It’s all Trump, and millions of Americans are cheering him on. But has Trump changed America or has America experienced changes that Trump bought into? That’s my big question in this week’s column. America has changed dramatically. Exactly what role did Donald Trump having these changes? I write about what’s happening throughout America in this...Read More

OK, the election is over, so let’s get back to leading our lives. It’s a Life we can live with freedom. And that’s because of all the veterans who served this country to be sure we had these freedoms. November 11th is Veterans Day. It’s a time to reflect and honor those who did serve...Read More

If you are like me, you’ll be glad all the politicking is over and we will determine who the next president of the country will be. Let’s hope it won’t last in making a decision for weeks since the election is so close.  I have some final thoughts to share with you as we move...Read More

We are winding down to our major presidential election. Are you ready to project the winner? I have looked at both candidates, and included that possibly neither one of them can win. I know that’s strange, but you might find my reasoning. Interesting. It’s all set out in my new column. You can read it...Read More

A big celebration for Italian-Americans last week. It was, of course a Columbus Day  celebration. What? You’re saying oh no, it was  Indigenous Peoples Day, right?  I say wrong, and you’ll be surprised how this whole controversy originated. I suggest that Columbus was only a minor footnote in picking the special day to honor Italian-Americans....Read More

Insurance rates continue to go up and policyholders continue to complain. And rightly so.  It used to be a problem along the Gulf Coast. But not anymore. The whole country is complaining about high insurance rates. Why is this? I’ll take a look at this sore subject in my new column. You could read it...Read More

LSU, located in my hometown of Baton Rouge, what a big victory Saturday night over the Ole Miss rebels. Ole Miss was favored, but blew some great opportunities to score. LSU snuck up on them at the end and won the the game. Good for them. But look at what took place by fans who...Read More

We know a lot about flooding down here in Louisiana. The storms come regularly. But in my second home up in the North Carolina mountains, they rarely have weather problems. May be too much snow in the winter. But it all changed this summer. The ground was wet to begin with. Then it rained, and...Read More

My longtime friend Jim Engster received the 2024 Founders Award given annually by public radio in Baton Rouge. Jim has been on the air doing a public affairs show as long as I can remember. He is one of the most knowledgeable person people about Louisiana politics in the state.  A well-deserved honor for Jim.Read More

Pete Rose, certainly one of the greatest baseball players that ever played the game for the Cincinnati Reds, died on Monday. He tried for years to clear his name from gambling on baseball games, but never could. This kept him out of the baseball Hall of Fame. I visited with Pete at length on several...Read More

Did you know that Louisiana Governor Edward Edwards seriously considered running for president?  Yep, I have personal knowledge of his thoughts on why he considered such a raise, and what changed his mind not to run. I take you back to 1978, and it’s a fascinating story. You can read all about it in my...Read More

Goodness gracious! What the heck is going on in this country? Former President Donald Trump says illegals are eating our dogs and cats. What? My dog and cat are under attack? What else can they be eating? Donald Duck? Mickey Mouse? Bambi? Mr. Ed? The list goes on and on. I write about this massive...Read More

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The election for president is close at hand, and there continues to be numerous allegations of past and future voter fraud. Is there any truth to such charges? I know something about the elections process, as I was Louisiana’s chief elections officer for eight years. So I give you my evaluation as to what truth...Read More

Several major state comparisons were released this past week ranking states across the nation from best to worst. Do you want to guess where Louisiana ended up? Dead last on both of the lists. How can that be you say. Best food and best music in the nation, and a host of appealing sites to...Read More

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Now wait a minute. Why on earth am I wishing everyone a Happy New Year. That’s all, fall is just arriving. Well, let me tell you something. For me, the fall brings on a whole new year.  I’ll bet you’ll agree with me once you read my new column. I give a number of reasons...Read More

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We apparently have a bunch of “weird” politicians running for national office this fall. Both Democrats and Republicans are painting the other party with the name tag “weird.” Where did all this start? Who is the weirdest of them all? I write about our “weird” politicians, both nationally and in Louisiana, in my new column...Read More

The “Jesus, Jews, Jihad and Me” Book  tour is taking place all over Louisiana. Jim has been on a host of Louisiana radio stations, talking about the book, and Billboard in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans area. Take a look at the typical billboard that you’ll see driving across the state.  You could also...Read More

Well, there’s some good news coming out of Washington DC. It looks like the Supreme Court, at least one member, is waking up to the fact that we’ve got way too many federal and state laws on the books. Supreme Court Justice Justice Neil Gorsuch has has come to this conclusion in his new book...Read More

