Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins the show to discuss several key legislative efforts and policy priorities. She expressed strong support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, emphasizing its importance for rural communities and emergency communication. Letlow, an early co-sponsor, highlighted the bill’s broad support in Congress and its minimal cost to automakers, stressing the need to preserve AM radio access in new vehicles.

She also provided an update on the “Big Beautiful Bill”, which has passed the House and awaits Senate action. The bill includes the extension of Trump-era tax cuts and expands the child tax credit to $2,500 per child. Letlow underscored the urgency to pass the bill before July 4th, noting that major holidays often motivate legislative action. She also highlighted lesser-known provisions, such as incentives for states to promote paid family leave through public-private partnerships, and protections for Medicaid funding, ensuring it supports those truly in need.Letlow then discussed her AG Tariff Bill, aimed at protecting Louisiana farmers from trade-related losses. The bill proposes a dedicated fund, sourced from tariff revenues, to compensate farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs—particularly from countries like China. This mechanism would allow the USDA to quickly support producers of key commodities like soybeans, cotton, and corn.Finally, on foreign policy, Letlow expressed confidence in President Trump’s handling of the escalating situation between Iran and Israel. While not on the Intelligence Committee, she affirmed her support for the President’s decisive actions and efforts toward a ceasefire, emphasizing Congress’s role as a supportive body in such matters.

Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports joined the show to discuss a special commemorative baseball honoring LSU’s 2025 NCAA Baseball National Championship. The limited-edition collectible celebrates LSU’s victory over Coastal Carolina and features detailed panels with team logos, stadium facts, and a “Season to Remember” tribute. Only 2,025 units are available, each with a certificate of authenticity, making it a prized keepsake for fans and collectors alike.

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Renee Amar, Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, joins the show to highlight the trucking industry’s struggle with skyrocketing insurance premiums—some increasing by 40–50%. She attributed these hikes partly to inflated medical billing practices, which drive up claim costs. Amar emphasized the urgent need for legislative reforms to address these issues, warning that high costs are forcing trucking companies to leave Louisiana and threatening the industry’s stability. 

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins the show to discuss Louisiana’s ongoing insurance crisis. He spoke about HB148, which could deter insurers from doing business in the state by removing confidentiality protections and altering rate regulations. Temple highlighted recent legislative reforms aimed at lowering auto and property insurance rates and emphasized the urgency of addressing Louisiana’s high claim frequency and litigation rates, which contribute to the state’s auto insurance crisis.

Franz Borghardt joins the show to discuss the Jeremy and Angel Bill, which proposes making non-citizens convicted of DWI or DUI offenses deportable under U.S. immigration law. The bill aims to enhance public safety by expanding grounds for inadmissibility and deportation. Borghardt also addressed concerns about the alleged CVS text abuse case.

Baton Rouge is embarking on a significant transformation in public safety by initiating the merger of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with the Fire Department. This move, led by the Mayor-President’s Office in collaboration with public safety officials, aims to streamline operations, reduce administrative duplication, and enhance frontline emergency response. Fire Chief Mike Kimble joins the show to emphasize that this consolidation follows a national trend of integrating EMS into fire-based services, which has proven effective in other cities like Fort Worth, Texas.

The merger is in its early stages and is expected to unfold gradually over four to five years. Immediate efforts focus on identifying overlapping functions—such as building maintenance, fleet services, training, public information, and administrative roles—with the goal of improving efficiency without layoffs. Instead, changes will occur through natural attrition and retirements, ensuring job security for current employees.Currently, the Baton Rouge Fire Department has about 560 personnel, while EMS employs around 250. Of the fire department’s staff, approximately 50 to 75 are in support roles. The merger will not affect emergency services for areas like St. George or the broader East Baton Rouge Parish. Instead, it aims to foster greater collaboration across all public safety sectors.The initiative is designed to be inclusive and transparent, with input from frontline staff encouraged through committees and direct communication with leadership. While the merger won’t reduce the volume of 911 calls, it seeks to better manage resources and improve service delivery. Ultimately, the goal is to create a unified, efficient, and responsive emergency service system that better serves the citizens and taxpayers of Baton Rouge.

David Cresson from the Louisiana Chemical Association shared LCA’s perspective on the 2025 legislative session, calling it a success overall. He acknowledged that while most outcomes were favorable for the industry, a few bills—particularly those related to carbon capture—pose challenges by complicating the permitting process for companies. Despite these hurdles, Cresson emphasized the session’s positive impact on Louisiana’s chemical sector and its continued importance to the state’s economy.

State Representative Mark Wright joins the show to share his reflections on the recent legislative session, which he described as one of the most consequential in the past 20 to 30 years. He expressed a positive outlook, calling it a good session overall. Wright emphasized the significance of the legislation passed and the long-term impact it could have on the state, highlighting the session’s importance in shaping Louisiana’s future.

Jeff Creuere joins the show to discuss the suspension of Nathaniel Fields, New Orleans’ homeless services director, for three days after a city investigation found he kissed a colleague at work. The conversation also touches on a serious allegation involving a New Orleans Police Department sergeant accused of kidnapping a crime lab chemist in 2020, who was reportedly a whistleblower.