For years, I have enjoyed listening to the 70s Song “Wildfire.” I always thought the song is very much about escaping hard times. Oh, they say she died one winter when there came a chilling frost. And the pony she named Wildfire busted down its stall.  The composer and singer of Wildfire, Michael Martin Murphy,...Read More

Thursday, October1st, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana TIME FOR BOBBY JINDAL TO COME BACK HOME!  Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith spent 20 years in the broadcast booth with Howard Cosell on Monday night football. When the game became out of reach in the waning minutes for the team behind, Meredith was famous for singing: “Turn...Read More

The cards do not read well for Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s last ditch and quixotic effort to gain the Republican presidential nomination. General Custer made his last stand, and now it looks like Jindal is doing the same. NO, the Fat Lady has not begun to sing, but I’m told she is lurking behind the...Read More

Weekend radio begins with a look at Donald Trump’s proposed tax plan for the country. Does it make any sense? Gabby Morrongiello writes for the Washington Examiner, and will brief us on what Trump’s ideas are all about. We will also talk with Ivy League scholar Brian Swain in comparing how Pope Francis reflects on...Read More

An old friend of mine died this week. He was a New Orleans dynamo. Rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer Frankie Ford, whose 1959 hit Sea Cruise brought him international fame, is passed at the age of 76. I’ve heard Frankie sing on any number of times, and his Big Hit, Sea Cruise...Read More

Time for a few laughs before we hunker down for our new column now posted and getting ready for our weekend nationally syndicated radio program.  Take a look and smile.Read More

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Thursday, September 24th, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana THE POPE AND LOUISIANA! The Pope is taking the country by storm having made visits to three American cities in the past week. His schedulers made one oversight in planning Pope Francis’ first trip to the U.S. He should have come to Louisiana. More than half the population...Read More

The Pope is making a big splash on arrival in the U.S., but I was hoping he would make a stop in America’s most classic Catholic city, New Orleans. I am an “almost Catholic convert” as I spell out in my new column. Take a look at my views on the Pope’s visit, and a...Read More

The Pope’s visit, migrants, scarcity of water, and the rise of women in politics-[all part of the lively discussions that will take place this weekend on our “Common Sense” radio program. Jason Berry has become an expert on a variety of problems facing the Catholic Church in recent years. He will join us and discuss...Read More

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One of baseballs all-time greats, Yogi Berra, died this week At 90. He one of baseball’s greatest catchers and characters, who as a player was a mainstay of 10 Yankee championship teams and as a manager led both the Yankees and Mets to the World Series. But he will always be remembered by his Yogisms....Read More

  September 17th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana LITTLE INTEREST IN COMING LOUISIANA ELECTION! According to national political pundits, there is a revolution going on all over America. Voters are in a rebellion mode with little confidence in the political leadership at both the national and state levels. Being an incumbent politician is no longer a...Read More

Voters all over America are telling elected officials that they want to “throw the bums out.” A poll released this week news finds that “72% of Americans believe that politicians cannot be trusted and two thirds think the countries’ political system is dysfunctional. But apparently, not so in Louisiana. Almost 50% of all elected officials...Read More

Business leaders from all over the state of New York we’ll gather this week in New York City to attend the Business Council of New York State’s annual conference. Speaking to the state’s leading business organization will be daughter Campbell, who as most readers know is the former news anchor at both CNN and NBC...Read More

Wow, what a full agenda coming up this weekend on the “Common Sense” radio program. We will review the past week with so much news. The Donald Show, the Republican presidential debate, Refugees flooding into Europe and much more. And did you know that innocuous liquid hand sanitizer used in many schools tastes good, like...Read More

September 10th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana DON’T GIVE JUST ANY KID A SPORTS TROPHY? As far back as I can remember, Saturday mornings were spent at a playing field, or a basketball court, or at swimming pool, cheering on kids — and now grandkids — to participate and be a part of the team. Of...Read More

