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Travel with students changes what a school leader sees. Karen Spencer, principal of Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, treats travel as part of her school's mission rather than an add-on — a sixth grade overnight, a seventh grade STEM and history trip to Boston, Washington D.C. in eighth grade, and international travel in high school. In this conversation she walks through how the Boston trip started, what it costs a principal in effort, and what she gets back that nothing inside the building can give her. In this episode, you'll learn: How a single teacher's push to "bring more STEM to the school" became an annual seventh grade trip to Boston Why the trip grew from STEM-only into STEM, history and fun — MIT, Harvard, robotics, the Freedom Trail, Lexington and Concord What a grade-by-grade travel ladder looks like when each grade builds on the last What hands-on learning looks like abroad — cooking classes, flamenco lessons, hiking and biking Karen's honest answer to administrators who ask why she'd take on the headache, and the mindset she says you have to bring Full show notes, resources and the complete transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e959  Sponsor. Today's show is sponsored by EF Explore America and their STEM Tours. Lead your students on a STEM tour to places on the cutting edge of innovation to show them how STEM thinking often shows up where you least expect it. Imagine your students coding robots with MassRobotics at MIT, exploring marine ecosystems in Florida's coral reefs, or even sitting down to talk with a former spy in Washington DC. If you want to inspire your students and give them a fresh perspective on the power of STEM, visit efexploreamerica.com/STEM. If this episode gave you something useful, share it with a teacher or administrator who's been thinking about taking students somewhere.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about hurricane preparedness. Jennifer Barrett Scheuermann, PA-C, specializes in hepatology at Ochsner Health and member of the CMA NOLA Guild, talks about how her practice has changed and the upcoming National Catholic Medical Association meeting in Phoenix. Danny Fitzpatrick with the St. Louis IX Art Society, talks about sacred art, its comeback and why we should be supporting local Catholic artists

The Trump administration recently revoked the Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, removing their right to live and work in the United States. Haiti is plagued by violence and lawlessness with staggering levels of poverty, and Trump's own State Department advises Americans must not visit Haiti. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré is well known to many Americans for his leadership after of Hurricane Katrina, as well as managing international relief operations in the Caribbean. He's an expert on disaster preparedness and has advised Haitian organizations, and he joins from Baton Rouge.  Also on today's show: Haaretz journalist Nir Hasson; author Samuel Moyn, "Gerontocracy in America”    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!SHOW SUMMARY:Date: July 29, 2026Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS11: E3: Jonathon "Boogie" Long - Courage In The ChaosSHOW SUMMARY:A great guitar player can impress you in 10 seconds, but Jonathon “Boogie” Long is after something harder: a sound that tells the truth. Randy Hulsey talks with the Louisiana blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter about what it takes to build a career when the music industry is driven by algorithms, short-form video, and streaming numbers that can make even a great record feel invisible. Boogie gets real about the pressure to “go viral,” why that can feel forced, and how he's chosen a more authentic lane through TikTok live streaming, daily improvisation, and genuine fan engagement that slowly moves the needle on Spotify.  We also go back to where it started, from Baton Rouge roots to life in Hammond, and the family gospel tradition that shaped his ear, his phrasing, and his commitment to uplifting songs. Boogie explains how he learned to hear chord progressions without an instrument, why he thinks like a vocalist when he plays guitar, and how early gigs, road work, and mentorship helped him grow up fast in the Louisiana music scene. Along the way we touch career turning points like playing Jazz Fest, winning Guitar Center's King of the Blues, and the long road from accolades to sustainable momentum.  Then we dig into Courage and the Chaos, the album that pushes through genre lines and lands on the Billboard blues chart, plus the realities of releasing new music while competing with legacy acts. You'll also hear practical talk on recording sessions, touring goals, future album ideas, and a quick hit of guitar gear favorites for tone chasers. If you care about modern blues, independent artists, and the behind-the-scenes work that never shows up in a highlight reel, this one's for you. Subscribe, share this conversation with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story behind the songs.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMWWW.BROADLEAFGROUP.COMArtist Website:www.boogielong.comBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - www.backstagepassradio.com & www.randyhulsey.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@backstagepassradiopodcastCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Support Backstage Pass Radio - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628902/support Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey Support the show

* Mayor Helena Moreno has been navigating a chess game with the back and forth between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. We dive into it * We're getting closer to the midterms. How are voters feeling? How important will grocery prices be?

Mayor Helena Moreno has been navigating a chess game with the back and forth between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. We dive into it with Tyler Bridges, chief political reporter for The Advocate

We're joined by Jodi Devore and Edda Dupaquier with the All Are Welcome ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. They will talk about their upcoming fundraiser gala. Fr. Gabriel Mary Fiore, will talk about his new book The Saint John Prayerbook: Biblical Meditations and Prayers Inspired by the Beloved Disciple. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge updates us.

