist, talks about his live performance that will take place tomorrow.

LSU Professor and political consultant James Carville comments on the ongoing search for a new LSU president. Mark Ballard with the Advocate continues on that theme and moves into some controversial legislative issues.

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James on the Chauvin conviction. Dylan Waguespack discusses Legislative attempts to curb trans rights and the Governor’s opposition to those attempts. Marlene Fine and Fern Johnson preview their new book Let’s Talk Race.

Investigative reporter Dan Moldea on the upcoming result from the Chauvin trial. Theatre Baton Rouge’s Jenny Ballard previews their upcoming shows and talks expanded capacity. Actress Ruta Lee on her lifelong friendship with Alex Trebek and Consider Your Ass Kissed.

Maggie Conarro and Will Sentell in studioJim talks with veteran Oklahoma reporter, Matt Skinner. Maggie Conarro discusses Serve Louisiana and Will Sentell reminisces his early reporting days.

Jan Moller, director of the Louisiana Budget Project, discusses Louisiana tax reform. Brian Moody, Executive Editor for Autotrader, talks electric cars. Fairleigh Jackson talks on behalf of Preserve Louisiana about upcoming Facebook live event this Sunday. Rick Pender discusses his new book, The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia.

Independent Party of Louisiana head Bill Bryan on the push for a closed primary system. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on a slate of controversial bills.

Former LSU Chancellor Mike Martin gives his take on the ongoing LSU scandal. Author Dorothy Wickenden wraps up the hour.

Susan Nelson and Tom Aswell discuss the ongoing scandal at LSU.

State Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet previews proposed increases to licenses. Baton Rouge Business Report’s Stephanie Riegel updates us on the latest in the LSU sexual misconduct scandal.

State Senator Regina Barrow and STAR Legal Director Morgan Lamandre discuss the latest developments in the LSU sexual misconduct scandal including coach Ed Orgeron’s refusal to speak at a Legislative committee. Author Dave Hill tells the lost story behind how Hot Springs, Arkansas almost became Vegas before Vegas became Vegas.

USA Today LSU beat reporter Glenn Guilbeau, political consultant, and lawyer Roy Fletcher, and the Advocate’s Mark Ballard all discuss the ongoing saga of LSU’s long-term cover-up of sexual misconduct cases.

General Russel Honore discusses his recommendations for US Capitol security and the Green Army’s legislative priorities. Peter Robins-Brown of Louisiana Progress, New Orleans Representative Candance Newell, and Together Louisiana’s David Treppendahl lay out progressive legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

UL System President Mike Henderson, Carmen Million withe Better Business Bureau, and historian Karen Cox chat with Jim on Today's Talk Louisiana.

Jeff Sadow and Dayne Sherman discuss the investigation into Coach Orgeron's response to Gloria Scott testimony involving Derrius Guice.George Chakiris, best known for his role as Bernardo in West Side Story, talks with Jim about his acting, singing and dancing career.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser on reviving state tourism and his opposition to closed primaries. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard discusses the push for closed primaries and a new appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors.