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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for October 16, 2025. 0:30 We take a look at Hillary Clinton. She is calling on Americans to “push back on Trump’s power grabs” and join the so-called No Kings protest. The irony isn’t lost on us — no one has acted more like political royalty than the Clintons themselves. From renting out the Lincoln Bedroom to treating the presidency like a family heirloom, Hillary’s long been the face America’s “political aristocracy.” 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Governor Jeff Landry today called for a special session of the Louisiana Legislature. Classes at Bossier Parish Community College were canceled today after police conducted a manhunt for a suspect on campus. New Orleans' Mayor Elect, Helena Moreno has formed a new committee to search for the city's next Chief Administrative Officer. 12:30 Get Brain Reward from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:30 We ask the American Mamas about the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. We recall how the brand went “woke” in 2021, pivoting from its iconic Angels to a lineup meant to highlight achievement and diversity—fronted by Megan Rapinoe. Now, with the 2025 show bringing back the supermodel aesthetic, it looks like Victoria’s Secret has rediscovered what made it a cultural powerhouse: celebrating classic femininity, beauty, and confidence. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 We welcome back filmmaker and author Dinesh D’Souza to discuss his latest project, The Dragon’s Prophecy—a sweeping new film that blends biblical prophecy, archaeology, and modern geopolitics. Based on Jonathan Cahn’s book of the same name, D’Souza’s film explores the spiritual and historical forces shaping the Middle East, drawing striking parallels between ancient battles and contemporary conflicts. 32:30 Get Prodovite from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:30 We react to a viral comment from sports radio personality Craig Carton, who declared that “nobody cares about women’s basketball.” His claim sparks a spirited back-and-forth—are fans really invested in the WNBA, or just in breakout stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese? 36:30 Capitalism is a Bright Spot. It's such a Bright Spot, that the best place to live as a socialist is in a capitalist country. Capitalism's defining strength is freedom of choice—including the freedom to live by socialist ideals if you so choose. From the Uber driver who owns their own car to the entrepreneur building a shared company, capitalism makes voluntary socialism possible—without government force. 40:30 10 high schools in California are forfeiting their girls volleyball games. Why? One team has a male player who left one promising female athlete with a career-ending concussion. These schools are not saying why they are forfeiting. The only thing that they're telling the other team is, "Whoa!" 42:30 And we finish off with some words of wisdom about socialism. Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louisiana v. Callais | 10/15/25 | Docket #: 24-109 Background: Louisiana was ordered by federal courts to create a second majority-Black congressional district to comply with the Voting Rights Act. The Louisiana Legislature responded by passing S.B. 8, which created the required second majority-Black district. However, a different federal court then ruled that S.B. 8 was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and blocked its implementation. The Core Issue: Can a state be required to create a majority-minority district under the Voting Rights Act, but then have that same district struck down as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering? Louisiana argues this creates an impossible legal bind. Questions Before the Court: Whether the lower court erred in finding that race predominated in drawing S.B. 8, whether the map fails strict scrutiny review, whether certain legal tests were properly applied, and whether courts should even be deciding these redistricting disputes. Current Status: The case has been restored for reargument. The Court has ordered supplemental briefing on whether intentionally creating majority-minority districts violates the Fourteenth or Fifteenth Amendments. Significance: This case could reshape how states balance Voting Rights Act compliance with constitutional requirements, potentially affecting redistricting nationwide.

Send us a textState Rep. Jack McFarland is a Master Logger from Winnfield, the only logger in the Louisiana Legislature, giving his colleagues a different perspective of the forest products industry. Jack gives us an update on what happened in the Legislature that affects loggers and the rest of the industry.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Send us a textLFA Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and how the forestry could be affected by laws that were passed.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Could Hollywood South make a return to Louisiana? State Representative Emily Chenevert hopes so with the passage of SB 232, which looks to expand tax credits for those who film in Louisiana.

We're tracking every bill and every vote in the Louisiana Legislature. Join me as I walk you through our new Legislative Session Dashboard.

