Tim Temple joins the show to discuss hurricane preparedness as August, the peak hurricane month, approaches. He emphasized the importance of using the LDI Connect app for quick access to insurance resources and encouraged homeowners to create a detailed home inventory. Temple also highlighted the need to review contents coverage to ensure personal belongings are protected. His advice aims to help residents stay informed and ready in case of severe weather events.

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Dr. Jeffrey Keller from the Pennington Biomedical Institute joins the show to highlight a new collaboration with the ALS Foundation and Tulane University. The partnership focuses on developing innovative drug treatments for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Dr. Keller emphasized the importance of combining research expertise and resources to accelerate progress in combating this debilitating disease, aiming to bring hope to patients and families affected by ALS through advanced scientific breakthroughs.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins the show to discuss the arrest of Candace Taylor, a 35-year-old woman from Slidell, accused of extensive Medicaid fraud. Taylor allegedly underreported her income to qualify for Medicaid benefits between 2020 and 2024, despite her businesses generating over $9.5 million in revenue during that time.

Investigators found that she used fraudulently obtained funds to finance luxury purchases, including a 2022 Lamborghini Urus, plastic surgery, high-end jewelry, and property acquisitions. Taylor initially applied for Medicaid under a false name and inconsistent information about her income and dependents. Despite claiming to earn only $2,000 per month in 2024, she had made large financial transactions, including a $100,000 wire transfer for the Lamborghini and over $45,000 in vehicle payments. Social media posts further revealed her lavish lifestyle.

Following a criminal investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Taylor was arrested on July 28, 2025, and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Her bail was set at $10,000. Attorney General Murrill emphasized the seriousness of the case, stating in a recent interview, “No, you can’t buy a Lambo and plastic surgery while receiving Medicaid benefits". 

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Attorney Franz Borghardt joins the show discuss two Baton Rouge cases: Officer Colby Burns was hired on June 28, then accused of domestic violence and child endangerment the next day; despite charges, he remained at work. Borghardt also discussed Derek Parish, who was released on a $25,000 bond and faces possible false imprisonment charges. The incidents raise concern over law enforcement accountability.  

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Brent Lockhart from Blue Bell Creameries joins the show to celebrate the “Great Scoop Revival,” a summer campaign bringing back fan-favorite ice cream flavors. He highlights the return of nostalgic classics like Orange Swirl, Groom’s Cake, Cookie Cake, and Homemade in the Shade. Lockhart shares the inspiration behind the revival and how these flavors connect with Blue Bell’s tradition of seasonal favorites and customer memories.

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Congressman Troy Carter joins the show to announce a new $1.5 million grant from the EPA to support shoreline protection and beach nourishment at Lincoln Beach in New Orleans. This funding builds on previous efforts to revitalize the historic site. He also discusses redevelopment plans for the abandoned Six Flags site, aiming to transform it into a vibrant economic and recreational hub for the city, known as Bayou Phoenix.

For more information, visit: https://bayouphoenix.com/

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David Cresson, President and CEO of the Louisiana Chemical Association, joins the show to discuss the launch of a new health data website. The platform provides transparent access to health and cancer statistics across Louisiana’s industrial corridor, aiming to inform the public and policymakers. Cresson emphasizes the importance of data-driven dialogue around health outcomes in various districts and the role of industry in supporting community well-being. 

For more information, visit: https://louisianahealthfacts.com/

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Donnie Miller, President of the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to highlight the importance of educating the public on carbon capture and its economic impact. He also previews the 2025 Ascension Chamber Business Expo, happening August 14 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The event will feature over 100 exhibitors, keynote speaker Julio Melara, and networking opportunities like the Taste of Ascension Happy Hour. 

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Amy Bos from NetChoice joins the show to discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). She criticized the bill for infringing on First Amendment rights by requiring users to submit sensitive personal data to access online content. Bos advocated for constitutional alternatives like federal data privacy standards, increased law enforcement funding, and digital literacy education to protect children online without compromising freedoms.

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Jeff Crouere joins the show to discuss three key local issues: the accidental release of Khalil Bryan, raising concerns about public safety; the performance of garbage companies operating in the French Quarter; and the expansion plans for New Orleans' airport, which could impact travel and the local economy.

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