Jim and the Big Guy Friday 10-19-2007 12:45pm? CT The final days of the Louisiana Gubernatorial election brought a number of statewide candidates by our station on Howard Ave.in New Orleans.? The latest was Sen. Walter Boasso, running for Governor. With runoffs in many races a certainly, I’m sure we will be over run with...Read More

Jim Bernazzani Thursday 10-11-2007 8:35am? CT The FBI has an active presence in New Orleans, post Katrina, and the Louisiana Director, Jim Bernazzani, was on my show this past Wednesday.? We have read and heard a lot about the FBI’s involvement in corruption and street crime throughout the city.? But Bernazzani spent quite a bit...Read More

Thinking about next year’s election … already made up your mind? still deciding? try this fascinating website! Takes about 1-2 minutes. Having trouble deciding who to vote for in 2008? This will compare your answers with ALL candidates. I found this to be of interest …. It did not select the candidate I had expected!...Read More

I have received numerous comments and compliments about this website, and many viewers are impressed as to how there is so much current information, humor and music. Who is my right hand man and webmaster who keeps the site updated? It’s my nephew, Conway Solomon, pictured below. Conway lives in New Orleans, but was in...Read More

Below is the emotional and moving photo of a young couple beginning a new life.? The Marine is making the best of putting his tragic past behind.? He was severely injured in Iraq.? We all wish this couple happiness, and our deep thanks to this brave Marine for his commitment to his country.Read More

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Ruthie Frierson Friday 09-21-2007 7:32am CT Many New Orleans residents in the private sector saw how slowly the recovery effort was moving, many rolled up their sleeves and did what the political leadership should have been doing. One of these community activists is Ruthie Frierson, who formed Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, and she...Read More

CONTRACT WITH LOUISIANA One month to go in Louisiana. Four weeks until one of the most important elections in Louisiana history. The airwaves are being filled with more political spots as each day passes. But do you really know how these candidates feel about a cross section of major issues in the state? I have...Read More

Subject: Hold Our Leaders Accountable Here’s a great way to let your voice be heard.? We have a major election in Louisiana a little over a month a way.? And all of us are being lobbied by these political wannabes for our support.? Here’s what I hope you will do: when asked for your support,...Read More

Al Sharpton Friday 09-14-2007 7:50am? CT Rev. Al Sharpton was in my studio this past week.? He does his own syndicated radio show each day, and used the Clear Channel Studios while on a visit to New Orleans.? The Rev. is quite a controversial fellow, but a funny guy to visit with.Read More

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana THE SKY IS FALLING! For many years, I have kept a daily dairy about special events.? On this week, commemorating the 6th anniversary of the attack on America, I want to share with you my diary entry of the tragic day. ? ? Tuesday, September 11, 2001 Baton...Read More

Freedom Walk Monday, September 9th. A large crowd was in Baton Rouge this past Saturday morning for the 2007 Freedom Walk, commemorating the anniversary of the tragic events that took place on 9/11 back in 20001. Greta Perry from St. Tammany was on my show recently to talk about the national walks that took place...Read More

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Thursday, September 6th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana WHAT HAPPENED TO READING A GOOD BOOK? August has always been my special month to read extensively. No how to, general information, politics, or any other type of practical knowledge reading. It’s always been fiction. Off to summer digs at Gulf Shores, with nothing more to do than...Read More

The General Tuesday 09-04-2007 5:06am It was almost like John Wayne coming back to New Orleans.? General Russel Honore, former commander of the Joint Military Task Force, was back to visit on the two year anniversary of Katrina.? The General calmly answered many questions about the harrowing days right after the catastrophe, and his efforts...Read More

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Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana WAKING UP TO REALITY IN NEW ORLEANS Remember the war scenes of mayhem and destruction in the movie “Good morning Vietnam?” As Agent Orange is brushed across the countryside, and both bombs and machine gunfire continually echo across the killing fields by both sides in the battle, the...Read More

Sunday,? August 26th, 2007   Women helping to bring back the Greater New Orleans area was my focus this week.? Community Activist Ann Milling joined me live in studio to talk about the many women who have come from the private sector, and are volunteering their time and efforts to make New Orleans whole again.?...Read More

