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December 2007 Guests & Topics
Guests:

Dec 3: John Folse

Dec 4: Paul Gates

Dec 5: Lawrence Korb, Gwen Roland

Dec 6: Roy Fletcher

Dec 7: Henry Robertson, Robyn Ekins

Dec 10: Molly Buchman, Shirley Sands, Phil Preis, JR Ball, Mel Didier

Dec 11: John Spain, CB Forgotston

Dec 12: Chris Kisling, Leigh Harris, Jackie Poole

Dec 13: Len Sanderson

Dec 14: Andrea Clesi

Dec 17: Wayne Parent, Bob Mann, Brad Gonzales

Dec 18: Eddie Ashworth, Don Kelly

Dec 19: Stephanie Jones, Jack Germond

Dec 20: Jim Brandt, Glenn Guilbeau

Dec 21: David Cronrath

Dec 25: Paul Gates (encore)

Dec 26: Joe Dean, Garey Forster

Dec 27: Jairo Alvarez, Tom Guarisco

Dec 28: Barry Erwin

Dec 31: John Ed Bradley (encore)


Topics:

Dec 3: Chef John Folse showcased his latest work about the history of hunting in the U.S. and in Louisiana.

Dec 4: Veteran WAFB anchor-investigative reporter Paul Gates recalled his 30 years at Channel 9.

Dec 5: Gwen Roland talked of a PBS documentary about her life, “Atchafalya Houseboat;” Former Assistant U.S. Defense Secretary Lawrence Korb questioned U.S. foreign policy relating to Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Dec 6: Political consultant Roy Fletcher talked of his open heart surgery two weeks ago and lamented the rugged nature of political campaigns.

Dec 7:  Dr. Henry Robertson, history department chairman at Louisiana College, detailed his book about the Whig Party in Louisiana; Robyn Ekings, host of LPB’s “The State We’re In” talked of Governor-elect Jindal’s appointments to high positions in his administration.

Dec 10 Molly Buchman of the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre and Shirley Sands of the Baton Rouge Symphony discussed the collaboration of the two groups on this year’s Nutcracker performance; Baseball legendary scout Mel Didier recapped his 56 years on the job; Attorney Phil Preis and BR Business Report editor JR Ball shared observations about the merits of the Rouzan project.

Dec 11: Political analyst CB Forgotson chided New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin for not voting in the Oct. 20 gubernatorial election and for the spiraling murder rate in New Orleans; John Spain of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation talked of efforts to promote the I-10-I-12 corridor between Lake Charles and New Orleans.

Dec 12: Leigh Harris of Keep Louisiana Beautiful saluted Jackie Poole for receiving national recognition for work in the state; Chris Kisling of the Southside Civic Association opposed the Rouzan development plan as the Metro Council prepared to review the proposal at its Wednesday meeting.

Dec 13: Former chief of staff to Gov. Roemer, Len Sanderson, talked of similarities and disfferences between Roemer and Gov-Elect Bobby Jindal and discussed the Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball to be released today. Sanderson is a public relations specialist for Major League Baseball.

Dec 14: WBRZ-Channel 2 anchor-reporter Andrea Clesi recapped her 30 years at the station as she prepares for her last newscast on Dec. 21.

Dec 17: Union negotiator Brad Gonzales spoke favorably for collective bargaining for public school employees in EBR Parish; LSU professors Wayne Parent and Bob Mann previewed their trip with 20 students to Iowa for the presidential caucuses.

Dec 18: Louisiana Tech Park President Eddie Ashworth discussed advances in the Baton Rouge economy during his eight years in the city; Sergeant Don Kelly of the Baton Rouge Police Department informed listeners of the wide investigation into the murders of two LSU doctoral students from India.

Dec 19: Stephanie Jones, executive director of the National Urban League, discussed the gap between rich and poor in America; Veteran political pundit Jack Germond surveyed the field of candidates for the Iowa Caucuses.

Dec 20: Jim Brandt of the Public Affairs Research Council expressed satisfaction in Governor-Elect Jindal’s road map for ethics reform; Glenn Guilbeau of Gannett News described the aftermath of last week’s double-murder of two doctoral students from India in LSU campus apartments.

