In this episode, Representative Julie Emerson joins the show to break down the latest developments in Louisiana’s insurance reform and budget negotiations. She shares her cautious optimism about controversial insurance legislation and explains why a modest 0.5% budget increase is still a win compared to previous years. The conversation also touches on the power dynamics between the House and Senate, the influence of trial lawyers, and what real progress might look like for Louisiana taxpayers.

In this episode, Moon talks with Casey Stefanski of the Digital Childhood Alliance and Gene Mills of the Family Forum about Louisiana’s House Bill 570. The bill aims to protect kids online by requiring app stores to verify age and obtain parental consent before minors can download apps. They discuss the bill’s progress, the fight against Big Tech’s influence, and why Louisiana could become a national leader in digital child safety.

In this episode, Moon dives into the heated debate surrounding Louisiana's legacy lawsuits targeting the oil and gas industry. Marc Ehrhardt shares firsthand how these lawsuits devastated his business, forcing layoffs and asset liquidation. He also recounts a recent victory in Lafourche Parish, where his emotional testimony helped sway a key vote. The conversation touches on Governor Jeff Landry’s fiery criticism of the industry’s “hypocrisy” over carbon capture subsidies, and the broader implications for investment in Louisiana’s energy sector.

House Speaker and Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson discussed a sweeping legislative package he called the “big, beautiful bill,” aimed at advancing the America First agenda with major tax cuts, spending reductions, and border security investments. He emphasized the bill’s use of the reconciliation process to bypass Senate gridlock and claimed it would be deficit-reducing through economic growth. Johnson also criticized the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring methods and defended the bill’s long-term fiscal impact.

Daniel Erspamer of the Pelican Institute discussed the mixed outcomes of Louisiana’s recent insurance and legal reform efforts, highlighting both meaningful progress and concerning setbacks. While some reforms targeting phantom medical billing and comparative fault passed, he warned that a controversial bill expanding the insurance commissioner’s power could undermine those gains. Erspamer emphasized that the fight for reform is far from over and urged continued public pressure to ensure long-term improvements in the state’s insurance market.