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March 1: Carolyn Bennett, Tom Guarisco, Chuck Hustmyre March 2: Stephanie Riegel, Sukether Simmons March 5: Molly Buchman, Marjorie Cohn, Eric Klinenberg March 6: Bill Halamandaris, Virginia Grenier, Bruce Herschensohn March 7: Thomas Marino, Jim Letten March 8: Ann Wise, Leigh Harris, Jay Dardenne, Michael Bielawa March 9: Dale Atkins, Roger Rapoport March 12: Gus Weill March 13: Carli Beckett, Jenni McLin, Elizabeth Holtzman, Darrell Glasper March 14: Cal DeWitt, Jerry Naylor, Barbara Cochran March 15: Chris Whittington March 16: Charlie Cook, Amy Walter, Jennifer Duffy March 20: Bill Benedetto, March 21: Mike Foster, Lewis Unglesby March 22: James Quinn March 23: Elliott Stonecipher, Alex Cook March 27: Robyn Ekings, Steve Kleinedler March 28: Julie Baxter March Topics: March 1: Carolyn Bennett of the Foundation for Historical
Louisiana previewed Magnolia Memories IV;
Tom Guarisco and Chuck Hustmyre of 225 recapped the March issue
featuring a report about another possible serial killer in March 2: Stephanie Riegel discussed her cover story in the
Baton Rouge Business Report concerning intolerance in the city; Poet Sukether
Simmons read from her works detailing the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. March 5: Molly Buchman of the Baton Rouge Ballet Threatre
previewed Friday’s performance of “Abundance” at the March 6: Bill Halamandaris detailed the work of his
organization, Heart of America, to help young people learn to read; Virginia
Grenier of Friends of the LSU Library
previewed the 31st annual Book Bazaar on campus; Conservative
activist Bruce Herschensohn recommended a muscular March 7: Thomas Marino previewed a display of WWII bombers
at March 9: Dr. Dale Atkins, psychotherapist featured on NBC’s
Today Show discussed her book, “Sanity Savers;”Roger Rapoport previewed his
book, “Citizen Moore,” about the life and times of documentary filmmaker
Michael Moore. March 12: Legendary political consultant Gus Weill
celebrated his 74th birthday on air, recalling many of the
luminaries he’s known in nearly 50 years in state politics. March 13: March 14: Environmental Scientist Cal DeWitt promoted the
LSU Veritas Forum; Author, performer and documentary filmmaker Jerry Naylor
previewed “The Rockabilly Legends” on public broadcasting; Radio and Television
News Director Association President Barbara Cochran advocated sunshine for
reporters covering public bodies. March 15: Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris
Whittington discussed re-election plans of Gov. Blanco and the possible
candidacy of former Sen. John Breaux. March 16: Charlie Cook, Amy Walter and Jennifer Duffy of the
Cook Political Report offered analysis of the 2006 congressional elections and
previewed the 2008 campaign. March 20: Collis Temple, Bill Benedetto and Bill Palmer
offered support from BREC for the renewal of a property tax on March 31;
University of Illinois at Chicago historian Michael Perman previewed three
lectures at LSU concerning the South after reconstruction. March 21: Former Gov. Mike Foster assessed the impact of the
withdrawal from the gubernatorial race of Gov. Kathleen Blanco; Attorney Lewis
Unglesby analyzed a possible residency challenge if Sen. John Breaux chooses to
run for governor. March 22: Louisiana GOP Executive Director James Quinn
challenged the residency of former U.S. Sen. John Breaux, who is considering a
run for governor. March 23: Music critic Alex Cook of 225 surveyed the music
scene in March 26: Derek Gordon of the Community Fund for the Arts
previewed a March 29 concert featuring Stephanie Jordan and Wes Anderson;
Attorney Carey Messina detailed the necessity for estate planning. March 28: Journalist and lawyer Julie Baxter noted the
possible legal challenge to a gubernatorial campaign for former U.S. Sen. John
Breaux. March 29: Activist Joe Traigle conveyed the necessity for
tolerance in March 29: Activist Joe Traigle conveyed the necessity for
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Feb. 1: Barry Erwin, Keith Gates Feb. 2: Tom Guarisco, Shanelle Matthews, Howardina Pindell Feb. 5: Derek Gordon; Verge Ausberry Feb. 6: Sam Jones, Lara Gautreau Feb. 7: David Bondy, David Cheramie Feb. 9: Jack Germond, Alvin Smith Feb. 12: Nicole Marshall, Smiley Anders Feb. 13: Walter Boasso, Lee Horne, Michael Danna, Deborah Koons Garcia Feb. 14: Kelly Viator, Frank Luntz, Joycelyn Elders Feb. 15: Wiley Hilburn, Kathleen Benfield Feb. 16: Robert Entman, Bob Mann Feb. 20: Elliott Stonecipher, Phil Preis Feb. 21: C.C. Lockwood, Henry Bechthold Feb. 22: Howard Taylor, Bill Federer Feb. 23: Jackie Maravich, Beverly Gray Feb. 26: John Kennedy, Kathy Fletcher, Eric Lewis Feb. 27: Mark Kriegel, Gary Mack Feb: 28 George