Dec 21: LSU Dean of the College of Art and Design David Cronrath surveyed smart growth in Baton Rouge and assessed the impact of the proposed Rouzan development.

Dec 25: Encore presentation of interview with Paul Gates.

Dec 26: Former LSU Athletic Director Joe Dean discussed LSU’s BCS Championship game vs. Ohio State and noted the unsolved double murder of two students from India on the LSU campus; Former lawmaker and Louisiana Labor Secretary Garey Forster looked ahead to the inauguration of Bobby Jindal as governor on Jan. 14.

Dec 27: Developer Jairo Alvarez relayed his rags to riches story in Baton Rouge after arriving in the U.S. from Columbia with little money and unable to speak English; Tom Guarisco of 225 previewed the January 2008 edition with a focus on nine Baton Rougeans to watch in the new year.

Dec 28: Barry Erwin of the Council for a Better Louisiana sized up the incoming administration of Gov-elect Bobby Jindal, who is making ethics reform his top priority when he takes office on Jan. 14.

Dec. 31: Encore presentation of the Aug. 31 interview with John Ed Bradley.

November Guests & Topics
Guests:

Nov 1: Daniel Tammet, Danny Heitman

Nov 2: Mike Edmonson, Bob Mann, Wendell Lindsey, Gene Mills

Nov 5: Jason Decuir, Glenn Guilbeau, Matt Deville

Nov 6: Yvonne Dorsey

Nov 7: Cindy Mann, Noel Hammatt, Susan Galigan

Nov 8: Darius Spieth, CB Forgotston

Nov 9: Robert Dallek, Bill Tanner, Anita Li Chun

Nov 12: Jill Martinez, Emmett Tyrell

Nov 13: Paul Krugman, Noah Oppenheim

Nov 14: Donnie Ray Albert, Donald Hodge, Josh Harvey, Derek Gordon

Nov 15: Sid Gautreaux, Greg Phares

Nov 16: Mark Green,  Micky Dolenz, Dudley Smith

Nov 19: David Madden, Steve Covington, Margaret Johnson, Sally Priesand

Nov 20: Smiley Anders

Nov 21: William Jenkins

Nov 22: Charles Sykes

Nov 23: Gus Weill, Marty Mule

Nov 26: Brent Bozell, Richard Kilbourne

Nov 27: Gordon Hutchinson, Copper Alvarez

Nov 28: Tom Guarisco, Matt Deville

Nov 29: Paul Kengor, John Hill, Stacy Cohen

Nov 30: Wayne Dowdy, Shanelle Matthews


Topics:

Nov 1: Daniel Tammet, a gifted savant, remarked about his biography, “Born on a Blue Day:” Danny Heitman, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate, talked of national recognition for his essay about Thanksgiving.

Nov 2: Major Mike Edmonson reflected on his job as guard for the last eight LSU football coaches; Historian Bob Mann, Wendell Lindsey, president of Common Cause in Louisiana and Gene Mills of the Louisiana Family Forum, talked about prospects for the administration of Governor-elect Bobby Jindal.

Nov 5: Senate candidate Jason Decuir discussed his race against Rep. Yvonne Dorsey to succeed Cleo Fields in the upper chamber; Gannett’s Glenn Guilbeau and Tiger Rag’s Matt Deville reviewed LSU’s 41-34 win over Alabama.

Nov 6: Senate candidate Yvonne Dorsey talked of her race for the legislature against Jason Decuir eleven days before the election;

Nov 7: Louisiana Prison Chapel Foundation executive director Cindy Mann unveiled an eleven song c-d featuring inmates from the across the state; EBR School Board member Noel Hammatt discussed challenges regarding collective bargaining, test scores and charter schools; Susan Galigan previewed a Buddhist sponsored event in Baton Rouge.

Nov 8: LSU art history professor Darius Spieth previewed a discussion about local architecture at the Old Governor’s Mansion;  State Capitol watcher CB Forgotston analyzed political happenings two and a half weeks after the election of Bobby Jindal as governor.