Weather Channel Guy and Attorney Russ Herman Friday 08-24-2007 9:37am? CT The Weather Channel guy was on the show this week.? And how timely can you get with Hurricane Dean lingering in the Gulf.? Brian Shield is the Chief Information Officer for the Weather Channel, and spent an interesting hour on my show.? You would...Read More

Sean Riley Former State Representative Sean Riley from Baton Rouge was in our 995fm studio this week talking up the Blueprint Louisiana proposal.? The group is urging? legislative candidates to sign a pledge of support for the Blueprint ambitious ;program of reform in state government.Read More

Monday, August 13, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY THE SINKING OF NEW ORLEANS’ SOUL Another politician goes down today. And the malaise continues to hang over the head of New Orleans. Not from Katrina. But from another tragic example of the dismal failure within the political leadership of this once great city. New Orleans...Read More

Musical notes Tuesday 08-07-2007 8:43am CT I am pictured with members of a working group of band members who meet for a learning session each Tuesday night at the Sounder Cafe in the Marigny on Charters Street. You would be surprised how talented some of these young people are both singing and on their instruments....Read More

Musical notes I am pictured with members of a working group of? ? band members who meet for a learning session each Tuesday night at the Sounder Cafe in the Marigny on Charters Street.? You would be surprised how talented some of these young people are both singing and on their instruments.? I’ve been a...Read More

Unnatural disaster A BILLION-DOLLAR DISASTER: Citizens Insurance had both the reinsurance and the cash on hand to handle Hurricane Rita (above is the aftermath in Cameron Parish), which was six times larger than the previous record event in the state. The insurance of last resort, however, was left with a billion-dollar debt. By Seth Fox...Read More

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You can hear a lengthy interview of Jim discussing the bleak insurance situation in Louisiana on Sunday, August 4th on Channel 4, WWL, in New Orleans at 10:30am. And check out this week’s Baton Rouge Business rep0ort.? The Front Page Headline blares out “Citizens Corp. could be the Worst financial disaster in the last 100...Read More

Rev. Bill Terry Friday 08-03-2007 10:14am? CT If you want to see the names of those murdered this year in New Orleans, make a visit to St. Emma’s Episcopal Church on Esplanade Street by the French Quarter.? Rev. Bill Terry has a billboard listing all the victims this year.? He was in studio on my...Read More

FEMA trailers and formaldehyde Thursday 07-26-2007 8:51am? CT FEMA trailers and formaldehyde were hot topics on my show this week.? There are major problems with numerous FEMA trailers located in both Louisiana and Mississippi, and the phones rang continually as many callers shared their experiences with health problems linked to formaldehyde that is emitted fro...Read More

FEMA trailers and formaldehyde Thursday 07-26-2007 8:51am? CT FEMA trailers and formaldehyde were hot topics on my show this week.? There are major problems with numerous FEMA trailers located in both Louisiana and Mississippi, and the phones rang continually as many callers shared their experiences with health problems linked to formaldehyde that is emitted fro...Read More

Buddy Roemer Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer was a guest on my Friday the 13th show, and he did not hold back in raising questions about the lack of strong leadership in New Orleans.? The Governor also told my listeners that Congressman Bobby Jindal is all but a cinch to be Louisiana’s next governor.? Buddy...Read More

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Did you know this site is now available in eight languages?? Just scroll down to the bottom of this? page and pick the language you want including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese ? ************* Baton Rouge Chamber President Baton Rouge Chamber President Steven Moret was Jim’s guest this week to talk...Read More

? What’s the old saying? Don’t pay attention to what I say. Watch what I do. Appreciate the truism here. One only has to compare the rhetoric from Louisiana Republican legislators during the past few weeks of the 2007 session as compared to the actual votes these same legislators cast. Two stark and opposing pictures...Read More

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Innocence Project ? The Innocence Project of New Orleans was discussed on Wednesday’s show, and my guest was the Chairman of the Board, Kathleen Norman.? Kathleen was actually the foreperson of a jury that convicted and sentenced an innocent man to death.? Later, when confronted with evidence of his innocence that had been in possession...Read More

