On our radio program this weekend, Trump and Clinton continue to roll towards their party nominations. Former FBI agent Colleen Rowley will talk about FBI overreach. Bill Coleman will join us f rom Dallas to talk about freedom of speech and business owner’s rights. And old friend and financial analysis Jordon Goodman will help us figure out Donald Trump’s economic plans for the country. So join us for a lively show. See local listings for times and stations.

Remember all those political pundits who said if Trump gets elected president, they would move out of the country?  Look at the New York Daily News front page headlines following Super Tuesday election day.   Are you ready to start packing?

If you’re still trying to wrap your head around the inexplicable rise of Donald Trump, then Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane might have just given us the most plausible explanation yet.

The actors appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Sunday night in a sketch called “Trumped,” a 2016-themed spoof of their Broadway hit “The Producers.” Instead of theater producers, Lane’s Max Bialystock and Broderick’s Leo Bloom are scheming, cynical political consultants. And rather than trying to to orchestrate a Broadway flop for financial gain, their plot involves backing a sure-to-lose presidential candidate to pocket campaign contributions from little old ladies. .. For their plans to work, the duo need “the worst candidate in history … a real trainwreck. A schmuck, a putz, a grade-A., world-class, gold-plated nincompoop.”

Their chosen candidate is none other than Donald Trump.  “He won’t last the week!” Lane declares after seeing him on television. They’re soon eating their words. Check out the funny video below.

Way down yonder in Louisiana, the creative talent continues to thrive. Musicians, artists, writers, and athletes: The cream of the crop comes from the Bayou State. So why is the politics so out of whack, unpredictable, and so dysfunctional? The state is dead broke, and has been for years. The state’s credit rating was just downgraded, so things continue to get worse. What happened? Take a look at my new column now posted. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

We are all set for a lively weekend radio program. We begin with Dr. Paul Coleman on who has a better mental health, Republicans or Democrats? See his new book, “Finding Peace when your Heart is in Pieces,” by Clicking Here. Then Jan Marshall joins us to tell how she uses humor to assist in healing, and you can read about her new book, “Dancin’ Schmancin’ with the Stars” by Clicking Here.  And finally, who are the book makers putting their money on for President?  Paul Krishnamurty is a political consultant and professional gambler who  will give us his thoughts. Check him out by Clicking Here. So join us for a lively program. See you on the radio.

Way down in Louisiana, the deepest of the deep southern states, a new Louisiana Governor is fighting to keep his head above the water. There is unanimous agreement that previous Gov. Bobby Jindal created one heckuva mess. Now it’s up to John Bel Edwards to try his best in cleaning it all up. But it’s a big job. The state is broke. Dead broke! My concern is that the new governor is all over the map, and doesn’t have a real game plan confected. He needs to quickly get his new act together, and, I talk about this in my new column now posted. Take a look by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Our weekend radio program will broadcast live from St. John in the Virgin Islands. Quite a contrast from the below zero weather we broadcast from in New York last week. We will talk about the death of Justice Scalia, mandatory terms for judges and the future of the Supreme Court with Prof. David Garrow from the University of Pittsburgh law school. We will follow up on the same subject with law professor Adam Winkler from UCLA. And finally, what effect does music have on politicians?  James Vincent, founder of Keeping Music Alive, leads this conversation. So tune in for a lively show. Check local listings for times and stations. See you on the radio.

Political correctness seems to be all the range as certain areas of the nation, both north and south, want to rewrite our national history. Flags coming down. Confederate statutes? Got to go. Even ole’ Christopher Columbus is under assault by some who want to do away with national Columbus Day. So what’s a reasonable approach? I talk about it in my new column now posted. Take a look by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Sundays Radio Weekend is shaping up well, with the review of big events that took place this past week. The Super Bowl, political primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire, Mardi Gras, Sunday Valentine Day, and much more. Author Bill Muckler will join us to discus the presidential debates and his new book, “20/20: A Clear Vision for America.” See more by Clicking Here. And John Horvat will bring in religion and politics with a discussion of his book,  Return to Order, by Clicking Here. Check local listings for times and stations. See you on the radio!

Well, I hope you had a pleasant Mardi Gras. That is, if you live in the south, and some Midwestern cities that are adopting the annual Fat Tuesday tradition. I spent Mardi Gras day in the heart of the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans with a  number family and friends. If you have never been, it’s well worth the trip to see the greatest free show on earth.  There will be another early Mardi Gras next year on Tuesday, February 28. Mark it on your calendar and try to come. You can check out some of my photos of all the fun we had in New Orleans this past Tuesday.

And then came all the cleaning up beginning at midnight.

Ah, what could’ve been in the deepest of the deep southern states certainly that could have had the first presidential primary in America. And can you imagine? All the candidates and busloads of the press crisscrossing the state spending not just millions, but hundreds of millions of dollars. A huge economic bonanza for the Bayou State. But because of petty political ambitions by selfish politicians, it wasn’t to be. Louisiana passed, and gave up the bountiful benefits of being the first state in the nation to hold a presidential primary. You can read all about what the state missed in my new column now posted. Go to the Red Flashing Box above, or Click Here.

