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Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana LOUISIANA NEEDS MORE HEROES! Psychologist Carl Jung wrote that we are born to need heroes. Having a hero in our lives nurtures us, gives us hope, lifts us up, gives us reasons to dream and be inspired. Every kid has a special champion they admire and look up...Read More

Everyone needs heroes to look up to, particularly when growing up. To many youngsters, sports figures serve as an inspiration. That was certainly true in my case. I had a number of heroes in a number of sports. But the athlete I have always most admired is LSU and NBA superstar Bob Pettit. A statute...Read More

On our radio program this weekend, Trump and Clinton continue to roll towards their party nominations. Former FBI agent Colleen Rowley will talk about FBI overreach. Bill Coleman will join us f rom Dallas to talk about freedom of speech and business owner’s rights. And old friend and financial analysis Jordon Goodman will help us...Read More

Remember all those political pundits who said if Trump gets elected president, they would move out of the country?  Look at the New York Daily News front page headlines following Super Tuesday election day.   Are you ready to start packing?Read More

If you’re still trying to wrap your head around the inexplicable rise of Donald Trump, then Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane might have just given us the most plausible explanation yet. The actors appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Sunday night in a sketch called “Trumped,” a 2016-themed spoof of their Broadway hit “The Producers.”...Read More

Way down yonder in Louisiana, the creative talent continues to thrive. Musicians, artists, writers, and athletes: The cream of the crop comes from the Bayou State. So why is the politics so out of whack, unpredictable, and so dysfunctional? The state is dead broke, and has been for years. The state’s credit rating was just...Read More

Friday, February 26th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  PUBLIC APATHY AND LOUISIANA POLITICS! When it comes to exceptional creative talent in America, Louisiana seems to always come out on top. I thought of the state’s remarkable musical virtuosos this week on the third anniversary of the death of concert pianist Van Cliburn, arguably one of the...Read More

We are all set for a lively weekend radio program. We begin with Dr. Paul Coleman on who has a better mental health, Republicans or Democrats? See his new book, “Finding Peace when your Heart is in Pieces,” by Clicking Here. Then Jan Marshall joins us to tell how she uses humor to assist in...Read More

Thursday, February 18th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana NEW LOUISIANA GOVERNOR FACING REALITY! New Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has jumped head first into the abyss of state government’s seemingly endless financial problems, and his popularity is already taking hits. A recent Southern Media and Opinion Research poll has his popularity rating at a low 42%....Read More

Way down in Louisiana, the deepest of the deep southern states, a new Louisiana Governor is fighting to keep his head above the water. There is unanimous agreement that previous Gov. Bobby Jindal created one heckuva mess. Now it’s up to John Bel Edwards to try his best in cleaning it all up. But it’s...Read More

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Our weekend radio program will broadcast live from St. John in the Virgin Islands. Quite a contrast from the below zero weather we broadcast from in New York last week. We will talk about the death of Justice Scalia, mandatory terms for judges and the future of the Supreme Court with Prof. David Garrow from...Read More

February 11th, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT IN LOUISIANA! Political correctness continues to be on the march in the Bayou State from Shreveport to New Orleans. Just about everywhere a Civil War commemoration or monument is located, there seems to be some local group calling for a re-writing of history by eliminating such...Read More

Political correctness seems to be all the range as certain areas of the nation, both north and south, want to rewrite our national history. Flags coming down. Confederate statutes? Got to go. Even ole’ Christopher Columbus is under assault by some who want to do away with national Columbus Day. So what’s a reasonable approach?...Read More

Sundays Radio Weekend is shaping up well, with the review of big events that took place this past week. The Super Bowl, political primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire, Mardi Gras, Sunday Valentine Day, and much more. Author Bill Muckler will join us to discus the presidential debates and his new book, Clicking Here. And...Read More

Well, I hope you had a pleasant Mardi Gras. That is, if you live in the south, and some Midwestern cities that are adopting the annual Fat Tuesday tradition. I spent Mardi Gras day in the heart of the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans with a  number family and friends. If you have never...Read More

February 4th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana LOUISIANA BIG LOSER IN IOWA CAUCUS! The biggest loser in the recent Iowa presidential caucuses was not Donald Trump or any of the other candidates who did not meet expectations in garnering voters. No, the title for the real loser was, hands down, the state of Louisiana. Because of...Read More

Ah, what could’ve been in the deepest of the deep southern states certainly that could have had the first presidential primary in America. And can you imagine? All the candidates and busloads of the press crisscrossing the state spending not just millions, but hundreds of millions of dollars. A huge economic bonanza for the Bayou...Read More