Pittsburg Steeler linebacker James Harrison, announce to the world that he has confiscated the trophies of his two sons, ages 6 and 8, apparently to teach them a lesson that you should not get a trophy for participating, but only if they “earned” it, whatever that means. And a lot of people agree with him....Read More

We will look back at 9/11 and Hurricane Betsy, as well as the worldwide migrant crisis. Then we will discuss rising insurance rates: Why is cheap gas raising your car insurance? Ken Davidson, Insurance Industry Expert will join us to explain why. His website is www.eagleinsuredadvisors.com. And the Justice Department is saying that they will...Read More

I don’t know if you have seen the popular Broadway show, Jersey Boys, but it’s a real favorite of mine. I was in high school in the 50s when many of the Jersey Boys’ songs wee big hits. The U.S. Navy carries on the Oldies tradition with the Jersey Boys biggest hit. Check it out...Read More

At Carnegie Hall recently, gospel singer Wintley Phipps delivers perhaps the most powerful rendition of one of my favorite spiritual songs, Amazing Grace. He says, “A lot of people don’t realize that just about all Negro spirituals are written on the black notes of the piano. Slaves were not permitted to use the white keys. Probably the most...Read More

Thursday, September 3rd 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Louisiana Has The Highest Insurance Rates And The Worst Drivers!  The results are in for 2015, and it comes as no surprise that Louisiana continues to lead the nation in having the highest automobile insurance rates. A new study, just released by the Bankrate Group “ranked all 50...Read More

 The results are in for 2015, and it comes as no surprise that Louisiana continues to lead the nation in having the highest automobile insurance rates. A new study, just released by the Bankrate Group “ranked all 50 States according to a number of factors that determined where it’s the worst state to drive a...Read More

Guests on this week’s radio program.  Dallas Attorney Byron Henry to discuss legality of Kentucky Clerk of Court refusing to issue marriage license to gay couple. Dr. Joel Kahn to discuss heart health. Dr. Jack Moller to discuss flying cars in the future.  Read More

Well whether you are a Donald Trump fan or not, you have to admit that he sure has brought the question of illegal immigration to the forefront. Most Republicans and Democrats alike don’t seem to want to touch the issue with a 10-foot pole. Here’s an amusing look at the thousand’s of immigrants who continually...Read More

It’s amazing what just a little kindness can do. It can be infectious, and spread, and I hope we all agree that the world could use a good bit more concern for those around us. ” The only real measure of the stature of a life is it’s positive impact upon others.” Jackie Robinson If...Read More

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember well the fear and concern that enveloped our region ten years ago this week. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives. In looking back, many Louisianans felt that maybe New Orleans really was a...Read More

August 27th, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana  Ten Years Ago Katrina Tried To Wash Us Away! Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember the fear and concern that enveloped our region ten years ago this week. A lady named Katrina changed many of our...Read More

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Daughter Campbell continues her assault on educational mediocrity as her new educational reform organization, The 74, hosted the various republican presidential candidates last week in New Hampshire. Take a look below as to how she handled her continuing reform efforts.Read More

We are rapidly approaching the 10th year anniversary of Katrina. If you are not from the Gulf South, you world find it hard to imagine the terrible toll this storm had on so many of us down here. Over 1000 killed, mainly in the New Orleans area. But New Orleans has a special ability to...Read More

Thursday, August 20th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana GET HEALTHY-DRINK MORE COKE? There’s always been a disconnect between the accolades LSU gives itself for academic achievement and the bottom line results that come from national rankings. Louisiana’s flagship rarely cracks the top 100 universities in the U.S., with a majority of SEC schools outperforming LSU year...Read More

We continually hear of new evidence proving that diet is the key to health and weight loss. Health Think Tanks regularly report that sugar is particularly a dangerous ingredient in much of what we eat and drink. Sure, exercise helps, but what you eat and drink is key for wellness. So when a respected research...Read More