It’s Mardi Gras weekend and the “Common Sense” show will be broadcast live from the French Quarter in the heart of New Orleans. It’s simply the greatest free show on earth and we will have some lively and colorful commentary. Several guests will join us. Dr. James Forsythe will lead a discussion o the value of medical marijuana. (www.drforsythe.com.) Then Dr. Bill Thomas will discuss why there is nothing wrong with growing old, and that aging is merely an extended third phase of life. See www.changingaging.org. And are you ready for the Superbowl? Professor Dom Carisit will help us figure out why advertisers spend up to $ 5million for a 30 second ad. So join us by checking your local listings for times and stations.

I wanted to take some time this week on my syndicated radio show to remember back. To many of us, this was the week that, according to the lyrics in Don McLean’s famous song, “¦ the infamous “day the music died”. Fifty-seven years ago on February 3^rd, the great Buddy Holly died in a terrible plane crash. It was an early tragedy in rock music, but it sure wasn’t the last. Buddy was a Texas boy who changed the world of music for all of us. He died with to other music icons of the 60s, Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper). Just a few years later came Glenn Frey who formed The Eagles. I’ve loved this group for many years and always reminds me to never give up living care free life. Glenn died last week at 67. Check out belowWaylon Jennings talking about the death of Holly and others.

We are approaching he weekend before Fat Tuesday and this is the prime time to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras. This is the weekend when Bacchus and Endymion, two of the biggest parades of the season, roll down the streets of New Orleans. The streets are packed all day Saturday and Sunday with parade goers. I’ve grown up around the Mardi Gras traditions, and we look forward to broadcasting our “Common Sense show” from the Big Easy this coming Sunday. If you’ve never been there, you missed the greatest free show on earth. Below is a video to give you some idea what it’s all about. Happy Mardi Gras!

It would be an understatement to say that my home state of Louisiana is in a real financial mess. Because of irresponsible spending under the previous governor and legislature, the Bayou State has to fill a financial hole this year in the coming five months of $750 million, And next year of almost $2 billion. But does it? Does the state really have to spend that much money? That’s the focus of my new column this week. Take a look and see what you think. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Radio Program weekend schedule is set and we hope you will join us for a lively show. We begin with a discussion about end of life options with ER Doctor Kevin Haselhorst.  Then former Navy Seal Chris Sajnog discusses how to protect your family in a time of some many crimes and so many guns available. See his website by Clicking here.

Then Dr. David Linden talks about the importance of touch and his new book “Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart and Mind. See more by Clicking Here. And finally, Peter Neill, founder of the World Ocean Observatory, tells us about how important our future is tied to future ocean discovery. See more by Clicking Here. And read about his new book by Clicking Here.  So turn in and check local listings or times and stations. See you on the radio.

You just don’t see entertainers like James Cagney and Bob Hope any more.  Humor,  talent galore, dancing, singing…they could do it all.  Take a look at these multi-talented guys below.

Sometimes in the course of history, a smaller regional event can have worldwide consequences. The Battle of New Orleans ended the War of 1812 two hundred years ago. But what might have happened if the ragtag bunch of Louisiana frontiersman, had not beaten the British? What would have happened if the United States continued to be part of the British Commonwealth? Could a major course of history change? Check out my column this week where I make such a case. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

We are soon to go on the radio and a lively program is planned for our listeners this weekend. Should African American actors boycott the Academy Awards? Social commentator Lisa Durden thinks so and will join us to discuss. By the way, I disagree. Then our friend John Batty, a psychiatric nurse, will talk about his heroine experiences saving lives during Hurricane Katrina. See his book by Clicking here.   Finally, attorney Scott Palmer (www.scottpalmer.com) will help us what in the heck an “affluenza defense” is for a drunk driver. So be sure and tune in.  Check local listings for times and stations.

Daughter and former CNN anchor Campbell Brown, whose organization, the Partnership for Educational Justice, is interviewed by Mangu-Ward, that took place at the National Summit on Educational Excellence in Wasington, D.C., Brown also discussed her decision to leave journalism for the “glamorous world” of ed reform, her response to critics who object to her tactic of turning to the courts to shape policy, and the personal attacks she’s endured since entering a field in which ad hominem attacks are the norm.

“I don’t particularly care because, you know, sticks and stones.”

We are all set for a lively radio program set for weekend and we hope you will plan to join us. Along with reviewing the week’s news, we will discuss workplace issues. As an employer, just what time do you have to allow for religions observances during the workday? Labor and employment law expert Brian Farrington will join us to discuss, and you can find all about his work and company by Clicking Here.

And we are always concerned about your health. David Letterman claims that Dr. Louis Aronne saved his life. Dr. Aronne became a fixture on The Letterman Show after diagnosing Letterman’s heart problems, but that did not deter him from his life’s mission: helping his patients – and all Americans – to lose weight. He will also be our guest to discuss his new book, THE CHANGE YOUR BIOLOGY DIET: The Proven Program for Lifelong Weight Loss. Find out more by Clicking Here.  

Finally, Jordan E. Goodman is “America’s Money Answers Man” and a nationally recognized expert on personal finance. He is a regular guest on numerous radio and television call-in shows across the country, answering questions on personal financial topics. He appears frequently on The View, Fox News Network, Fox Business Network, CNN, CNBC and CBS evening news. we will see you on the radio. We will talk about the good and bad of falling oil prices.  Check out more on Jordan by Clicking Here. So tune in and check local listings for times and stations.  See you on the radio.

