My longtime friend Ronnie Lamarque, who is a young 72 years old, is called  Crescent City’s silver-haired singing car dealer and he glowed in the spotlight of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” contest on Tuesday (Aug. 8) but didn’t quite make it to the next plateau. In a telephone conversation Tuesday, Ronnie said that attempting to...Read More

I live down in the Bayou State, and we have a reputation for passing dumb laws.   But California really does take the cake.  Did you know that the legislature out west not too long ago outlawed the ingredients for making a Caesar Salad?  That’s right.  Talk about meddling and passing a really dumb law.  I...Read More

We’re about ready to go with our  Common Sense weekend radio.  We kick off with British author Veronica Henry, who will discuss her new book, “How to Find Love in a Bookshop.”Â  Then we will talk with football handicapper John Rothschild who has a best-selling book,” Football Betting made Easy.”Â Â  And finally, our old friend...Read More

We take our right to vote for granted here in the U.S., and it sees that fewer and fewer citizens go to the polls on Election Day.  I was Louisianan Secretary of State back in the eighties and spent a great deal of time urging voters to go to the polls, often with little success. Check...Read More

There is a great deal of clamoring going on in Louisiana over enforcing the death penalty.  There are currently over 70 inmates who are on death row, although Louisiana has not had a death sentence carried out since 2010. But legislators and the Attorney General are calling it for immediate executions, either by gas, firing squad,...Read More

Getting ready for weekend radio. The Common Sense showhas a full agenda. What do death row convicts order for the last meal. We will find out and talk with former Angola prison Warden Burrell Caine. And do you know anything about leprosy? Is it contagious? Mike Manes will give us all the inside scoop. And...Read More

When Bekka and Johnny Campbell got married Friday at the Magnolia Plantation in Harahan, the groom’s cake had white icing with the stylized ‘A’ of the Crimson Tide. As cellphone video cameras recorded the moment, Johnny Campbell beamed and celebrated with a handful of other Bama fans as he cut a corner piece. That’s when he...Read More

Should trials in the federal court system be televised? The courts are reluctant to open up their courtroom and let the public see what goes on. And sometimes, the way certain judges behave, you can see what they want to cover their procedures in secrecy. But shouldn’t open trials be part of the democratic process?...Read More

Big plans for radio weekend coming up. President Trump really upset NATO allies. Does it matter? Commentator Steve Levy joins us to discuss. We will also talk with Author Lance LoRusso about the increased confrontation between police officers and criminals on the street, along with his book “When Cops Kill.”Â  And political commentator Christopher Tidmore...Read More

Did you watch any of the World Cup Soccer?  It’s called Football all over the world but here in the U.S.  And here’s a really special soccer story. The World Cup certainly brings out the passion in some people.  One of the most memorable stories out of this year’s games hasn’t happened on the field,...Read More

A lot of attention is focused on Brussels and Europe this week, as the President continues his criticism of the European Union for not giving more financial support to NATO. But the President does seem to maintain a close relationship with FrenchPresident Emmanuel Macron. And that’s good news for Louisiana. I write about the highs and...Read More

A lot of variety in this week’s Common Sense radio show. We will talk about the President’s Supreme Court nominee. Also, a disturbing new disease affecting children called Pans. Kids become uncontrollable, and we will talk to some experts about this serious problem.  Then why are so many musicians committing suicide?  We will discuss with Bethany...Read More

What a moving video of a wounded soldier and precious young girl named Tempy, who is such a precious child with a common sense and understanding than most people. God bless you and our Soldiers who are fighting for peace and freedom here and abroad !Read More

Whoever the President selects to be the next US Supreme Court nominee, you can place your bets that no one from Louisiana or on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will be given any consideration whatsoever. Judges on the Fifth Circuit regularly get into verbal altercations, with some being call secrecy freaks, and issuing rulings...Read More

Weekend radio kicks off what’s a lively Post Independence Day program. We will talk about the changing face of America, and the continuing immigrant problem.  Also, homeless advocate Glen Dunzweiler will join us to discuss whey there are so few Asians or Hispanics who are homeless. Then Dr. Ira Williams joins us, who often calls...Read More

Early learning programs are taking place with preschoolers at ages three and four all over the country. It’s a proven fact that 90% of your brain is developed before age four. Yet Louisiana is spending a pittance on early childhood education. There are almost 140,000 kids that need such early learning, with thousands of parents...Read More

