Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein gives her final EBR Library update of the year as we prepare to roll into 2026. For more info on library events visit: https://www.ebrpl.com/ Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman and Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong speak on their opposing political perspectives after a fond remembrance of Sammy Davis Jr. by Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster.

Executive director of Real Reform Louisiana Ben Riggs talks the insurance crisis throughout our state. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers Sammy Davis Jr. and Jim Morrison. Reporter for The New York Times and author Ken Belson talks his latest work, "Every Day Is Sunday".

Congressman for Louisiana's 6th district Cleo Fields talks various political topics including Texas redistricting, the upcoming election, and the latest on Pres. Trump. Republican and former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory remembers civil rights activist Jamil Abdullah al-Amin (Rap Brown) amid his recent passing.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including federal troops throughout our state and also the latest with Pres. Trump. District Attorney and chair of the Southern University System Board of Supervisors Tony Clayton comments on new SU football coach, NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and new LSU football coach, Lane Kiffin.

Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson give their perspective on the past and current markets as we prepare to say farewell to 2025. Professor of law and author Bernadette Atuahene reflects on racial injustice when it comes to housing in America and speaks on her new book "Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Home". President and CEO of Strada Education Foundation Stephen Moret fondly remembers former President and Chancellor of LSU William Jenkins.

Renowned tailor Manuel Martinez comments on the fashion choices of new LSU coach Lane Kiffin and new Southern coach Marshall Faulk and also Trump's comments on airport attire. President and CEO of Build Baton Rouge Deidre Robert speaks on the importance and impact of the organization in our community as well as whats new. Journalist and author Ace Atkins talks football and also his latest work, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".

Secretary of State Nancy Landry talks various political topics including the upcoming election. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau to comment on the latest LSU news with new coach Lane Kiffin. Veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami remembers singer Lou Rawls on what would have been his 92nd birthday and also talks the life and times of film maker and actor Woody Allen on his 90th birthday.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on various local topics including the upcoming election and tourism throughout the state. Actor, writer, and political commentator John Fugelsang talks his latest work, "Separation of Church and Hate". President of Highland Coffees Clarke Cadzow reflects on the success of the coffee shop 35+ years running.

The Advocate's Jan Risher comments on the latest in local news. Editorial cartoonist Fred Mulhern talks his career throughout the years and also the world of editorial cartoons. Clinical psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael speaks on her latest work, "Can I Say That". Musician and author James Linden Hogg talks their latest works as well as upcoming holiday performances.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper remembers his neighbor, civil rights activist, H. Rap Brown. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various political topics including the latest with Trump and his comments on Illinois governor, and also the latest on the Ukraine.