My home state of Louisiana has a new governor, and things kicked off at the state capital this week. I’ve been to just about every inauguration going back to 1972. I was sworn in on the state capitol steps on five different occasions. As an “over the hill” former politician, it’s nice to go back from time to time and see what all the young folks are doing to hopefully straighten our state. Needless to say, they have a big job ahead. I’m pictured below at the swearing in of new members of the House of Representatives.

 Louisiana’s newly elected governor began his inaugural day on a high note with religious services at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge. But before he could even begin his inaugural address, things got dicey. The Louisiana House of Representatives rejected his hand picked candidate for Speaker. Is this an indication of how his term as the state’s chief executive will succeed?  Check out my new column by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Folks down in the Bayou State just finished a knockdown, drag out gubernatorial election. Most voters want to breathe a sigh of relief, and have a have a little break in the election cycle. But that’s not to be. It’s presidential election year including a long list of local and statewide elections to be considered. In my column this week, I raise the question of why we have so many elections in Louisiana.  Also, the state really missed a great opportunity to be the first primary state in the nation. What a waste. You can read all about it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Weekend Radio Schedule to be posted Friday morning!

With our syndicated radio program, I have the opportunity of traveling throughout the country a good bit. So it’s fun to pick up  local humor about different states. Here are a few of my favorites to lighten things up this week.

Louisiana

What differentiates a zoo in Louisiana from other zoos? The Louisiana zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a recipe.

MississippiӬ

How do you know when you’re staying in a Mississippi hotel? When you call the front desk and say, “I’ve gotta leak in my sink,” and the person at the front desk says, “Go ahead.”

New Hampshire

The state motto is “Live Free or Die,” which appears on license plates made by prisoners.

What does a football coach have to do with a teacher? Quite a lot in my opinion. We give the coach full responsibility, pay him well, and expect results. Why don’t we do the same thing with our teachers? That’s the focus of my new column this week. Our approach to elementary and secondary education is the same today as it was 100 years ago. The rest of the industrialized world outranks us in results they are getting from their kids. So what can we do about it? I have a few ideas. Check out my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Because of a family conflict, our weekend radio program will be a rerun, highlighting some of the top guess from the year 2015. We will cover some new health, ideas, a little politics, and remember those who passed away during this previous year. Then, next week, would we will be back in action with our normal full schedule. Happy New Year.

We are bringing the year 2015 to an end, and for many of us, it’s probably a pretty good idea. Quite frankly, the world is pretty screwed up right now. We can only hope that 2016 will be a lot better at bringing peace to the Middle East. And what a presidential election were about to have. Personally, I hope the level of debate is much higher than what we’ve seen so far, particularly among the Republican candidates. But whatever happens, we will be alive and kicking in 2016 with my weekly columns, our weekly radio shows, and having some fun right here on my website. To you and your family, a very Happy New Year.

Well I certainly hope 2015 was a good year for you. I guess we can always do better. My family and I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. If you’re fortunate enough like me to have so many kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and assorted others, it certainly keeps us busy. I hope you read this week’s column, where I write about the importance of the holiday season, and how I’ve traditionally spent my New Year’s Eve, and my hopes for the coming year. You can read the column by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

We are winding down to the New Year with the full agenda on or we can radio show. Ready to make some New Year’s predictions? Our longtime friend, the Great Kreskin joins us to offer you insight into what will happen in 2016. He’s written a great new book about the future called “In Real Time,” and you can read all about it by Clicking Here.

Then we will talk with Dr. Mike Smalley, one of America’s most sought after ministers who has written extensively about religion. Our subject on the weekend show will be wide millennials are less religious and older Americans. See his books and articles by Clicking Here.  Also, Dr. Rob Silverman, the American Chiropractic Associations’ (ACA) Sports Chiropractor of the Year, is available to discuss the concerning issue of concussions that is the subject of the new Will Smith movie by the same name. So turn in for a lively show. Check local listings for times and stations.

It’s the holiday season and if you need something to help you get in the holiday spirit, this will hit you right in the feels. Everyone that has seen this has cried so get some tissues. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta have a new video where underprivileged kids can either get a present for themselves, or give something to their parents.  Every kid in the video decides to give something to their parents. Take a look below to appreciate the Christmas Season.

O.K.! We know Louisiana colleges and universities are crying for more money to operate. The current governor and legislature have cut academic budgets to the bone. Yes, spend more on higher education. But should taxpayers not want to be sure that they are getting their money’s worth? Has is all this money being spent? And what kind of accountability is built in? Not enough, I argue in this week’s column. Check out what demands should be made on higher education. You can read the column now by Clicking Here, or by going to the Red Flashing Box above.

Radio weekend will cover the gamut of news. With national politics so much on the front burner, are you interested in getting involved? Consultant Jonathan Maher joins us to reviews four way people can get involved and affect positive gains. You can check him and his several books by Clicking Here. Then will talk with Jim Naureckas, editor of the media watch group FAIR’s magazine Extra! I want his take on the rampant criticism after Tuesday’s GOP debate on CNN over the incinerary questions that were asked. His website  is available by Clicking Here.

And finally, Just who is ISIS, how was it formed, and why has it bee so successful as a terrorist organization?WILLIAM MCCANTS directs the project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at the Brookings Instituter and has written extensively about ISIS; in his new book, THE ISIS APOCALYPSE: The History, Strategy, and Doomsday Vision of the Islamic State.  You can read more by Clicking Here.  See you on the radio.  Check local listings for times and stations.