* State Sen Kirk Talbot on how they've worked to fix the insurance crisis * Could tort reform measures passed in Louisiana help lower rates? * What people can do NOW to prepare if a hurricane comes later * Explaining what the Wisner Trust is and the long saga with it * Why are some Senate Republicans not on board with the big beautiful bill? * International students have a big impact on Louisiana colleges and our economy

A bill that would crack down on restaurant reservation apps is making its way through the Louisiana Legislature and could soon pass in the House. The bill would ban certain apps from arranging reservations without explicit contracts with restaurants. Reporter Wesley Mueller discussed this with Greg LaRose, host of the new podcast, “Light Switch,” from the Louisiana Illuminator. This past Monday, athletes gathered for the 139th Boston Marathon, which also marked 50 years since Bob Hall became the first wheelchair user to complete the course, which soon ushered in a wave of wheelchair racing at marathons.And this past weekend, another racer raised the bar.  Brian Marelo, 15, won first place in the wheelchair racing division of the Crescent City Classic. He joins us along with his mother Gwenn Marelo, board president of the Spina Bida Foundation of Louisiana, to talk about  his racing journey and opportunities for adaptive sports in the state.The New Orleans' Jazz and Heritage Festival is upon us, and this Saturday, hip hop legend and NOLA native Lil Wayne will take the main stage with The Roots for the first time at the festival. The Gulf States Newsroom's Joseph King tells us why this is a big moment for hip hop artists at Jazz Fest.___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play 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!

Running a nonprofit might sound like a mission of the heart. But it’s also very much a business. These organizations have to pay staff, keep the lights on, and provide services. Yes, they rely on philanthropy. But they also need to generate revenue, build partnerships, and constantly make the case for their value—not just to donors, but to the community at large. Acadiana has hundreds of nonprofits big and small. And to some extent they compete just like for-profit enterprises. There’s only so much money and attention in the world, even for a good cause. And what better cause is there than kids? Lore Linton is the Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Acadiana, a nonprofit that blends play and learning for kids and their families. Lore has a long history with the museum, starting as a volunteer and working her way through nearly every role. She became Executive Director in 2023 and has since expanded programming, grown attendance, and taken on the everyday challenges of operating a museum inside a 100-year-old building. While half of CMA’s revenue comes from admissions and events like birthday parties, the other half comes from donations, grants, and sponsorships—the nonprofit hustle. Annie Spell has seen nonprofits from the other side of the ledger. A psychologist by training , Annie is also a longtime donor and board member of organizations like the American Cancer Society, Hearts of Hope, Miles Perret Cancer Services, and the Children’s Museum of Acadiana itself. Annie says she grew up in a family that modeled community involvement—her grandfathers included both a longtime judge and entrepreneur. Annie ran a small, focused clinical practice working with adolescents, and did pro bono work for children in the court system. In 2025, she was elected unopposed to the Louisiana Legislature. A major vehicle for Annie's philanthropy is the Tides Medical Foundation, a fund associated with the biomedical firm founded by her husband. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Alisha Zachery Lazard at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textLouisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature where insurance and tax reform will be the big issues it will address. How those bills will affect the forest products industry, especially forest landowners and loggers, will be included in the upcoming LFA Legislative Reports. If you would like to be added to the list for those updates, send us an email request to lfa@laforestry.com.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

The legislative session is a little more than a month away, and insurance reform figures to be a major issue again. Tommy talks with State Senator Kirk Talbot