Wow! Our weekend common sense radio show is really shaping up to be a Blockbuster program. Best-selling author Samuel Mitchan will kickoff our show to discuss his new book about the Civil War called “Vicksburg.” He makes the case that the Battle of Vicksburg was the decisive battle for the defeat of the Confederates. We...Read More

There is so much good young talent all over the world. And when it comes to singing, there really is not too young an  age to begin. Check out this darling little girl singing with her dad. She is really something special.Read More

To some politicians, the Russian involvement in our US elections is a real travesty. But guess what? We’ve been infiltrating both Russia and many other countries, undermining their election process for a number of years. And have the Russians really been successful? Then there’s the question of can you really break into the voting machine...Read More

So much to talk about on this week’s commonsense radio show. The FBI seems to be imploding from within, and the culture of corruption continues. Is your any hope of signing up the big mess created by the FBI? Harvard professor Lauren Wright will join us to discuss what an earth to do about the...Read More

So you buy a special gate to block off a ladder to your summing pool, so as to protect young kids. And you certainly expect it to work, right? Well take a look at the video below. This tiny young boy muscles right up over the protection gate into the swimming pool slide. This manufacturer...Read More

Louisiana automobile insurance costs continue to skyrocket, with no end in sight. Yet the politicians in Baton Rouge continue to ignore the problem. Not a word about higher insurance rates from the governor, the legislature, or the insurance department.  Why are Louisiana costs so high and so out of line with the rest of the nation? ...Read More

Our common sense weekend radio program is just round the corner, and we will have a jam-packed show. We will talk about how many Americans are getting tired of the MuellerFBI investigation, with former special FBI agent Jeff Lanza.   Also, sports’ betting is now become legal. John Rothschild is a leading sports betting expert and...Read More

An FBI agent who shot a man in the leg after dropping his gun while doing a backflip on a dance floor has been charged with second-degree assault and more charges could be filed based on the results of blood alcohol tests. Just another in a series of FBI screw ups.Read More

Some choices we have to make in our life are so hard they seem impossible to make. We’re specifically talking about moral dilemmas and life-changing decisions here, when both options just seem so unfair or undesirable but something’s gotta be done. So get ready and calibrate your moral compass because we’ve prepared the hardest test...Read More

Most Americans love their local professional sports teams. Whether its football, basketball, baseball, hockey, or other competitive teams, we love to cheer them on. Major sports teams want the big glitzy stadiums with VIP boxes, huge televisions that surround the stadium, and many other amenities. Who pays the cost? In many instances, taxpayers do. Is...Read More

The “Common Sense” Radio Show will feature regular hosts Rannah Gray and Leo Honeycutt this weekend as host Jim Brown takes a break up in the North Carolina mountains. Listeners can look forward to current updates on crazy world events, as well as a balanced perspective as to what’s going on in our country today.  Tune...Read More

“It does no harm just once in a while to acknowledge that the whole country isn’t in flames…That there are people in this country besides politicians, entertainers and criminals. And they do really good things.” A little girl wipes away the tears of a man on TV…Read More

As all of you Cajuns and rednecks know, we eat about anything down here in the Bayou State. Even our state wildlife office supplies locals with recipes for nutria.  And that’s a big rat.  So should there be any reluctance to eat horsemeat?  Horse lovers, in the old west tradition, have been protective of their horses. ...Read More

A BIG radio weekend planned and we hope you can join us.  Starbucks’s continues to deal with the fallout of not serving some customers.Dr. ArLyne Diamond, President & Founder of Diamond Associates & Workplace Consultant will give advice to this large company. And the sports princess, Kate Delaney, will give her thoughts on NFL players...Read More

These royal weddings can realty be a pain. Tea, crumpets, hangin’ out with the Queen. It sure will be good to get back home to Baton Rouge, agree?Read More

Can you believe, a high-rise pig farm?  On Yaji Mountain in southern China, 1,000 sows per floor crowd into high-rise “hog hotels,” It’s a 13-floor breeding operation will be the world’s tallest building of its kind.  Hard to imagine what producing food will be like in the years to come.  Read More

THE TOAST OF LSU! If there ever was a Louisiana legend down here the Bayou State, it was Heisman Trophy winner and football All-American Billy Cannon. He died this week, and the whole state is in mourning. Billy Cannon had his highs and lows, but the people down here loved him wherever he went. Even...Read More