Daughter Campbell is back on the journalistic warpath with an admonition to the press to quit giving Donald Teump so much coverage.  Here’s what she is saying: “To my former TV colleagues: Please stop. Just for one week, don’t say his name. As many have already said, no presidential candidate in history has gotten this much free airtime.”  To read her latest column that appeared all over the country, Click Here.

I’ll bet you did not know what a great cook my wife Gladys is. Here’s just how good she is. She is joined with her twin Wister Gloria on national television cooking a Turducken. A what you say? Well if you want to know what a Turducken is and how o cook it, jut check out the video from the TV show below.

Two of my favorite Austin, Texas singers are Sam Baker & Carrie Elkin. They have performed together for a number of years, and I had the chance to hear them recently at the Red Dragon Listening Room in Baton Rouge. The have a folksy, irreverent, humorous, and delightful way of conveying how much fun you can have doing ordinary things. Here’s a great love song below that applies to young and old alike. Don’t miss them if they come your way.

Louisiana’s supposed flagship university is struggling. Really struggling. And there is plenty of fault to go around, including the past leadership at LSU. And it’s been a sad fall from grace. Some old-timers can remember back when LSU was the premier university in the South. Governor Huey Long made the financial support of LSU his pet priority. But no longer. I write about LSU’s demise and the need for a major comeback in this week’s column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

At this time of year, with winter and snow close at hand, I like to post one of my favorite videos.  These Russian kids are not fighting or protesting.  They are enjoying a popular American song and dancing up a storm.  I wish we had more spontaneous events like this here at home.

The mass of fleeing refugees is swamping Europe, building frustrations and backlash in many parts of the world including right here in the U.S.A.   Many people see their way of life changing right before their eyes, and not for the good of their respective countries. Look at the video below and see if you agree with these concerns. Then take the M and M test also below to see just how many M and Ms you would take to eat.

What a week for LSU football fans. Coach Les Miles is out, no, he’s in. There was a revolving door of rumors. There is no doubt the Tigers need a coach to adapt and change. But should Miles have been fired? And how much is too much to pay any coach? Check out my analysis in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Radio Weekend had a busy program schedule lined up, with much news to cover as the year winds down. Pulitzer prize winner Jon Meacham will join us to discuss his new book, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush. Meacham paints an intimate and surprising portrait of an intensely private man who led the nation through tumultuous times. You can read more about the book by Clicking Here.

We will also have investigative journalist Rannah Gray to discuss her investigation of an international child pedophile. You can see the details about her harrowing story below. So be sure and tune in. Check local listings for times and stations. See you on the radio.

The most recent publication of The Lisburn Press has been released this week, and is raising serious questions about the reliability of child protection all over the America. Familiar Evil is a true story about a TV personality who operated as a child pedophile internationally. Author Rannah Gray stumbled onto the story by accident, and was shocked over what she found out concerning the TV predator. This international criminal case builds to an explosive conclusion, and is well worth the read. You can find out much more by Clicking Here.

No, that’s not her father trying to stir up some mischief.  That’s the title of a new article on the state of American education that is creating quite a stir.  It initially appeared in newsmagazine The Weekly Standard, but has been picked up by news outlets all over the nation.  You can read the whole article and see why Campbell is making such a big splash by Clicking Here,

Are you a Jerry Jeff Walker fan? I’ve been a fan of the Texas country outlaw singer for some 35 years. And would you believe? I was once the president of the Louisiana chapter of the Jerry Jeff fan club. He put on one heck of a concert here in Baton Rouge this past Friday night and I was in that number. Jerry Jeff and I reminisced a bit before the show. Check out on of my favorites below.

We always are told about the winners, but you just cannot ignore the losers, can you? And in the recent Louisiana gubernatorial election, there were some big-time losers who really fell flat. I list a few of them in my new column. Obviously, Senator David Vitter leads the list. But take a look at some of the others who fell by the wayside. You can read the column now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

This weekend’s post Thanksgiving “Common Sense” program is shaping up well with a number of topics to discuss. Amanda Gutterman, Editorial Director at Slant News, will discuss just what do millennials think about terrorism & the Paris attacks. Then “America’s Money Answers Man,” Jordan Goodman, a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, will discuss all of the financial/economic implications of the Paris bombing. Finally, should retail stores close on Thanksgiving? We will discuss with Krish Dhanam, a workplace culture expert. So be sure and tune in.  Check local listings for times and stations.  See you on the radio!

Daughter Campbell has been traveling the country talking about educational reform.Campbell Brown encouraged students to work hard, take risks and follow their passions at Linda E. McMahon’s lecture series, “Women Can Have It All,” recently at the Forum in the Frank and Marisa Martire Business & Communications Center at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. You can read about her speech by Clicking Here.  And to read more of Campbell’s multiple activities, Click Here.

Columnist and freedom fighter John Whitehead has been a guest on my syndicated radio program, and is one of the nations leading voices on government intrusion into our basic freedoms and right to privacy. Check out his engaging and cncerning vido below.

