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Ron McDaniel returns to The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew for a special LSU football edition! The guys discuss Lane Kiffin’s first season, the Tigers’ playoff chances, and the looming showdown with Alabama in Death Valley.

From Sam Leavitt’s development and Jackson Harris’s emergence to key injuries and the debate over an afternoon kickoff, Ron breaks down the biggest storylines surrounding the Tigers. They also tackle LSU’s tensions with the SEC, the costly Kentucky loss, and what it will take to beat the Crimson Tide—with plenty of trademark Sadvocate humor along the way.

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Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Julia Letlow to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about family, education, and her unexpected path to public office.

From her career in higher education at ULM and Tulane to raising two children while serving in Washington, this episode explores the experiences that shaped Letlow’s approach to public service. Dave and Drew discuss her decision to enter politics following the loss of her husband, Luke, and her historic election as Louisiana’s first Republican woman in Congress.

The conversation also covers her background in communications, her work on education and federal spending, and the experience she brings to Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race.

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Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Michael Echols to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about his Northeast Louisiana roots, business background, and run for Congress—with plenty of Sadvocate humor along the way.

From restoring historic buildings to tackling government bureaucracy, Echols brings a business owner’s perspective to Louisiana’s challenges. The discussion covers government spending, small-business red tape, insurance costs, energy production, infrastructure, and what Louisiana’s Republican majority has delivered for families. Plus, Dave and Drew tackle the question: Does he know which congressional district he’s running in?

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Dave and Drew welcome Central mayoral candidate Aaron Moak to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about Central’s future—and the everyday issues residents want fixed.

A fifth-generation Central resident, former firefighter, business owner, and councilman, Moak brings experience in both Central city government and the East Baton Rouge Metro Council. We explore his decision to run for mayor, his priorities for drainage and traffic, and the challenges of attracting businesses while preserving Central’s community character.

From emergency reserves and public safety to technology, government services, and opportunities for Central and St. George to work together, Dave and Drew bring their usual mix of serious questions and humor. 

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Dave and Drew welcome Justice of the Peace candidate Robert Ainsworth to The Sadvocate Podcast for a conversation about his unconventional path to practicing law.

Robert talks about growing up around horse racing, working as a casino dealer, and attending Southern University Law Center part-time at night. He also discusses St. George and the litigation surrounding its incorporation, along with his work at the Andrew Murrell Law Firm.

From the casino floor to the courtroom, get to know Robert through the experiences that shaped his career and his journey to becoming a candidate for Justice of the Peace.

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In Episode #51 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, hosts Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Wendy Edwards, a candidate for Family Court judge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Division C. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in and around Family Court, Edwards discusses her journey from clerking for Judge Jennifer Luse to her extensive work teaching and serving on the Protective Order Registry Steering Committee. The conversation explores the practical challenges of family law, addressing court delays, the complexities of managing digital evidence like text message screenshots, and strategies for keeping the focus on children during contentious breakups. 

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Judicial candidate AJ Sabine joins Dave and Drew for Episode 50 of The Sadvocate Podcast to discuss his run for the 19th Judicial District Court, Section 1, Division M. We explore his journey from police work to journalism to law, his courtroom experience, and what motivated him to seek a seat on the bench.

The conversation covers improving court scheduling and case management, his legal work involving vulnerable children, and second chances for young, first-time offenders. We also ask about public safety, the release of repeat violent offenders, and a judge’s responsibility to apply the law regardless of personal beliefs.

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Louisiana State Representative Lauren Ventrella joins Dave and Drew on The Sadvocate Podcast to talk about her journey from practicing law to the Legislature—and whether working at the Capitol means she’s still handling wrecks.

We discuss her fight with Cox over internet service in Central, holding providers accountable, and the challenge of lowering insurance rates while protecting people with legitimate claims. 

Plus, we explore legislative priorities she wants to bring back and life with goats, miniature donkeys, and a turtle.

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In Episode 48 of The Sadvocate Podcast, hosts Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell sit down with former state representative and mayoral candidate Ted James. James reflects on his experience in the Legislature and the Small Business Administration, and shares what he learned from voters during the 2024 Baton Rouge mayoral race. 

The discussion covers his perspective on Mayor-President Sid Edwards' administration, strategies for bringing law enforcement leaders together to address public safety, and the challenge of finding bipartisan solutions for the city. 

James also reveals what office he might run for next.

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