**The Truth About Why Black Boys Are Being Killed With Their White Friends** Clay Edwards is joined by Creston Birch, a recently retired 30-year Clinton Police Department veteran, for a raw discussion sparked by a recent incident outside a Flowood Whataburger. Around 1:30 a.m., a group of mostly white teenagers included one Black teen who pointed what turned out to be a realistic toy gun at a white girl's head. A bystander confronted them and called police. Officers arrived to little consequence, and a detective later told the caller that Flowood gets 10–15 similar calls a week involving kids with realistic toy or airsoft guns. Clay shares his own earlier experience witnessing a similar scene in Ridgeland and warns that these look-alike guns create split-second, life-or-death decisions for bystanders and police alike—especially in Rankin and Madison counties. Creston recounts nearly shooting a 14-year-old over a plastic cap gun that fell from a waistband during a late-night stop. The pair walk through documented cases in which children (including Tamir Rice, Andy Lopez, Tyree King and others) were fatally shot after officers or others mistook realistic replicas for real firearms. The conversation expands into parental responsibility, the refusal of many parents to treat the behavior seriously, racial double standards in how these stories are framed, and the broader pattern of crime and cultural accountability in the Jackson metro area. Clay challenges the narrative that race is irrelevant until a Black child is the one shot, and both hosts stress that pointing any gun—real or toy—at another person in public is an act that invites deadly force. Later segments include the 1973 kidnapping of J. Paul Getty III and his grandfather's refusal to pay ransom until an ear was mailed, Clay's recent meeting with UFC legend Matt Hughes, the enduring story of Gary Plauche (the Baton Rouge father who shot his son's kidnapper and molester at the airport), the three-year anniversary of Jason Aldean's “Try That in a Small Town,” a VladTV poll ranking the “most hated” groups in America, and Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite's aggressive mini-blind and code-enforcement push. No commercials, station IDs, or streaming mentions. Just the conversation.

Bill and Andy Bush open with the one regret they've never heard from a retiree: "I saved too much." Drawing on conversations with plan participants, they explore the regrets people do voice — wishing they'd started earlier, stayed invested, or captured more of the company match — and why those missed opportunities can't be recovered once a contribution year lapses. The brothers make the case for balance, weighing Bill Perkins' "Die with Zero" philosophy of enjoying the here-and-now against the risk of shortchanging your future self. Along the way they dig into maximizing the match, the underused 50-plus and 60-to-63 "super" catch-up contributions, the new Roth catch-up rule for high earners, and the triple-tax-advantaged power of the HSA. They close with a mid-year nudge to review your savings rate and a reminder that money should buy choices, not guilt. ⏱ Episode Timeline & Key Topics 00:03 – Welcome & The Regrets We Hear Bill and Andy open the show with the common regrets they hear from plan participants: "I wish I'd saved more," "I wish I'd stayed in the market," "I wish I'd started earlier," and "I wish I'd taken the match longer." 00:53 – The One Regret Nobody Voices Nobody ever says they saved too much. Andy reframes the goal as balance — saving for later without abandoning a reasonable lifestyle now, or vice versa. 01:34 – Why Retirement Feels Too Far Away Bill notes how "retirement feels far away" leads people to defer saving, even though early dollars have the most time to compound. Life gets expensive as competing priorities — marriage, kids, college, car and house payments — crowd out saving. 02:08 – "Die with Zero" and Valuing What Feels Endless Andy shares Bill Perkins' insight from "Die with Zero": when something feels abundant or endless, we don't fully value it — which is exactly the trap with retirement saving that still feels far off. 02:53 – Missed Opportunities, Not Saved Dollars People nearing retirement rarely regret the money they saved; the regret is around opportunities missed. Each year's contribution limit lapses and can't be refilled later. 03:34 – Deathbed Regrets and Living with Balance Andy recalls that the biggest end-of-life regrets are rarely about working harder — they're about relationships, taking risks, and speaking up. The takeaway: plan forward for a long life while keeping balance today. 04:41 – Know How Your Company Match Works Bill urges participants to understand and maximize the match — an instant return, whether dollar-for-dollar or 50 cents on the dollar — and to capture that opportunity every year. 05:06 – When "Just the Match" Isn't Enough Andy raises the flip side: maxing the match may still fall short. The key questions are whether a match exists, what it is, and whether hitting it will actually be enough for your situation. 05:50 – Catch-Up and Super Catch-Up Contributions Bill covers catch-up contributions starting at age 50 and the SECURE 2.0 "super" catch-up for ages 60 to 63. Despite peak earning years, usage is low — roughly 5% of eligible 50-plus savers per the Public Retirement Research Lab, and low teens in Vanguard's How America Saves. 06:49 – Freeing Up Dollars in Your 50s As kids leave home and certain expenses fall away, your 50s can be a window to put more toward retirement — after assessing where you stand on your savings track. 07:39 – The New Roth Catch-Up Rule for High Earners Bill explains the rule rolled out this year: high earners (making $150,000 or more with an employer the prior year) who are 50-plus must make catch-up contributions as Roth. Some savers are balking — even skipping catch-ups entirely — rather than going Roth. 08:19 – Roth vs. Taxable: Why the Rule May Be a Gift Andy points out that money saved outside the plan gets taxed on dividends and gains along the way, while Roth is taxed up front and then grows and distributes tax-free. Bill notes high earners often can't deduct a traditional IRA anyway. 09:16 – The Value of Tax-Advantaged Space and the HSA The brothers highlight the range of tax-advantaged vehicles — 401(k), IRA, and the HSA, the triple-tax-advantaged account tied to a high-deductible health plan that blends the best of Roth and pre-tax. 09:49 – HSAs, Healthcare Costs, and Reimbursing Yourself Later Andy explains why the HSA may be the best retirement vehicle: healthcare becomes a bigger expense with age, and saving receipts now lets you reimburse yourself tax-free years later for big-ticket costs. 11:09 – An HSA Catch-Up Strategy for Couples Bill shares a lesser-known tip: when both spouses are 55-plus, the family contribution plus two catch-ups is allowed — but the second catch-up must go in a separate HSA. IRAs and HSAs can be funded up to the April tax deadline. 11:59 – Planning for Taxes Down the Road Andy notes most people focus only on today's taxes and overlook RMDs and legacy planning. Structuring your accounts thoughtfully can improve your future tax picture without costing much now. 12:35 – Can You Actually Save Too Much? Back to the opening question: yes, it's possible — high earners who live well within their means, or those who live so frugally the balance tips too far toward later at the expense of enjoying now. 14:01 – Money Should Buy Choices, Not Guilt Bill frames it as the balance of financial security and financial sacrifice. Savings should give you more choices in retirement — not maximize an account balance for its own sake. 15:08 – Confidence Scores and the Science of a Plan Andy describes the individual financial planning process: taking inventory of assets, income sources, and expenses to produce a confidence score across retirement ages, factoring in Social Security timing, Roth conversions, RMDs, and guaranteed income. 17:04 – Mid-Year Savings-Rate Checkup At the midpoint of 2026, Bill encourages listeners to review what they've saved in the first six months and adjust for the second half, aiming for a household savings rate near the often-cited 15% (including any match). 18:10 – "My Spouse Handles That" Andy addresses participants who leave saving entirely to a spouse — trust is great, but both partners should know whether the plan will be enough down the road. 18:39 – Wrap-Up: Better to Have Extra Than Be Short Bill contrasts arriving at retirement with $200,000 extra versus $200,000 short. Savings rates matter and long-term thinking gets you there. The brothers close with contact info — brothers, but not twins. ✅ Key Takeaways Quick Reference •             Nobody regrets saving — they regret missed opportunities — each year's contribution limit lapses and can't be refilled later, so capture it while you can •             Aim for balance, not extremes — don't sacrifice today's life entirely for the future, or the future entirely for today •             Start early to let time do the work — early dollars have the most time to compound, even when retirement feels far away •             Understand and maximize your match — a dollar-for-dollar or even 50-cents-on-the-dollar match is an instant return you should capture every year •             Maxing the match may not be enough — check whether hitting the match actually funds the retirement you want •             Use catch-up and super catch-up contributions — available at 50, with an enhanced amount for ages 60 to 63, yet only about 5% of eligible savers use them •             The Roth catch-up rule can work in your favor — high earners ($150K+) doing catch-ups must go Roth, which grows and distributes tax-free rather than getting nibbled by taxes in a taxable account •             The HSA may be your best retirement vehicle — triple-tax-advantaged, and you can save receipts now to reimburse yourself tax-free later •             Plan for future taxes, not just today's — think about RMDs, Roth conversions, and legacy before they arrive •             Money should buy choices, not guilt — the goal is confidence and options in retirement, not the biggest possible balance •             Do a mid-year savings-rate check — review the first six months and adjust; a common benchmark is around 15%, including any match