Well, the fat lady finally sang to finish off the quixotic campaign of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal as he undertook a futile effort to run for president. The guy really never had a chance. This is not the year of a governor on the presidential circuit. And Jindal had lost virtually all his political support back home. I take a close look at the rise and fall of one of Louisiana’s most promising governors. He could’ve done so much, get he accomplished so little. You can read my column now by either going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Weekend Radio is close at hand. We hope you will be able to join us for a lively program. First up are repercussions from the Paris Terrorist attacks. Amanda Gutterman, editorial director of Slant Magazine will join me to discuss just what millennials think about these attacks and how engaged they are. See more by Clicking Here.

Then we will talk with America’s money answer man, Jordan Goodman, a nationally recognized expert in personal finance. I want to know what affect the recent terrorist attacks are having on our economic and financial future. Finally, what was your response over the closing by many businesses on Thanksgiving Day? I think it’s a great idea. Let those employees stay home with their families. Workplace culture expert Krish Dhanam will join us to discuss. So tune in.

I really enjoy listening to somewhat eccentric outlaw Texas singers. Ramsey Midwood is one of the best. We had a nice visit during his recent gig at the Red Dragon Listening Room last weekend in Baton Rouge. I hope he comes back to play again soon. Check out his unique style in the video below.

Well the Louisiana Republican Party is in open warfare against a candidate for governor who has endorsed a democrat. Republican Lt. Governors Jay Dardenne, after a bruising first primary, has now endorsed Re. John Bell Edwards, and the GOP top honchos say Dardenne has betrayed the cause? But don’t both parties do this? And how about crooked elections? I talk about both these issues in my new column now posted. Read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

A full agenda for our weekend “Common Sense” radio show. So we just had Friday the 13^th. Why is this day considered show unlucky? I’ll talk to Dr. Tiffany Sanders who’s a licensed psychologist out of Chicago about why so many people have this view of what we thought was just an average day in the week. Then we are going to explore why it took so long for the US and Cuba to open up and restore diplomatic ties. Dr. John Gronbeck-Tedesco is an expert on our relations with Cuba and will help me review.

Finally, I’ve always loved a good hot dog. What are they now considered bad for you? Nutrition counselor Kathryn Guylay will help us with the pros and cons of eating hot dogs and meeting general. So tune in for lively show. Check local listings for times and stations. We will see you on the radio.

A lot of us take for granted the beauty that is found all over America. I’ve traveled to about every state in the nation, but still find so many places I have yet to discover. Here’s a marvelous panorama of the country that I think you will enjoy. Take a look below.

Is it time to open up the prison doors and let all non-violent convicts out? Many politicians are saying so to save money. Is that a justifiable reason to cut sentences or move many prisons in to re-hab programs? And just who is a non-violent felon? Is the driver of the getaway car at a bank robbery non ““violent? There are many unanswered questions in this whole prison reform debate. I raise a number of these questions in my new column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above or by Clicking Here.

Hey, we have a lively program this weekend. Have you heard of approval voting? Voters can vote for as many candidates as they want. Aaron Hamlin, director of The Center for Election Science will join us. Then we will explore the pros and cons of being in a relationship with someone who has opposing political views with Psychologist Dr. Frieda Birnbaum. And we will lend by talking about national “Love your Lawyer Day.” No Joke, with attorney Nader Anise, executive director of the American Lawyers Public Image Association. So be sure and tune in.

How better to spend a rainy Halloween night in Baton Rouge than with the guy who made probably the most famous touchdown run in college football history 56 years ago on a similar rainy Halloween night? I was with the Tiger legend at the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, the same time All American Billy Cannon made his famous run in Tiger Stadium. Check out his famous run below.

So you have a party and no one shows up? That’s what it felt like way down in Louisiana last week, when a big gubernatorial election took place. It seems like nobody cared. Only 38% of registered voters even showed up. And many more are not registered. So what to do? How do you get more people to register and show up to vote? Check out my ideas in my new column. You can read it now by Clicking Here or by going to the Red Flashing Box above.

It’s close to time for Weekend Radio, and we sure have a lot to discuss with you. Is the U.S. declining in a number of categories? Many think so. Let’s talk about it. And how about these new studies showing too much red meat and processed foods can cause you to have a significant cancer risk? Dr. Gerald Edelman, who has been a guest on our show before, will give us his opinion. His website is found by Clicking Here.

Then we will talk about A new political book, 20/20: A Clear Vision for America written by Bill Muckler, that flips the current political climate on its head, outlining bipartisan solutions for everything from immigration to tax reform using the process consultants use on businesses and applying it to government. You can read more about it by Clicking Here. So join us for a lively program. See you on the radio.

Despite all the problems  throughout the world, it’s still a pretty cool place to live and to observe the spectacular beauty all around us.  A friend sent me this video, and it’s worth putting all your other work on the back burner, and just take a few minutes to observe.  Time well taken.

So a new governor comes into office with a legislature that is confused over how to solve Louisiana’s financial mess. And boy, it is some mess! Say, two billion dollars in debt. That ain’t chump change by any means. So what to do? Does the legislature continue to live from year to year, just putting s finger in the fiscal dyke that is about to break wide open? There are some ways out of this financial chaos. Take a look at my new column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Well it’s pre-Halloween weekend to make some “Common Sense” out of the news for all you listeners. Do ghosts really haunt homes? Do dead relatives try to communicate with the living? Are near-death experiences real? Louisa Oakley Green will share stories of real people experiencing other-worldly visitors and glimpses into the other side. See her new book, “Sightseeing in the Undiscovered Country” by Clicking Here.

