Sujoy Ghosh from The Pennington Biomedical Research Center joined Brian Haldane to explain the center expanding its long-standing use of AI beyond research into administrative and productivity tasks. AI now helps identify key factors in obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, enabling personalized medicine and predictive insights, though challenges like data bias and over-reliance remain. The next steps include broadening datasets, refining predictive models, and educating staff to keep humans in the driver’s seat.

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Patrick Gremillion joined the show to discuss the growing trend of employee-driven marketing, where companies like Starbucks and Amalfi Jets leverage staff-created social media content instead of traditional ad agencies. While this approach offers authenticity and cost savings, Gremillion warns of pitfalls like oversaturation and losing originality, urging influencers to stay true to what made them successful and avoid turning social posts into hard sales pitches.

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LSU Board of Supervisors Chair Scott Ballard detailed the whirlwind of changes that have reshaped the university over the past two months. From parting ways with Coach Brian Kelly after losing momentum with fans, to replacing Athletic Director Scott Woodward with Verge Ausberry for stability, Ballard emphasized a process-driven approach amid rapid transitions.

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Bloomberg podcast co-host David Gura explains how The Big Take Daily blends timely news with in-depth analysis, offering listeners context behind headlines in just 20 minutes. From Federal Reserve decisions to quirky stories like the economics of designer dogs, the show aims to make complex business and market topics relatable for both Wall Street pros and everyday consumers. Gura emphasizes clarity, curiosity, and connecting global economic trends to real-life impacts.

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Gianni Russo, best known as Carlo in The Godfather, joined the show to discuss his new book Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather. Russo shared explosive stories, including Marilyn Monroe’s final days at Cal Neva with Sinatra and Bobby Kennedy, and his own brush with Lee Harvey Oswald just days before JFK’s assassination. He teased an upcoming book, Celebrities and Gangsters, and reflected on how real-life mob intrigue continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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As 2025 draws to a close, Visit Baton Rouge is celebrating a banner year for tourism, conventions, and economic impact. President and CEO Jill Kidder joined the conversation to reflect on the successes that boosted Baton Rouge’s profile and economy, while sharing a glimpse of what’s next.

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Kyle Callihan along with Laura McDavitt announced that Baton Rouge will host the First Responders Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14, from 2–4 p.m. The event, dubbed Operation Save Santa, will feature fire trucks, police units, SWAT vehicles, and Santa himself on a shiny red fire truck. The parade honors fallen officer Caleb Ainsworth’s family and invites the community to enjoy festive throws, music, and holiday cheer along a downtown route starting at the State Capitol.

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On Crimestoppers this week, Deputy Chief Johnny Dunham joined the show to spotlight the upcoming Holiday Sinatra fundraiser at LSU Union Theater, benefiting Crime Stoppers’ reward payouts and educational programs. Listeners were reminded to report tips anonymously via 344-STOP or the P3 app, and warned about rising porch piracy during the holiday season.

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Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet discussed the upcoming December 9 vote on the city-parish budget, emphasizing that the process is about balancing numbers, not politics.

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In this episode of A Cup of Tech Gumbo, Haggai Davis dives into Microsoft’s struggle to convince users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Despite Windows 10 reaching end-of-support in October, nearly a billion computers remain on the older OS—half by choice, half due to hardware limitations.

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