As the year winds down, Moon Griffon, host of The Moon Griffon Show, joined Talk 107.3 for a wide-ranging conversation that mixed Louisiana politics, economic outlooks, and college football. The tone stayed light at times, but the takeaways were serious as the state looks toward 2026.

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Downtown Baton Rouge wrapped up a strong year with visible improvements and growing public support. According to Whitney Hoffman Sayal, executive director of the Baton Rouge Downtown Development District (DDD), 2025 brought steady wins that are already changing how downtown looks and feels.

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Louisiana ended 2025 with new momentum for business and economic growth. According to Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President and CEO Will Green, the year delivered reforms that had stalled for decades. Notably, these changes aim to make the state more competitive and easier to do business in.

LABI marked its 50th anniversary by returning to its core mission. The organization focused on trust, growth, and opportunity. As a result, lawmakers passed policies designed to attract investment and support employers across the state.

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Brian was joined by Ryan and Jack Schmel as well as Frank Schiro from the team at Ragin Cajun to showcase some of their delicious easy to prepare meals as we head into Christmas and New Years.

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Alice Glenn of New Orleans & Company discussed Vision 2035, a 10-year regional roadmap aimed at improving transportation, youth and family amenities, green spaces, and major assets like the Superdome and Convention Center. The plan focuses on collaboration among business, government, and nonprofits to make the region a better place to live, work, and visit, with youth sports and workforce needs as key priorities.

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n one of the largest child predator operations in Louisiana history, Attorney General Liz Murill announced the arrest of 67 registered sex offenders across North Louisiana.

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Leah Long of NFIB says 2025 brought major wins for small businesses, including lawsuit abuse reforms in Louisiana and a permanent 20% federal tax deduction. While retail still struggles against online giants, optimism is growing thanks to lower state income taxes and upcoming legislative efforts on workers’ comp and insurance costs. Looking ahead, Long expects continued growth and reinvestment as Louisiana becomes more business-friendly.

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Louisiana food does more than fill you up. It tells you who we are.

Around the holidays, gumbo brings people together. Cooks start with a dark roux. Then they add shrimp, crabs, and oysters. Okra thickens the pot and gives it that classic gumbo texture. Bay leaves add a quiet flavor that builds while it simmers. Finally, they serve it over Louisiana rice.

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East Baton Rouge Parish schools have real momentum heading into the end of the year. New school performance scores from the Louisiana Department of Education show measurable progress across the district. That progress is worth celebrating, according to Adonica Duggan of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students. Still, she says the work is far from finished.

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December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The timing matters. The holidays bring celebrations, stress, and more people on the road. That combination increases risk for everyone.

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