Kennedy, Michael Tick, Vastine Stabler Feb. 1: Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin
offered suggestions for improvement for the state in various quality of life
categories; Louisiana College Republicans President Keith Gates said his group
had sent the governor tissue papers to wipe “crocodile tears.” Feb. 5: Arts Council CEO Derek Gordon examined opportunities
for the arts community in greater Baton Rouge; LSU Senior Associate Athletic
Director Verge Ausberry noted a 54 percent graduation rate for athletes at LSU
and credited the new academic center and staff for the improvement since his playing
days from 1986-89. Feb. 6: Special Assistant to Gov. Blanco, Sam Jones, praised
the governor’s performance post-Katrina; Lara Gautreau of the LSU Art and Feb. 7: LUBA CEO David Bondy analyzed insurance issues in
the state in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; David Cheramie
executive director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana,
objected to the use of a derogatory term used by Alabama Coach Nick Saban to
describe Cajuns. Feb. 8: Poet Ava Haymon read from her work, “Kitchen Heat;”
Davis Rhorer of the Downtown Development District praised downtown resurgence
in Feb. 9: Columnist and commentator Jack Germond reviewed the
nine presidents he has covered as a Beltway journalist; Alvin Smith, executive
director of Youth Oasis, talked of his group’s capacity to assist runaway
children between the ages of 10 and 17. Feb. 12: Feb. 13: State Sen. Walter Boasso discussed his run for
governor as did Libertarian Lee Horne;
Documentary film maker Deborah Koons Garcia and Michael Danna of the
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation debated the need for genetically modified
food. Feb. 14: Kelly Viator of the ALS Association discussed
efforts to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease, which afflicts 30,000 Americans;
Pollster Frank Luntz previewed his book, “Words that Work;” Former Surgeon
General Joycelyn Elders voiced support for an HPV vaccine for young girls. Feb. 15: Veteran journalist and educator Wiley Hilburn of
Louisiana Tech said that Foster Campbell is a dark horse candidate for
governor; Kathleen Benfield of the American Family Associaton opposed a
mandatory HPV vaccination for girls in public schools. Feb. 16: Journalism professor Robert Entman of Feb. 19: Former star of “The Bachelor” and “The
Bachelorette,” Jen Schefft, discussed her book, “Better Single than Sorry;”
State Capitol watcher C.B. Forgotston lamented problems of recovery in New
Orleans on the eve of Mardi Gras. Feb. 21: Nature
photographer C.C. Lockwood noted his exhibit in Feb. 22: Capital Area United Way CEO Howard Taylor talked
about his first six weeks on the job in Baton Rouge after a long career in the
private sector, primarily as an executive of IBM; Presidential historian Bill
Federer assessed the legacy of America’s first president, George Washington, on
the 275th anniversary of Washington’s birth. Feb. 23: Jackie Maravich, widow of LSU basketball great Pete
Maravich, remembered her late husband, who died 19 years ago of a heart seizure
at age 40; Hollywood reporter Beverly Gray previewed Sunday’s Oscar ceremony
and remembered the year of 1967 when the Best Picture nominees included “In the
Heat of the Night,” “The Graduate,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” and “Bonnie
and Clyde.” Feb. 26: Kathy Fletcher and Eric Lewis detailed their
involvement in the Baton Rouge Black Chamber of Commerce; State Treasurer John
Kennedy urged the firing of ICF International, the firm hired to administer the
Road Home program. Feb. 28: Political consultant George Kennedy talked about
his client in the governor’s race, Foster Campbell, who is proposing an oil
processing tax; Director Michael Tick and spokesman Vastine Stabler previewed