And then, with so much spying going all over the nation, we will discuss whether we must give up our liberties in exchange for safety. Ex military contractor Larry Correia will join us. His new book is part of an international series called the “Grimnoir Chronicles,” and you can read more by Clicking Here. So tune in for a lively show. Check local listings for times and stations. See you on the radio.

If you follow college football, you surely are aware of the fact that the leading runner and top favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this year is LSU’s running back, Leonard Fornette. This young sophomore is just awesome on the football field. Last week, he only ran for hundred 60 yards, and that was considered a bad day. Take a look at the video below, making a parody of how tough Fornette is. He is destined to be the most exciting college football players in recent years, and you should take the time to watch him in action. Some humor about him below.

Can you believe, so little interest in the coming Louisiana gubernatorial election? In past elections, the turn out oven topped 75%. But on October 24th, don’t be surprised if the voter turn out is 45% or even lower. So what’s the problem? Why are not more Louisiana voters going to the polls to cast their choices? Check out my new column now posted to find out what I think. You can read it by Clicking on the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Weekend Radio is shaping up as a lively program. We will talk about way too much money in politics, often tainted money. Author Gareth Porter, an Middle East expert, will join us to help explain what is at stake in our relationship with Iran. And Chaplain Hy McEnery will explain why he thinks America is loosing its Christian identity. So tune in for an interesting show. Check local listing for times and stations. See you on the radio!

Louisiana has more statewide elected officials than any other state in the nation. Are Bayou State voters getting the best bang for the buck? Why should so many public officials be elected? Or maybe even more should be elected from Governor down to dogcatcher. Check out my new column and see what you think. You can read it now by Clicking on the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here. In the video below, candidates for Lt. Governor in Louisiana were asked at a recent forum just why the job should be elected. Check it out.

One of the fall highlights for lawyers who are members of the Louisiana bar is the annual Red Mass that is held at St. Louis Cathedral on the first Monday of October. Judges and lawyers from throughout the state gather at the beginning of the judicial year in Jackson Square, then proceed into the nation’s oldest Cathedral for an ecumenical Mass. I’m not Catholic, but it’s a wonderful annual tradition that I don’t want to miss. I had the pleasure of visiting with Archbishop Aymond after the service.

For years, I have enjoyed listening to the 70s Song “Wildfire.” I always thought the song is very much about escaping hard times.

Oh, they say she died one winter when there came a chilling frost. And the pony she named Wildfire busted down its stall.

 The composer and singer of Wildfire, Michael Martin Murphy, put on a really enjoyable concert last Friday night at the Red Dragon in Baton Rouge. He’s a real cowboy and lives most of the time in Wyoming. I hope he returns again soon.

She ran calling Wildfire. She ran calling Wildfire.

The cards do not read well for Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s last ditch and quixotic effort to gain the Republican presidential nomination. General Custer made his last stand, and now it looks like Jindal is doing the same. NO, the Fat Lady has not begun to sing, but I’m told she is lurking behind the curtain ready to make her move. So what happened to the fair-haired boy, once praised as the future of the Republican Party? Check out my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Weekend radio begins with a look at Donald Trump’s proposed tax plan for the country. Does it make any sense? Gabby Morrongiello writes for the Washington Examiner, and will brief us on what Trump’s ideas are all about.

We will also talk with Ivy League scholar Brian Swain in comparing how Pope Francis reflects on America’s religious beliefs. You can read more about Brian by Clicking Here. And where does the country stand on immigration into the U.S.?  Peter Brimelow will talk with us about how to accomplish major immigration reform.  See more by Clicking Here.  So check local listings for times and stations. See you on the radio.

An old friend of mine died this week. He was a New Orleans dynamo. Rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer Frankie Ford, whose 1959 hit Sea Cruise brought him international fame, is passed at the age of 76. I’ve heard Frankie sing on any number of times, and his Big Hit, Sea Cruise is still one of my all time favorites. Frankie was always in my corner during a number of my political campaigns. I’ll sure miss his singing and his friendship. Take a listen to Sea Cruse below.

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

The Pope is making a big splash on arrival in the U.S., but I was hoping he would make a stop in America’s most classic Catholic city, New Orleans. I am an “almost Catholic convert” as I spell out in my new column. Take a look at my views on the Pope’s visit, and a few other thoughts abut the future of the Catholic Church. You can read the column now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking here.

The Pope’s visit, migrants, scarcity of water, and the rise of women in politics-[all part of the lively discussions that will take place this weekend on our “Common Sense” radio program. Jason Berry has become an expert on a variety of problems facing the Catholic Church in recent years. He will join us and discuss his most recent book, “Vows of Silence, The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II.” To find out more on Jason and his numerous books, Click Here.

Then we will talk about the growing shortage of water throughout the world. The U.S. government predicts that forty of our fifty states-and 60 percent of the earth’s land surface-will soon face alarming gaps between available water and the growing demand for it. Without action, food prices will rise, economic growth will slow, and political instability is likely to follow. We will talk with water expert Seth Siegel about his new book, “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World.” Click Here to find out more. See on on the radio.

One of baseballs all-time greats, Yogi Berra, died this week At 90. He one of baseball’s greatest catchers and characters, who as a player was a mainstay of 10 Yankee championship teams and as a manager led both the Yankees and Mets to the World Series. But he will always be remembered by his Yogisms. Nobody could turn a phrase like Yogi. I met him several years ago at spring training where the Yankees begin their season in Tampa. Here are a few of his best sayings.