Nov 9: Historian Robert Dallek opined about his latest work “Nixon and Kissinger;” Bill Tanner of Conoco-Phillips offered reasons why gasoline prices continue to spiral at the pump; Anita Li Chun reflected on her 57-battle with rheumatoid arthritis.

Nov 12: Jill Martinez, manager of Brunner Gallery, detailed a major exhibit featuring prominent Louisiana art and sculpture; American Spectator founder and editor-in-chief Emmett Tyrell showcased his latest book “The Clinton Crack-Up.”

Nov 13: New York Times columnist Paul Krugman talked about his book, “The Conscience of a Liberal;” Today Show senior producer Noah Oppenheim discussed his second in a series of books about American history (The Intellectual Devotional).

Nov 14: Opera star Donnie Ray Albert of Baton Rouge previewed his appearance at the Manship Theatre. Joining him was boyhood friend Derek Gordon, president of the Arts Council of Baton Rouge; Josh Harvey of Storyville previewed a Friday fashion show at the Manship Theatre; Donald Hodge of the LSU Reveille voiced concern that only one member of Louisiana’s US House delegation (Jim McCrery) voted in favor of an anti-discrimination measure that cleared the House of Representatives.

Nov 15: Candidates for sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish, Greg Phares and Sid Gautreaux, faced off in a debate two days before the election.

Nov 16: President of Air America Mark Green expressed concern about the presidential aspirations of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Micky Dolenz of the Monkees talked of his career and noted an upcoming appearance in Baton Rouge; Dudley Brian-Smith looked ahead to the annual Highland Games in Jackson, La.

Nov 19: Writer David Madden saluted the literary achievements of Norman Mailer; Rabbi Sally Priesand, the first female rabbi in the US, discussed her forthcoming appearance in Baton Rouge along with Margaret Johnson, spokesperson for an interfaith group in the area; Steve Covington, development director for the LSU School of Music, detailed a fundraising project for the school.

Nov 20: Baton Rouge Advocate columnist Smiley Anders celebrated his 70th birthday on the program.

Nov 21: Former LSU Chancellor and President William Jenkins reviewed his nearly 20 years in top administrative posts at LSU and predicted Les Miles would stay as the Tigers’ football coach.

Nov 22: Author Charles Sykes discussed his book, “50 Rules Kids Won’t Learn in School.”

Nov 23: Veteran political consultant Gus Weill surveyed the field of candidates for the 20008 presidential campaign and analyzed the 2007 Louisiana gubernatorial contest; Sportswriter Marty Mule’ predicted No. 1 LSU would lose one of its final two games of the 2007 season.

Nov 26: Conservative activist Brent Bozell expressed opposition to the presidential campaign of New York Senator Hillary Clinton; Financial historian Richard Kilbourne related concern about the American economy.

Nov 27: Gordon Hutchinson disclosed information pertaining to post-Katrina New Orleans revealed in his book, “The Great New Orleans Gun Grab;” Copper Alvarez previewed three events in Baton Rouge focusing on eating locally.

Nov 28: Tom Guarisco, editor of 225, unveiled the December edition of the magazine; Tiger Rag editor Matt Deville speculated on a possible football coaching change at LSU.

Nov 29: John Hill detailed a coastal erosion summit in Baton Rouge; conservative commentator Paul Kengor analyzed the GOP field of presidential candidates in 2008; Stacy Cohen talked of her approach to living as a “kosher billionaire.”

Nov 30: Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman reviewed the pending retirement of veteran U.S. Sen. Trent Lott; Shanelle Matthews previewed a forum at LSU concerning the affect of hip hop on contemporary life.