Radio Program show time is quickly at hand, and we have a loaded program scheduled for our listeners. Donald Trump, illegal immigration, high crime rates, are all on the table. Then we will talk about the pros and cons of using credit scores to set your automobile insurance rates with insurance expert Ken Davidson. Check...Read More

I’m an avid biker, but bad knees and getting a little older limits my riding to fairly flat surfaces.  But in my younger years, I enjoyed dirt  biking and charging up and down hills.  I’m really envious of the fellow in the video below.  What a way to bike, and what a view.Read More

Thursday, August 13th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana LEGISLATURE STICKS IT TO INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS!  If there was one area of financial help that could have and should have been addressed by the Louisiana legislature in its recent session, it was insurance reform. After all, a Dallas-based research firm completed a new study last month that concluded...Read More

Louisiana continues to have the highest insurance rates in the nation with any policyholders unable to pay the high cost. Certainly the legislature in the Bayou State should be giving some possible solutions a close look-right? Well, maybe not. In fact, in their way too often cavalier manner, this astute body of lawmakers raised the...Read More

Radio Weekend is close at hand, and we have prepared a lively show for our listeners. We will give a presidential primary update, and fill you in with our take on the latest national news. And do you travel much? If you do, you have to be concerned about the TSA. Every day, passengers file...Read More

Thursday, August 6th, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana SANCTUARY CITIES FLOUT IMMIGRATION LAWS! Can the City of New Orleans pick and choose which federal laws it will acknowledge and enforce? Most of us understand that if you violate a federal law, then there are consequences. You most likely will be prosecuted and punished. Federal laws on...Read More

Why are there “Sanctuary Cities,” where illegal immigrants are immune from arrest for breaking the law, or cannot even be questioned when crimes are committed?  Some cities are opening up their arms to illegal immigrants, as crime rates rise, and (would you believe) the cost of auto insurance is tied to their being allowed to...Read More

I’ll take our weekend radio program to Portland, Oregon this weekend, so we are looking forward to a more cool weather from the Pacific Ocean. We begin the show with guest David Sehat and his new book, THE JEFFERSON RULE: How the Founding Fathers Became Infallible and Our Politics Inflexible, shows how both the Left...Read More

I really like to  see  good magic tricks.  I’ve sen David Copperfield several ties, along with a bevy of other really good magicians.  Here i really an exceptional fellow.Not only can illusionist Darcy make doves appear out of nowhere, he also has an even bigger trick up his sleeve.  Take a look.Read More

Here’s quite an inspirational story to share with you. A good story and good outcome. An English conservationist named Damian Aspinall was able to transfer captive gorillas back to wild of course with the help of the whole Aspinall Foundation.  Damian Aspinall took care of a gorilla he named ‘Kwibi‘ for 5 years and then...Read More

Thursday, July 28th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana DOMESTIC TERRORISM IN LAFAYETTE! My home phone rang around 9:00 pm. It was my wife Gladys who was in New York with grandkids. “Turn on CNN. They are reporting a mass shooting at the Grand movie theater in Lafayette. Apparently, several people were killed.” The Lafayette theater is...Read More

Was the terrible shooting in a Lafayette, Louisiana movie theatre an isolated incident, or are we seeing an increase in what has to be considered domestic terrorism? I was there at the Grand Theater just a few hours after the killings. There are some troubling issues over how a deranged mental case even was able...Read More

Much more on domestic terrorism as our weekend radio program shapes up. The Lafayette, Louisiana shooter hit right in my backyard, and I have more to tell than perhaps you have read in the national media. The first presidential debate takes place this eek. Will it all be about Donald Trump? Who has the best...Read More

I’ve always been a Coach Lou Holtz football fan.  Particularly when he coached up at Notre Dame.  Not only was he an outstanding football coach, he also was a real  inspiration to all those around him.  Last year, he was the commencement speaker at a small Catholic college, Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio.  He was...Read More

