Dan Moldea, investigative journalist who has reported on organized crime and political corruption since 1974, talks about what is happening in Washington DC since the insurrection of the Capitol earlier this year. John Carlos reminisces his 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the political controversy that his Black Power salute on the podium caused. Earl Swift discusses his book, Across the Airless Wilds.

Dayne Sherman and Jeff Sadow discuss the failure of the veto override session of the transgender sports ban. Julia Hawkin, a 105-year-old Senior Olympian, talks about her life and athletic career. Ed Lagucki, President of Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations, talks about draining issues and flooding in Baton Rouge.

Former attorney LD Sledge joins us on his birthday. Unitarian Pastor Steve Crump counters Gene Mills comments on legislation banning transgender girls and women from sports teams. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard recaps a disastrous veto override session for Republicans.

Family Forum head Gene Mills discusses his support for legislation that would ban transgender girls and women from girls’ and women’s sports teams. Former Louisiana Democratic Party head Jim Nickel reviews the historic veto override session one day in. Dr. Christine Montross on her research into failed policing practices.

Democratic Women of Greater Baton Rouge President Rene Singleton discusses efforts to rebuild the party in the Bayou State. Former Falcon Lyman White discusses his time in prison with Edwin Edwards. House Republican Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez previews the veto override session.

LSU Petroleum Engineering Professor Dr. Jyotsna Sharma discusses her life in the oil industry. Attorney Jim Gates remembers his humorous encounters with recently departed Governor Edwin Edwards. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the likely upcoming veto override session.

Former Manship Dean Jerry Ceppos discusses his new book Covering Politics in the Age of Trump. Investigative reporter Jason Berry remembers the life of former Governor Edwin Edwards.

Loyola Law Professor Andrea Armstrong discusses her work detailing prison deaths in Louisiana. LSU Olympians Claston Bernard and Kym Carter discuss the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson. Famed reported Tyler Bridges remembers decades spent covering former Governor Edwin Edwards.

Jan Moller and Jim remember the life of former Governor Edwin Edwards who passed away at 93 and discuss the Louisiana Budget Projects’ opposition to a tax swap proposal that will be on the ballot this fall. Washington Post Alabama expert Henry Olsen explains the intra-party GOP politics that are dominating the state’s Senate race.

Baton Rouge State Senator Franklin Foil discusses his support for a potential upcoming veto override session. Dr. John Wyble on youth literacy efforts. Author Alka Joshi previews her second novel set in India during the 60s.