Secretary of State Nancy Landry joined Brian Haldane to explain the changes to Louisiana elections as the state prepares to move into closed party primaries. 

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Congressman Troy Carter joined Brian Haldane for his weekly visit to reflect on Louisiana traditions, community service, and his latest legislative efforts.

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Louisiana’s education system is undergoing significant changes aimed at improving student proficiency and transparency. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley shared updates on several key initiatives during a recent interview with Brian Haldane.

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Brian was joined by host of "Ringside Politics" Jeff Crouere to get a New Orleans area perspective on "Operation Swamp Sweep". Jeff also discussed the job of the New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and what it means for police recruitment.

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April Wehrs from The Livingston Parish Chamber joined Brian to provide an update what their latest projects. The projects include a disc golf park in Walker, a hotel/conference center and a project in Denham Springs among others.

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Walt Leger from New Orleans and Company joined Brian to discuss a plan to honor the lives lost and those impacted from the 2025 New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.

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Operation Swamp Sweep is reportedly beginning across South Louisiana and Mississippi, aiming to increase immigration arrests in areas historically resistant to federal enforcement. Immigration attorney David Rozas explains that similar sweeps in other cities have led to chaos, with ICE targeting everyday workers rather than criminals. Rosa stresses that individuals—citizens or not—have constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and demand a judicial warrant before ICE enters a home. He warns that the operation could impact entire communities and urges people to plan ahead, especially those with families, as due process concerns grow.

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LABI President and CEO Will Green joined Brian to discuss The 2026 Progress of Work. Will listed the 3 priorities for LABI being continued push for progress in insurance, workforce and energy reform in the state legialature.

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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy in Baton Rouge is guiding its most diverse cohort yet—students from six parishes and 16 schools—through the process of creating and launching their own businesses. Meeting weekly at LSU’s College of Business, participants develop ideas, register businesses, and prepare for a Shark Tank-style pitch event in March. The program thrives on community support through donations, mentorship, and volunteer efforts, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins the show for DC Current to share Thanksgiving laughs and serious legislative wins. While she admits her only holiday kitchen duty is bringing the rolls, Letlow is cooking up big victories in Washington. She secured $2 million for flood mitigation along the Amite River—historic for the Capital Region—and $4 million to improve healthcare access in rural Richland Parish. Letlow also spotlights her bipartisan Nest Act, aimed at supporting new moms with essential care kits and postpartum mental health resources. From earmarks to maternal health advocacy, this episode blends lighthearted holiday talk with impactful policy updates for Louisiana.

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