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Dr. Victoria Luraguiz, MD, and Dr. Natalia Luraguiz, MD are board-certified physicians, sisters, and the founders of Wellness by Dr. Victoria & Dr. Natalia, a physician-led concierge medical practice redefining modern healthcare in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Victoria is known for her deep clinical insight, innovation in longevity and regenerative medicine, and passion for advancing physician-led healthcare models. She plays a key role in developing Wellness's future-focused programs, including peptides, biohacking strategies, and national expansion initiatives. Dr. Natalia, a family medicine physician with a concierge and longevity focus, is widely loved for her hands-on care, strong patient relationships, and ability to translate complex medical science into real-life wellness plans. She is deeply involved in community education, women's health, and integrating preventive care with aesthetics and emotional wellness. Together, they lead a multidisciplinary team offering concierge medicine, longevity and peptide therapy, regenerative medicine, advanced aesthetics, IV therapy, and holistic wellness services—all under one roof. Their approach is deeply personal, data-driven, and centered on empowering patients to take ownership of their health. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Victoria and Dr. Natalia are passionate advocates for independent physicians, community collaboration, and reshaping the future of healthcare—locally and nationally.   Website: https://www.luraguizmd.com/ Kindness Project:   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of the Guests 02:06 The Concept of Concierge Medicine 05:44 The Importance of Holistic Care 09:07 Innovations in Wellness and Community Engagement 12:37 The Role of Community in Healthcare 15:19 The Impact of Technology on Health 18:03 The Need for Connection in Modern Society 22:40 Understanding Patient Needs and Emotional Health 25:17 The Shift in Healthcare Dynamics 30:41 The Future of AI in Healthcare 35:05 The Kindness Project: A Community Initiative 52:10 Empowering Students Through Kindness 01:06:51 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

662. Part 1 of our conversation with Matthew and Melissa, hosts of the the "This Ain't It" podcast, covering their response to MAGA religion. Hosted by Matthew Teutsch, a scholar of African American literature and Director of the Lillian E. Smith Center, and his wife Melissa Teutsch, the show explores the intersection of culture, politics, and history. Together, they engage in deep conversations about civil rights, the power of rhetoric, and the ongoing struggle for social justice in the American South and beyond. By examining the "interminable" nature of systemic oppression, the Teutsches challenge listeners to embrace the responsibility of resistance through education and empathy. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Dorothy Day wrote the article, “Florence Is a Communist.”     “Do you know what Communism is, Florence?”    “Yes, I am a Communist,” Florence stated, and afterward when we were alone together in the kitchen she went into more details about her beliefs.     “Communism,” she stated, “is to help the poor.” So the poor of the small town of Jacobi where she came from, were quite ready to be enrolled in the ranks of the Communists.     There were about eighty Negroes signed up with the Communist group in her little town in Louisiana, and in the neighboring towns of Lettsworth, Lagonia, Batchelor, Torras and Susport there were groups of from forty to sixty in each town.     They were not doing anything much at present, not even meeting, she explained, since the young Communist organizer who had been keeping contact with them had been jailed and run out of town. He had been transferred by the Party to another state, so there the matter was halted. This week in Louisiana history. January 23, 1680. Bienville born in Montreal, Canada, 12 of 14 children.  This week in New Orleans history. The Clio streetcar ran from January 23, 1867 until September 1, 1932.  This line originally ran from Canal Street up to Clio Street to Magnolia Street, returning on Erato and Carondelet Streets. In 1874, it was extended across Canal Street to Elysian Fields, making it the first streetcar line to cross Canal Street. It was extended at both ends from time to time, before giving up its territory to newer lines in 1932. This week in Louisiana. January 31, 2026 The Legends of Hip Hop Tour Shreveport Municipal Auditorium 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 Website: shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com Email: info@shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com Phone: (318) 841-4000 A star-studded concert featuring some of the biggest names in classic hip hop. Lineup & Details This event takes place in the historic venue where Elvis Presley got his start: 7:00 PM: Doors open to the public. 8:00 PM: Show starts. The Lineup: The 2026 tour features performances by Webbie, Ying Yang Twins, Trina, and Lil' Keke. The Venue: The “Muni” is a National Historic Landmark, offering an intimate and high-enenrgy atmosphere.  The After-Party: Many local downtown Shreveport bars host unofficial after-parties following the show. End: Approximately 11:30 PM. Note for Listeners: This is an all-ages show, but parental discretion is advised due to concert volume and lyrical content. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Dr. Kenneth Pierce didn't just fill a geographic gap when he opened Veterinary Vision Center in underserved Shreveport, Louisiana—he identified a nationwide crisis. The shortage of veterinary specialists means general practitioners often lack access to expert guidance for complex cases, leading to stressed veterinarians, suboptimal patient outcomes, and frustrated pet owners facing long drives and high costs.  Read the full show notes, memorable quotes, and key takeaways.  See Where Your Practice Stands: Take our Practice Growth Readiness Assessment  His solution, Vespecon, offers unlimited virtual face-to-face consultations with specialists across all veterinary fields through a membership model. This empowers general practitioners to deliver specialist-level care locally while building confidence and strengthening client trust.  In this episode, we explore how Vespecon's model creates wins across the board: veterinarians gain knowledge and confidence, pet owners save money while getting better outcomes, and specialists extend their reach and impact. Dr. Pierce also discusses the business advisory services Vespecon now offers—recognizing that practice owners need support beyond clinical knowledge to truly thrive.  Whether you're in veterinary medicine or any healthcare specialty, this conversation offers insights about leveraging technology to bridge access gaps, the importance of asking for expert support, and how comprehensive practice support prevents burnout while improving care delivery.  Connect With Us:  Be a Guest on the Show  Thriving Practice Community  Schedule Strategy Session with Tracy  Tracy's LinkedIn  Business LinkedIn Page 

