Former Vermont Governor Madeleine May Kunin on America’s aging population reflected in the latest U.S. Census numbers. Louisiana was one of nine states losing population. Mark Ballard, Capitol Bureau Chief for the Advocate, comments on continuing friction between Governor John Bel Edwards and Attorney General Jeff Landry and the governor’s push to keep Louisiana’s open primary law.

Jerome Corsi, conservative political operative and associate of Roger Stone, comments on the Mueller investigation. Corsi says he is likely to be indicted as part of the probe of the special counsel. Tom Aswell, publisher of Louisiana Voice, assesses the friction between the governor and the attorney general and John Bel Edwards’ clash with GOP leaders in the Legislature.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon surveys the state of health care insurance in the aftermath of a federal judge in Texas ruling the Affordable Care Act is invalid. Noted writer, All Things Considered commentator and LSU Professor Andrei Codrescu reflects on his ten years since leaving the Ole War Skule. Codrescu moved to Yellville, Arkansas for seven years, but is now in New York City and primed to publish another book.

Jeremy Alford, Publisher of LaPolitics comments on the 2019 gubernatorial race and assesses the impact of a federal judge’s ruling in Texas striking down the Affordable Care Act. Financial analysts Andy Anderson and Fred Dent assess the stock market after Friday’s two-percent fall in the Dow-Jones Industrial Average. Journalist Matt Geiger on his unconventional portrayal of Americans that he showcases in his book “Astonishing Tales.”

Jessie Nieblas, co-founder of the New Orleans Abortion Fund, comments on Louisiana being on the frontlines of the fight over abortion in America with only three working clinics and legal battles overs a 15-week abortion ban passed by the Louisiana Legislature. Dr. Paul Zietz, who worked in the Obama and Trump Administrations, shares his journey in his memoir “Waging Justice.” Zeitz says the issues of climate change and the spread of AIDS are global threats. Louisiana sportswriter Sam Muffoletto assesses LSU and the Saints and discusses his book about Sam Montalbano, a legendary music producer from Baton Rouge.

Legal analyst Mike Wolf discusses the implications of a three year federal prison sentence for former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, who admitted paying hush money in 2016 to two women to buy their silence about alleged affairs with the future president. Wolf is a Libertarian and prominent Baton Rouge lawyer, who also assesses a surprise vote against hearing a case involving defunding of Planned Parenthood from new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Clinical psychologist Bryan Welch talks about his book “State of Confusion.” Welch examines why millions of Americans create their own reality divorced from the complex reality of the world. Brian Scudamore, who at the age of 19 pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK, opines about his book “WTF, Willing to Fail.” Scudamore contends failure is a key to success.

Host Stephanie Riegel. Drew Murrell talks about the City of St. George petition. Executive Director of ARC Baton Rouge Susanne Romig discusses non-profit work.

S.J. Montalbano talks about his new book “I’m Leaving It Up to Me”. LSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Assistant Professor Tabetha Boyajian discusses “Tabby’s Star”. Guest Host Julie Baxter Payer. 

Author Mike Lupica on his new book “Robert B. Parker’s Blood Feud”. Lawyer Darrel Papillion on the Mueller investigation. LSU Jazz Ensemble leader Brian Shaw on Cool Winter Nights. 

Political Consultant Michael Beychok comments on Saturday’s vote on a half-cent sales tax for roads in East Baton Rouge Parish. Louisiana AFL-CIO Chief Louis Reine assesses another push to raise Louisiana’s minimum wage in light of Arkansas raising its rate to eleven dollars per hour. Louisiana is one of a handful of states remaining at the federal level of seven dollars 25 cents per hour. Actor John Schneider of the Dukes of Hazard on why he remains a resident of Holden and his holiday celebration in Livingston Parish.