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March 3: Carolyn Brown-Spiller, Faye Williams, Marie Orgeron March 4: John Spain, Lenore Feeney, Andy Anderson March 5: Tika Laudun, Charles Richard, Rebecca Rubins, Cassie Greer, Ray McGovern March 6: Paul Sawyer, Lane Nemeth March 7: Dominic Crossan, Jason Decuir, Don Cazayoux, Andy
Kopplin March 10: Al Regnery, Robert Travis Scott, Laurinda Colongne March 11: Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Gus Weill, Dorothy Butler, Suzie Sinno March 12: Jack Germond, Paul Coreil March 13: Ginger Gibson, Emmanuel Bernstein March 14: Richard Reeves, Mark Martin, Silas Lee March 17: BJ Gallagher, Jesse Peterson March 18: Wagner James Au, Jim Brandt, C.B. Forgotston March 19: Bob Neese, Karen Rowley, Danny Brown March 20: Debbie Ford, Kym Carter Begel, Tony Clayton March 21: Jim Brown
March 24: Johnny Jones, Manuel Martinez, Elliott Stonecipher March 25: Helen Thomas, Roy Fletcher March 26: Ralph Nader, Richard Bradley, March 27: Nick Spitzer, William Poundstone March 28: Rex Reed, John Folse, Jeff Roedel March 3: Democratic Party activists Carolyn Brown-Spiller
and Faye Williams discussed the party’s clash for the presidential nomination
between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton; Marie Orgeron provided an overview of
Louisiana Special Olympics. March 4: John Spain of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation spoke
of the CityStats project in March 5: Producers Tika Laudun and Charles Richard previewed
LPB’s “Louisiana Story;” Rebecca Rubins and Cassie Greer of Forum 35 spoke of
challenges in BR public schools; Career CIA analyst Ray McGovern expressed
concern about U.S. intelligence during the presidency of George W. Bush. March 6: Congressional candidate Paul Sawyer looked at his
bid to succeed his former boss, Richard Baker, with the Republican primary set
for March 8; Lane Nemeth of PetLane provided traits of Republican and
Democratic pets. March 7: Congressional candidates Jason Decuir, Don Cazayoux
and Andy Kopplin made cases for voting for them in Saturday’s Democratic
primary in the 6th Congressional district; Theologian Dominic
Crossan previewed his appearances in March 10: Robert Travis Scott, Capitol Bureau Chief for the
Times-Picayune, assessed the opening of the second special session in one month
of the Louisiana Legislature; Laurinda Colongne expressed satisfaction over her
second place finish in Saturday’s GOP primary for the Sixth District
congressional seat vacated by Richard Baker; American Spectator publisher Al
Regnery lamented the death of conservative icon William Buckley. March 11: Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg described her
nine-day tour of South Louisiana with performances in Baton Rouge, New Orleans
and Lafayette; Political consultant Gus Weill assessed the plight of New York
Gov. Eliot Spitzer; LSU Law Students Suzie Sinno and Dorothy Butler discussed
assistance on tax preparation for foreign students, researchers and teachers in
Baton Rouge and New Orleans. March 12: Veteran columnist and commentator Jack Germond
analyzed the 2008 presidential race; LSU Ag Center Vice Chancellor Paul Coreil noted
the centennial anniversary of 4-H in March 13: LSU Reveille columnist Ginger Gibson spoke of
challenges covering Gov. Jindal as a college journalist; Psychotherapist
Emmanuel Bernstein advocated his teaching approach which includes no tests and
no grades. March 14: Pollster Silas Lee of New Orleans expressed belief
that his client, Hillary Clinton, retains a chance of securing the Democratic
Party nomination for president; LSU Library assistant curator Mark Martin
unveiled his book about Andrew Lytle’s photography of Baton Rouge from 1863 to
1910; Syndicated columnist Richard Reeves related shock over the sudden fall