Tommy checks in with State Representative Mike Bayham about the special session

There was a moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention when Oprah took the stage — and the crowd went wild. She spoke boldly about Kamala Harris and her place in a long line of strong Black women who have paved the way. At one point she veered into the story of Tessie Prevost Williams, who recently passed away,  and the New Orleans Four.November 14, 1960 — Four six-year-old girls— Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost and Ruby Bridges—flanked by Federal Marshals, walked through screaming crowds and policemen on horseback as they approached their new schools for the first time. Leona Tate thought it must be Mardi Gras. Gail thought they were going to kill her. Tessie Prevost's mother was scared to death handing over her daughter to a Federal Marshal for protection from the mob.Four years after the Supreme Court ruled to desegregate schools in Brown v. Board of Education, schools in the South were dragging their feet. Finally, in 1960, the NAACP and a daring judge selected two schools in New Orleans to push forward with integration — McDonogh No.19 Elementary and William Frantz.An application was put in the paper. From 135 families, four girls were selected. They were given psychological tests. Their families were prepared. Members of the Louisiana Legislature took out paid advertisements in the local paper encouraging parents to boycott the schools. There were threats of violence.When the girls going to McDonogh No.19 arrived in their classroom, the white children began to disappear. One by one their parents took them out of school. For a year and a half the girls were the only children in the school. Guarded night and day, they were not allowed to play outdoors. The windows were covered with brown paper.Since this story first aired in 2017, The Leona Tate Foundation for Social Change has created the TEP Interpretive Center (Tate, Etienne and Prevost Center) in the former McDonogh No. 19 school where the three girls broke the color barrier in 1960. Its mission is to engage visitors in the history of civil rights in New Orleans. Find out more at tepcenter.orgSpecial thanks to: The New Orleans Four: Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, Tessie Prevost Williams and Ruby Bridges. Retired Deputy US Marshalls Charlie Burke, Herschel Garner, and Al Butler. Tulane University. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Louisiana Center for Civil Rights and Social Justice, The US Marshals Museum.We are especially grateful to Keith Plessy and Phoebe Fergusson for introducing us to this story, and to Brenda Square and Amistad Research Center History Department.   The Kitchen Sisters Present is produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Nikki Silva & Davia Nelson) with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell. We're part of the Radiotopia Network from PRX.

Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about how the forestry industry faired during the latest session of the Louisiana Legislature.  Landowners narrowly escaped another try at allowing people to travel on any waterway, even if it isn't traditionally navigable and meanders through private property.  The perpetual attempts at that law closed the gap that has protected property rights. Also carbon capture is an up-and-coming industry that will be an ongoing issue. And following extensive wildfires in Louisiana in 2023, firefighters will get help of possible PTSD. Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Earlier this week, Louisiana's state Legislature passed a new bill that will approve surgical castration as a punishment option for those who are found guilty of sex crimes against children. This move by the Louisiana Legislature is part of a growing trend across the country of states looking to up the ante in terms of punishment for pedophiles—with some states going so far as to impose the death penalty. However, whether or not this is constitutional is another question. Let's go through the details together.

Jeff is joined by Corinne Green to discuss the hellscape that is the Louisiana Legislature, mutual aid, and everything in between.   Follow Corinne on Twitter   Resources:  Louisiana Trans Advocates [state trans org]: https://latransadvocates.org Trans Income Project [UBI for trans swers]: https://transincomeproject.org Open Policy Forum dev blog [75% of the way to launch platform for collaborative bill tracking and analysis]: https://blog.openpolicy.forum Trans Justice Funding Project grantee map for people looking to support trans rights but who don't know of local groups: https://transjusticefundingproject.org/grantees/   SUPPORT GOOD MORNING COMRADE Subscribe on Youtube  Follow Jeff on Twitter Email us! goodmorningcomrade.com Twitter Facebook Leave a review! 5 stars and say something nice to spread the word about the show!  

Another state recognizes the dangers of abortion pills.

AP correspondent Shelley Adler reports on the Louisiana Legislature approving a bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on another potential change to one state's abortion law.

These bills dictating where gender non-conforming people can pee are likely to become law - but that doesn't mean it's gonna be a simple path forward

Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about the regular session of the Louisiana Legislature which starts Monday, March 11. If you're an LFA member and want to receive the Legislative Update email newsletter, submit the request by email to lfa@laforestry.com.Not a member, visit our website to find out more and how you can become a member by clicking here.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Tommy talks with newly-elected Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry.

Father Rob Jack and Dr. Morse discuss the Louisiana Legislature's protecting children from transgender medicine, overriding the governor.

State Rep. Jack McFarland is a Smart Logger (Master Loggers who go the extra mile to get audited by a third-party) and is the only Logger in the Louisiana Legislature. McFarland talks about how he has been able to educate his colleagues about the forest industry and its contributions to the state's economy and jobs. If re-elected for a third term, it would be his last eligible term, making him one of the senior members of the State House of Representatives. The challenge, he says, is the disconnect many urban-area representatives have with the forest industry.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Andrew Muhl, Director of Advocacy with AARP Louisiana on his Saturday, July 29th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss the results of the Louisiana legislative session which benefits seniors. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on 101.7 FM or via the RadioPUP or KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

Jeremy Alford joins Tommy to talk about what to expect from the start of today's veto session in Baton Rouge. 