  JESUS, JEWS,JIHAD AND ME!  My Jerusalem Journey (And Then the Missiles Came!) ISBN 979-8-218-35707-8 Jim Brown’s NEW Book Jim Brown had this premonition.  As he turned 84 years old, he felt it was time to explore his faith and spirituality. He certainly has lived a full life. In fact, one of Louisiana’s newspapers editorialized...Read More

We are getting close to the national election and so what can we expect? Distorted charges out right lies? This always seems to happen you’re in national  elections. This time around, both candidates for  vice president are being swift boated. I had the same thing happen to me. If you’re not sure what it is,...Read More

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Well, it’s about college football time.  Are you fired up and ready? I sure have been in the past. After all, our state school in Louisiana has won several national championships just in the past few years. But it’s completely different now. A bunch of hired guns has moved in from who knows where to...Read More

So we now have the two major party candidates that are ready to debate and talk about issues affecting the future of this country – right? So, so wrong. All Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are doing is attacking each other. And it looks like this is going to be the, focus of the campaign...Read More

A huge controversy is taking place in Paris at the Olympic Games. At the opening ceremony, there was a profile put together of the last supper that many people, including myself, think made a mockery of this depiction. The latest illustration can be found in the absurd and offensive opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics,...Read More

Well, it was quite a week for the Republicans at their convention in Milwaukee. No real decisions to make as Donald Trump was the obvious nominee. But it was arousing gathering. Next to the Democrats. Will they stay united? Will the President run for reelection? Will some bright candidate emerge that can beat Trump? So...Read More

Affordable insurance, and not finding any, continues to be a major problem here in the Bayou state. A Louisiana legislative committee met last week to see what new laws could be passed to help the critical situation. Hey legislators! We don’t need any new laws. What we need is aggressive enforcement of the laws on...Read More

Everyone seems to be talking about the Supreme Court giving former President Donald Trump all kinds of immunity. But is he really immune from any private act he undertakes? I have some personal experience with private versus public actions, and you would be surprised to know that I’ve been sued on many occasions as a...Read More

My friend Kinky Friedman, one of the real Texas musical outlaws, died a few weeks ago. I called him my friend. I heard him perform on any number on occasions, and he’d like to talk about Louisiana politics. If you haven’t followed Kinky, he and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical...Read More

  Our country is close to having a new national election, and the issue of voter fraud continues to permeate the discussion. Almost half of all Americans think there will be  voter fraud involved. So is there? And what can we do about it? I have a few suggestions. Take a look at my new...Read More

Louisiana is back in the news, as it generally is across the country with something that happens down here, by requiring the posting of the Ten. Commandments in all public schools throughout the state. Good idea or bad? Lots of opinions about this. Are such requirement a violation of the constitutional requirement of separation of...Read More

Take a listen   at the ups and downs, behind and lows, the good and bad at the recent Louisiana Leslie session. It’s all available on this week’s podcast. Go to www.datelinelouisiana.com.Read More

Several recent polls show the United States Supreme Court has dipped to its lowest level of approval.  Only 41% of American motors think the Supreme Court is doing an adequate job. Americans are just losing confidence in the Supreme Court and all their antics. They don’t work very much, and there are any number of...Read More

Well, we’re full blast into  the election season, and the national conventions for both the Republicans and the Democrats are close at hand. I’ve been to a few in the past. Seven to be exact. And I’ve got some interesting stories about the Louisiana connections between both Republicans and Democrats. You could read all about...Read More

Were you stunned by the conviction of formal President Donald Trump? I wasn’t. If you read over the charges, and  Trump’s responses, it was obvious from the get-go that Trump was going to be convicted. A combination of factors were involved. And uneven playing field, and quite frankly, a poor defense bvy Trump’s legal team....Read More

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and most Americans are enjoying a Long holiday weekend. Nothing wrong with that. But what about remembering just why we even have a Memorial Day? No, it’s not to remember our veterans. It’s to pause and look back over the many lives that have been lost so that our families can...Read More

What a pleasure it was to travel to Alexandria, Louisiana this past Thursday to make a presentation before the CenLa Writers Book Group. Many in attendance were first time writers working on their first publication. Enjoyed talking about my writing experience of seven books as well as many questions of how one gets a book...Read More

Well, it’s graduation time for students at all levels. Kindergarten right up through doctorate degrees.  Do you remember any advice that was given to you by commencement speaker at your graduation? Few of us do. I take a stab at it and give my advice to students graduating this time of year.  Yes, I have...Read More

Well, it’s that time again. Under federal law, legislature all over the nation have to reapportion congressional districts. And boy what a mess there is in Louisiana. It’s the heck with the voters.  The only priority seems to be protecting those in office. What a mess. I write about this “insider trading” in my new...Read More