from power of New York’s scandal-ridden Gov. Eliot Spitzer. March 17: Sociologist B.J. Gallagher said the Spitzer
scandal is just one more example of an alpha male politician doing what comes
naturally; Activist Jesse Peterson took aim at Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
in the light of the Spitzer scandal. March 18: Wagner James Au detailed his book about the latest
web innovation, “The Making of Second Life;” Jim Brandt of the Public Affairs
Research Council and Capitol watcher C.B. Forgotson reviewed the second special
session of the Legislature this year. March 19: Bob Neese and Karen Rowley previewed the 2008
Baton Rouge Gridiron Show; Danny Brown showcased his photographs of Pete
Maravich featured in his book, “Shooting the Pistol.” March 21: Longtime Louisiana politico Jim Brown surveyed the
national and state landscape and spoke of the success of his daughter,
Campbell, at CNN. March 24: Former LSU player and assistant Johnny Jones discussed his interested in becoming head basketball coach at his alma mater; Tailor Manuel Martinez talked of spring fashion and his national and international recognition as a clothier; Pollster Elliott Stonecipher analyzed Louisiana’s population trend compared to a much faster rate in the South and in the U.S. March 26: Ralph Nader explained his reasons for running for president for a fifth time; Richard Bradley spoke of his book about the American League pennant race of 1978 between the Yankees and Red Sox; BREC Chairman Collis Temple defended his actions as head of the group, which oversees Baton Rouge parks. March 31: Actress, dancer and director Debbie Allen
previewed “Brothers of the Night,” a stage production featured this week at the
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Feb 1: David Opperman, David Roberts, Gus Wales, William Taylor, Kathy Scherer, Libby Johnson Feb 4: Jill Rigby, Chris Blackwood, Marsanne Golsby Feb 5: Michelle Norris, Roy Fletcher, Feb 6: Bob Davidge Feb 7: John Lombardi Feb 8: Angele Davis, Robert Travis Scott, Matt Deville Feb 11: Mike Danna, Leo Honeycutt Feb 12: Ana Andricain, Keith Dixon, Benjamin Eckstein, Stephanie Anestis Feb 13: Bill Cassidy, Michael Conforti Feb 14: BernNadette Stanis, Theola Labbe’ Feb 15: David Wallechinksy, Laurie Broussard, Leslie Tassin
Feb 18: Helen Prejean, John Camp, Dan Borne’ Feb 19: Faye Wattleton, Jim Brandt Feb 20: Rolfe McCollister, Michael Cleverly Feb 21: Lisette Oropesa, Robert Grayson, Raymond Jetson Feb 22: Katherine Spillar, Larry Pratt Feb 25: Jimmy Breslin, John Kennedy, Vicki Huddleston Feb 26: Joe Delpit, Dorothy Kendrick, CB Forgotston, Barry Erwin Feb 27: Zia Tammami, Bill Grimes, Robert Twilley Feb 28: Sam Weller, Jeff Roedel, Sarah Young Feb 29: Malachy McCourt, David Roberts, Scott Wilfong
Feb 1: Attorney David Opperman opposed merit selection of
judges; David Roberts and Gus Wales of the Louisiana Office of Student
Financial Assistance spoke of assistance provided to college students seeking
financial aid; William Taylor previewed the Super Bowl between the New England
Patriots and New York Giants; Kathy Scherer and Libby Johnson previewed an
exhibit at the Community Gallery on Laurel Street. Feb 4: Jill Rigby, known for her books about manners,
previewed her latest book focusing on advice for children; Chris Blackwood,
publisher for InRegister, looked at the February edition featuring Gov. Jindal
and Louisiana First Lady Supriya Jindal; Marsanne Golsby, former press
secretary to Gov. Foster, expressed delight over the Super Bowl victory by New
Orleans native Eli Manning and the New York Giants over the New England
Patriots. Feb 5: Michelle Norris of “All Things Considered” opined
about Super Tuesday; Political consultant Roy Fletcher discussed the Feb 6: Bob Davidge spoke of changes at Our Lady of the Feb 7: LSU President John Lombardi recapped a busy five months