Showtime for our Common Sense radio program. Do we now have spygate engulfing the FBI? And how about Hawaii’s volcano”“ Is it telling us something? Dr. Richard Ruhling thinks so and will tie in Biblical prophecy. His latest book is “God bless America?” Also author Jim DeFelice will talk about his new book, “West Like Lightning”, about...Read More

If you live down here in Louisiana, you keep your eye out for flooding during this time of year. There’s massive runoff from rivers and streams throughout the north, the pass right by my hometown. The map below really pushes the focus on how much water actually come down the river. Two thirds of all...Read More

Public confidence in both the Republican and Democratic parties is at an all-time low, both in Washington as well as the state level. Political gridlock, in the view of many Americans, keeps anything from getting done. That’s why more and more voters are switching their allegiances to becoming independent. Is there room for a new...Read More

Wow! What a weekend radio schedule we have planned. Lots of controversy over the opening of the new Jerusalem Embassy for America. Aaron David Miller, author of “The End of Greatness: Why America Can’t Have (and Doesn’t Want) Another Great President”will join us to discuss. Then, do you live in a happy state?  Pamela Gail...Read More

So what do you do when a volcano is about  to engulf everything around you?  Simple.  You  go play golf, right?  Check out Ppople play golf in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park yesterday as an ash plume rises in the distance from the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.  I think I would play another time personally.Read More

Just how long do you want to live? A Pennsylvania University professor says the cutoff should be 75 years, and that nothing much good happens after 75. Do you think is right? Is 75 years enough time to live a full life? I personally don’t think so, and I believe the professor is way off...Read More

The whole weekend radio gang is back with Leo Honeycutt and Rannah Gray joining me for a lively program this weekend,updating listeners on all the latest news with a humorous twist. We’ll have some fun, but also pick apart everything from the President down to the coarse language being used all over America today. So...Read More

I have always enjoyed trying to figure out magic tricks.  And here’s one I really have no idea how it was done.  Watch magician Nate Staniforth performs the impossible and amazing ‘Lottery Ticket Illusion.’  How does he do it?  I take no responsibility if thinking about this magic trick keeps you awake at night. Take a...Read More

The Louisiana legislature seems to be rushing a number of new laws expanding the use of medical marijuana. Spasms, stress, back pain, you name it. Under the new law, a wide variety of discomforts qualify you to get a prescription for marijuana. Interestingly, doctors are not jumping on board, and endorsing such a move. Why not?...Read More

A full schedule for weekend radio program. Oral friend, Eric Anderson, former US intelligence officer, will join us to update on the Korean situation as well as the present James Comey controversy. What’s better in restrooms, hand dryers or paper towels? Mark Warner, infectious disease expert will discuss. And how about that Georgia nursing home...Read More

What an impressive new National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which opened Thursday in Montgomery, Ala., as a monument to the thousands of black people who have been lynched. Many of the nearly 4,400 victims had never been named in public.  I’m looking forward to a viewing when I travel up that way next month.Read More

Just what does it take to live and long life, maybe even 100 years?  One component wold be that if we did everything with kindness and love, peace and happiness would come to us. A wise and good person is composed and happy, whereas a fool is always worried and full of distress and negativity....Read More

When it comes to the FBI, what’s the real truth about lying? Simply put, the FBI lies in gathering information every day. Now we have the nation’s top cops enmeshed into a number of lies themselves, and being investigated for it. What do we expect from Americans top law-enforcement agency? And are we getting our...Read More

Radio weekend is almost here and there sure is a lot of talk about. We’ll start off looking at the Starbucks controversy with guess Nita Wiggins. (https://www.nitawiggins.com).  Can Starbucks ever asked someone to lead their establishment?  Then Dr. Paul Wand we’ll discuss the increasing problem of concussions for athletes. (www.brainhealingcenter.com).   America’s moneyman, Jordan Goodman, will...Read More

So you are considering going out to dinner and wondering just where to go for a really good meal. How but the White house?  The menu for the recent State Dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron was previewed in the State Dining Room.  See if this meets your taste.Read More

There is so much anger and bad news in the world today.  Seems we can’t get away from one controversy after the other.  So let’s pause for a minute and show you a bit of good news for a change.  Enjoy below.Read More

Former FBI Director James Comey is all over America, spinning his firing by President Trump, and trying to sell books. If you are from Louisiana, you probably know about Comey’s efforts to attempt to destroy the reputation of a distinguished LSU professor.  Read all about this huge injustice in my new column now posted.  You...Read More