We're joined by Tadd Swart and Candace Gary, leads in the show of the upcoming production of Fiddler on the Roof by the Christian Community Theater, talk about their performance and provide details. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks raising teens: why your teen stops talking and how to reconnect. Dr. David Whidden, theology professor at Fran U in Baton Rouge joins us.

In the past week, podcast listeners to this show have come from across the US, Canada, Austria, the UK, and Spain. If you’re one of our far-flung podcast listeners, "Hello!" If you live in New Orleans, you might hear us on WWNO. In which case you will have probably heard, as part of the local news, reporters from The Gulf States Newsroom. The Gulf States Newsroom is an NPR-driven news-gathering collaboration of WWNO, WRKF in Baton Rouge, and NPR stations in Alabama and Mississippi. It was launched in 2020, by NPR and the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. In 2025, the Corporation For Public Broadcasting was de-funded by Congress and no longer exists. Those same budget cuts ate into the financial viability of all public broadcasting outlets – including the member stations of the Gulf States Newsroom - forcing them to scramble to come up with strategies to stay funded. You can’t accuse the Deep South of being ahead of the game in much, but in the case of The Gulf States Newsroom, back in 2022 they’d hired Marci Schramm as their Director of Development, an HR term that roughly translates to, “The person we all depend on to go out and find money to fund this thing.” Marci’s background included 9 years as Executive Director of New Orleans’ French Quarter Festival – the years that saw its most explosive growth – and that’s when we first met her here on Out to Lunch, in 2016. Today, Marci ensures the Gulf States Newsroom continues to run at full capacity as it earns numerous prestigious Edward R Murrow Awards for journalism. When you watch the news on TV, you’re quite often looking at film of people in life and death situations in other countries, and sometimes in other cities in the US. If you live in New Orleans, you’ve probably had the unnerving experience of relying on this kind of news footage to assess the risk to your own life at the hands of a hurricane or flood. It’s essential here to have a TV news station you can trust. It’s too late for a news outlet to earn that kind of trust the day before a storm blows into town and for that reason, despite our reputation as “The City That Care Forgot,” we take local news reporting seriously in New Orleans. WWL TV is one of the oldest television stations in the South. Tod Smith began working there as a production assistant in 1980 while he was a student at Loyola University – which at that time owned WWL. Tod graduated from college, worked for a while for Shell Oil, went back to TV and was Sales Manager at WWL in the 1990’s, then went into management at stations in Arizona and Virginia before coming back home to take over as General Manager of WWL TV in 2012. He’s still the station’s General Manager today. People will tell you they’re a cat person or a dog person. They’re mountain people or beach people. And then there are NPR listeners and – believe it or not - people who have never-even-one-time listened to public radio.You can’t hate those folks – they don’t know what they’re missing. But we NPR listeners absolutely know what we’d be missing if public radio went away. So, we’re all exceptionally grateful to Marci Schramm for everything she does every day to keep public radio news on the air. And with a legacy that includes Nash Roberts, Garland Robinette, Eric Paulsen, Sally Ann Roberts, Angela Hill, Hap Glaudi, and Morgus the Magnificent, WWL-TV is a part of the history of modern New Orleans. As General Manager of the station, Tod Smith is a part of that history now too. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." You might recognize those lines as the opening of Prince’s 1984 song, “Let’s Go Crazy.” In this classic pop song, Prince is making the point that life is short and we should make the most of it. Prince encourages us to celebrate the joy of living with the chorus, “Let’s go crazy, Let’s get nuts.” Here in Baton Rouge, Mike Andrepont gets crazy for a living. Mike specializes in what we might call Joy-Maxxing: celebrating life’s high-points with his company, AFX Pro. AFX Pro is a special effects company. Their work includes pyrotechnics, stadium tunnel and smoke lighting, weddings, concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Even if you don’t live in Baton Rouge you’ve probably seen AFX Pro's creations because their clients include the NFL, NBA and NCAA. Locally you might have seen their Joy-Maxxing celebrations at an LSU Tigers event, a couple’s first dance at a wedding or a gender reveal party. For some people, celebrating life doesn’t come quite so easy. That’s because they’re starting from a more challenging everyday baseline. And when I say “they,” this group of people might well include you. If it doesn’t it probably includes someone you know, because according to government statistics, roughly 20% of adult Americans take anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication. These 58 million Americans are trying their best to live contrary to Prince’s advice. They’re trying to not go crazy, not get nuts. Here in Baton Rouge, Leigh Blanchard is dedicated to improving the lives of people dealing with anxiety, depression, emotional trauma and chronic stress, using techniques like Reiki therapy, hypnosis, Somatic healing, Aromatherapy and other wellness practices. Leigh is the Founder of the wellness clinic, Life Plus You, on Essen Lane. The Declaration of Independence grants us the right of “the pursuit of happiness.” Some students of US history say the word “pursuit” is intended to be a verb, meaning happiness is something we have the right to chase after. That’s how most of us interpret it. But other scholars say “pursuit” is a noun. Happiness is a pursuit, like the pursuit of stamp collecting, or the pursuit of bird watching. In that sense, happiness is a state of being. Rather than something we’re chasing after it’s something we’ve been granted and need to preserve, like life and liberty. Mike is involved in maximizing moments of already existing happiness, the noun, and Leigh is involved in the active pursuit of happiness, the verb. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ethan Castille at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former LSU standout, NBA veteran, and professional basketball player Johnny O'Bryant III joins the Krewe to discuss his unique connections to Japan, from playing for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan's B.League to founding Noir Caesar, his own manga publishing company. We explore his experiences living and competing in Japan, how a lifelong passion for manga grew into a business, and what it takes to balance life as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It's a conversation about basketball, Japanese culture, creativity, and chasing passions both on and off the court. ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for Johnny & Noir Caesar ------ Noir Caesar Website Johnny on IG B.League Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