Sheriffs! and more Crime control and prevention was the focus of Thursday’s show. I was joined by Sheriff Jack Stephens of St. Bernard Parish, and Sheriff Jiff Hingle of Plaquemines Parish for a lively discussion and numerous callers. What can seniors do about skyrocketing health insurance, particularly prescription drugs? With me today do discuss this...Read More

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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 Baton Rouge, Louisiana HUNTING, FISHING AND HIGH PROPERTY INSURANCE RATES If there was ever any doubt about both the incompetence and the arrogance in the running of Citizens Property Insurance Company, all you have to do is review the latest Legislative Audit report made public this week. The Legislative Auditor, after...Read More

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana PRESIDENTIAL IMPACT OF LOUISIANA SLIPPING AWAY With the current Louisiana legislative session already one fourth over, there has been, so far, little interest in moving the state’s presidential date from the current date of February 10th. And if this date holds up, Louisiana will drift into oblivion as...Read More

Dennis Miller Comedian and talk show host Dennis Miller brought his sarcastic wit to my show this morning. He could not have been funnier. ?Read More

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE LOOK TO THE SUNSHINE STATE It’s a shame former US Senator John Breaux did not pursue his residency problem in the Louisiana state court system. You see, there’s another outsider in a Southern state that could be exactly the candidate Louisiana is desperate looking for. And...Read More

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Monday, April 16th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana   BREAUX’S OUT BUT TIME FOR REPUBLICANS TO PRODUCE   Friday, the 13th turned out to be a bad news day for Louisiana Democrats. And if the Saints were in the market for a new kicker, they sure found one in Attorney General Charlie Foti who punted on...Read More

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney surprised the political pundits last week when he outpace the Republican presidential field in money raising, putting together $23 million. His Louisiana campaign manager, New Orleans businessman Scott Sewell, was by the station this week to hype the Romney campaign. World class marathoner Bill Rogers was a guest on my...Read More

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana     IN LOUISIANA, DO IDEAS MATTER? A number of candidates are posturing themselves in the coming fall gubernatorial election. And several new business and good government groups have sprung up in recent weeks to supposedly “set the agenda” for the political season. One candidate for governor is...Read More

Welcome to my new website. I hope you will enjoy taking the time to look over a number of new features that we have put up for your enjoyment, your entertainment, and perhaps even some knowledge that you will not find anywhere else. I’m glad to have all of our previous viewers, and welcome to...Read More

January 18, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana  Did you ever notice how Louisiana is shaped like a boomerang? Where ever you throw it out there or whatever might happen, things always seem to come back and knock you off balance. Living day to day in the Bayou State is a rollercoaster ride; a yo-yo with highs...Read More

Thursday, January 18th, 2006 New Orleans, Louisiana GOOD NEWS AND BAD IN THE CRESCENT CITY Did you ever notice how Louisiana is shaped like a boomerang?? Where ever you throw it out there or whatever might happen, things always seem to come back and knock you off balance.? Living day to day in the Bayou...Read More

January 9, 2007 New Orleans, Louisiana   The New Year was not supposed to start off this way. 2006 had been a disappointment for thousands of people in the greater New Orleans area who were overwhelmed with frustrations over dealing with a federal, state, and local bureaucracy that seemed barely to function at all. 2007 was...Read More

They buried former President Gerald Ford this week. The funeral took place Tuesday morning, while I was airing my New Orleans radio talk show. I told my listeners that I had met the former president on three different occasions. And I really believe I was the first person to call him “Mr. President.” My first...Read More

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TALK RADIO MAKES A BIG COMEBACK Just a few years ago, talk radio held a small niche of the listening public both in Louisiana and throughout the Deep South. Here in the Bayou State, only a handful of stations even carried talk radio shows. Several New Orleans stations had the fairly strong signals that could...Read More

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I’ll tell you how slow my weekend was. I actually sit down and read the Iraq Study Group Report, and all of its 79 recommendations. I learned that the situation in Iraq is grave and deteriorating. No big surprise here. Lots of finger pointing and generalities, but where’s the beef? Will Rogers once asked: “How...Read More

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