“It’s deja vu all over again!”: “You can’t think and hit at the same time.” … On a restaurant: “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” … “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” … On the 1973 Mets: “We were overwhelming underdogs.” … “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” … “I usually take a two-hour nap from 1 to 4.” … What time is it? “You mean now?” … On a spring training drill: “Pair off in threes.” …

“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” … “You can observe a lot by watching.” … On his team’s diminishing pennant chances: “It ain’t over ’till it’s over.” … On his fractured syntax: “I really didn’t say everything I said.” … A final piece of advice. “Always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise they won’t go to yours.”

Voters all over America are telling elected officials that they want to “throw the bums out.” A poll released this week news finds that “72% of Americans believe that politicians cannot be trusted and two thirds think the countries’ political system is dysfunctional. But apparently, not so in Louisiana. Almost 50% of all elected officials standing for re-election, including half the legislature, were returned to office with no opposition. So what gives? Where is all the anger? Check out my analysis in my new column. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Business leaders from all over the state of New York we’ll gather this week in New York City to attend the Business Council of New York State’s annual conference. Speaking to the state’s leading business organization will be daughter Campbell, who as most readers know is the former news anchor at both CNN and NBC news. She has become a major advocate for educational reform all across the nation.

She is founder of the reform group Partnership for Educational Justice, and recently kicked off a major educational reform publication called The Seventy Four, a website she describes as a mix of news and opinion pieces on education. You can follow her man activities by Clicking Here.

Wow, what a full agenda coming up this weekend on the “Common Sense” radio program. We will review the past week with so much news. The Donald Show, the Republican presidential debate, Refugees flooding into Europe and much more.

And did you know that innocuous liquid hand sanitizer used in many schools tastes good, like strawberry. It also contains enough alcohol to make a child dangerously drunk. Dr. Rachel Docekal, who deals with addiction treatments, will explain the dangers of hand sanitizer. Her website is www.originsrecovery.com.

Then how do you find a good lawyer who is reasonably priced? We will ask attorney Jasen McDaniel, who is executive director of a major law firm. See www.jdsalaw.com.

Finally, Professor Emilio Iodice has spent more than three decades as a senior executive in the public and private sectors. He is a prolific author on public affairs and we will talk with him about what we should look for in our next president. He is the author of a new book “Future Shock 2.0, The Dragon Brief 2020.” You can read about it by Clicking Here. So tune in for a lively show.

Pittsburg Steeler linebacker James Harrison, announce to the world that he has confiscated the trophies of his two sons, ages 6 and 8, apparently to teach them a lesson that you should not get a trophy for participating, but only if they “earned” it, whatever that means. And a lot of people agree with him. I sure do not. If week after week, a kid practices and supports his or her team, they should be rewarded like all the other kids. Should they not be rewarded? Check out my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

We will look back at 9/11 and Hurricane Betsy, as well as the worldwide migrant crisis.

Then we will discuss rising insurance rates: Why is cheap gas raising your car insurance? Ken Davidson, Insurance Industry Expert will join us to explain why. His website is www.eagleinsuredadvisors.com.

And the Justice Department is saying that they will undertake a major crackdown on corporate executive wrongdoers. But will they? Our guest will be Bart Naylor with Public Citizen. Check out his website at www.citizen.com.  See you on the radio.

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

At Carnegie Hall recently, gospel singer Wintley Phipps delivers perhaps the most powerful rendition of one of my favorite spiritual songs, Amazing Grace. He says, “A lot of people don’t realize that just about all Negro spirituals are written on the black notes of the piano. Slaves were not permitted to use the white keys. Probably the most famous on this slave scale was written by John Newton, who used to be the captain of a slave ship, and many believe he heard this melody that sounds very much like a West African sorrow chant. Take a moment to view and listen.

Video from KarmaTube

 The results are in for 2015, and it comes as no surprise that Louisiana continues to lead the nation in having the highest automobile insurance rates. A new study, just released by the Bankrate Group “ranked all 50 States according to a number of factors that determined where it’s the worst state to drive a car.” The analysis concluded that Louisiana is the worst state for drivers due “in large part because of the nation’s highest car insurance costs and above average fatal crash rate.”  Check out my thoughts as to why in my new column now posted. You can read it by going to the Flashing Red Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Guests on this week’s radio program.

 Dallas Attorney Byron Henry to discuss legality of Kentucky Clerk of Court refusing to issue marriage license to gay couple.

Dr. Joel Kahn to discuss heart health.

Dr. Jack Moller to discuss flying cars in the future.

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

It’s amazing what just a little kindness can do. It can be infectious, and spread, and I hope we all agree that the world could use a good bit more concern for those around us. ” The only real measure of the stature of a life is it’s positive impact upon others.” Jackie Robinson If you want to get more out of life, you have to give more to life.  Take a look at the TV spot below. Yes, it’s for an insurance company, but the substance of the spot itself still makes sense. Take a look.

Just as most Americans remember where they were on 9/11, those of us living on the Gulf Coast remember well the fear and concern that enveloped our region ten years ago this week. A lady named Katrina changed many of our lives. In looking back, many Louisianans felt that maybe New Orleans really was a city that care forgot, and the whole Gulf Coast was thrown in for good measure. This human tragedy has haunted the Bayou State over the past decade as even today the rebuilding effort continues.  Check out my new column about this terrible tragedy.  You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Weekend Radio information will be posted Thursday afternoon.