We hear about one of the last standing Juke Joints in the country, Teddy's Juke Joint near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We revisit two interviews, one from BookWaves producer Brian Reynolds with award winning author Susan Straight on her latest book Sacrament. Then RaiseUp Radio producer Julie Lynem speaks with CalPoly professors  Kerry Langner and Amanda Fry on the complexities of raising children on the Central Coast.

The library has an “inclusivity policy” where employees have a “right” to choose their pronouns. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

Laura Nichols never expected aesthetics to become her career. Originally from Lake Charles, Laura came to Baton Rouge to attend LSU and then spent the next decade working as an emergency room nurse before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner. Her first job as a nurse practitioner required a lengthy commute and 12-hour shifts, an arrangement Laura quickly realized wasn’t sustainable as a single mother with two children. Around the same period, Laura became fascinated by the science behind aesthetic medicine after she received a Botox treatment. She began learning injectable procedures and offering services to a small group of ten existing patients she already knew and trusted. When the pandemic disrupted her practice, Laura temporarily worked in urgent care while continuing aesthetic treatments out of a salon on the side. Over the next two years, her client base grew to roughly 200 patients. Eventually, Laura realized the business had outgrown its informal beginnings. So, in 2022, she signed a lease on her own space, and The Face Place officially opened on Perkins Road in March 2023. Now, suppose Laura doesn't want the story to end here. Suppose she has her sights set on growing her business, expanding, maybe, even into other states. Or other countries. After all, WalMart started with a single store in Arkansas. Okay, but it's not 1962. So how would Laura make a dream like that actually happen today? She might turn to a type of investor called an angel. And specifically she might turn to an organization called Gulf South Angels who specialize in investing in companies with growth potential and in helping them with guidance and expertise. Gulf South Angels ranks among the top angel investment organizations in the country in terms of both membership and capital deployment. Here in Baton Rouge the go-to Gulf South Angel to contact is Rick Bond. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ethan Castille at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can't stop thinking about our incredible chat with Grandpere's Ghost Swamp Author Rachel M. Marsh! We can't wait for you to tune in! But first, here's more about Rachel!Rachel M. Marsh grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she took field trips to Alligator Bayou and assumed the entire United States celebrated Mardi Gras. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University in New Orleans, where she studied English and Psychology and minored in Spanish.After graduating, she moved to Boston where she earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Children from Simmons University. There, she studied under smart and supportive professors. She made a strong group of friends who continue to write together long after graduation. She had the opportunity to work in publishing and learn under the mentorship of editors at independent publishing houses. However, she missed her home. She missed her family and now-husband. She missed crawfish boils and thunderstorms and every get-together brewing a fresh pot of coffee. And did you know, winter in Boston lasts about half the year!?She's back in New Orleans now, where she eats the world's best food and stays busy with her almost-hundred-year-old house. She works for the New Orleans Public Library, and her writing is represented by Larissa Melo Pienkowski at Azantian Literary Agency.https://rachelmmarsh.com/about

