The Advocate's Mark Ballard gives a recap on the year in the world of politics both locally and nationally with the elections and their canidates. 

Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore comments on various topics locally and nationally including Trump's cabinet choices and also remembering The Battle of the Bulge and Troy Middleton. 

Congressman elect for Louisiana's 6th District Cleo Fields speaks on his objectives as congressman and also his thoughts on the state of the country.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including Trump's recent lawsuits to Disney and ABC. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster talks various topics including Rep. Bob Livingston's resignation 26 years ago today and Angela Alvarez 's recent passing. 

President of Good Day Farm Louisiana and attorney John Davis discuss the history and future of medical marijuana in Louisiana. Louisiana State Senator Franklin Foil talks the fiscal tax session and the expectations of the upcoming tax session.

Professor in the Mass Communication department at Louisiana State University Len Apcar comments on his poll regarding the results of the 2024 Presidential election, Financial advisor and member of the Freemasons Ameen Walker speaks on the fraternal organization and his experience as a member. Rev. Bill Nash talks his latest work, "BIG John McKeithen: Won't Ya He'p Me?"

The Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Pastor at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Jeff Smith, and Rector of St. Margaret's Church in Baton Rouge Rev. Tommy Dillon all discuss various religious topics including the roll of religion on politics and also religion during this holiday season.

Adjunct professor running the Cold Case Project Stanley Nelson talks his work reporting on cold cases, specifically civil rights murders, including the 1964 murder of Frank Morris. Former state lawmaker, cofounder of 10000 Women Louisiana, and Democrat Melissa Flournoy comments on the Landry administration and also gives her thoughts on what's to come with the Trump administration. Writer for the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose speaks on various topics including Landry's tax reform plan also comments on several Illuminator articles. 

The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on various local and national political topics including EBR's new mayor Sid Edwards and Trump and his administration. Japanese-American, six-time USA National Weightlifting Champion and longtime Baton Rouge resident Walter Imahara reflects on his life and times. Author Olivia Campbell talks her latest work, "Sisters in Science".

Former metro councilman and Republican Darrell Glasper talks Sid Edwards mayoral win and gives his thoughts on the Edwards upcoming administration. LSU Vet School's Senior Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives and daughter of Heisman Trophy Award winner Billy Cannon, Bunnie Cannon remembers her father and speaks on the upcoming memorabilia collection exhibition. For more information, visit- https://louisianastatemuseum.org/exhibit/billy-cannon-they-called-him-legend . Reporter for the Louisiana Illuminator Piper Hutchinson comments on her article regarding LSU and Title IX.