On this day, June 20th, in legal history, Lizzie Borden was found not guilty of the murders of her stepmother and father.Lizzie Borden, born in 1860, stood trial for the murders of her stepmother and father in 1892. Although she was acquitted, she remains infamous for the crimes. The murders took place in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1892, with Lizzie's father found on the living room couch and her stepmother in an upstairs bedroom. Both victims had been struck in the head with a hatchet. Lizzie claimed to have discovered her father's body shortly after he returned home, while the maid found the stepmother's body.Lizzie had a strained relationship with her stepmother and had conflicts with her father over property division and the killing of her pigeons. Prior to the murders, the entire family fell ill, leading Mrs. Borden to suspect foul play. However, it was later determined that they had contracted food poisoning. Lizzie was arrested on August 11, 1892, indicted by a grand jury, and her trial began in June 1893. The hatchet used in the murders was found but lacked evidence, and the police mishandled the collection of fingerprint evidence.During the investigation, no blood-stained clothing was discovered, but it was reported that Lizzie burned a blue dress that had been stained with paint. Due to a lack of evidence and certain testimonies being excluded, Lizzie Borden was acquitted on June 20, 1863. After the trial, Lizzie and her sister Emma lived together but eventually grew apart. Lizzie spent her last years unwell and her death went largely unnoticed. Speculation and theories abound regarding Lizzie's guilt, ranging from the maid committing the murders to Lizzie experiencing fugue state seizures. She is probably best remember by folks of a certain age for her prominent place in a rope-skipping rhyme that referenced the murders, which I won't repeat here. A federal court in Louisiana has rejected Tesla's complaint against the state's ban on direct car sales. Tesla had filed a lawsuit arguing that the restriction on selling vehicles directly to consumers was protectionist and anticompetitive. However, the court ruled that the ban applied to all manufacturers equally, and Tesla failed to demonstrate any bias against the company by the Louisiana Legislature. This decision is part of Tesla's broader efforts to challenge direct sales bans in various states as it seeks to sell vehicles online or through its own stores instead of traditional dealerships.Last week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a similar bill that, there, excepted electric powered vehicles – which amounted to an exception for Tesla. The Florida legislation requires car manufacturers to rely on franchised dealerships for sales, but allows companies that already sell directly to customers, such as Tesla, to continue doing so. DeSantis and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have a friendly relationship, with Musk hosting DeSantis' presidential-campaign launch on Twitter. While traditional automakers still rely on dealerships, electric-car companies have been leading the way in direct-to-consumer sales.Tesla loses bid to overturn Louisiana's ban on direct car sales | ReutersRon DeSantis signed a bill that banned direct-to-consumer car sales in Florida — but left an exception for TeslaGoogle has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles man, Ethan QiQi Hu, and his companies, alleging that he created numerous fake business listings on Google's platforms and sold them to real businesses to deceive customers. The lawsuit claims that Hu used props during video calls with Google agents to verify the sham businesses, such as a tool bench for garage repair listings and essential oils for fake aromatherapy businesses. Google accuses Hu of purchasing thousands of fake positive reviews to make the businesses seem legitimate. The company seeks monetary damages and an order to block Hu's alleged misconduct.Fake reviews and the mills that generate them are an ongoing problem for online retailers. Amazon has filed legal complaints in Italy and Spain as part of its own global efforts to combat fake review brokers. Amazon is targeting individuals and operators involved in selling or facilitating fake reviews on its platform. In Italy, Amazon is pursuing a high-profile broker who allegedly built a network of individuals to post fake five-star reviews in exchange for a full refund, while in Spain, the company filed a civil complaint against AgenciaReviews for reimbursing customers in exchange for fake reviews. Amazon's actions in Europe are in addition to the increasing number of lawsuits filed in the United States.New Google lawsuit aims to curb fake business reviews | ReutersAmazon files legal complaints in Italy, Spain against fake review brokers | ReutersThe European Commission has put forward a proposal to simplify tax rules in order to prevent double taxation and address the fraudulent practices that led to the Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax scandals. The plan aims to streamline withholding tax procedures for cross-border investors, banks, and tax administrations, focusing on interest and dividend payments. The goal is to combat the complex structures used to avoid dividend taxes and seek multiple tax rebates, which have resulted in an estimated €150 billion in losses over the past two decades. The proposal also aims to simplify and expedite the process for taxpayers to receive refunds for excess taxes paid in other EU member states, with the introduction of a digital tax residence certificate and standardized refund procedures. The implementation of these measures is estimated to save investors approximately €5.2 billion annually. The proposal requires unanimous approval from member states and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2027.I have written about the cum-ex fraud in Europe in the past. The fraud, a financial scam for a time exceedingly prevalent in the EU, exploits an information-delay problem in tax authorities. The fraud involves selling shares of a company with dividend rights but delivering them without dividend rights, resulting in multiple rebate claims for a single withholding tax payment. The scheme takes advantage of the gap in ownership information during the dividend payout period. Variations of the fraud exist in different countries, such as Germany and Denmark. Potential solutions to prevent such fraud include utilizing blockchain technology or implementing a shared database among all parties involved to provide real-time ownership information and ensure accurate withholding tax rebates. The solution should incorporate measures to synchronize clearing periods and incentivize parties to verify transaction details–we'll see what the EU has up its sleeve when more details are announced. EU Aims to Streamline Tax Rules After Cum-Ex, Cum-Cum ScandalsCum-Ex Frauds—An Information-Delay ProblemNew Jersey is considering a tax bill, S3737, that would expand the permitted exclusion for the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) structure from 50% to 95%. The GILTI regime is a tax provision that targets profits earned by US multinational corporations from intangible assets, like patents and other intellectual property, held in low-tax jurisdictions; it is intended to curb the offshoring of highly-mobile intangible assets.This move goes against President Joe Biden's proposed budget, which aims to expand the GILTI regime and reduce exemptions. The justification for the bill is to align New Jersey's tax regime with neighboring states, New York and Connecticut, but this ignores the purpose of GILTI, which is to target assets easily moved to low-tax jurisdictions. Instead of gutting the GILTI regime, New Jersey should consider expanding it to include both tangible and intangible assets. By focusing on income from intangible assets, GILTI approximates the percentage of profits derived from them, but including tangible assets would create a more sensible proposal. Engaging in tax races to the bottom with neighboring states only benefits multinational corporations, while New Jersey could increase revenue by closing loopholes that allow profit shifting to low-tax jurisdictions. The bill also proposes changes to allocation factors for corporate filers and the adoption of the economic nexus threshold established under South Dakota v. Wayfair. However, these proposals are unrelated to the issues surrounding the GILTI regime. Expanding GILTI to include income from tangible assets would create a more effective and fair system and help onshore assets that would otherwise be lost to low-tax jurisdictions. New Jersey Tax Bill a Major Step Backward for Recovery Efforts Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