Loneliness isn't always something that happens to us—sometimes it's something we unknowingly choose. Through fear, past hurt, disappointment, or isolation, we can build walls that keep others out and leave us feeling disconnected. In this message, we'll explore what God's Word says about loneliness, the difference between healthy solitude and harmful isolation, and how God invites us into authentic relationships that bring healing, encouragement, and purpose. · · · Unstuck Ministries, formerly The Life of a Single Mom, is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is an award-winning, national nonprofit that exists to improve the lives of at-risk women and their children by providing programs, life skills, and events that promote success in 3 core areas: Parenting, Finances, and Health & Wellness. Our organization is dedicated to helping women navigate difficult seasons in parenting, finances, and mental & emotional wellness.  If women find themselves at-risk due to recent or past trauma, poverty, abuse, or parenting challenges, we have a program for them! CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE! // https://unstuckministries.com/ JOIN A SINGLE MOM'S SUPPORT GROUP NEAR YOU! // https://unstuckministries.com/find-a-group/ REGISTER FOR SINGLE MOM UNIVERSITY FOR LIFE SKILLS CLASSES ON EVERYTHING CHRISTIAN SINGLE MOM RELATED // https://singlemomuniversity.com/ *Please note: For a limited time only, we are offering access to Single Mom University FREE FOR ONE YEAR! Visit https://singlemomuniversity.com/apply-for-scholarship and use coupon code PODCAST to redeem your free gift now! · · · CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK! // https://www.facebook.com/unstuckministries FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! // https://www.instagram.com/unstuckministries ENJOY OUR FREE CONTENT? Help us make an impact in the lives of single moms today! // https://unstuckministries.com/donate/ CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE // https://shop.unstuckministries.com/ · · · All Rights Reserved. Unstuck Ministries. We do not intend to give formal medical advice on this program. While every effort is made to thoroughly vet all guests on our show, please be advised that an invitation does not constitute full agreement on every subject matter, we recognize future content on websites, social media, and otherwise is beyond our control.

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and LSU beat writer Jon Blau for a conversation on his career journey, how his own medical story shapes what he writes about, and secret rooms in Baton Rouge. Plus, Steve is fired up about a poster. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

On today's show, Governor Jeff Landry is taking an increasingly aggressive approach toward New Orleans, saying the city is not as important to the state as it once was and making clear that Baton Rouge intends to play a much bigger role in shaping its future. Why is the governor treating New Orleans this way? The family of Nolan Wells met with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath marking a pivotal step in the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of the 18-year-old. Senator Lindsey Graham called a staffer while having chest pains, and that staffer called 911 on his behalf. Why do people sometimes fail to call emergency services directly when they know something is seriously wrong? What are older movies that young people should see?

This hour, Governor Jeff Landry is taking an increasingly aggressive approach toward New Orleans, saying the city is not as important to the state as it once was and making clear that Baton Rouge intends to play a much bigger role in shaping its future. Why is the governor treating New Orleans this way? The family of Nolan Wells met with Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath marking a pivotal step in the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of the 18-year-old.

This hour, Governor Jeff Landry is taking an increasingly aggressive approach toward New Orleans, saying the city is not as important to the state as it once was and making clear that Baton Rouge intends to play a much bigger role in shaping its future. Why is the governor treating New Orleans this way?

Governor Jeff Landry is taking an increasingly aggressive approach toward New Orleans, saying the city is not as important to the state as it once was and making clear that Baton Rouge intends to play a much bigger role in shaping its future. Why is the governor treating New Orleans this way?

We just finished celebrating one of America's most patriotic holidays a couple of weeks ago. Even though the holiday is more closely associated with the original 13 colonies, a significant chapter of the Revolutionary War took place in the Louisiana Territories. The 1779 Battle of Baton Rouge was an important turning point of the war, signifying the strength of the rebels and their alliance with Spain.To learn more about the battle and the capture of Fort Bute, we're joined by Sam Hyde, professor and director of the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. It's summertime in Louisiana, and for many, that means it's time for water sports. But for people with disabilities, access to these sports is often limited.Unless, of course, you join the Ski Dawgs, an organization that helps people living with disabilities get the chance to water ski. With adaptive equipment and a team of volunteers, members get the chance to ride the waves in St. Tammany Parish.Last year, we spoke with David Thomas, founder of the Ski Dawgs, and Jamie Galloway, the organization's co-director. Today, we revisit the conversation and highlight upcoming events. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

* Governor Landry says “Louisiana will determine the fate of New Orleans.” Is this just the beginning of Baton Rouge wielding more power over the city? * We're just a couple weeks away from Saints training camp. What are the biggest questions facing the Black and Gold? We'll talk with Mike Hoss, the Voice of the Saints.

Governor Landry says “Louisiana will determine the fate of New Orleans.” Is this just the beginning of Baton Rouge wielding more power over the city? Mike Sherman, local political analyst and an adjunct assistant professor of politics at Tulane, joins us.

Get to know transfer safety Ty Benefield on the latest episode of The Real Deal, previewing the 2026 season, the move to Baton Rouge, Coach Kiffin's program & much more. Benefield has turned heads since his arrival to campus and is set to be the next great in the Tigers' secondary. Watch the video on LSU Plus.