since he accepted the post as leader of ten campuses on Sept. 1, 2007. Feb 11: Mike Danna of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
recapped his two weeks of travel through Feb 12: Broadway performer Ana Andricain and Keith Dixon of
the Baton Rouge Little Theatre previewed her involvement in two productions in
next month at the theatre; Oddsmaker Benjamin Eckstein of Las Vegas pegged
Barack Obama as the favorite to win this year’s presidential election; Yale
lecturer Stephanie Anestis discussed the National Geographic Channel
presentation of the impact of testosterone levels on men. Feb 13: State Sen. Bill Cassidy of Feb 14: Actress BernNadette Stanis remembered her six
seasons as Thelma on Good Times; Washington Post reporter Theola Labbe noted
her four month tour as a journalist in Feb 18: Sister Helen Prejean of the Death Penalty Discourse
Network talked of her 27-year fight to end the death penalty in America; Former
reporters John Camp and Dan Borne’ remembered their late colleague Jules
d’Hemecourt, who died on Feb. 8. Feb 19: Former Planned Parenthood President Faye Wattleton,
now president of the Center for the Advancement of Women, analyzed the battle
for the Democratic nomination for president between Senators Hillary Clinton
and Barack Obama; Jim Brandt of the Public Affairs Research Council sized up
the special legislative session on ethics reform. Feb 20: Publisher Rolfe McCollister discussed his role as
strategist and fundraiser for Gov. Bobby Jindal; Michael Cleverly rememebered
his friend, writer Hunter Thompson, on the third anniversary of Thompson’s
suicide. Feb 21: Lisette Oropesa, Metropolitan Opera star from Feb 22: Ms. Magazine Executive Editor Katherine Spillar
recapped the debate over affirmative action in the Feb 25: Jimmy Breslin, legendary Feb 26: Feb 28: Sam Weller, biographer of Ray Bradbury, talked of
his appearance in Feb 29: Malachy McCourt spoke of his biographical play showing at the Manship Theatre and remarked about his varied career and Irish background; David Roberts of the Office of Student Financial Assistance recapped Student Financial Aid Month; Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong looked at the race for the congressional seat vacated by veteran Republican Richard Baker. |
Jan 2: CB Forgotston, Fred Dent Jan 3: Chip Wagar, Hilton Cole Jan 4: Kip Holden, Jessica Davis, Quinn Hillyer Jan 7: Robert Travis Scott, Ted Jackson Jan 8: Paul Dietzel, Gus Weill Jan 9: Jack Weiss Jan 10: Kathy Scherer, Derek Gordon, Moffitt Aycock, Faye Williams, Phil Preis Jan 11: Steve Crump, Cynthia Bridges Jan 14: Buddy Roemer, Harvey Hoffman Jan 15: Ernest Gaines Jan 16: Trey Ourso, Scott Wilfong, Bruce Bartlett Jan 17: Dolph Lundgren, Mark Upton, Jack Andonie Jan 18: Chris Andrews, Erin Rolfs Jan 21: Les Duhe,’ Jim Nickel, Freada Kapor Klein Jan 22: Jill Conner Browne, Bob Downing, George Phillies Jan 23: Tim Barfield Jan 24: David Bondy, Glen Ford
Jan 25: Farai Chideya, Paul Paskoff, Bill Profita Jan 28: Pat Shingleton Jan 29: Sharon Weltman, Elsie Michie, John Marks, Stephen Marks Topics:Jan 1: Encore presentation of interview with Andrea Clesi Jan 2: Political analysts CB Forgotston and Fred Dent
reviewed 2007 and looked at top stories projected for 2008. Jan 3: Chip Wagar of the Louisiana Organization for Judicial
Excellence advocated judicial reform in the state; BR Animal Control Director
Hilton Cole commented on the recent Tiger attack in Jan 4: BR Mayor-President Kip Holden spoke of his
re-election quest in 2008 and assessed victories in the Iowa Caucuses by Barack
Obama and Mike Huckabee; Jessica Davis
of the Southern Illinois University School of Law talked of religious influence
on national politics; Quinn Hillyer of the Washington Examiner expressed