LFA Executive Director Buck Vandersteen takes a look back at the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. Some bills were close calls for the forest industry. You can contact Mr. Vandersteen  if you'd like to learn more by emailing lfa@laforestry.com. Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

In this episode, Mike provides the very latest on the debt ceiling negotiation and its consequences for everyone. He then interviews Family Research Council President Tony Perkins on the outrageous woke/LGBTQ+ agenda of Target, Anheuser-Busch, and some of America's largest corporations--and how Christians and other conscientious citizens should respond. They also discuss this week's backlash in the Louisiana Legislature, where one Republican state senator derailed a bill to protect young children from dangerous and experimental transgender surgeries. Also included here is the brief commencement address that Mike delivered at Louisiana Tech University on May 20, 2023, on the importance of embracing TRUTH.    SHOW NOTES:   Target CEO Scoffs at Trans Agenda Uproar (The Washington Stand) Religious Landscape of America Undergoing Massive Change (Politico) Mike's Commencement Address at La. Tech University (video) www.MikeandKellyJohnson.com   Produced by Strong Wave Media, LLC   © 2023 Mike and Kelly Johnson

Ben Riggs joins Tommy to talk about the recent bills in the state legislature and what is being done about insurance in the state. 

John Stefanski joins Tommy to talk about a bill on electronic monitoring in the legislature.  

Jeremy Alford joins Tommy to talk about what's happening in the Louisiana legislature and what bills are being passed.

Erin Bendilly joins Tommy to talk about a bill that would impact schools in parishes in Louisiana. 