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It’s Mardi Gras weekend and the “Common Sense” show will be broadcast live from the French Quarter in the heart of New Orleans. It’s simply the greatest free show on earth and we will have some lively and colorful commentary. Several guests will join us. Dr. James Forsythe will lead a discussion o the value...Read More

I wanted to take some time this week on my syndicated radio show to remember back. To many of us, this was the week that, according to the lyrics in Don McLean’s famous song, “¦ the infamous “day the music died”. Fifty-seven years ago on February 3rd, the great Buddy Holly died in a terrible...Read More

We are approaching he weekend before Fat Tuesday and this is the prime time to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras. This is the weekend when Bacchus and Endymion, two of the biggest parades of the season, roll down the streets of New Orleans. The streets are packed all day Saturday and Sunday with parade...Read More

It would be an understatement to say that my home state of Louisiana is in a real financial mess. Because of irresponsible spending under the previous governor and legislature, the Bayou State has to fill a financial hole this year in the coming five months of $750 million, And next year of almost $2 billion....Read More

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana ARE NEW LOUISIANA TAXES REALLY NECESSARY? Paraphrasing but updating former Louisiana Senator Russell Long’s famous saying about how to raise revenue, “We’re going tax you, we’re going tax me, we’ll even tax that guy behind the tree.” With only a few days in office, Louisiana’s new Governor John...Read More

Radio Program weekend schedule is set and we hope you will join us for a lively show. We begin with a discussion about end of life options with ER Doctor Kevin Haselhorst.  Then former Navy Seal Chris Sajnog discusses how to protect your family in a time of some many crimes and so many guns...Read More

You just don’t see entertainers like James Cagney and Bob Hope any more.  Humor,  talent galore, dancing, singing…they could do it all.  Take a look at these multi-talented guys below.Read More

Sometimes in the course of history, a smaller regional event can have worldwide consequences. The Battle of New Orleans ended the War of 1812 two hundred years ago. But what might have happened if the ragtag bunch of Louisiana frontiersman, had not beaten the British? What would have happened if the United States continued to...Read More

January 21st, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana WAS THE COURSE OF HISTORY CHANGED IN LOUISIANA? Two hundred years ago this month, Louisiana was the center of a major turning point in both American and world history. The War of 1812 was the first time in the short time of the nation’s history that the U.S. had...Read More

We are soon to go on the radio and a lively program is planned for our listeners this weekend. Should African American actors boycott the Academy Awards? Social commentator Lisa Durden thinks so and will join us to discuss. By the way, I disagree. Then our friend John Batty, a psychiatric nurse, will talk about his...Read More

Daughter and former CNN anchor Campbell Brown, whose organization, the Partnership for Educational Justice, is interviewed by Mangu-Ward, that took place at the National Summit on Educational Excellence in Wasington, D.C., Brown also discussed her decision to leave journalism for the “glamorous world” of ed reform, her response to critics who object to her tactic...Read More

We are all set for a lively radio program set for weekend and we hope you will plan to join us. Along with reviewing the week’s news, we will discuss workplace issues. As an employer, just what time do you have to allow for religions observances during the workday? Labor and employment law expert Brian...Read More

My home state of Louisiana has a new governor, and things kicked off at the state capital this week. I’ve been to just about every inauguration going back to 1972. I was sworn in on the state capitol steps on five different occasions. As an “over the hill” former politician, it’s nice to go back...Read More

Thursday, January 14th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana UPHILL BATTLES FOR LOUISIANA’S NEW GOVERNOR! Louisiana’s newly elected governor began his inaugural day on a high note with religious services at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge. But before he could even begin his inaugural address, things got dicey. The Louisiana House of Representatives rejected his...Read More

 Louisiana’s newly elected governor began his inaugural day on a high note with religious services at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge. But before he could even begin his inaugural address, things got dicey. The Louisiana House of Representatives rejected his hand picked candidate for Speaker. Is this an indication of how his term...Read More

Folks down in the Bayou State just finished a knockdown, drag out gubernatorial election. Most voters want to breathe a sigh of relief, and have a have a little break in the election cycle. But that’s not to be. It’s presidential election year including a long list of local and statewide elections to be considered....Read More

January 7th, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana ELECTIONS NEVER STOP IN LOUISIANA!  Less than two months ago, Louisiana voters were beaten to exhaustion with a barrage of mostly negative campaign commercials. Try as one might, it was impossible to dodge the onslaught of attack ads delivered by TV, radio, mailers, newspaper, and internet saturation. What a...Read More

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With our syndicated radio program, I have the opportunity of traveling throughout the country a good bit. So it’s fun to pick up  local humor about different states. Here are a few of my favorites to lighten things up this week. Louisiana What differentiates a zoo in Louisiana from other zoos? The Louisiana zoo has...Read More