What a weekend coming up. We really need the whole day. We will try to straighten out the former FBI director James Comey mess for you in his tireless efforts to sell books.  Princeton’s Dr. Lauren Wright will join us to discuss. The US Supreme Court this week is considering allowing states to tax Internet sales....Read More

Texas singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix put on quite a show at the Red Dragon in Baton Rouge last night. She covers the gamut in her music and her music belongs to the Americana genre, encompassing folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Check her out on YouTube. As you can see, I’m a big fan.Read More

We get it, Texas. Crawfish boils are awesome. We understand why you want to chow down on these tasty critters.  In a commercial for H.E.B., a grocery chain, the owner of a Texas winery throws a boil for his customers. Clearly a few of the finer points of a boil got lost between South Louisiana...Read More

A gathering of the few living delegates to the 1973 Constitutional Convention in Baton Rouge last week honored  in the House of Representatives chamber. Not too many of us old guys still around.  (Left to right)-former Rep. Woody Jenkins, House Speaker Bubba Henry, retired Judge Stan Duvall, yours truly, former Sen. Tony Guarisco,Shipping magnate Boysie Bollinger,...Read More

Louisiana is always looking for the quick fix. It was oil and gas some years back. Today it is casinos and other forms of gambling. And there are discussions in the legislature to increase more gambling options. Is more gambling the answer to improving Louisiana’s quality-of-life? Other states don’t think so. I write about the...Read More

Wow, what a busy weekend radio program we have scheduled. The FBI raiding the offices of the President’s lawyer? Whatever happened to attorney-client privilege? Eric Anderson, a retired member the US intelligence community, will join us to discuss. Have you filed your income taxes yet? Lydia Desnoyers, a CPA from for Miami, will give us...Read More

Border moment Herika Martinez / AFP / Getty Images According to Agence France-Presse, these photos taken yesterday show several men helping a border jumper to climb a 20-foot wall to cross to Sunland Park, N.M., from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. AFP reports: “With the help of three other men “” two to give him a boost...Read More

We are proud to announce that The Lisburn Press has just made available  a new novel called YELLOW JACK – This epic story begins in the 1800s down in New Orleans, following the 1853 yellow fever epidemic that killed nearly 9000 people. Greed precipitates a struggle between several families for absolute power. A fascinating novel based on...Read More

I guess for me the thrill is gone. I no longer get excited about March Madness. It’s more like March Sadness when you consider all the controversies facing college basketball today. Coaches and sports agents getting arrested, allegations of large payoffs to players and their families, athletes not even showing up for class and still...Read More

Our weekend radio show is close at hand, and we sure will have a lot to talk about. First, the sad state of college basketball, and implications for higher education. Then we will talk with Jeff Cohen who heads up the group called rootsaction.org, and we will discuss fake news that permeates the Internet. And should...Read More

Louisiana Senators Reunion! Old politicians never die, but they do get together once a year for a reunion.  My first elected office was to the Louisiana state senate back in 1971.  Former senators traditionally get together each May at the Louisianan state Capitol in Baton Rouge, and it’s nice to see old faces and renew...Read More

We often hear about that “Vision Thing.”Â  Something that way too often our political leaders ignore or don’t have. That’s the problem down in Louisiana right now. Legislators and the Governors are struggling with a big budget deficit, and have a whole litany of problems to solve. But there always seems to be a crisis...Read More

We have a loaded show for this weekend, with a number of guests, and a long list of controversial topics. Obviously, gun control will be still on the front burner. Prof. Jerome Corsi, author of a new book called “Killing the Deep State” will join us to talk about practical responses to school shootings in...Read More

I hope you have a Happy Easter.  I’ll be hanging out with grandkids and family over in Perdido Key, Florida where we gather for a go0d time over the Easter weekend.  We will be attending Easter morning church services at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama.  See you next week.Read More

Among a long list of Louisiana heroes, is Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson from Lafayette. This week marks the 50th anniversary of an American slaughter called My Lie. American soldiers massacred innocent babies and old women by destroying their village and killing everyone there in cold blood. A helicopter pilot name Hugh Thompson witnessed the carnage...Read More

Our weekend radio program is shaping up the civil guess, and lots of interesting topics. I would be getting a trade war? Pres. Trump has issued huge new tariffs on many imported goods. We will talk with Kim Olson who is the 2018 Democratic Nominee for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. She will tell us what...Read More

I hope you had an enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day. Depending on where you live, it’s a huge celebration. I was down in New Orleans for St. Patrick’s Day, and the Irish were everywhere. But it’s also different world out there. Traditionally, you give a lady on the parade route a rose, and she gives you...Read More

