In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, District 13 State Representative Jack McFarland joins the show. As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, McFarland plays a key role in Louisiana’s budgeting process. He discusses how the recent failure of four constitutional amendments could impact that process moving forward.

McFarland also addresses the possibility of running for Louisiana State Treasurer, noting how his current role provides strong preparation for that position.

The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics is a KTBS-TV political podcast hosted by anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr. Available wherever you get your podcasts and on all KTBS digital platforms.

In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, Shreveport State Representative Steven Jackson discusses the upcoming Louisiana legislative session. One of the bills he plans to introduce would raise the promotional cap for casinos in his district—a move he says is necessary to stay competitive with neighboring states like Texas and Oklahoma, which have no such cap.

Jackson also weighs in on the recent failure of four constitutional amendments and what that could mean for the legislature and future budgeting.

The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics is hosted by KTBS-TV anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr, and is available wherever you get your podcasts and on all KTBS digital platforms.

In this episode of the KTBS-TV podcast production, The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, State Senator Adam Bass—who represents Louisiana's District 36—joins host Jeff Beimfohr to discuss the recent election, where all four proposed constitutional amendments were soundly defeated at the ballot box.

Senator Bass also looks ahead to the upcoming legislative session, focusing on what he believes will be one of the most hotly debated topics: insurance, specifically auto insurance. As an insurance professional, Bass shares his perspective on the changes he believes are necessary to improve Louisiana’s auto insurance marketplace.

The App is hosted by KTBS-TV anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr and is available wherever you get your podcasts, including all KTBS-TV digital platforms.

State Representative Raymond Crews joins The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to discuss the fallout from the recent election and the Legislature’s next steps on key issues like tax reform. He also shares a bold and unconventional proposal, a currency system backed by gold—to help protect against inflation. Tune in for fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas from Rep. Crews.

State Representatives Dodie Horton and Larry Bagley join The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to break down the results of the recent election, including the defeat of four proposed constitutional amendments. They share their perspectives on what’s next for tax reform, budget priorities, and how the Legislature plans to move forward. Don’t miss this candid conversation with two key voices from Baton Rouge.

KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers. In the latest episodes, State Senators Sam Jenkins and Thomas Pressly, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans.

KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers with State Representatives Joy Walters and Danny McCormick, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans. Hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, this podcast is your go-to source for political discussions in Northwest Louisiana. Available on KTBS digital platforms and all podcast streaming services.

THIS EPISODE OF THE KTBS PODCAST:  “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”,  FEATURES LOUISIANA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TIM TEMPLE.

THE COMMMISSIONER DISCUSSES THE CURRENT STATE OF THE INSURANCE MARKETS IN THE STATE—WHAT HAS BEEN LABELED AS AN “INSURANCE CRISIS”; AND TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE PROGRESS THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE.

TEMPLE DISCUSSES PROGRESS ON THE PROPERTY SIDE OF THE EQUATION, AND ALSO PROBLEMS IN THE AUTO INSURANCE INDUSTRY. THE COMMISSIONER TALKS ABOUT SOME THINGS THAT HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED—LIKE ELIMINATING THE ‘THREE YEAR RULE’—WHILE LOOKING AHEAD TO THINGS HE BELIEVE WOULD HELP,  LIKE RE-VISITING THE COLLATERAL SOURCE RULE.

AS ALWAYS “THE APP” IS HOSTED BY KTBS-TV ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER JEFF BEIMFOHR; AND IS AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS—INCLUDING ALL KTBS DIGITAL PLATFORMS.

KTBS-TV's “The App–ArkLaTex People and Politics” podcast features Congressman Nathaniel Moran discussing his new role on the House Ethics Committee, the upcoming budget reconciliation, and concerns about government waste uncovered by the group DOGE. The episode, hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, airs March 30, 2025, on all major podcast platforms and KTBS.com.

IN THIS EPISODE OF “THE APP—ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS,” we host United States Congressman Cleo Fields, a Democrat from Louisiana’s Sixth District. His appearance is very timely — the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments challenging the redistricting map that led to Fields’ election on Monday, March 24th.

In this interview, Fields says he’s very confident the Supreme Court will rule the “right way” and conclude the Louisiana Legislature used proper criteria in developing the current congressional map. The congressman also discusses President Trump’s intentions to disband the Department of Education; early childhood education is one of the top planks in Fields’ legislative agenda.

Those topics and more will be discussed in this episode of: “THE APP—ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS.”