Jim and Rannah take a look at the national stories that impacted Louisiana during January. Starting on New Year's Day, we take a look at how the good and bad national news affected us. 

Jim and Rannah talk about how Christmas has become a secular holiday embraced by more religions and the new ways we're celebrating Christmas in 2024 -- with a funny observation about how Christmas cards have evolved. 

Last weekend, there were 8 college football team brawls -- players were pepper sprayed and one police officer sent to the hospital. Jim and Rannah sound off on how colleges are paying huge fines but taking no steps to curb violence on the field or in the stands. Join the conversation about college football in chaos! 

Jim and Rannah talk about favorite dishes and traditions for Thanksgiving in Louisiana and their origins. And Jim's updating his cookbook and looking for your holiday favorites. Join the conversation on Dateline Louisiana as we get ready for Thanksgiving in Louisiana! 

Jim and Rannah sound off on the Louisiana Governor's decision to bring a live tiger into Tiger Stadium before the LSU-Alabama football game - a tradition the university stopped a decade ago. What do you think?

Jim and Rannah take a look at the polls and the Las Vegas oddsmakers to try to figure out who's winning the Presidential election today -- and what can happen to change the outcome. 

Did you pay off a student loan? Jim and Rannah debate whether it's fair to forgive them. And why are thousands of drugstores closing? Join the conversation to explore topics affecting Louisianans every day. 

Rannah and Jim pick up a newspaper and on the front page of the New York Times, there is all kinds of bad news. What is the heck is the world coming to? Check out this episode of Dateline Louisiana to see if you agree or disagree. 

Join Jim and Rannah as they talk about Jim's latest book.

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