Episode 90 - “Bone in Hand”w/ Chef Cory Bahr Listen. Subscribe. Share.The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  www.eattheboot.com

Living with bipolar disorder often means navigating a minefield of impulsive thoughts and actions. For example, have you ever made a snap decision that you immediately regretted? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington dive deep into the chaotic reality of bipolar impulsivity. They discuss the critical difference between having an impulsive personality and experiencing impulsivity as a disruptive symptom of bipolar disorder. By learning to identify your personal baseline, you can start setting strategic guardrails before a passing thought becomes a permanent problem. Listeners will learn: how delaying gratification by just 24 hours can prevent regret how to conduct a chain analysis and why it works how reflecting on past destructive behaviors can provide valuable data to protect your future Managing a mental health condition is undeniably exhausting, but recognizing your patterns is the first step toward reclaiming your peace of mind. Listen now to learn practical, real-world strategies to stop impulsive behaviors in their tracks and protect your long-term stability. Cold Open Transcript: Gabe Howard: Any barrier, even a few-second one, can really help curb impulsive behavior. Maybe before you buy something, you wander around the block real quick. Maybe before you go home with that person, you go to the bathroom and splash water on your face. Maybe before you yell, you count to three. Impulsive behavior comes in all shapes and sizes and everybody's different and everybody has different tolerance levels, etc., so it's, it's really hard to find coping skills for something that is analogous to a bomb, right? It's everything's fine. Poof! Right. And now it's like, what's the coping skill for that? Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com.

Louisiana state Senator Larry Selders died suddenly last week after collapsing at his son's football practice. The “gentle giant” leaves behind his wife, Dr. Kendra Michael and sons, Larry and Luke.The Louisiana Illuminator senior reporter Julie O'Donoghue joins us for more on Selders, his advocacy for substance abuse treatment and mental health rehabilitation, and what happens to his empty senate seat. A Baton Rouge community refrigerator is aiming to keep access to fresh foods available all summer long. The fridge is located in the Garden District of Baton Rouge and hosted by the organization Red Shoes as part of their “Fill the Fridge” initiative.Rachael Hebert, executive director of Red Shoes, joins us for more.An iconic New Orleans event returns to the city next week. Tales of the Cocktail is an annual summer event to celebrate spirits. It includes walking tours, tastings and panels that celebrate the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that define New Orleans. Charlotte Voisey, Tales of the Cocktail's CEO, joins us for more. July is National Disability Pride Month, but despite the more than 30 years since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with physical limitations still struggle to find spaces designed with their needs in mind.Back in 2023, WWNO's Alana Schreiber took us to the Split Second Foundation, the first gym in New Orleans made specifically for people with disabilities. Today, we give that story a second listen. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, president of Fran U in Baton Rouge with update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and dating- how do we respond? Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about her book The Dawn We Seek, In Aeternum, Book 3.

It's no secret that Amazon and e-commerce in general has been eating retial stores' lunch. You've probably thought to yourself one time this week already - "Do I really have to go to a store to buy that? Couldn't I just order it online?" Well, yes, of course, you can order just about everything online, but it's just not the same as going into a store. Is it? So, if we agree on that, what exactly is the difference? All things being equal, like price and availability, why do we prefer to go shopping in the real world? The secret, as best I can tell, has nothing to do with merchandise. It has to do with another human being actually caring about your happiness. Chase Bass runs George Bass, a family-owned men’s clothing store with locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Covington. His father George started it, and Chase grew up in it. Some of Chase’s earliest memories are of time spent in the shop. He worked there through high school, went to college, tried investment banking after graduation, and fairly quickly realized that wasn’t the life he wanted. In 2010, Chase’s father saw an opening and offered Chase a job launching the Capital Region location, and Chase has been running the shop in Baton Rouge ever since. George Bass is known for premium menswear and custom clothing, but Chase will tell you pretty quickly that clothes are almost beside the point. The store keeps detailed profiles on every customer — measurements, past purchases, even photos — and the sales staff doesn’t work on commission. Chase says the goal is a customer for life, not a sale this afternoon. They don’t advertise; everything runs on word of mouth. Catherine Pletsch has been needlepointing since she was four years old. Her grandmother taught her. As a teenager she became a regular at The Elegant Needle, then owned by a woman named Marion Gremillion. At 18, Catherine was working Thursday evenings while Marion went to the symphony. By her senior year of college she was working Fridays too. Catherine spent years after college doing other things — wedding planning, church administration, LSU admissions, a law office, a bed-and-breakfast. When she moved back to Baton Rouge from Texas, buying The Elegant Needle became a real possibility. Twelve years ago she did. The Elegant Needle has been around for more than 30 years and has had a genuine resurgence lately. The pandemic brought people back to slow, handmade things. And then in 2023 a TikTok video featuring needlepoint Christmas décor went viral and introduced the craft to a whole new generation. About a third of Catherine’s customers today are first-time stitchers. The first stitch Catherine’s grandmother ever taught her was a French knot, which she still works into special family projects whenever she can. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ethan Castille at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baton Rouge Pride 2026 brought thousands together for a weekend filled with love, community, and unforgettable moments. Chris and Will share the stories, voices, and emotions that made this year's celebration the most powerful yet. This Pride Month finale honors the courage, joy, and authenticity that continue long after the festival lights fade.

* Political analyst: The state wants its pound of flesh from New Orleans * Table Talk: small plates, sushi, and fine wine * AI hallucinations in the legal system? Here's what you need to know * Why New Orleans remains a top destination for conventions * Should the US revamp its retirement systems?