concern about Mike Huckabee as a GOP frontrunner for the party’s presidential
nomination. Jan 7: New Orleans Times-Picayune Capitol bureau chief
Robert Travis Scott and photographer Ted Jackson discussed their visit to Jan 8: LSU’s national champion coach of 1958 Paul Dietzel
savored the Tigers’ 38-24 BCS Championship victory over Ohio State; Veteran
political consultant Gus Weill analyzed the field of candidates for president
and looked to next week’s inauguration of Bobby Jindal. Jan 9: Jan 10: Kathy Scherer and Derek Gordon of the Arts Council
previewed Friday’s Lollapalooza along with Queen Moffitt Aycock; Longtime
Louisiana politicos Faye Williams and Phil Preis sized up the race for the
Democratic presidential nomination between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Jan 11: Pastor Steve Crump of the Jan 15: Ernest Gaines observed his 75th birthday on the program and recapped a memorable career as a writer. Jan 16: Political consultants Trey Ourso and Scott Wilfong
assessed the potential field of candidates in a special election to fill the
vacancy in congress created by the sudden resignation of Richard Baker; Former
Reagan adviser Bruce Bartlett attacked Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary
Clinton on the issue of race in their campaigns. Jan 17: Veteran film action star Dolph Lundgren reflected on
his past and present career; Lawyer Mark Upton of the Historical Foundation of
Louisiana analyzed the process to renovate Jan 18: Erin Rolfs of Culture Candy announced a new
publication, “Sweet Tooth,” featuring updates on the arts community in BR; Rev.
Chris Andrews of First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge expressed
opposition to covenant marriage and support for a tolerance resolution rejected
by the Metro Council. Jan 21: Political consultant Les Duhe’ reviewed John
McCain’s victory in the South Carolina GOP presidential primary; Jim Nickel
remembered Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday named in honor of the slain
civil rights activist; Freada Kapor Klein lamented challenges in the workplace
for blacks and women in America. Jan 22: Libertarian candidate for president George Phillies
related his opposition to government intrusion in all aspects of American life;
Judge Bob Downing expressed opposition to Roe v. Wade on the 35th
anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion; Jill Conner
Browne talked about her latest in the series of Sweet Potato Queen books. Jan 23: Labor Secretary Tim Barfield discussed the
transition for him as he takes his first government post after serving as
president of the Fortune 500 powerhouse, the Shaw Group. Jan 24: LUBA CEO David Bondy remembered the late John Fred
Gourrier on the 40th anniversary of “Judy in Disguise” reaching No.
1 on the Billboard chart; Glen Ford of the Black Agenda Report sized up the
conflict between Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary
Clinton. Jan 25: Farai Chideya, host of News and Notes, discussed the
Democratic presidential campaign battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack
Obama; Bill Profita of the Baton Rouge Airport updated enhancements at the
airport; LSU History Professor Paul Paskoff unveiled his new book about America
from 1821-1860: “Troubled Waters.” Jan 28: WBRZ chief forecaster Pat Shingleton recapped his
nearly three decades as a television personality in Jan 29: LSU English Professors Sharon Weltman and Elsie Michie previewed a lecture on the legacy of Jane Austen; John Marks, author of “Reasons to Believe,” talked of his loss of religious faith after working in the Balkans for 60 Minutes; Stephen Marks, author of “Confessions of a Political Hit Man,” detailed the attacks to come on the major presidential contenders of 2008. |
