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Jere Longman on Lafayette pole vaulting sensation Mondo Duplantis

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New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, a native of Eunice and an LSU Manship School graduate, reflects on his feature about pole vaulting sensation Armand "Mondo" Duplantis. Duplantis is a 17-year-old student at Lafayette High School and has set the national prep record in the event.

Also on today's program: Political strategist Timmy Teepell looks at executives past and present, including his client, Former Governer Bobby Jindal, here.

Every weekday Jim engages listeners with compelling discussions ranging from presidential and gubernatorial campaigns to LSU football and the aftermath of disasters like Hurricane Isaac.