October 2007 Guests and Topics
Guests:

Oct 1: Jack LaLanne, Robert Fulghum, Matt Rovira, Mattie Williams

Oct 2: Betsy Fischer, Foster Campbell

Oct 3: Jeffrey Rothfeder, Walter Boasso

Oct 4: Wesley Clark, Amy Dubois Barnett, Jose Torres Tama

Oct 5: Peggy Davis, Bud Johnson, Derek Gordon, Wayne Pacelle

Oct 8: John Georges, Jean Armstrong

Oct 9: Bob Mann, Barry Weinstein

Oct 10: Rachel Herz, Joe Traigle

Oct 11: Robbie Benson, Gus Weill, Elaina Newport

Oct 12: Stan Blits, Kenny Neal, Stephanie Riegel, Eric Street

Oct 15: Robert Travis Scott, Robyn Ekings, Ginger Lowey

Oct 16: Lewis Unglesby

Oct 17: Cal Thomas, Paul Schervish, Justin Frey

Oct 18: Jim Nickel, Joe Delpit, Murphy Bell, Susan Norwood

Oct 19: Ben Bagert, Michael Wolf, Jodi Conachen, Pam Melara

Oct 22: Jim Brandt, Elliott Stonecipher, Carolyn Bennett, Leo Honeycutt

Oct 23: CB Forgotston, Zia Tammami, Derek Gordon

Oct 24: Sally Nungesser, JP Delahoussaye, Madison Gilmore, Jackie Clayton

Oct 25: Trey Ourso, Ralph Sims

Oct 26: John Valdetero, Michael Brown, Jennifer Moses, Tom Guarisco, Lee Feinswog

Oct 29: Jim Nickel (guest host), Chris John, Greg Bowser

Oct 30: Jerry Stovall, Mark Morris

Oct 31: Ken Wells, John Spain, Vastine Stabler, Lance Nicholls, John Tu


Topics:

Oct 1: Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dispensed exercise, diet and health advice less than a week after his 93rd birthday; author Robert Fulghum discussed his new book and his zest for new experiences at age 70; Matt Rovira of the Governor’s Office on Disability Affairs and disabled activist Mattie Williams noted that October is disability month in Louisiana.

Oct 2: Meet the Press executive producer Betsy Fischer of New Orleans detailed his 160-year association with host Tim Russert; gubernatorial candidate Foster Campbell gave reasons why he believes former Gov. Edwin Edwards should be released from prison.

Oct 3: Jeffrey Rothfeder previewed his book about Tabasco sauce, “McIlhenny’s Gold;” Gubernatorial candidate Walter Boasso pitched for votes 17 days before the Oct. 20 primary.

Oct 4: Former NATO commander Wesley Clark endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presidential election; author and Harper’s Bazaar editor Amy Dubois Barnett touted her advice book, “Get Yours!” Actor Jose Torres Tama detailed his one-man performance in his play about Katrina to be featured at the Reilly Theatre on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

Oct 5: Peggy Davis of Friends of the Hilltop Arboretum previewed the group’s annual event; Bud Johnson showcased his book about the 1958 LSU football champions; Derek Gordon of the Arts Council talked about Sunday’s in the Park, concerts in downtown Baton Rouge during the month of October; Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the U.S., revealed a $600,000 grant for a program in which the humane society is partnering with Dixon Correctional and LSU.

Oct 8: Gubernatorial candidate John Georges predicted a run-off with Bobby Jindal as the Oct. 20 primary approaches; Jean Armstrong, president of the League of Women Voters, promoted the Oct 9 gubernatorial forum sponsored by her group.

Oct 9: LSU Mass Communications professor Bob Mann talked about his latest book about the civil rights struggle in the U.S. Senate from 1954-68; Rabbi Barry Weinstein discussed his retirement after 25 years at his local synagogue.

Oct 10: Rachel Herz, author of “The Scent of Desire,” elaborated on her work at Brown University examining the psychology of smell; Joe Traigle, local activist, made a pitch for an acceptance resolution to be heard by the Baton Rouge Metro Council.

Oct 11: Elaina Newport of the Capitol Steps previewed Friday’s appearance by the group at the Manship Theatre; actor and writer Robbie Benson reviewed his long and varied career; political consultant Gus Weill compared the 2007 governor’s race in Louisiana with the 1963 race that resulted in the election of John McKeithen.

Oct 12: Stan Blits, veteran producer of The Price is Right, discussed his book of the same name; Musician Kenny Neal previewed his 50th birthday performance in Baton Rouge; Journalist Stephanie Riegel and tennis pro Eric Street provided information about an upcoming benefit tournament for cancer services.

