The most recent episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics” is now available online. It features Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. The conversation touched on a variety of different subjects, including Louisiana’s high rates for both auto and home insurance and the things that are being done to help get them down. The commissioner also discussed ways his office is reaching out to interact with Louisiana residents—including a series of “pop-up” offices around the state; the first was in Lake Charles. The APP is produced and hosted by KTBS political anchor Jeff Beimfohr and is available on all major podcast platforms and KTBS digital platforms.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, from Bossier Parish, paid another recent visit to KTBS-3 for an in-studio interview. Johnson discussed a wide variety of topics on the KTBS political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics.”

Topics ranged from the recent shutdown of the federal government to the affordability crisis to the bombing of drug boats in Venezuela—and many more.The APP is produced and hosted by KTBS anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr and can be found on all major podcast platforms and all KTBS digital platforms.

The most recent edition of the KTBS-TV political podcast “The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics” is now available online. This episode of The APP features Louisiana’s 6th District Congressman Cleo Fields.

Recorded just a few days before what looks like the probable ending of the federal government shutdown, Congressman Fields discusses his views on the shutdown, SNAP benefits, extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the passage of a “clean” continuing resolution to finance the government for an additional seven weeks—giving negotiators time to work out the funding bills necessary to keep the government open on a permanent basis.

Cleo Fields also talks about Louisiana’s redistricting case now under consideration by the United States Supreme Court; his thoughts on how that might come out; and his belief in how the Supreme Court justices might rule.

The APP is produced and hosted by KTBS-TV news anchor Jeff Beimfohr, and is available on all major podcast platforms, as well as all KTBS-TV digital platforms.

Louisiana’s Secretary of Revenue is the most recent guest on the KTBS political podcast: “The App - ArkLaTex People and Politics.”

Nelson has helped oversee a restructuring of Louisiana’s tax policies and discusses what that means for the future of the state.

According to Nelson, Louisiana’s current income tax is now among the lowest in the country; and he explains what that means for the future of economic development in the state. He also talks about eliminating certain taxes that were counterproductive for both existing business and in attracting new business to Louisiana. “The App - ArkLaTex People and Politics” is produced and hosted by KTBS anchor Jeff Beimfohr. It can be found on all major podcast platforms and all KTBS digital platforms.

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast “The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics” features Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier.DeVillier and Senate President Cameron Henry have been traveling across the state, holding town halls to receive feedback from constituents on the last legislative session and what they would like to see happen moving forward.DeVillier also discussed the federal government shutdown and how that might affect Louisiana. He also talked about the possibility of National Guard troops being deployed in cities across the state.The APP is produced and hosted by KTBS-TV anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr and is available on all major podcast platforms and all KTBS digital platforms.

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast, “The App – Arklatex People and Politics,” features a pair of Louisiana political consultants: Andrew Bautsch and Mitch Rabalais. Their agency, Devise Strategy Group, specializes in political strategy and consulting, fundraising, and advertising.

Together, the pair helps shape a look at politics behind the scenes—what makes a good candidate, the criteria all candidates should possess, and how to get their message across effectively.

They also discuss the changing roles of media in political campaigns—digital vs. traditional television—and how each fits into successful campaigns.

Both Bautsch and Rabalais have extensive experience on Capitol Hill, having worked for Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Alabama Senator Katie Britt, and former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Additionally, Bautsch served as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Republican Party.

“The App” can be found on all major podcast platforms and KTBS digital platforms. It is produced and hosted by KTBS-TV anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr.

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics,” features Stacey Melerine—a member of Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, more commonly referred to as BESE.

Melerine discusses her road to becoming a BESE board member, which is rather unique; the role BESE plays in Louisiana education policy—which, in some respects, is surprising; and the progress Louisiana students have made in national education rankings.

Melerine is also a practicing attorney and is married to Louisiana State Representative Michael Melerine, who has also been a guest on The App.

The political podcast “The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics” is produced and hosted by KTBS political anchor Jeff Beimfohr, and can be found on all major podcast platforms, as well as all KTBS digital platforms.

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics,” features Conrad Cable. Cable is jumping into the race for Louisiana’s Congressional seat in District Four.

Cable is a farmer from Union Parish who launched his campaign over the recent Labor Day weekend. He’s proud to share that he already has 150 volunteers assisting his campaign.

A new closed primary system will be in effect for this election next year. Currently, he is the only Democrat running. As such, he could eventually be going up against Speaker of the House Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish.

In this episode of The App, Cable discusses that possibility, his farming background, and the passion he has for making fresh food available to everyone. Food policy is an important element of his platform.

“The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics” is produced and hosted by KTBS political anchor Jeff Beimfohr, and is available on all major podcast platforms and all KTBS digital platforms.

This episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana’s 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow.
The congresswoman discusses a variety of topics—from ways to help farmers in her district with a proposed new savings account for agriculture, to her very personal story concerning her journey to Congress.
Letlow has risen quickly in the capital as a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee and the influential Republican Steering Committee, which determines committee assignments.
Full of energy and personality, the conversation with Letlow is both informative and entertaining.
“The APP” is produced and hosted by KTBS political anchor Jeff Beimfohr; it is available on all major podcast platforms as well as KTBS digital platforms.

The most recent episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.

Currently on recess, the senator paid a visit to our studios for a conversation on many subjects, including troops in the streets of Washington, D.C.; the creation of a sovereign wealth fund to help save Social Security; and the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Among other topics, Cassidy also discussed ways to lower the cost of prescription drugs and medical insurance.

“The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” is produced and hosted by KTBS political anchor Jeff Beimfohr and can be found on all major podcast platforms and all KTBS digital platforms.