The power of words! This is a short story about the life of ingenius Thomas Edison and his heroic mother! This story illustrates what power lies in our words! In fact, what we say and confess happens to us in life! Take care of your children, remember this story every time when you want to...Read More

A new book on the New York Times bestselling list by mathematician and philosopher Nicholas Taleb concludes that politicians often fail because they generally have nothing at risk. There are no costs. They have no skin in the game. That is certainly true with the current Louisiana Legislature.  Letting the Bayou State grind to a halt...Read More

Another weekend with a full agenda of issues and special guests on our Weekend Radio show. We will talk about why healthcare is so expensive in America with Seth Denson, president of GDP advisers.  (www.gdpadvisors.com).   Then it’s on the March Madness with the Sports Princess, Kate Delaney, talking about why basketball is so consuming right...Read More

My company, The Lisburn Press, has a new book out, and it’s a humdinger for you readers that love short stories. TROUBLESOME CREEK AND BEYOND – This perceptive collection of short stories have an Appalachian setting, with two of them occurring in the Caribbean. These fascinating tales deal with disparate subjects”“ winning the lottery, Vietnam and...Read More

Hey, it’s crawfish time down here in Louisiana. Our friends from outside the state don’t realize how these mudbugs take over our menus for the next several months. I’m planning a big crawfish boil, cooking up several hundred pounds, this weekend right after the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Baton Rouge. You all are welcome...Read More

The governor in Louisiana says the state is broke, and he legislature just completed a do nothing special session. Financially, a reasonable summation would be that the state is in economic chaos. What to do, what to do?  A good bit of the state revenue is constitutionally dedicated. Hey here’s an idea. Why not call...Read More

A full packed radio program the weekend. Shannon Walker, an Expert on PTSD, will explain just what this is and discuss the Shootings at a VA Home in California. Then Richard Hayes,Gun Law Expert, will discuss implications of the new Florida gun law signed by the Governor the weekend. And finally, Pamela Gail Johnson, who is a Workplace Culture Expert, will...Read More

You might be surprised to find out a north Louisiana redneck like me was the author of  legislation back in the 1970s to create a French speaking commission in Louisiana. It’s called CODOFIL,  and today has programs in schools to continue the french tradition in my home state.  Many older folks in south Louisiana still...Read More

Don’t underestimate the a abilities of our kids. Check out the acquired knowledge of a 6 year old who is allowed to meet an Etihad Airways’ pilot during his flight. You might be surprised as how knowledgeable this young man is. See below.Read More

America’s favorite pastime? Why it’s baseball of course. I’m seeing it all first hand spending the week done in Tampa Florida, watching any number of major league teams prepare for the season in spring training. It’s an annual ritual I make. And, much to the chagrin of many of my readers, I’m a big Yankees...Read More

We have a loaded show for this weekend, with a number of guests, and a long list of controversial topics. Obviously, gun control will be still on the front burner. Prof. Jerome Corsi, author of a new book called “Killing the Deep State” will join us to talk about practical responses to school shootings in...Read More

FIVE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THE JIM BROWN WEBSITE AND THE  “COMMON SENSE” RADIO PROGRAM. 1)    Follow @JimBrownla on Twitter and share (tweet or retweet, as it’s known in Twitter-speak) likes to recent articles and videos on the Jim Brown site. 2)    Become a friend of Jim Brown on Facebook. If you are...Read More

We all have seen the national campaign that if you see something, say something”“ Right? And all of us would agree this is a very effective tool in reporting possible criminal activity. But those that see something and say something certainly expect that reliable information will be acted upon. Way too often, legitimate information slips through the...Read More

I  think this week it’s important to elaborate a bit on my column now posted about the frustrations of so many people over their “seeing something” and “saying something,” but no action is taken when possible crimes are reported  Newspaper print  limitations require  that my columns are keep no longer than 700 words.  I just...Read More

Wow, do we have a full pack radio program should for this Sunday.Of course we’ll talk about guns in schools, how to protect all of our citizens, the total screw ups of the FBI and other law enforcemeat agencies, and much more. Look at the lineup below. Edwin Walker-Gun expert on law. Sora Vernikoff  –...Read More

Just about every state in the nation is chomping at the bits to land the new Amazon second headquarters location. And for good reason. It means some 50,000 new jobs, and a $5 billion dollar investment in the state with the new location ends up. But how much cost does a state have to pay...Read More