Oct 15: Robert Travis Scott of the Times-Picayune and Robyn Ekings of LPB noted the lack of accessibility of Congressman Bobby Jindal, the frontrunner in Saturday’s gubernatorial primary; Ginger Lowery encouraged attendance at a forum featuring the candidates for sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Oct 16: Attorney Lewis Unglesby chided the Louisiana Supreme Court for ruling against Sen. Cleo Fields in his bid to seek another term in the state legislature while allowing Rep. Wayne Waddell to retain his seat under identical term-limit conditions;. 

Oct 17: Conservative columnist Cal Thomas called for a cease fire on political division in the country; Nationally recognized fundraising expert Paul Schervish discussed a new era for soliciting funds for non-profit organizations; Restaurant general manager Justin Frey noted the two-year anniversary of the opening of Galatoire’s in Baton Rouge

Oct 18: Democrats Jim Nickel and Joe Delpit looked at Saturday’s primary in which all statewide offices and legislative seats are on the ballot; Susan Norwood and Murphy Bell urged listeners to attend a conference on mediation.

Oct 19: Libertarian Michael Wolf and Republican Ben Bagert predicted that Bobby Jindal would possibly receive more than 50 percent of the votes in Saturday’s gubernatorial primary; Jodi Conachen and Pam Melara previewed a golf tournament featuring only women to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Oct 22: Carolyn Bennett and Leo Honeycutt previewed Thursday’s Fabulous 40’s fundraiser for the Foundation of Historial Louiaiana at the Old Governor’s Mansion; Political analysts Jim Brandt and Elliott Stonecipher recapped Saturday’s election in which Congressman Bobby Jindal received 54 percent of the votes to become governor-elect of Louisiana.

Oct 23: State Capitol watcher CB Forgotston assessed the impact of Saturday’s election of Bobby Jindal to become governor of Louisiana; Jazz enthusiasts Zia Tammani and Derek Gordon previewed Thursday’s concert featuring Pancho Sanchez at the Manship Theatre.

Oct 24: GOP consultant Sally Nungesser predicted Gov. Bobby Jindal would stay out of legislative intrigue and govern from the center in his term which begins Jan. 14; JP Delahoussaye, Madison Gilmore and Jackie Clayton previewed a fourth grade opera in Baton Rouge.

Oct 25: Democratic consultant Trey Ourso acknowledged new Republican power in state politics after several GOP statewide victories; Radio veteran Ralph Sims showcased a visitors’ guide to pronunciation of Louisiana names and places, first published in 1946.

Oct 26: Actor John Viletero discussed filming of “Dirty Politics” in Baton Rouge as Viletero plays U.S. Sen. Jimmy Breaux; Michael Brown, former director of FEMA, compared the government response to wildfires in California with government reaction to Hurricane Katrina in 2005; Author Jennifer Moses talked of her book, “Bagels and Grits, A Jew on the Bayou;” Tom Guarisco and Lee Feinswog previewed the November edition of 225, featuring a story on the rivalry between LSU football coach Les Miles and his Alabama counterpart, Nick Saban.

Oct 29: Guest host Jim Nickel talked with former Congressman Chris John about his new role as a representative of the oil and gas industry; Former LSU football standout Greg Bowser discussed Saturday’s LSU-Alabama game.

 Oct 30: Former LSU football coach Jerry Stovall recalled his showdown with Alabama 25 years ago as his team beat Bear Bryant in the Bear’s final clash against LSU; Filmmaker Mark Morris previewed “The Backroom,” which will be shown Saturday at LSU. The film features descendents of Holocaust victims and relatives of Germans from WWII.

Oct 31: Vastine Stabler of Swine Palace and actor Lance Nicholls previewed opening night at the Reilly Theatre of the production of King Hedley II; Writer Ken Wells detailed his novel, “Crawfish Mountain;” John Spain of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation talked of Louisiana helping victims of California wildfires; John Tu of Los Angeles revealed his three month trip across America witnessing 25 college football games.