On the May 10, 2023 episode of Liberal Dan Radio we will discuss many of the issues being faced by the Louisiana Legislature, many of which are being dealt with on a national level as well. From LGBTQA issues, to Abortion access, to distracted driving. At the bottom of the hour we will have on Louisiana Representative Mandie Landry on as our special guest to discuss these issues and other topics as well; live on Wednesday May 10th at 8PM central.  Listening live? You can also watch on YouTube! If you are listening after the live broadcast you can leave comments on the show thread at liberaldan.com, on the Liberal Dan Facebook page, and @liberaldanradio on Twitter.  Want more Liberal Dan? Check out the Liberal Dan Radio Minicast.  And remember, you can become a Liberal Dan Radio Patreon. Support the podcast or the minicast. If you don't feel like a subscription, you can always Buy Me A Cider.  “Hypocrite of the Week” – Music: If I Had a Chicken – Kevin MacLeod

Proposals for carbon capture and sequestration projects have been popping up across Louisiana for years. Officials have welcomed these projects, but residents have recently expressed their concerns of the plans to store carbon dioxide underground — especially in the area surrounding Lake Maurepas.  Residents' concerns of this new industry have led state lawmakers to propose a string of bills aimed at tightening restrictions and allowing for more local input on projects. The Coastal Desk's Halle Parker has been following these bills, and joins us today for more. The Louisiana governor's race is coming up this November, and so far, nine candidates have thrown their hats in the ring.  Over the next few weeks, we will bring you a series of interviews with these candidates as they speak with the The Times-Picayune | The Advocate editorial director and columnist, Stephanie Grace. Up first we have Richard Nelson, a Republican state representative from Mandeville. He spoke with Grace about his stance on the income tax, the legalization of marijuana, public school choice, and what he would bring to the governor's office as a millennial candidate.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Carly Berlin. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of issues are expected to be debated in the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, including how surplus money will be spent, property rights and the possibility of a ballot initiative. Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about those issue and more in this episode of MTF.  If you're a Louisiana Forestry Association member and want to receive the Legislative Newsletter each week during the session, send an email to lfa@laforestry.com. Not an LFA member? Click here to learn how to join.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Lafayette Parish is celebrating its Bicentennial this year with ongoing celebrations commemorating the time the Louisiana State Legislature carved off the western half of St. Martin Parish in 1823 to form a new parish named after the Marquis de Lafayette.      Two years earlier, in 1821, Jean Mouton donated a parcel of land to the community then known as Vermilionville for a Courthouse and a Cathedral. Mouton became known as the founder of Vermilionville that in 1884 became the City of Lafayette in honor of the French marquis who fought in the American revolution. Our guest is Sami Parbhoo who is heading up the series of events throughout 2023 that will honor the history of our parish and look to what the future holds. Lafayette Parish enjoys a proud history of various cultures coming together, starting with the indigenous Atakapa-Ishak, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Opelousas, who were the first to inhabit the area. Acadian refugees settled in the area after Le Grand Dérangement from Canada in 1755 when Great Britain captured the land from France. The Acadians married other native, French, Spanish, and African settlers, forming the rich culture and history of Lafayette Parish. It has been nearly two-hundred years since we were chartered by the Louisiana Legislature in 1823. Two years earlier, in 1821, Jean Mouton, a wealthy planter donated a parcel of land to the community known as Vermilionville, for a Courthouse, and a Cathedral. Jean Mouton became known as the founder of Vermilionville, which became the city of Lafayette in 1884. For more information and a list of events taking place, please visit www.lafayette1823.org. 

This week we welcome LA representative Mandie Landry! We talk with Mandie about her campaign for LA Senate, abortion and healthcare, labor and workers' rights, cannabis legalization and more!    Follow Mandie on twitter    Subscribe on Youtube  CONTACT US! Follow Jeff on Twitter Email us! goodmorningcomrade.com Twitter Facebook Leave a review! 5 stars and say something nice to spread the word about the show!

