Author, actor and JFK assassination authority Joseph McBride on the 55th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy and the recently released film, “The Other Side of the Wind,” which stars Orson Welles 33 years after his death. Actor Thom Bierdz on his career as a soap star as a gay man. His autobiography is “Young Gay and Restless.”

Alan Graham, CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, details his ministry that provides food and clothing to homeless people. Former Congressional candidate Justin Dewitt talks about losing a race for the U.S. House this month, then losing his job. Advocate Capitol Bureau Chief Mark Ballard assesses the political climate in Louisiana ten and one half months ahead of an election for governor.

Advocate Columnist Smiley Anders celebrates his 81st birthday with us and reflects on his 45 year career at the newspaper. Congressman Mike Johnson, R-Shreveport, talks about the change of leadership in the U.S. House and his rising status in the GOP Caucus.

Kimberly Eckert, Louisiana Teacher of the Year, on her career at Brusly High School and conditions for educators in the state.Education analyst and author Joe Feldman on problems with grading children in American schools. Attorney Preston Castille on his role as chairman of the Board for New Schools for Baton Rouge and challenges with minority youth and education.

LSU Shreveport Political Scientist Jeff Sadow and former state lawmaker Melissa Flournoy, President of Louisiana Progress, exchange views on the state and national political scene with Sen. John Kennedy possibly ramping up for a challenge to Gov.  John Bel Edwards and President Trump absorbing substantial losses in the midterm elections. Bayou Brief Publisher Lamar White on why the Mississippi U.S. Senate Race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy has implications in Louisiana.

Lawrence O'Donnell, host of The Last Word on MSNBC, discusses his book "Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics", and compares the crises of 68' to 2018.  The Advocate’s Mark Ballard on AG Jeff Landry’s decision to run for re-election. Louisiana Division of Administration Office of Community Executive Director Pat Forbes on his cross-state trip to talk to Louisianans about their infrastructure and recreational needs.

Former WAFB anchorman George Sells, who graced the small screen from 1988 to 2012 as the top rated newsman in Baton Rouge, reflects on the Trump administration banning CNN’s Jim Acosta from news conferences and how the media have reacted to the action by the White House. Best-selling author Ellen Hopkins on her latest work, “People Kill People.” Hopkins addresses accessibility to guns in America in the aftermath of tragedies in the last month in Pennsylvania and California. Renowned historian Antony Beevor, the international number one bestselling author of “D-Day,” discusses the Battle of Arnhem, the deadliest airborne operation of World War II.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut surveys the midterm impact on "Obamacare", and a governor's race that could heavily feature split opinions on the Medicaid expansion. Andrew Roberts discusses the legacy of Winston Churchill, and new biography "Churchill: Walking with Destiny". 

Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, opines about advances in diet and exercise and his belief that some living Americans could live to be 150 years old. Author Jason Berry comments on his latest work “City of a Million Dreams” about 300 amazing years of New Orleans. Berry will be featured at Saturday’s Louisiana Book Festival. LSU student Lauryn Honore on her involvement in Camp Kesem, which offers assistance to children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer.

Mark Ballard, Capitol Bureau Chief for The Advocate, comments on the remarkable turnout for a midterm election in Louisiana, the runoff for Secretary of State, and voters embracing six Constitutional changes. Conservative Columnist and Commentator Quin Hillyer weighs the changes brought by the midterm results. What happens with Republicans gaining seats in the U.S. Senate, losing control of the U.S. House and Jeff Sessions resigning as attorney general at the request of President Trump. Jason Andreason and Heather Day of the Baton Rouge Gallery on one of Louisiana’s most historic entities and a significant event this weekend.