Kiran Chawla sits down with two esteemed Baton Rouge business owners, Jim Urdiales of Mestizo's Mexican Restaurant and David Bellinger of Bellinger Interiors, as they delve deep into the heart of what makes small businesses the backbone of our community. Also up for discussion is the “Best of Baton Rouge Awards Gala” set for February 28th at L'Auberge Casino, inviting both winners and the public to partake in a night of celebration, networking, and community spirit.

Timestamps
01:29 Celebrating the Best of Baton Rouge
08:37 Personal Journeys of Business Ownership
15:28 The Importance of Networking
26:54 Balancing Work and Personal Life
36:10 Supporting Each Other in Business
40:40 The Gala: A Celebration of Success
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In this episode, Attorney Joe Long joins Kiran to explore a past case at Louisiana State Penitentiary involving Tony Johnson, an inmate at Angola State Penitentiary, who alleges he was sexually assaulted by LSP at Angola lieutenant, Tyler Holliday. 

Timestamps
08:23 Understanding Countermeasures
14:51 The Assault Details
17:06 Reporting the Abuse 
25:13 The Civil Case Outcome
27:32 The DNA Revelation
31:41 Finding Credible Witnesses
34:34 The Appeal Process

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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Kiran Chawla is joined by certified human trafficking expert Dr. Willie Brooks, as they discuss the alarming reality that this issue permeates in our community.

Timestamps
08:35 Parent-Child Communication
12:10 Advice for Kids
16:53 The Dangers of the Internet
25:18 Apps for Monitoring Children
32:26 The Impact of Gaming
35:36 The Scale of Human Trafficking
38:58 Safety Measures for Children

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In this episode, BRPD Chief T.J. Morse sits down with Kiran Chawla to discuss the budgetary concerns that has led to a shortage of officers in the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Timestamps
05:53 Strategic Crime Reduction Approaches
08:17 Youth and Gun Violence
10:15 Crime Statistics for 2025
13:47 Community Engagement and Technology
17:20 Repeat Offenders and Legal Challenges
21:15 Domestic Violence Insights
26:42 Overall Crime Trends and Public Perception
29:15 Funding and Budgeting Concerns
36:14 Upcoming Police Academy and Recruitment
42:32 Event Funding and Police Support
47:48 Patrol Live and Community Engagement

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In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Louisiana State Police Investigator Jordyn Mcdempsey joins Kiran to discuss various topics including the issue of human trafficking in the state of Louisiana and how you can protect yourself and your family.

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Timestamps
01:44 Meet the Investigator
04:27 Understanding Internet Crimes Against Children
12:10 The Reality of Human Trafficking
20:45 Local Case Study: A Wake-Up Call
26:03 Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking
36:42 Recruitment Tactics and Locations
38:43 Raising Awareness 

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In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, WBR District Attorney Tony Clayton joins Kiran to discuss various topics including the pressing issue of juvenile crime in the Baton Rouge area, a recent case prosecuted by his office involving the shipment of an abortion pill across state lines, to the new football coach hired at Southern University. 

Timestamps
01:19 Confronting Juvenile Crime 
06:07 Community Engagement and Prosecution
21:20 Abortion Pill Prosecution
29:52 New Southern University Football Coach
45:55 Ethics in Journalism
47:50 Remembering Sheriff Mike Cazes

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In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Dr. Loi Le who’s unique NPI number was being used by Samrat Mukherjee to write perscriptions for patients while posing as a doctor. Dr. Le opens up about how he came to learn of the deception by Mukherjee and his decision to report his former friend to authorities. 

Timestamps
04:26 Coming to Light
10:31 The NPI Number Explained
16:41 Risks of Impersonation in Emergencies
24:52 Reporting Process
28:38 Medical Education
32:43 The Long Path to Becoming a Doctor
35:57 Personal Impact of the Betrayal

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Note: Due to a technical difficulty the sound in parts of this episode contains a slight echo. We apologize for the inconvience.

In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Jay Grymes as they discuss his road through cancer. Jay also reflects on his many years covering the weather in Baton Rouge and what he is up to now. 

Timestamps
01:41 A Journey Through Diagnosis
14:37 The Importance of Listening
26:54 Facing Treatment Head-On
36:45 Health Insights and Awareness
38:51 Reflections on a Life-Changing Experience
39:19 A Lighthearted Moment
46:26 The Art of Communication
51:41 The Impact of Weather Reporting

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In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon to recount October 16th of this year, when he responded to a shooting incident involving an armed suspect, Paul Blanchard. 
During the tense confrontation, Sheriff Falcon used a fence gate as a shield while his deputy returned fire, ultimately neutralizing the threat while sustaining injuries from a shotgun blast.

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In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with the parents of Blakeleigh Weems, Chasity and Nelson as they discuss the sentencing of Shawn Robertson who pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide, second-offense DWI, reckless operation of a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, and no seat belt. 

Blakeleigh Weems was tragically killed less than an hour into 2024 when her vehicle was struck by the vehicle Shawn Robertson was driving as she was exiting an off-ramp in Denham Springs.

Chapters
05:03 A Unique Mother-Daughter Bond
06:37 The Horrific Night 
14:12 Arriving at the Hospital
16:22 The Fight for Blakeleigh’s Name
21:41 Justice and Legal Battles
34:02 Confronting the Accused
42:35 Signs from Above
44:34 Moving Forward Together 

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