Sid Edwards joined the show to discuss Baton Rouge’s recent police pay raise and what comes next for city-parish employees. He said the BRPD raise is already helping attract new recruits and confirmed another pay raise proposal is heading to the Metro Council for other workers, including DPW employees and finance staff. Edwards also addressed the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting, calling it heartbreaking and a reminder of the violence happening across the city. He spoke about the ongoing funding lawsuit involving District Attorney Hillar Moore and said both sides are still communicating regularly. The conversation also covered government spending, budget efficiencies, and Baton Rouge’s long-term financial challenges.