Have you had unexpected challenges in your career or personal life that caused you to consider doing something bigger than yourself to positively impact others? That's what happened to today's guest. Her years working with the Louisiana legislature regarding policy inspired her to create a new kind of organization to empower women leaders throughout the state to create a better future for Louisiana. Then, a surprising cancer diagnosis inspired her to solve missing links in the cancer recovery process. Can't wait for you to meet her! In this episode of the P.O.W.E.R. Plug Podcast Host, Mary Foley speaks with Julie Stokes, a CPA, a non-partisan policy advocate with seven years of service in the Louisiana Legislature, plus the founder of several non-profit organizations including Ellevate Louisiana and Survivor's Cancer Action Network or SCAN.   Listen and Learn: The purpose of Ellevate Louisiana  How cross-partisanship creates a better community for everyone in Louisiana Best practices for getting care for children and seniors for working parents How to get involved in making impactful changes with Ellevate Louisiana Why Julie spearheaded Survivor's Cancer Action Network or SCAN How SCAN makes cancer survivor's lives better The process of connecting available resources to the people who need them The social network for those who want to repurpose their cancer The potential of changing the paradigm of cancer   Ellevate Louisiana — ellevatela.org SCAN LA — scan-la.org

In a new proposal, the Biden administration stated that schools that discriminate against transgender students risk loosing school lunch funding. In response, State Attorney General Jeff Landry joined 21 other attorneys general in sending a letter to Biden expressing oppositions over the expanded interpretation of Title IX to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people. WRKF's Paul Braun tells us more about how Louisiana lawmakers are responding, and how previous legislation led up to this moment.  But bans on transgender athletes wasn't the only thing to come out of the most recent legislative session. Representative Joe Marino, chairman of the Louisiana Legislature's Medical Marijuana Commission, tells us about what the legislature did and didn't do for patients, and why the state's program continues to fall behind the national standard.  While we are officially in the dog days of summer, many have jobs that don't allow them to seek refuge in an air conditioned home or office. Like, for example, the local mail carrier. New Orleans author and commentator Ronnie Virgets, who died a couple of years back, once mused about his local mail carrier. Today, we hear an encore presentation of that commentary.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karl Lengel. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Davidson, Senior Deputy for Public Health with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, discusses the CDC's plan to invest almost four billion dollars in public health capacity, workforce, and data upgrades; Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer for the Louisiana Department of Health, examines steps the Louisiana Legislature's taking that are critical to the early success of the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative; and Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, says attendees will benefit from the chance to gather for the ASTHO Health Equity Summit 2022 this Wednesday, July 27. CDC Webpage: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems ASTHO Health Equity Summit Registration

On the final day of Annual Conference, the Louisiana Conference delegates overwhelmingly approved a resolution to urge the Louisiana Legislature to create a second majority-black Congressional district. But, the vote was not unanimous, and the scattered handful of “no” votes inspired Dez Dunn to address the conference. In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we catch up with Dez. We will re-visit his speech, learn more about his reasoning for speaking, more about the support shown for Dez and even more about his battle against cancer.    If you would like to see the Anti-Racism Taskforce report and Dez's speech, head here.   