A whole lot to talk about this weekend on our nationally syndicated radio program. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (Just how great a president was he?), the success of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and we will talk with Lauren A. Wright, Ph.D.,  a political analyst and Lecturer in Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University, about the growth of...Read More

On Valentine’s Day, you had two choices depending on what side of the political spectrum you were on.  Which one  would you choose?Read More

What a Mardi Gras season it was this year. The weather was perfect, the crowds were great, no serious crime problems. You can understand now why the New York Times named New Orleans as the number one “must see” destination in the world for 2018. The highlight for us was going to the Endymion Ball,...Read More

Daughter Campbell has been actively involved in making changes that Facebook is making to boost the quality of news content will help local publishers but significantly hurt some others. The resulting experiments, which are still ongoing, could ultimately cause some to re-consider working with the company altogether, said Campbell Brown, the company’s head of news partnerships. “If...Read More

Everybody loves a parade. Particularly if you live down here in my home state of Louisiana. Pres. Trump has stirred up a hornets nest over his suggestion that the country hold a National military parade one day each year, possibly on November 11. A good pick, because this year, November 11 is the 100th anniversary...Read More

Wow!  We really have a full schedule with interesting guests coming up this weekend on the Common Sense Radio Show. What is Net Neutrality all about and who’ll be the winners and losers? Should the Internet be completely free? Tech expert Shelly Palmer will join us to discuss.  (ShellyPalmer.com).  And what to do about North...Read More

Hey Gang-It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans all this week. In fact parades and the overall Celebracion has been going on for the pass several weeks. It’s a special time of year, and if you’ve never made it to Mardi Gras, it should be at the top of your list.  Remember that the New York...Read More

So what’s up with all this controversy involving the FBI? Three different congressional investigations are going on, the FBI is in open warfare with the president, and allegations come out almost daily of missing emails, partisanship, and even “secret societies.” Shouldn’t our nation’s chief law enforcement department be above reproach, and not be involved in...Read More

It’s Super Bowl weekend, and we have a jam packed lightly show plan for all of our listeners. Frankie Russo, Advertising expert will join us to discuss the best and worst Super Bowl ads.  Then we will talk with Kyle Longley about his new book on President Lyndon Johnson and the tumultuous year of 1968.  And...Read More

Skywatchers here in my hometown of Baton Rouge and around the world were treated to a rare Super Blue Blood Moon today (Jan. 31). While this was the first time in over 150 years that this particular type of eclipse has happened in the U.S., Americans can look forward to another “blood moon” eclipse coming on...Read More

A new report from a Washington, D.C. think tank gives Louisiana an “F” grade for its insurance regulatory environment. Florida, that has a much greater Hurricane damage exposure, gets a “B” ranking. What’s going on? Why is Louisiana at the bottom of the barrel when it comes insurance regulation? I have a good bit of...Read More

The FBI is under siege and we will discuss the ramifications.  Is the criticism justified?  How long will flue season last and what can you do to protect yourself? Julie Walkup is a Certified Geriatric Care Manager at . She can talk about this story and what her company is doing during this crisis. And...Read More

Marcia Ball raised the roof at the Red Dragon Listening Room last week in Baton Rouge. I’ve been a fan of Marcia’s music for over 40 years. That gal sure can play the boogie boogie piano. She is on a tour nationwide now, so they to catch her act.  You will be glad you did.Read More

Daughter Campbell, since January, has been Head of News Partnerships for Facebook, and says it was important to equip people with the tools make informed decisions on the type of content they share. Below are her recent comments to the Foreign Correspondents Club in Hong Kong.Read More

The Louisiana Governor and Legislature seem to be in free fall as they continue hollering that the fiscal sky is falling. The state is busted, and may have to shutdown many programs. But how serious is the financial problem, and how much is generally political hype? The state income keeps going up at a rapid...Read More

Guest list for Sunday, Jan. 21st, 2018. 9:30 am – Professor Steve  Nemerovski ((political Dysfunction) 10:00 am – Prof. Allan Saxe    (Government Shut down) 10:30 am – Mike Rubin   (New legal thriller-“Cashed Out.“)Read More

Here’s a moving video to listen to in celebrating Martin Luther King’s anniversary. At Carnegie Hall, gospel singer Wintley Phipps delivers perhaps the most powerful rendition of  Amazing Grace . He says, “A lot of people don’t realize that just about all NegroSpirituals are written on the black notes of the piano. Slaves were not permitted to use the white...Read More