Former Clemson cornerback Martin Jenkins on his fight to allow college student-athletes to get paid. Libertarian Mike Wolf and former Independent state lawmaker Troy Hebert debate the recent push to limit voting access in many states. Former LSU star track athlete Aleia Hobbs discusses her mistreatment by track officials that resulted in her missing the Olympics.

District 7 EBR Councilman LaMont Cole discusses the spike in homicides this year. Tailoring legend Manuel Martinez drops by to give his summer fashion advice.

Guest host Julie Baxter-Payer. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields discusses the signature of his bill that mandates kindergarten for all children who turn five on or before September 30th. Council for a Better Louisiana head Barry Erwin celebrates some of the big wins of the latest legislative session. Cadets of the Ole War Skule Executive Director Randy Gurie on LSU’s new WW2 exhibit.

STAR Legal Director Morgan Lamandre reviews the recently wrapped up legislative session and where the state managed to improve and not improve in its handling of power-based violence. Jack Guinness discusses The Queer Bible, a book of essays about famous people written by other famous people. West Feliciana Parish head of tourism David Floyd previews their new John James Audubon-inspired tour. Baseball legend Dennis McLain surveys the state of pitching in the modern game.

Former Cleveland Mayor and Congressman Dennis Kucinich discusses his new book about his battle with a utility company that was ripping off residents. Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews on his long tenure in politics both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. WaPo White House reporter Tyler Pager touts the President’s first few months in office.

EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Marvin Broome, and Sarah Martina Broome discuss life as the first family of Baton Rouge. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on the Governor’s apparent move to end federally enhanced unemployment benefits early. Patrick Blanchard with Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services on the group’s new facility outside of Hammond.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon celebrates what he says is his best legislative session since taking office. Yale History Professor Elizabeth Hinton on the history of police violence against protestors in the 60s and 70s. David Lindenfeld and Pat LeDuff of Together Baton Rouge raise concerns about the tax swap proposal and celebrate the coming of Juneteenth.

Stephanie Riegel guest hosts the program today. SALT tax policy expert Jason DeCuir celebrates the business-friendly tax reforms passed in the recently wrapped up session. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment calls for a development moratorium in many parts of the parish.

Dr. Melissa Flournoy and Dr. Jeff Sadow discuss the end of the 2021 Regular Session and analyze several of the last-second bills that made it to the Governor on a hectic final day. Baton Rouge filmmaker Scott Sullivan previews his new work starring Leo Honeycutt, Trigger Girl.

The Advocate’s Mark Ballard previews the final day of the 2021 Regular Session and discusses a fiery argument that broke out on the House floor. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser calls in from Alaska. Houston Chronicle journalist Chris Tomlinson debunks the myths behind the story of the Alamo.