It is not surprising that at the height of political tribalism in America that the race for governor in Louisiana seems to be more about replacing a Democrat with a Republican than about who is the best candidate to lead the state. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about how they're making their decision

A Penn State athlete gets a weird letter from an alumnus telling him his dreadlocks look awful and he should cut them. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about why some people insist on telling others what to do with their bodies

A North Dakota man is facing charges of making terroristic threat for pulling a gun out and waving it around at someone with an Elizabeth Warren supporter. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about what a ridiculous thing to do that is.

Social media blew up over the sight of Ellen DeGeneres sitting next to former Republican President George W. Bush at the Packers/Cowboys game. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about the lost art of getting along.

The courts have already ruled that schools can impose dress codes, so does a Florida teen kicked out of her homecoming dance for wearing a 'dressy tracksuit' have a case? Scoot talks to WWL listeners about the legal framework that dictates what students can wear, and when

The Supreme Court has just heard arguments in what could turn out to be a blockbuster ruling for LGBT rights and the right of gay and lesbian people to live their lives and go to work without fearing of losing their jobs because of their sexual orientation. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about that and Ellen's somewhat controversial appearance alongside President George W Bush at a football game

Should black student-athletes at a traditionally black high school using the N-word in a pre-game chant against an opponent with white players cause any confusion about the use of the N-word? Scoot talks to WWL listeners about who gets to use the word, when and why.

Did you see "Joker" yet? It's setting box office records and critics are raving. Scoot talks to WWL listeners about what they thought of this unconventional psychological thriller

How about Dem Saints! Scoot talks to WWL listeners about yesterday's Saints-Bucs game and why some people in the 'Dome feel compelled to stand up the entire time

Minority Whip Steve Scalise sits down in-studio with Scoot to discuss impeachment proceedings and media bias