The system for dealing with stormwater in New Orleans is hundreds of years old and isn't getting any younger. The Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO)'s maintenance budget is short, more than $20 million a year, and that gap is only going to get bigger as a tax to address it expires next year.Public officials, experts and advocates all agree a stormwater fee is needed.Coastal desk reporter Eva Tesfaye joins to explain what exactly a stormwater fee means for residents and what's being considered. Economic developers are often touting the numbers on how many jobs various projects might create. But we often don't hear any follow-up. Do these projects actually deliver on what they say they will for our economy? That's where the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in. It's recently released an analysis looking at the hard numbers around job growth in Louisiana's industrial construction sector.Robby Habans, research scientist, with the Blanco research center at ULL joins us with more.This Thursday, Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge presents “After Huey: The Elusive Road to Reform.” The lecture dives into the history of Huey Long's political protégés in the 90 years since Long was in office. Former Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne will connect the original Kingfish with the people who have tried to copy his strategies. Dardenne joins us with more. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Chuck starts hour 2 looking at LSU with Hunt Palmer from ESPN 104.5 in Baton Rouge, and more of Chuck’s thoughts on Big 12 Media days, we then talk Tennessee with Austin Price from VolQuest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe Ultimate Garth Draft rolls on!In Part 3 of our ongoing challenge, Deb, Pete, and Jess continue building their dream Ultimate Garth albums one category at a time. This time, it's all about the songs that hit us right in the heart... and then crank the energy all the way back up.First, the crew tackles the Ballad category, choosing the emotional songs that showcase Garth Brooks at his most powerful and heartfelt. Then it's time for the High Energy Song, where the tempo jumps, the guitars roar, and the crowd gets back on its feet.Will fan favorites like Shameless, When You Come Back to Me Again, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Pure Adrenaline, Papa Loved Mama, and Callin' Baton Rouge make the cut? You'll have to listen to find out!Plus, hear the backup picks that almost made the albums, some friendly trash talk about whose album is best, and details about how YOU will eventually get to vote for the ultimate Garthology draft champion.The competition is heating up, and the albums are starting to take shape!Support the showFind us at:Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycastTwitter:  twitter.com/garthologycastInstagram:  instagram.com/garthologycastWebsite:  Garthology.comEmail us at:  garthologycast@gmail.com

Mike interviewed Tracy Cowley, an independent college football writer, and Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic surgeon with OrthoLA. Cowley previewed LSU football's upcoming 2026 campaign, head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge. Dr. Elias promoted the annual Pro Football Camp in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Tracy Cowley, an independent college football writer, joined Sports Talk. Cowley previewed LSU football's upcoming 2026 campaign, head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge. Cowley shared her thoughts on TE Trey'Dez Green, LSU's run game, and their new-look defense.

Tracy Cowley, an independent college football writer, joined Sports Talk. Cowley previewed LSU football's upcoming 2026 campaign, head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge. Cowley shared her thoughts on TE Trey'Dez Green, LSU's run game, and their new-look defense.

We kick things off with the disturbing case of two Texas sisters, Cookie and Kitty, accused of murdering a mother of five — and laughing about it afterward. Then, a heartbreaking update on Louisiana teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather as authorities may have located his body. In Georgia, a killer suffers a heart attack while trying to dispose of a victim's body — talk about instant karma.You'll also hear about a woman who slashed a homeowner with a bottle during an argument over a “dirty house,” a Louisiana man sentenced for the brutal killings of two Baton Rouge women, and the tragic murder of a North Carolina postal worker delivering the mail. Plus, a Florida UPS driver makes off with a $55,000 Rolex, and an international story of a man who kills his girlfriend… then visits sex workers the same day. We lighten it up with some wild 4th of July Fun Facts you definitely didn't know, followed by our fan-favorite Foolish Felons segment featuring a Florida man impersonating a police officer… who ends up pulling over the real police!In Overtime, we cover a polygamous sect leader convicted of child sexual assault, a Louisiana police officer accused of groping who skips court, a “Love Island” fan whose lead foot lands her behind bars, and a wedding guest who uses bear spray to fight off an assailant.Timestamps04:00 Texas Sisters Cookie and Kitty Murder Mom of (5) and Laugh About it.10:00  Louisiana Teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather's Body Possibly Located *UPDATE*16:00 Georgia Killer Dies of Heart Attack While Disposing of Body.19:00 Woman Slashes Homeowner With Bottle Over Dirty House.23:00 Louisiana Man Sentenced for Killing Two Baton Rouge Women.27:00 North Carolina Postal Worker Killed While Delivering the Mail.31:00 Florida UPS Driver Steals 55k Rolex.36:00  International Indiscretions: Man Kills Girlfriend Then Visits Sex Workers.39:00 4th of July FUN FACTS You didn't Know!51:00 Foolish Felons: Florida Man Impersonating The Police..Pulls Over The Police.Overtime56:00 Polygamous Sect Leader Convicted of Child SA.1:03:00 Louisiana Police Officer Accused of Groping Skips Court.1:06:00 Lead Foot Lands “Love Island” Fan Behind Bars.1:10:00 Wedding Guests Uses Bear Spray to Ward Off Assailant During Attack.VIDEO VERSION OF CRIME WIRE WEEKLY ON PATREON can be found via either link below: Exposed PatreonUnspeakable Patreon