Another year, another birthday. Right? I’ve had a number of them, but it’s hard to believe that I’ve reached the hallmark of being 84. That really sounds like an old guy. I guess I should not be that concerned as long as my health holds up.  What’s the Toby Keith song? Don’t let the old...Read More

It’s my birthday this week. Hitting  the 84 year mark. So what do I do to celebrate? Simple. Gather a few family members and friends for a crawfish boil. How can you beat that!Read More

It’s open season as the Louisiana Legislature tries to jam through a new constitution in a matter of days. How irresponsible. Take a listen to our new podcast to see what you think. You could get it by going to ww.datelinelouisiana.com.Read More

The public’s right to know is under attack in Louisiana. The old saying certainly makes sense today. “Beware and keep your guard up when the legislature in session in the Bayou state is in session.”   There is a major effort to limit the public right to know, and keep public records and deliberations under...Read More

The trial of former President Donald Trump is underway with the jury having been selected.  So now it’s up to the judge to see that the rules are followed, and that Trump gets a fair shake, right? Will not quite. Whether you like Donald Trump or not, any neutral observer would determine the Trump has...Read More

One of the most colorful and controversial characters in American history passed away this week.  Some called him the Juice, others called him  O.J., and even others called him a killer. His trial for murdering his wife captivated America like no other. So many highs and lows. One of the greatest football players ever to...Read More

State constitutions are important. They sit out the framework that affects every citizen in the state. Louisiana has needed a new state constitution for years. I know. I helped write the last constitution. I write about what’s going on in the Louisiana legislature in my new column. The Governor is pushing for a new constitution,...Read More

Let me tell you this. Throughout most of my life, I’d loved riding motorcycles. But there was a caveat. I always wore a helmet. Now in Louisiana, the legislature is coming close to doing away with the mandatory requirement that motorcycle riders wear a helmet.  Is this really a freedom of choice issue? I write...Read More

Madness taking place all this month and April. It means big money for the college oversight group, the NCAA, as well as many individual basketball players. There are pros and cons to how the present system works. Some things I don’t like. I take a look at March madness in my new column now posted,...Read More

Is there anything that could be done about the outrageous insurance rates that Louisiana drivers and homeowners are paying? The little Southern state leads the entire nation in the high cost of basic insurance. A new legislature has a governor committed to helping the new insurance commissioner with the problem. But can any official really...Read More

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The Louisiana legislature met recently to find ways to crack down on crime. And yes, there are so many solutions that are being implemented all over America. So what did our Bayou State guys and gals do? They just stuck it to the old guys. Violent crime is taking place all over Louisiana by young...Read More

It’s Super Tuesday week with presidential primaries taking place all over the nation. So where is Louisiana in the mix? Irrelevant! Louisiana does not get into the race for president until March 23, several weeks away. By that time, decisions on other candidates have been made all over the nation. Why are we last? Why...Read More

What’s all this talk about being too old to run for public office? OK, OK. Biden and Trump are both pretty old guys. Kind of like me. So are all of us over the hill and not fit to serve in making policy and running the state or the country? Good question! I take a...Read More

A blockbuster sale of Louisiana’s largest insurance company has been put on the back burner, and it’s probably dead on arrival. Well it should be. Hundreds of thousands of policy holders in Louisiana get their health insurance she will cross. I most satisfied. So why the necessary reasoning to sell the company? I know something...Read More

There are lots of Louisiana parties in the nations capital last week. The annual Washington Mardi Gras ball. All well and good. Besides partying and asking for campaign contributions, how do your congressman actually vote? Do you know? There are lots of important issues that come up before the Congress. Do you know what position...Read More

There is growing support all over the country for either abolishing or restructuring the federal bureau of investigation. The FBI has become an embarrassment for America, and find the respect with countries all over the world. Here’s the latest article from the Future of Freedom Foundation “Among the worst mistakes America has ever made is...Read More

Look out, are you Swifties and you Mega supporters.  The election police may be after you. That’s right, the new Supreme Court decision has determined that it’s OK to prohibit people from The election police may be after you. That’s right, the newif you do, you will be kicked out of the building both. Is...Read More

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Who wants to hear more complaints about insurance companies and what policyholders are paying? We would all like to leave this problem behind and see that the cost of our insurance drops considerably. You know what? Under present circumstances, ain’t going to happen’.  The present Insurance regulatory environment is the worst I’ve ever seen. And...Read More

Here is the first rate well research article on how dangerous the FBI has become in America. You can see some of the information below. You can read the whole article from the Future of Freedom Foundation by Clicking Here. “Among the worst mistakes America has ever made is to bring into existence the Federal...Read More

Louisiana legislators must be sure glad there’s a big party in Washington DC this weekend, the annual Washington Mardi Gras ball. They can get away from all the controversy they have stirred up back in Baton Rouge.  The new governor called a special session of the legislature to reapportion congressional district. They did so, and...Read More

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The football coach LSU fans both loved and hated, has retired from the game. Some say he was the best there ever was. But like him or  loath him, Coach Nick Sabin was one heck of football coach.  He gave LSU and national championship been retired at our rival, Alabama. I write about Coach Nick...Read More

                    All right, all you guys. No slacking off for the New Year. It’s 2:30 AM here and I’m getting psyched up for my 4 o’clock workout. Anybody want to join me? Have a Happy New Year.  JB      Read More

So now we have Secretaries of States stripping away former President Donald Trump’s right to run again for president. I did not know that individual states could determine federal elections. And I have some background. I served as Louisiana Secretary of State for eight years.  Will the Supreme Court act to let Trump run? I...Read More

From our friend John Whitehead at the Rutherford Institute.  Many articles, podcasts and videos about the protection of individual rights at www.rutherford.org.    Read More

Much of what’s going on in the world, as well as the United States, seems to be going to hell in a hand-basket. How are our public officials responding? Right now, just about all of them in Washington on vacation. The president just flew down to the Caribbean to take a week off. Legislators in...Read More

Well Happy New Year to all of my viewers and listeners. I hope you are looking forward to 2024. I am, because this past year has been somewhat questionable in terms of safety on the international front, common sense in Congress at home, and many problems to address here in Louisiana. Do you make New...Read More

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Hey, are you in the holiday spirit? My favorite time of year, and the same could be said for many. One of my favorite things about Christmas is to watch several wonderful holiday movies. I’m a real movie buff, and there were lots of choices to choose from. So if you have a favorite holiday...Read More

The FBI again embarrasses itself as one of his former agents confessed to working as a spy for the Russians.  He received a sentence of four years. He should’ve been charged with treason and sentenced for life. Time and time again, in recent years, the FBI has proven to be an embarrassment to our country....Read More

Book banning? Censoring books that you can read? That happened centuries ago, right? Well, not quite right. There’s a new major effort across the country to ban books that our kids can read, particularly in libraries in schools and public libraries.  Louisiana’s new governor, Jeff Landry, is right in the mix of those who want...Read More

Louisiana has come close to having a Speaker head up the United States House Representatives.  But the potential candidates have never quite made it. Until now. Take a listen to our new podcast to hear the history of speaker candidates coming so close. You can listen by going to www.datelinelouisiana.com.Read More

It’s the holiday season, my favorite time of year. But what’s going on with some of our American colleagues who are now questioning every holiday that takes place. It’s going to be Christmas time. That’s right. The celebration of Christ at Christmas.  But that apparently offends certain elements of our society. So does Easter, Presidents’...Read More

It’s been 60 years since president John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin in Dallas Texas.  Kennedy began his campaign for president in Louisiana, and always maintained  strong Louisiana ties.  It’s such a tragedy that the dynamic young president was killed right at the height of his career. He could’ve done so much more...Read More

Hats off to  Lowe’s Building Supply, a national chain that supplies builders and consumers in stores all over the nation. They honor are veterans. So few businesses do. There are several reserved spots right outside. the front door of Lowe’s where veterans only can park.  Veterans also get a 10% discount and all purchases. Lowe’s...Read More

Isn’t it nice to drive along Louisiana highways and see pile after pile of trash thrown along the side of the road? Let’s face it. Louisiana is a trashy, trashy, trashy state. It’s been like that for years. So what to do? How about another study?  Hogwash!  We have studied trash pick up time after...Read More

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Louisiana is under attack. No, not by the terrorists.  Well, yes, to some, they may be terrorists. I’m talking about the assault on the marshes and swampland in the Bayou State by those fuzzy little critters call nutria.  Nutria apparently were released by accident back in the 1930s in the marshes of South Louisiana. They...Read More

If you’ve never been to the Red Dragon Listening Room in Baton Rouge, you’ve missed quite a treat. I’ve known Louisiana rock ‘n’ roll singer Marcia Ball for over 40 years. She still got the rhythm, and put on a heck of a performance this past Friday evening. Pictured with us is Chris Maxwell, the...Read More

  Over the last half century, Time and again a Louisiana congressman has tried to be Speaker of the United States, House of Representatives. Second line of being president of the United States. But despite how closely several members came, no one quite reached the pinnacle. That is until now. Out of the blue, came...Read More