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

We are rapidly approaching the 10^th year anniversary of Katrina. If you are not from the Gulf South, you world find it hard to imagine the terrible toll this storm had on so many of us down here. Over 1000 killed, mainly in the New Orleans area. But New Orleans has a special ability to weather the worst, even if it’s call the City that Care Forgot. My old friend, Vince Vance, is a well know New Orleans rock and roll singer who has performed for years. It’s well worth your time to listen and watch his special tribute to the Crescent City below.

We continually hear of new evidence proving that diet is the key to health and weight loss. Health Think Tanks regularly report that sugar is particularly a dangerous ingredient in much of what we eat and drink. Sure, exercise helps, but what you eat and drink is key for wellness. So when a respected research center says differently, it seems puzzling and even suspect. Check out my new column that looks at a new study by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. And you might be surprised at just who paid for their conclusions. You can read it by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

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

Then we will be joined by crusading legal scholar Adam Benforado, whose new book exposes the powerful psychological forces that undermine our criminal justice system and affect us all. He says our criminal justice system is broken””but not for the reasons we think. Check out his new book by Clicking Here.

And finally, should the federal government spend billions on students that won’t pay back their student loans. Educational scholar Jean Burk will join us to discuss. Her new book and website are accessed at www.collegeprepgenius.com. So a lively show, and be sure and check your local listing s for times and stations. See you on the radio.

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

Louisiana continues to have the highest insurance rates in the nation with any policyholders unable to pay the high cost. Certainly the legislature in the Bayou State should be giving some possible solutions a close look-right? Well, maybe not. In fact, in their way too often cavalier manner, this astute body of lawmakers raised the rates of both homeowners and folks who drive autos. That’s right. Get ready for an increase. Check out my new column, now posted, that looks at this troubling problem. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or by Clicking Here.

Radio Weekend is close at hand, and we have prepared a lively show for our listeners. We will give a presidential primary update, and fill you in with our take on the latest national news. And do you travel much? If you do, you have to be concerned about the TSA. Every day, passengers file property claims with the TSA for more than $1 million in missing & damaged items but many people are never compensated. What can passengers do to protect their property at TSA checkpoints?  How about in their checked luggage? Evan Cutler founded TSAWatch to help end TSA intimidation, theft, and molestation of travelers nationwide. See more by Clicking Here. He will be our guest.

Then we will talk about how Airline baggage fees can put a dent in your travel budget, not to mention a crimp in your style when you’re trying to fit everything in a small carry-on. Ultra-economical travel expert Russell Hannon finds luggage hassles totally unacceptable and says there are ways to bypass pesky baggage fees and surcharges. See more by Clicking Here.

Finally, good health news. If you like eating spicy foods, researchers have fond you’re likely to have more years to enjoy them. Genome, a magazine dedicated to the latest research on health and longevity just did a cover story on Food as Medicine. Publisher Susan McClure joins us to talk about a new study on spices in food that can give you longer life, maybe even help you live past the century mark.  Click here to find out more on Genome Magazine. See you on the radio.

Why are there “Sanctuary Cities,” where illegal immigrants are immune from arrest for breaking the law, or cannot even be questioned when crimes are committed?  Some cities are opening up their arms to illegal immigrants, as crime rates rise, and (would you believe) the cost of auto insurance is tied to their being allowed to drive. Check out my new column now posted about the tolerance of illegals across the nation. You can read it now by going to the Red Flashing Box above, or By Clicking Here.

And take a  look at Ray Stevens’ funny but on point video about illegal immigration below.

I’ll take our weekend radio program to Portland, Oregon this weekend, so we are looking forward to a more cool weather from the Pacific Ocean. We begin the show with guest David Sehat and his new book, THE JEFFERSON RULE: How the Founding Fathers Became Infallible and Our Politics Inflexible, shows how both the Left and the Right cite the Founders as though they would unanimously support widely divergent, even contradictory, present-day policies. Just what did Jefferson think? You can find out more on the book by Clicking Here.

We will continue our Thomas Jefferson discussion with author Mark Beliles. Thomas Jefferson and the founding fathers intended a strict separation of church and state, right? He would have been very upset to find out about a child praying in a public school or a government building used for religious purposes, correct? Actually, the history on this has been very distorted. Mark discusses all this in his new book, Doubting Thomas. See more by Clicking here.

And finally, an update on the terrible shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana. Professor John Tures, a political science teacher at LaGrange College in Georgia, will be our guest to discuss domestic terrorism. So be sure to check local listings for times and stations. We will see you on the radio!

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

Here’s quite an inspirational story to share with you. A good story and good outcome. An English conservationist named Damian Aspinall was able to transfer captive gorillas back to wild of course with the help of the whole Aspinall Foundation.  Damian Aspinall took care of a gorilla he named ‘Kwibi‘ for 5 years and then it back to wild to have a normal life. After so many years, Damian decided to go look for Kwibi in the jungle.

He was quite losing his hope to never finding Kwibi again when a familiar gorilla suddenly appeared. And just like the old times, they bonded like father and son. Damian even fed Kwibi again and all of this was filmed and had already inspired lots of people! Take a look below.