Louisiana politics

Analyst Cokie Roberts Steeped in Louisiana Politics

Amy Jeffries — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:31:06 +0000

NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts grew up in Louisiana in the 1940 and 50s -- the daughter of Hale and Lindy Boggs, who both represented New Orleans in Congress.

Cokie was home, here in Louisiana yesterday, to deliver the keynote speech at LSU's commencement ceremony.

Before all the pomp and circumstance, WRKF's Amy Jeffries caught up with her.

MONDAY: Former Congressman Charlie Melancon, Forum 35's Jacquie Stalls & Eric Dexter

Jim Engster — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:27:17 +0000

Jim talks with Jacquie Stalls and Eric Dexter, of Forum 35, who is hosting a panel discussion on same sex marriage (moderated by Jim) this Wednesday night.

Former U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon talks about what he's been doing since leaving Congress in 2010, and what's going on now in the nation's capital.

WEDNESDAY: Author Leo Honeycutt, S.U. Law Chancellor Freddie Pitcher

Jim Engster — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:57:02 +0000

Author and journalist Leo Honeycutt talks with Jim about Governor Jindal's surprise at the opening of the 2013 State Legislature, and comparisons of Mr. Jindal to former Governor Edwin Edwards and others.

Jim chats with Southern University Law Center Chancellor Freddie Pitcher as the Law Center observes its 65th anniversary.

THURSDAY: Blogger Jeff Sadow, Physicist and Author Leonard Mlodinow

Jim Engster — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:10:32 +0000

LSU-Shreveport political science professor and blogger Jeff Sadow talks with Jim about Governor Jindal's policies and his support for the Governor.
Physicist and author Leonard Mlodinow discusses his new book, "Subliminal: How Your Subconcious Mind Rules Your Behavior"

WEDNESDAY: Author Charles Riddle, Red Baraat's Sunny Jane, Dr. Sara Gottfried

Jim Engster — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:31:08 +0000

Jim talks with Avoyelles Parish District Attorney and former state legislator Charles Riddle III about his book, "The Outhouse Report".
Musician Sunny Jane, with the group Red Baraat, who'll perform tonight at the Manship Theatre.
Dr. Sara Gottfried, discusses her new book, "the Hormone Cure".

FRIDAY: ACLU Director Marjorie Esman, Rev. Chris Andrews, Politico Gus Weill

Jim Engster — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:01:51 +0000

Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman talks about proposed prison sentencing reforms, for non-violent offenders, endorsed by Governor Jindal.
Rev. Chris Andrews, with Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge, talks about volunteer charity home repair projects going on this weekend.
A visit with veteran political consultant Gus Weill.

THURSDAY: Senator Sharon Broome, Authors Liel Lowndes and Marilyn Yalom

Jim Engster — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:50:06 +0000

Jim chats with state Senator and Senate President Pro Tem Sharon Weston Broome about the coming Legislative session.
Author Leil Lowndes on her book, "How To Create Chemistry With Anyone"
Author Marilyn Yalom, talks about her book, "How The French Invented Love"

TUESDAY: Political Science Professor Pearson Cross, Blogger Tom Aswell

Jim Engster — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:32:57 +0000

Political blogger Tom Aswell of LouisianaVoice.com and U.L.-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross join Jim to talk about Governor Jindal, the Spring Legislative Session and other political matters in Louisiana.
Chuck Goodwin, with the Baton Rouge Gridiron Club, talks about the 18th Annual Bayou Bash LSU recruiting day event, tomorrow at the River Center.

FRIDAY: Politico John Maginnis, LSU Hilltop Arboretum, MLK Day of Service

Jim Engster — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:24:59 +0000

Jim visits with longtime capitol watcher and publisher of LAPolitics.com, John Maginnis. They discuss Governor Jindal's tax reform proposal, which would eliminate income taxes while raising sales and other taxes.
From LSU's Hilltop Arboretum, Dr. Jeff Keuhny and Peggy Coates talk about the Annual Symposium & Edible Garden Tour, happening tomorrow.
Keisha Thomas and Erica Green discuss the Annual MLK Day of Service, coming Monday in Baton Rouge.

TUESDAY: Former Secretary of State Jim Brown

Jim Engster — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:49:18 +0000

Jim talks with talk show host, publisher, writer, former Secretary of State and former Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown.