Bobby Jindal for President? The Louisiana Governor? Wait. You mean Vice Prez don’t you, and that didn’t happen, right? Well some, can you believe, are already talking about Jindal for the top spot in 2012, with or without Sarah Palin. Jim’s NEW column is now up, and he takes a look at the present campaign,...Read More

Now that the storm has passed along the gulf coast and (fingers crossed) Hurricane Ike seems to be moving away from Louisiana, insurance issues are now on the front burner for many residents. Wind this time, not water. And that’s good news, for insurance companies cannot hid behind questionable water claim denials. Losses in Louisiana...Read More

The Brown Family was well represented during convention week this time around. My sister, Madalyne (upper left) was a delegate at the Democratic Convention in Denver. She met up with my daughter Campbell who covered both conventions for CNN. Madalyne has been a delegate for a number of conventions, and is escorted by her husband...Read More

Hey, we all like a good kiss. But sometimes you end up with some that are clumsy or even bizarre. I’ll let you be the judge. Take a look at some of the more famous kisses, political and otherwise.  And to read about appropriate political hugs and kisses, Click Here. How about Angelina Jolie and...Read More

Well we are cleaning up in the aftermath of Gustav that caused some $10 billion in damage to Louisiana. Two million customers lost power, and there is a great de3al of cleaning up to do. But wait. HURRICANE IKE is on its way into the Gulf and could pose a real new threat to the...Read More

I’ve just returned to Louisiana after a week in the North Carolina Mountains, followed by another week out west in Hood River, Oregon where my youngest daughter lives with her husband. And there certainly is a lot to catch up on, with problems to address. On the national front, the Democratic convention is dominating the...Read More

It’s pretty obvious that New Orleans Congressman Bill Jefferson has his hands full over $90,000 in cash seized by the FBI in his home freezer. Check out the following video and see what options the Congressman had when it came to putting the money in refrigerator stocks rather than in the refrigerator itself. Take a...Read More

What is hands down the worst run agency in Louisiana State government? Jim takes his annual review, and the final competition is not even close. If you want to read Jim’s annual pick, just Click Here. You can see from the photos below that Jim was on vacation in North Carolina last week. He will...Read More

The North Carolina Mountains offer me a little therapy each year, particularly in the heat of a Louisiana summer. I’ve been a regular this time a year for a long time. One of my trip highlights is to hike Grandfather Mountain, which is located about an hour and a half northeast of Ashville. A trek...Read More

Is it really down to a two man race this November for President? Yes, there are some minor candidates that have qualified, but none that seem to be creating any excitement. Well this is Louisiana so what about a local named Breaux? Take a look at the following video, then judge for yourself. I certainly...Read More

Game time for numerous colleges is only a week a way. Will LSU repeat as national champion? If not, who’s your pick? You can sign up to make your choice and get a lot of clear and concise college football news by Clicking Here. Go ahead and have some football fun.Read More

Well you just have to check ot the new Paris Hilton political ad. Sure she’s a dingbat, but guess what? Her energy plan makes pretty good sense. Check it out and see what you think. See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or DieRead More

For you political groupies who want the daily tracking polls and trends on the coming presidential election, here is a site you might want to check out. Nate Silver is the publisher and you can find his daily evaluation of political information by Clicking Here. You can see below an interview with him on Countdown...Read More

. Oh all right. I’ll admit it. I am a card carrying member of the AARP. And for good reason. You qualify at 55, and you get great discounts on hotels, rental cars, and a number of other purchases. Power to us old guys. And here’s a great service. Below is just some of the...Read More

 August 6th, 2008 Jim is on vacation all this week, out of cell and web range, high in the North Carolina mountains. He’s back in business next week with a new column, and plenty of updates on this site. So keep checking.   Have we too many federal laws on the books in this country?...Read More

If you did not listen and see the last lecture Professor Randy Pausch, you really missed something special. Randy was a computer-science professor from Carnegie Mellon University. He died at his home this past week at the age of 47 of pancreatic cancer. Knowing that he was going to die, he gathered up his class...Read More

Are you a dancer? I wish I were much better than I am. And how about a trip that takes you dancing all over the world? Take a look at the video below of young Matthew Harding who did just that. He traveled the world to dance. And what exotic places. I’m quite envious. And...Read More

So how is Louisiana handling its insurance crisis. Poorly argues Jim in his new column now posted. Louisiana now has the title of having the highest property, auto and health rates in the country. And there is no relief in site as the most recent session of the Louisiana legislature punted on any meaningful reform.,....Read More

Me run for President? Well, there has been a real draft movement that seems to be sweeping the country. Have you witnessed it? I’m on TV, on Billboards, everywhere you look are signs about the “Brown for President” movement. So take a look. Check out this video on my campaign (and yours too if you...Read More

The big fall election is just a few months away, and active campaigning is underway. Check out JibJab’s new video about the upcoming presidential race.  See if you can spot both Bobby Jindal and yours truly in the video. Send a JibJab Sendables® eCard Today!Read More

Oh, that’s right. I have met Jesse Jackson several times through the years, and talked about a number of issues with him. Now we don’t hang out together, but I do have a theory about the guy. He’s dumb like a fox. And he ain’t stupid. I just wonder about all this talk of making...Read More

I’ve been a Billy Joe Royal fan for as long back as I can remember. That gives you some idea as to how old he is. He has some great old songs including Out in the Boondocks, Cherry Hill Park and I Knew you when you were Lonely. Billy Joe is aging a bit, and...Read More

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The focus of my radio show this past Sunday was a fellow named Joe Horn from Pasadena, Texas. A grand jury last week cleared him from any charges related to the shooting of two burglars who entered his neighbor’s house. Horn killed them both with a shot gun. Website publisher Greg Aymond (Central La. Politics)did...Read More

Shame on you Governor Bobby Jindal! How could you stand by and allow our lawmakers, who sacrificed so much, to sleep in their cars? That’s right! According to comments from state Rep. Joe Harrison, who represents St. Mary, Terrebonne and Assumption parishes, legislators in Louisiana are so broke that some can’t afford a room on...Read More

Louisiana State Sen. Ann Duplessis, from New Orleans, said the legislative pay raise issue was skewed by those who do not believe elected officials are credible. She was the author of the proposed legislation that had voters rise up in arms. As an example, she pointed to the photo of her Mercedes that popped up...Read More

Ray Nagin, the Mayor of New Orleans, has no problem spending tax money to wind and dine his wife and just about anyone else he cares to entertain. And all on the public’s dime. I talked about Mayor’s reprehensible actions on my talk show this past Sunday. Nagin says his wife is one of his...Read More

As many of you know, I’m a product of the 60s. My time in college, studying abroad in England, and finishing law school. The time in my life that formed my values, my persuasions, and my future goals. When I listen to the oldies today, the music generally comes from the 60s. This was a...Read More

My good friend, Attorney Paul Hurd, up in Monroe has spent a great deal of time evaluating the performance of our recent Louisiana legislature, and has come up with a Legislative Competence and Proficiency Test.  Take a look and put a grade to your legislator.  Better yet, email the test to those who represent you...Read More

VIDEO PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION GAME Now here’s one hard to believe. For the aspiring young assassin, a popular online games site offers kids the opportunity to assume the identity of a leading presidential contender and then shoot their political opponents in a series of armed confrontations in the White House. While the ammo is paintball, the...Read More

JIM’S NEW COLUMN (JINDAL AND PAY RAISES) NOW UP JINDAL NEEDS TO PICK A FIGHT! TO READ, CLICK HERE. The “Anti-Pay Raise Rally” WILL BE HELD JULY 7 at the STATE CAPITOL from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact steve@bayoubuzz.com to help or to attend. Rally is being sponsored by Citizen Can and...Read More

Kudos’ to J.R. Ball, the feisty editor of the Baton Rouge Business Report, for his just published article on the La. Legislative pay raise. It’s worth the read by Clicking Here. And you just gotta bring the Kingfish into the mix as J.R. does with the following poem. So, with apologies to Gov. Long and...Read More

It looks like Gov. Jindal has dug himself into a deep hole on the Louisiana legislature’s pay raise issue. He has said repeatedly he will not veto the 200% increase in salary and benefits. But as Mike Hasten just reported for the Gannett news service, Jindal took a much different approach during his gubernatorial campaign...Read More

The untimely death of NBC’s Tim Russert hit home personally to my family.  I was a regular viewer of Meet the Press that he hosted every Sunday morning.  He also hired my oldest daughter, Campbell, when she was a fledging local news reporter, and took her under wing.  What a tragedy to die at 58....Read More

So I’m hangin out with my Buddy Pete Rose”¦. Well, there is a little more to the story. Legendary former major league baseball star Pete Rose was the guest of honor at a baseball dinner last week over at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. I was lucky enough to be an invited guest. Pete holds...Read More

The British Prime Minister does it. And Sen. John McCain says he will do it if he is elected President. So how about La. Governor Bobby Jindal? Look at my column this week now up. (Hit here.) I say Jindal should weekly “go to the well” of the state House of Representatives and answer questions...Read More

So what do you think about this 300% pay raise the legislature is close to giving themselves? It has passed the State Senate with NO opposition, and passed the House committee this week with only minor protests. Is it a fait accompli? In my day as a Senator, I would have been recalled and run...Read More

Former state senators get together once a year during the regular legislative session in Baton Rouge to fraternize and “remember when.” I look back on my days in the Louisiana Senate as some of my most enjoyable times, with a group of Senators that did a great deal for the state. Unfortunately, most of the...Read More

Even if you are not a baseball fan, it was an unbelievable weekend for LSU and their baseball team scraping their way to the college world series in Omaha. After a loss on Saturday, the tigers pulled out a 9th inning victory Sunday,then just plummeted Cal-Irving Monday night by a score of 21-7.  Check out...Read More

When it comes to real American heroes, they don’t come more authentic than Captain Jack Lucas.  He was on my radio show last year when he was visiting New Orleans, and what a pleasure to have him on my show. He was the youngest soldier to ever receive the Medal of Honor at 17.  You...Read More

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/J_E3ldpFbjo" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] Graphic: Police Release Video Of Hartford Hit-And-Run  Read More

The Ku Klux Klan and a house of ill repute? How much wilder can it get than that? My new column talks about the wild and troubling days of my old home in Concordia Parish. It’s up now, so take a look.  Just click here Below is a photo of the great Haney’s music hall...Read More

If you are a sports fan and you ever go to New York City, a must stop is Mickey Mantle’s restaurant located right on Central Park South. I’ve been a Yankees fan all my life, and made a number of pilgrimages to the Bronx so I can see “The Mick” in action back in the...Read More

My First Rock and Roller  .I grew up with the advent of Rock and Roll in the 50s.  And the first 33 1/3 album I ever bought was by Bo Diddley.  It all seemed to start with Bo. He was born in Macomb, Mississippi just north of the Louisiana border.  He invented his own name, ...Read More

Isn’t this adorable? The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (or the other ABC) put this site up for the kiddies. Take a look at: http://www.abc.net.au/science/planets…e_calc.htm ABC managing director Mark Scott said the site was not designed to offend certain quarters of the community but to engage children in environmental issues. How do they “engage” the children? By...Read More

    Governor Bobby Jindal continues to build strong support from conservatives throughout the country as a possible vice presidential running mate with Republican presidential nominee John McCain. Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh started the ball rolling, and a number of conservative organizations continue to sign on in support Jindal. You can read a...Read More

New York was my last stop on this lengthy road trip that took me into North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts and then on into to the Big Apple. And I certainly had a full agenda. A nephew’s graduation, a long visit with a daughter and a new grandson, a little business, a lengthy lunch with my...Read More

La. Gov. Bobby Jindal will spend this weekend in Arizona with Republican presidential nominee John McCain. This certainly will increase speculation over the possibility of gentle join McCain on the GOP ticket this fall. With Jindal will be Florida Governor Charlie Crist whose name is also been batted around a good bit as a potential...Read More

So you always wanted a tattoo, right? Well here’s your chance to see what your name would look like on someone else. Give this link a try and you will be surprised at the results.Read More

Well it looks like Senator Barak Obama has his dander up, telling one and all to leave his wife out of the coming presidential campaign. Is that a fair request from the Senator? Michelle Obama has been quite outspoken, raising questions about pride in America, and proving to be a quite controversial figure in her...Read More

Every now and then, I just had to take a break and get away… right? Well that’s just what I am doing this week, revisiting local haunts, beginning at my old alma mate at, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I try to get back to Carolina, several times a year, particularly during basketball season. But on...Read More

If there was ever any question as to how hard it is to get affordable property insurance in Louisiana, check out Sunday’s front page story in the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate here. Rather than being aggressive like Florida, Louisiana has chosen to sit by and do little more than give corporate welfare to insurance companies....Read More

If you’ve never heard Billy Joe Shaver sing his songs in person, you’ve really missed quite a show. Willie Nelson says “Billy Joe Shaver may be the best songwriter alive today.” His songs have been recorded by the likes of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, the Allman Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, the Oak...Read More

I don’t understand while horses that break legs are “put down” right on the track, in full view of the fans and the TV cameras. It happened Saturday at the Kentucky Derby. Runner-up Eight Belles had to be euthanized on the track after breaking both of her front ankles, marking the first time in the...Read More

I’m puzzled by how the Disney Company operates. If you pick up the May issue of Vanity Fair off the newsstands, you will see this rather risqué picture of Hannah Montana, clutching a satin sheet to otherwise naked torso. A Disney spokeswoman told the New York Times that “a situation was created to deliberately manipulate...Read More

   New York Times conservative columnist William Kristol keep the Jindal for Vice President effort alive and well today (Monday) with a column touting Jindal’s benefit on a McCain ticket this fall.  Jindal had quite a week last week with appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, a speech to the National Press Club,...Read More

And how about this really troubling story also from the Derby. Cops busted a couple who took a gamble by leaving their baby alone in a car while they went to watch the Kentucky Derby. Police say the 2-month-old was left unattended for more than 20 minutes during Saturday’s race. Police say the baby’s mother,...Read More

So I’m hanging out with my buddy Chris”¦”¦. What’s that?  You think I’m putting you on?  Well, OK.  I was in Biloxi for the Chris Rock show last week.  Now I’m not saying he pulled me out of the audience.  But after the show, I did get a chance to visit and have a picture...Read More

This time of year, there are festivals galore throughout Louisiana. Now I am a die hard Bluegrass Country music fan. I have a whole slew of string instruments, including several guitars, a five string banjo, a 12 string guitar, a dulcimer, and my latest acquisition, a mandolin. That’s not to say I am that good...Read More

Sen. John McCain brought his presidential campaign to Louisiana this week traveling on his well-known bus, The Straight Talk Express. The Senator held a fund raiser in Baton Rouge at the office of former Governor Buddy Roemer with several hundred people in attendance. On the evening before, McCain had a quiet, private dinner at Commander’s...Read More

JINDAL VICE PREZ WATCH- Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s status as one of the final choices of joining the McCain ticket as the vice presidential nominee picked up steam last night, as Jindal met with McCain at a private dinner held at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Odds makers in Washington say the McCain list has been...Read More

Golf Tournaments are pervasive this time of year, particularly as fundraisers for elected officials. One of the biggest I have ever attended was sponsored by the high Sheriff of Plaquemines Parish in the deepest of south Louisiana Parishes, Sheriff Jiff Hingle. I’m pictured here with the Sheriff just before I teed off. Oh, by the...Read More

Was former US Attorney Eddie Jordan involved in a bribery scheme when Edwin Edwards’ trial took place in 2000? That is an allegation being made by one of the attorney’s in the Edwards case. You can read the full story here that appears in news stories all over the state this week. Check out the...Read More

The protesters put up the Mexican flag over the American flag flying upside down at Montebello High School in California . These kinds of protests are becoming way to frequent, particularly in concentrated areas of illegal immigrants. It points out just how little our government, at both the national and state level, has done to...Read More

Politics, Food, and Good Music This week’s column is now up, and Jim talks about the flack Barrack Obama is receiving over his comments that rural America is bitter over their economic plight, and take comfort in religion and guns. Is he off track? Read what Jim has to say. And take the political quiz...Read More

Take the time to watch this riveting video now up on the right side of this page. Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, who is dying from pancreatic cancer, gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving talk, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” Pausch talked about...Read More

. JIDAL FOR VICE PRESIDENT? There have been a number of recent political commentaries about Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal being a serious contender for the Republican vice presidential nomination? Does he have any realistic chance to be selected by John McCain? Jim writes about it this week in his new column. Be sure and check...Read More

Would you like to check your unconscious attitudes towards blacks and whites in a confrontation situation where there is a gun involved?  Check out the following test to measure your personal attitude.  . . Joshua Correll at University of Chicago has created an on-line test called “the police officer’s dilemma,” in which you encounter 100...Read More

All of us die hard Tar Heel fans are in mourning this week. As many of you know, I’m a rock solid Carolina basketball fan. If you scroll down this blog page, you’ll see a number of photographs from my visit a few weeks ago to Charlotte for the ACC basketball tournament. Well, you can...Read More

Check out Jim’s NEW column now posted.  Can you pay public officials base on performance?  Jim says you can.  Check it out under Jim’s New Column  box on the left.Read More

Skiing! Thursday 04-03-2008 7:53am CT Well I hate to fess up to you, but I am still traveling a good bit, and playing hooky from many of the things I ought to be doing. But hey, I’ll be sixty eight next month, so cut me a little slack. I have really enjoyed myself this past...Read More

Delta Music Museum Tuesday 03-25-2008 7:50am CT Louisiana is synonymous with good music and great musicians.  Whether it is classical, Cajun, New Orleans Jazz, or the roots of country music that came from the Louisiana hayride, the state is loaded with musical talent.  To commemorate all this talent, the legislature created the Delta Music Museum that...Read More

I’M IN TO MARCH MADNESS! Wednesday 03-19-2008 3:11pm CT If you are a die hard college basketball fan like me, this is easily your favorite time of year.  March Madness!  As basketball sportscaster Dick Vitel would say: “It’s ShowTime Baby!” There was no better place in the country to be this past weekend than in Charlotte,...Read More

I’m on the road again, this time heading towards the east coast. A trip from Baton Rouge start on Wednesday, made my way up Highway 61 to my old hometown of Ferriday. I had the pleasure of joining current Secretary of State Jay Dardenne, in dedicating a new state music auditorium, adjacent to the Delta...Read More

Rayburn Memorial Monday 03-10-2008 4:57am CT A large crowd of state officials and local friends gathered at a small Baptist Church outside of Bogalusa this past Saturday to memorialize and bury former state Senator B.B. “Sixty Rayburn.  The service lasted for almost 3 hours and a number of us who served with Senator Rayburn were able...Read More

Louisiana’s Insurance mess still continues to boil over with, unfortunately, no end in site. One of the real tragedies, as I have written about before, is the disaster created by the formation of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Co. As the Baton Rouge Business Report said, Citizens is turning into the biggest financial disaster in the...Read More

A lot to peruse on this week’s site, so spend a minute to look over a number of new postings. You might want to begin with a new video on the right. Many of you know that my daughter Campbell hosted the recent Democratic Debate on CNN. It was spoofed on Saturday Night Live last...Read More

“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – Cabernet in one hand, chocolate in the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘WOO HOO!? What a Ride!’ ” AND…… For...Read More

To give you readers a “Jim Brown update,”? I’m still on leave from my radio show, and will probably get geared back up around the middle of March.? Quite frankly, I? have enjoyed some time to myself and the chance to get caught up on many projects that were put on the back burner.? I...Read More

Here is a quiz to let you know how you line up with the views of those running for President this year.? Hit the link below, and take this simple test.? You might be surprised as to who you philosophically are closer to.? Go to: http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.htmlRead More

The Brown Family was well represented at the recent Washington Mardi Gras Ball. Pictured above Sister in Law Pam, my brother Jack, Niece and Orange Festival Queen Kari Eve, my sister Madalyne, all who joined me at the celebration.Read More

For a look at a whole series of photos on the Washington Mardi Gras Ball, go to http://www.new995fm.com/pages/jimbrown.htmlRead More

I have been attending the annual Washington Mardi Gras Ball for over 35 years.? It is been a “must attend event” for any Louisiana politician.? I have taken many family members over the years, including my mother, who made it again this year at her ripe young age of 92.? I even had to my...Read More

Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon was the Washington Mardi Ball Chairman this year.? H never missed a dance, and seemed to be everywhere.? Charlie is a Democrat, and is a cinch to be re-elected this fall.Read More

Jim’s New Column is now up, and he takes a look at the coming Louisiana US Senate race.? It looks to be a barn burner with republicans making an all out effort to unseat incumbent Mary Landrieu.? But what about the possibility of a major? independent candidate in this race?? Read about it in Jim’s...Read More

Washington Mardi Gras Tuesday 01-29-2008 7:17am? CT Some three thousand Louisianans flocked to the nation’s capitol over this past weekend for the annual; Washington Mardi Gras Ball.? If you have any interest in Louisiana politics, this was the place to be. The new? Governor of Louisiana joined me in watching the various queens and princesses...Read More

A “News update” from Jim Brown Tuesday 01-29-2008 7:18am CT A little “news update” from Jim Brown in the Morning. We all need a break every now and then, and it’s time for me to take one. Did you know that I have been on the air here at 995FM.com since November of 2006, each...Read More

Gaming sign There is a sign at the front door of many of our local gambling establishments in New Orleans that reads you can enter at 18, but you cannot gamble or drink until you are 21.? Makes good sense, right?? I supposed if you are 18, about all you can do is to stand...Read More

The John Wayne of the U.S Army has just retired.? Lt. General Russell Honore stepped down this week after over 20 years of service to his country. New Orleans will remembers his arrival shortly after Katrina, so bring order to a chaotic city.? He’s a Louisiana native, and many of us hope he retires back...Read More

Tiger Fans in Iraq They were even cheering LSU’s BIG BCS Bowl victory over in Iraq. It’s nice to see the worldwide attention garnered by Louisiana this week.Read More

Title Game! Hey, I was in that number Monday night at the Superdome, cheering on the LSU tigers in their resounding victory over Ohio State, and a big BCS Championship win.? You can see several photos below of me with family and friends enjoying every minute of the game.? I’ll have to admit I was...Read More

Subject: Re: The fourth marriage (a groaner) ? The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady because she had just gotten married — for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband’s occupation. “He’s...Read More

Chief Riley Saturday 12-22-2007 5:20pm? CT An update on the crime situation in New Orleans was the focus of my show recently with Chief of Police Warren Riley.? He articulated his views that New Orleans is making significant progress in deal with the nation’s worst crime problem.? He also took a strong? stand on the...Read More

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Secretary of State Jay Dardene Wednesday 12-12-2007 3:10pm? CT I was at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge earlier this week for the dedication of a painting showing former Secretary of State Fox McKeithen.? Present Secretary of State Jay Dardene is shown with me at the presentation.? I had the honor of serving as...Read More

Tensions rise over public housing Posted by NOLA.com December 10, 2007 10:44AM As tensions rise over the planned demolition of public housing units in New Orleans, some anti-demolition advocates are threatening more direct action. This poster is appearing in the CBD. The units involved are PUBLIC housing and paid for with your tax dollars. It...Read More