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.

Attorney Jill Craft talks about the fight to get LSU to return Troy Middleton’s memorabilia to his family. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates us on the status of Baton Rouge’s favorite new celebrity Cara the Python.

LSU archeologist Brooks Ellwood defends his assentation that the burial mounds on campus are the oldest known, still standing man-made structure. Pennington Biomedical’s Stephen Heymsfield explains ongoing anti-obesity efforts. WAPO Director of Polling Scott Clement discusses American’s views on how President Biden is handling the uptick in crime.

Baton Rouge Councilwoman Chauna Banks discusses the uptick in crime and the Alton Sterling settlement. Jim Caldwell with Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport on the industry’s rebound from COVID. Trina Edwards updates us on her husband’s move into hospice care.

Former Louisiana Democratic Party head Stephen Handwerk and state GOP Minority Outreach Director Elbert Guillory discuss charges against a Trump organization and the likely upcoming veto session. Music history maestros Zia Tammami of Spontaneous Combustion and John Wirt of the Advocate remember Jim Morrison.

Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo discusses the city’s efforts to restart tourism with the pandemic seemingly on the way out. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard updates the audience on the new and improved odds of a historic veto override session being held later in July.

Former Democratic state lawmaker John Milkovich and Democratic political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray discuss whether the Legislature should approve a veto override session. LSU Professor Kevin Cope advocates for an on campus vaccine mandate. Preserve Louisiana head Fairleigh Jackson previews a lecture on the close of Pride Month.

The Advocate’s Andrea Gallo discusses a new lawsuit filed against coach Ed Orgeron for his alleged role in covering up a rape. Cannabis advocate David Brown on the state’s slow march towards legalization. Writer Ariel Sabar previews Veritas, the story of one of modern history’s most infamous frauds.

Lamar White of the Bayou Brief discusses his investigation into some of Attorney General Jeff Landry’s financial irregularities. Major Bobbie Ragsdale on his work with the 377th Theater Sustainment Command in Belle Chasse. Ruth Graham details her life and relationship her father the famous Evangelist Billy Graham. Frito Lay executive Richard Montanez previews his new book Flamin Hot, the story of his rise from janitor to advertising legend.