LLN (6/16/22) – The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has cause considerable confusion among truckers. We'll try to clear up some of that confusion with some help from FaLisa McCannon of CMCI, OOIDA's drug testing consortium. Also, the FMCSA is asking for truckers' help deciding who is, and who is not a broker. We'll discuss that – plus controversy over UCR fees and Canada dropping some vaccine requirements. And Atlanta voters recently approved $750 million dollars for infrastructure improvements to address a massive backlog of work. Meanwhile, the Louisiana Legislature has voted to increase transportation funding through electric and hybrid vehicles. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:55 – Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. 24:48 – Who is a broker? 39:21 – Georgia, Louisiana road funding.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has served in this office for more than 15 years. First elected to public office in 1975 as Chair of the Jefferson Parish Council, he then served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1981-2001. His public service career also includes 33 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard where he retired with the rank of Colonel and received the prestigious Legion of Merit medal.  "Everything depends on insurance. Our homes, life, protection of our family, our businesses, and our economy, all depend on insurance. Insurance commissioners across the country are tasked with keeping insurance affordable and available. That requires a balance between protecting consumers and making insurance available at a reasonable price for consumers." The past two hurricane seasons have been the worse since Katrina and Rita. Louisiana had fifteen years of relatively quiet hurricanes seasons. But given the location of our state, Louisiana is in the center of the Gulf and we get hit more on a per capita basis than any other state by far. "Hurricane Ida's core of probability for landfall stretched from the Sabine River on our western border to the Pearl River on the eastern border. It never left. It was always headed to Louisiana." Hurricanes Laura and Ida were the second most powerful hurricanes in history with 150 miles per hour winds, only surpassed by the 1856 "Last Island Hurricane" which brought devastation to Southern Louisiana with 156 miles per hour winds. Laura resulted in $9.6 Billion dollars in insurance losses; Ida has resulted so far in $10.6 Billion in losses. As a result of the staggering claims, some Louisiana insurers have gone bust. Fortunately, the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association ("LIGA") is in place to protect property and casualty policyholders Recovery from LIGA is capped at $500,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, a benefit that only eight other states, besides Louisiana, in the U. S. provide. Donelon looked back to the days of Governor Kathleen Blanco as an example of how the state worked to keep private insurers afloat in the aftermath of massive claims following Katrina and Rita. Without these private insurers, the State of Louisiana would have to become the insurer for all levels of risk, not just those that are currently covered by the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company (which covers those unable to get private insurance due to special circumstances). Working to create incentives to attract companies to our market after many carriers left the state due to the high risk of doing business post-Katrina, Blanco also worked to have our first statewide building code enacted to ensure that structures were built more able to "weather the storms." It's always best to prepare yourself for the damage that may be caused by a hurricane. For the department's tips on hurricane preparedness, visit https://www.ldi.la.gov/consumers/insurance-type/homeowners/hurricane-resource-center. A package of bills are currently working their way through the Louisiana Legislature as a means to protect consumers of insurance products. Deemed "The Catastrophe Reform Package," they include the following: Create the “Louisiana Fortify Homes Program," patterned after a similar program in Alabama, to provide grants for homeowners to retrofit their roofs and homes to a higher standard better able to withstand hurricane winds. The "Three Adjuster Rule" which would kick in after a policyholder is assigned a third adjuster. At that point, a new primary contact must be assigned who will remain on the case until the claim is closed and the company must also provide two methods of contacting the permanent adjuster."Additional Living Expense" would clarify that coverage for living expenses for up to 14 days incurred after an evacuation, whether mandated or voluntary, would be provided to policyholders. Minimum Capital and Surplus Requirements would be raise...

Ian, in for Scoot, talks to District 91 State Rep Mandie Landry about why state legislators keep passing "scam" legislation that doesn't do what they say it's gonna do

On today's Delta Dispatches, we chat with long-time friend of the show and Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Bren Haase! Bren talks through an exciting year for Louisiana's coast with the largestAnnual Plan to date, with over $1.35B in expenditures and 92 projects in construction. You can read the Annual Plan and use CPRA's interactive map on their website: https://ap23.coastal.la.gov/ Bren also talks us through the upcoming Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature on April 5th.

On today's Delta Dispatches, we chat with long-time friend of the show and Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Bren Haase! Bren talks through an exciting year for Louisiana's coast with the largestAnnual Plan to date, with over $1.35B in expenditures and 92 projects in construction. You can read the Annual Plan and use CPRA's interactive map on their website: https://ap23.coastal.la.gov/ Bren also talks us through the upcoming Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature on April 5th.

Louisiana Forestry Association Executive Director Buck Vandersteen talks about the next regular session of the Louisiana Legislature. Vandersteen also has a Legislative Report that is sent via email. LFA members can sign up to receive the the report by calling the LFA office at 318-443-2558 or by sending an email to lfa@laforestry.com.Minding the Forest is a podcast of the Louisiana Forestry Association and his hosted by LFA Media Specialist Jeff Zeringue. Comments can be sent to jzeringue@laforestry.com.If you want to find out more about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, go to forests.org.Check out our website at laforestry.com.Click this link to join the LFA.

Lynda Woolard hosts Peyton Rose Michelle, activist with Louisiana Trans Advocates and elected member to the Democratic State Central Committee, for a discussion on anti-trans legislation, organizing at the state Capitol, and getting pronouns right. Follow Peyton on Twitter and Facebook. Connect to Louisiana Trans Advocates: latransadvocates.org Find more information about the Louisiana Legislature: legis.la.gov Watch Blair Imani's Smarter in Seconds TikTok on Pronouns. Peyton used the term AFAB in the podcast, and for those who are unfamiliar, it's short-hand for Assigned Female At Birth. Read more about AFAB/AMAB. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.