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Wednesday, May 15th: Alex Martin, Don Kirchner, Julia Scarnato, Fred Rosenfeld, John Steinman

Alex Martin, Global Writing Chief of the Wall Street Journal and New Orleans native, recalls his years at the Times-Picayune and reflects on the acquisition of the newspaper by the Advocate. Father Don Kirchner and coordinator of the Spanish Apostalate in Baton Rouge, Julia Scarnato, discuss the rising number of Hispanics in the community. John Steinman, host of Deconstructing Dinner, the internationally syndicated radio show, talks about the power of food co-ops. Fred Rosenfeld, first team president of the New Orleans Jazz, compares his acquisition of Pete Maravich in 1974 to the New Orleans Pelicans receiving the first pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, destined to be Duke superstar Zion Williamson.

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Kirchner/Scarnato on Hispanics in BR
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Alex Martin on the Times-Picayune.

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.