Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards gives his review on his first five months in office. Journalist and publisher of Louisiana Voice Tom Aswell talks various political topics including Trump and "TACO".

Republican Political Consultant Roy Fletcher comments on various political topics including the upcoming US Senate race with Bill Cassidy and John Fleming. Reporter for the New York Times Jere Longman talks his former career in sports writing and his current career in obituaries. Multi-media artist Sam Corso is joined by the director of development for the Baton Rouge Gallery Gwen Palagi talks Corso's upcoming gallery exhibition. For more information, visit https://www.batonrougegallery.org/upcoming-events/2025/5/first-wednesday-yzatn.

Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser talks the latest in tourism throughout the state as well as various political issues throughout Louisiana. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon speaks on various topics including Louisiana and Trump, the congressional delegation, and the upcoming closed primary election.

Louie's Café owner Jimmy Wetherford talks the upcoming celebration of life for longtime Louie's chef Frenchie Cox .The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the latest on tariffs, Bill Cassidy and the upcoming senate race, and insurance reforms throughout the state.

Aviation Director for the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Mike Edwards speaks on upcoming updates to the airport and business at present. Former Louisiana State Senator Elbert Guillory discusses his opinions on the current administration and civil rights movements.

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and activist Faye Williams talks five years since the murder of George Floyd and also the Trump administration thus far. Urologist Dr. Mark Posner gives insight into Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Member of the EBR Parish School Board System Patrick Martin is joined by "Start School Later" head Hannah Amoroso to speak on the pilot program regarding later start times for EBR public schools and the latest with St. George.

Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Michael Duca speaks on the new Pope Leo XIV. Writer and professor of English literature at Louisiana State University Carl Freedman remembers the great actor John Wayne. Author and baseball player turned performance coach Jim Murphy talks his latest work, "Inner Excellence".

Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty Sister Helen Prejean talks capital punishment throughout the state as well at comments on the Pope Leo XIV. Executive Director of the Promise of Justice Initiative Samantha Kennedy joins Sister Helen to discuss the death penalty and international conflict. LSU Professor Kevin Cope comments on Bill Tate's leave from LSU to Rutgers. Author and editor in chief for Louisiana Illuminator Greg LaRose speaks on various local political issues.

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper comments on various political topics including the new Edwards administration, the passing of former Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden, and also the upcoming US Senate Race. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the passing of the budget bill and the reformation of FEMA.

Democratic politician and former Secretary of the Louisiana DOTD Shawn Wilson discusses the state of transportation on a local and national level. Member of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Louisiana Democratic Party's executive director Dadrius Lanus talks the vision of the democratic party in Louisiana, and local political topics.