Daughter Campbell  continues her drive to change the face of public education all over America.  Google News interviewed her this week, and should commented specifically about the controversy over Common Core.  She says the  nationwide Common Core debate is merely a blip on the screen of reform.  To read the entire interview, Click Here.Read More

Friday, July 23rd, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana TRUMP DISPARAGES LOUISIANA HEROES! There is no politically correct way to explain it. Donald Trump blew his chance in a big way. He seemed to be on a roll, rising in the presidential preference polls and talking about issues other Republican candidates were ducking. Here in Louisiana, he...Read More

How can I say this delicately about Donald Trump? I’ll be diplomatic and gentle. He’s a blowhard, a draft dodger, a conceded ass, and a big mouth that should be and will be taken down. I wrote a fairly favorable column about his presidential aspirations a few weeks back. I liked how he put the...Read More

We will begin with the tragedy in Lafayette, Louisiana, my part of the country. The tragic shooting in a movie theatre will be discussed with security expert Catherine Smit-Torrez. Her website is www.stilettospyinvestigations.com. And the Iran nuclear deal-good or bad? We will talk with retired Colonel Robert Sholly about the pros and cons. He is...Read More

With Donald Trump disparaging our military heroes, here is some good entertainment and a fine ending recognizing those who serve to keep us free. A short video, but well worth watching. Take a look below.Read More

There are way too many thugs robbing businesses and rampaging our communities. Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. (my old neck of the woods) was such a thug. Take a look below at this storekeeper who said, not just no, but Hell No, to a thug who held her up. She stood up to lawbreakers and...Read More

After taking 10 years off, country mega star Garth Brooks is back and big as ever. He wowed a jam-packed crowd in New Orleans last week singing most of his 27 number one hits, with more energy that anyone could have imagined. But what was it like when he first began singing as a career?...Read More

Thursday, July 16th, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana GARTH BROOKS AND ME IN LOUISIANA! If you come from Louisiana, it’s almost a congenital requirement that you are born with a love for music. Particularly string music, from country, zydeco, blues, rock and even an abundance of classical aficionados. I’m certainly in that number. Two of my...Read More

Radio weekend is close at hand, and will anticipate a jam-packed program. Iran nuclear restrictions, the continuing Donald Trump saga, Confederate war monuments, new baseball intrigue, all will keep us talking. And are serious problems with Darwinist theory — as author STEPHEN MEYER tries to make clear in his New York Times best-selling book Darwin’s...Read More

The Miss USA pageant here in my hometown of Baton Rouge went off without a hitch last weekend, in spite of all the Donald Trump controversy. The city put on a first rate performance, and although the TV ratings were down, millions of folks across the nation still say the Capitol City in a good...Read More

Daughter Campbell kicks off this week The Seventy Four, an online education newsroom she co-founded, that seeks to drive a much-needed conversation about reforming America’s education system.Coinciding with the launch, The Seventy Four announced that it will host a series of live forums in New Hampshire and Iowa moderated by Campbell and others. They will...Read More

Ole’ Donald Trump sure knows how to stir up a hornet’s nest. His incinerary comments on illegal immigrants have caused NBC and multiple sponsors to pull out of the Miss USA pageant, partly owned by Trump, this weekend in Baton Rouge. Other Republican presidential candidates have lashed out at Trump calling his comments divisive, inaccurate...Read More

Thursday, July 9th, 2015 Baton Rouge, Louisiana MISS USA TRUMPED BY IMMIGRANT DEBATE!  Donald Trump sure has things stirred up right now down here in the Bayou State. International television attention was supposed to highlight Baton Rouge and the whole state of Louisiana. But coverage of the Miss USA pageant has turned more on “The...Read More

Our weekend radio show is shaping up as a full packed sow of ideas and current news. Is Donald Trump for real? Will he show up for the Miss USA contest Sunday night in my hometown of Baton Rouge? (  Why so many shark attacks? We will talk with shark expert Veronica Grey about what’s...Read More