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Jan. 2: Matt Deville, Michael Wolf Jan. 3: Foster Campbell, George Kennedy Jan. 4: Sidney Coffee, C.B. Forgotston Jan. 5: Reginald Jan. 8: Frank Moretti, Derrell Cohoon, Javanka Ciares Jan. 9: Kathleen Blanco, Andrew Zimbalist Jan. 10: John Wirt Jan. 11: Michael Medved, Robert Gard Jan. 12: (Jim Nickel Guest Host) Cody Lyman, Brent Bankston, Jim Loy Jan. 15: Evon Hogan, Vanessa Gorsuch, Tony Clayton Jan. 16: John Kennedy, John Cooksey, Lenore Feeney Jan. 17: George Morris Jan. 18: Robyn Ekings, Robert Travis-Scott, Bernie Pinsonat Jan. 19: David Kipen, Jordan Kessler, Stacey Simmons Jan. 23: Bruce Herschensohn, Rani Whitfield, Gil Robertson Jan. 24: Noel Hammatt, Sean Reilly Jan. 25: Phil Preis, Elliott Stonecipher Jan. 26: Kirsten Vangsness, Jan Huttner, Jean Armstrong, Alice Percoraro Jan. 29: Michael Brown, Lauren Redniss, Erik Greene Jan. 30: Rick Gentile, Mike Robichaux Jan. 31: Ben Bagert, Jim Brandt January 2007 Topics Jan. 1: Encore presentation of interviews with Raymond Jetson and Hank Klibanoff Jan. 2: Tiger Rag editor Matt Deville predicted victory in the Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl vs. Notre Dame; Lawyer and Libertarian Michael Wolf assessed Louisiana’s new anti-smoking law. Jan. 3: Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell announced plans to run for governor this year; Political consultant George Kennedy handicapped the potential field for the Oct. 20 gubernatorial primary. Jan. 4: Sidney Coffee, Governor Blanco’s director of coastal restoration efforts, noted that Louisiana loses a football field in wetlands every 38 minutes; State Capitol watchdog C.B. Forgotson related concerns about Louisiana and his former hometown of New Orleans 16 months post-Katrina. Jan. 5: Baton Rouge Constable Reginald Brown previewed the “Blue Mass” at St. Joseph’s Cathedral this Sunday to honor law enforcement persons; Baton Rouge Library Director Lydia Acosta advocated downtown as the location for the new main library. Jan. 8: The Road Information Program (TRIP) Policy Director Frank Moretti and Baton Rouge contractor Derrell Cohoon stated that Louisiana rates poorly when road conditions are measured with nearly half of the state’s roads in poor to mediocre condition; Actress and author Jovanka Ciares contended that immigrants in the U.S. are receiving unfair characterizations. Jan. 9. Gov. Kathleen Blanco urged Louisiana residents to support the Saints, but she stopped short of proposing a new stadium for the Saints; Sports economist Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College took exception to sizable salaries paid to college football coaches such as Alabama’s Nick Saban. Jan. 10: Baton Rouge Advocate entertainment writer John Wirt reviewed films of 2006, selecting his best and worst picks of the year. Jan. 11: Talk show host Michael Medved assessed the plan pushed by President Bush to increase troop strength in Iraq; Retired General Robert Gard criticized the call for more troops. Jan. 12: Guest host Jim Nickel interviewed Cody Lyman, star of “Defending the Caveman,” showing at the Manship Theatre; LSU team physician Brent Bankston discussed the challenges of keeping Tiger athletes in playing condition after serious injuries; Retired Admiral Jim Loy, former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard discussed national security issues. Jan. 15: Evon Hogan and Vanessa Forsuch of Public Allies previewed MLK Day events in Baton Rouge; Veteran attorney and prosecutor Tony Clayton discussed the signifance of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 16: Lenore Feeney gave notice of a five week master gardener series at the Bluebonnet Library; Former Congressman John Cooksey voiced support for stem cell research legislation; State Treasurer John Kennedy indicated he is considering a party switch. Jan. 17: George Morris of the Baton Rouge Advocate recapped his 25 years covering events in Louisiana and remembered Muhammad Ali on his 65th birthday. Jan 18: Robyn Ekings of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Robert Travis Scott of the New Orleans Times-Picayune and pollster Bernie Pinsonat looked ahead to the Oct. 20th gubernatorial primary. Jan. 19: David Kipen, Director of Literature for the National Endowment for the Arts, promoted the Big Read program as he discussed past and present books and films; Jordan Kessler and Stacey Simmons noted the fertile environment for film making in Louisiana. Jan. 22: Harvey Hoffman previewed the week’s Jewish Film Festival in Baton Rouge; Dave Kindred of the Sporting News remembered Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell, the subjects of his book, “Sound and Fury.” Jan. 26: Actress Kirsten Vangsness discussed her role in the series “Criminal Minds;” Critic Jan Hutter lavished praise on the 2007 Oscar nomination choices; Jean Armstrong, president of the Louisiana League of Women Voters, and Dr. Alice Percoraro, director of the Center for Women and Government at Nicholls State University, previewed the women’s weekend in Baton Rouge on March 9th and March 10th.
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