January 1st, 2016 Baton Rouge, Louisiana FOOTBALL AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN LOUISIANA! It’s that time of year for college bowl games and NFL playoffs. And when you look at the winners, it’s all about the coach. Top college teams like Alabama and LSU don’t build winning programs by setting up boards and committees. The job...Read More

What does a football coach have to do with a teacher? Quite a lot in my opinion. We give the coach full responsibility, pay him well, and expect results. Why don’t we do the same thing with our teachers? That’s the focus of my new column this week. Our approach to elementary and secondary education...Read More

Because of a family conflict, our weekend radio program will be a rerun, highlighting some of the top guess from the year 2015. We will cover some new health, ideas, a little politics, and remember those who passed away during this previous year. Then, next week, would we will be back in action with our...Read More

We are bringing the year 2015 to an end, and for many of us, it’s probably a pretty good idea. Quite frankly, the world is pretty screwed up right now. We can only hope that 2016 will be a lot better at bringing peace to the Middle East. And what a presidential election were about...Read More

December 24th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana NEW YEAR THOUGHTS FROM THE BAYOU STATE!  Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I always do.  A New Year always brings with it promise and uncertainty, but the coming year brings with it a greater foreboding than we have experienced in the past.  I would rather be absorbed with...Read More

Well I certainly hope 2015 was a good year for you. I guess we can always do better. My family and I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. If you’re fortunate enough like me to have so many kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and assorted others, it certainly keeps us...Read More

We are winding down to the New Year with the full agenda on or we can radio show. Ready to make some New Year’s predictions? Our longtime friend, the Great Kreskin joins us to offer you insight into what will happen in 2016. He’s written a great new book about the future called “In Real...Read More

It’s the holiday season and if you need something to help you get in the holiday spirit, this will hit you right in the feels. Everyone that has seen this has cried so get some tissues. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta have a new video where underprivileged kids can either get a present...Read More

  Thursday, December 17, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana  TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR LOUISIANA UNIVERSITIES! With a new governor about to take over the reins of state, LSU and other Louisiana colleges are making a full court press for more funding. They have a good argument to make. But what do taxpayers get in return? Have universities...Read More

O.K.! We know Louisiana colleges and universities are crying for more money to operate. The current governor and legislature have cut academic budgets to the bone. Yes, spend more on higher education. But should taxpayers not want to be sure that they are getting their money’s worth? Has is all this money being spent? And...Read More

Radio weekend will cover the gamut of news. With national politics so much on the front burner, are you interested in getting involved? Consultant Jonathan Maher joins us to reviews four way people can get involved and affect positive gains. You can check him and his several books by Clicking Here. Then will talk with...Read More

Daughter Campbell is back on the journalistic warpath with an admonition to the press to quit giving Donald Teump so much coverage.  Here’s what she is saying: “To my former TV colleagues: Please stop. Just for one week, don’t say his name. As many have already said, no presidential candidate in history has gotten this...Read More

I’ll bet you did not know what a great cook my wife Gladys is. Here’s just how good she is. She is joined with her twin Wister Gloria on national television cooking a Turducken. A what you say? Well if you want to know what a Turducken is and how o cook it, jut check...Read More

Two of my favorite Austin, Texas singers are Sam Baker & Carrie Elkin. They have performed together for a number of years, and I had the chance to hear them recently at the Red Dragon Listening Room in Baton Rouge. The have a folksy, irreverent, humorous, and delightful way of conveying how much fun you...Read More

Thursday, December 10th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF LSU! Huey Long was the best friend and supporter LSU ever had.  He was called the father of the modern LSU by the Virginia Quarterly Review in commenting: “Huey stroked LSU as if he had been coddling a newborn pet elephant.  During fiscal stringency...Read More

Louisiana’s supposed flagship university is struggling. Really struggling. And there is plenty of fault to go around, including the past leadership at LSU. And it’s been a sad fall from grace. Some old-timers can remember back when LSU was the premier university in the South. Governor Huey Long made the financial support of LSU his...Read More

At this time of year, with winter and snow close at hand, I like to post one of my favorite videos.  These Russian kids are not fighting or protesting.  They are enjoying a popular American song and dancing up a storm.  I wish we had more spontaneous events like this here at home.Read More

The mass of fleeing refugees is swamping Europe, building frustrations and backlash in many parts of the world including right here in the U.S.A.   Many people see their way of life changing right before their eyes, and not for the good of their respective countries. Look at the video below and see if you agree...Read More

Thursday, December 3, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana ALL THAT MATTERS IS THE FOOTBALL COACH! With a new governor soon to take office in a state that is facing a massive government financial crisis, a litany of problems continues to mount. Higher education is on the ropes both financially and academically. Healthcare costs continue to spiral,...Read More