We kick things off with the disturbing case of two Texas sisters, Cookie and Kitty, accused of murdering a mother of five — and laughing about it afterward. Then, a heartbreaking update on Louisiana teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather as authorities may have located his body. In Georgia, a killer suffers a heart attack while trying to dispose of a victim's body — talk about instant karma.You'll also hear about a woman who slashed a homeowner with a bottle during an argument over a “dirty house,” a Louisiana man sentenced for the brutal killings of two Baton Rouge women, and the tragic murder of a North Carolina postal worker delivering the mail. Plus, a Florida UPS driver makes off with a $55,000 Rolex, and an international story of a man who kills his girlfriend… then visits sex workers the same day. We lighten it up with some wild 4th of July Fun Facts you definitely didn't know, followed by our fan-favorite Foolish Felons segment featuring a Florida man impersonating a police officer… who ends up pulling over the real police!In Overtime, we cover a polygamous sect leader convicted of child sexual assault, a Louisiana police officer accused of groping who skips court, a “Love Island” fan whose lead foot lands her behind bars, and a wedding guest who uses bear spray to fight off an assailant.Timestamps04:00 Texas Sisters Cookie and Kitty Murder Mom of (5) and Laugh About it.10:00  Louisiana Teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather's Body Possibly Located *UPDATE*16:00 Georgia Killer Dies of Heart Attack While Disposing of Body.19:00 Woman Slashes Homeowner With Bottle Over Dirty House.23:00 Louisiana Man Sentenced for Killing Two Baton Rouge Women.27:00 North Carolina Postal Worker Killed While Delivering the Mail.31:00 Florida UPS Driver Steals 55k Rolex.36:00  International Indiscretions: Man Kills Girlfriend Then Visits Sex Workers.39:00 4th of July FUN FACTS You didn't Know!51:00 Foolish Felons: Florida Man Impersonating The Police..Pulls Over The Police.Overtime56:00 Polygamous Sect Leader Convicted of Child SA.1:03:00 Louisiana Police Officer Accused of Groping Skips Court.1:06:00 Lead Foot Lands “Love Island” Fan Behind Bars.1:10:00 Wedding Guests Uses Bear Spray to Ward Off Assailant During Attack.VIDEO VERSION OF CRIME WIRE WEEKLY ON PATREON can be found via either link below: Exposed PatreonUnspeakable PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy evaluated the top contenders for the SEC football season. He also broke down LSU's question marks entering Lane Kiffin's first season in Baton Rouge.

Episode 89 - “You Never Go Full Chili Crisp”w/ Chef Nathan McHand @ Cocha Listen. Subscribe. Share.The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. www.eattheboot.com

Why is it so easy to believe that every setback, unfinished task, messy room, or missed opportunity means you're failing? And why do so many people living with bipolar disorder automatically assume that everyone else has life figured out? After receiving an email from a listener managing feelings of worthlessness, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington tackle one of the most painful and least discussed realities of bipolar disorder: the damage it can do to your sense of self. Listeners will learn: why comparing yourself to others often leads to unnecessary stress practical ways to challenge negative self-talk and self-criticism why bipolar disorder can intensify feelings of self-doubt why accepting the difficulty of managing bipolar disorder doesn't mean you're giving up If you've ever looked at your life and wondered whether bipolar disorder has permanently damaged your ability to be happy, successful, or fulfilled, this episode offers something more valuable than easy answers: a thoughtful conversation about how to move forward without letting the diagnosis define your worth. Cold Open Transcript: Gabe: There's no scientific or medical way that you can prescribe somebody something and make them feel better about living with bipolar disorder. And please correct me if I'm wrong, Dr. Nicole. Dr. Nicole: Not, not 100%. I can't give you a magic pill that will make you all of a sudden feel like you have value and worth, that makes you wake up the next day and say oh, how valuable am I to the world? Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn't be any of those things today if he hadn't been committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003.Gabe also hosts Healthline's Inside Mental Health podcast has appeared in numerous publications, including Bipolar magazine, WebMD, Newsweek, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He has appeared on all four major TV networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America's Norman Guitry Award, received two Webby Honoree acknowledgements, and received an official resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” Gabe wrote the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are available directly from the author with free swag included! To learn more about Gabe, or to book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Dr. Nicole has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

Native Land Pod is going on tour and coming to a town near YOU: New Orleans, LA Chicago, IL Greenwood, MS St. Louis, MO Washington D.C. Baton Rouge, LA Houston, TX Richmond, VA Orangeburg, SC Greensboro, NC GET DATES AND TICKETS, FOLLOW THE TOUR: anationonfire.com Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for the tour announcement. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamar Brown steps on campus as the No. 1 prospect in the country from the 2025 class. The freshman lineman joins the latest edition of The Real Deal to talk his first impressions of Coach Kiffin's program, staying in Baton Rouge, playing for his hometown Tigers, and much more.

This one originally aired in August 2013, and the fathers in it tend toward the unexpectedly generous. And heck, this episode may as well be part of our Fathers Day Stories series! Chesley Calloway grew up in Baton Rouge largely without his dad, a Gulf Coast redneck-hippie who was always in the woods. At 15, a familiar smell triggers a memory and opens an unlikely conversation that changes everything between them. The détente holds until college, ideology, and vegetarianism pull them apart again. Gretchen Menter-Felice's father ran a funeral home out of the family garage, and she grew up sitting in the corner of his embalming room in a yellow chair while he worked. By her 20s, his cancer diagnosis and a new girlfriend had made him feel far away. She finds a way back. (Content note: death of a parent) Colleen Hindsley's father was a classically trained baritone who owned an Irish pub and could work any name into a song. He raised a household that was always singing. When lung cancer took his voice, it silenced the whole family. (00:00:34) In September 2024, RISK! shared a story by Robin Gelfenbien all about Colleen Hidsley, who has since passed away, in an episode called What A Vision: risk-show.com/podcast/what-a-vision  And Dan Kennedy is 16, upside down in a totaled car on a residential street in rural Northern California, sitting at a stranger's piano and dreading his father's arrival. His dad turns out to be someone different than he expected. Comment on these stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/my-old-man-cre446 Be Part of RISK!