Jacob Hester, one of the most recognizable faces for LSU – both as a player and media personality – joins the latest episode of Sports Information. Hester, a former No. 18 and national champion running back, talks about his career in media as host of "Off Campus" on SiriusXM and host of Off The Bench on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, as well as his love for LSU as a native of Shreveport. Plus, Hester shares stories from the NFL and talks about the current age of the transfer portal.

In this episode of the Asking Why podcast, host Clint Davis speaks with Wade Marshall, the film and entertainment commissioner for Northwest Louisiana. They discuss the vibrant creative scene in Shreveport, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the local film industry, and the establishment of a film commission to support local filmmakers. Wade shares his journey from music composition to film production, highlighting the importance of community engagement and support for the arts. They also explore future developments in the entertainment industry, including the Louisiana Film Prize and opportunities for local creatives to get involved. https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/film/  

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is investing $120–124 million into revitalizing downtown Shreveport, Louisiana. With an additional $50 million from the state, his G‑Unit Films & Television will rehabilitate soundstages, restore Millennium Studios, and build a dome-style immersive venue and park—projects expected to generate nearly $19 billion, support 6,000+ jobs, and add $300 million in wages over two decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions have surged between the U.S. and Iran as Iran braces for a brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. Reports indicate over 2,500 fatalities and mounting unrest. The U.S. has started repositioning military personnel from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump has warned Iran that “very strong action” could follow if executions proceed. Amid a partial de-escalation, Iran has temporarily halted proposed executions, though officials maintain that all options remain on the table. Reality star NeNe Leakes is set for a comeback on Bravo’s upcoming Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip. She'll make a notable appearance during the Atlanta stop of the 20-city spin‑off—her first return since departing RHOA in 2020 and settling her 2022 lawsuit. In legal news, Chris Brown’s $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the 2024 docuseries A History of Violence has been dismissed. The judge ruled the documentary fairly represented both sides and did not defame Brown, noting the inclusion of disclaimers and admission of inconsistencies. Finally, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is investing $120–124 million into revitalizing downtown Shreveport, Louisiana. With an additional $50 million from the state, his G‑Unit Films & Television will rehabilitate soundstages, restore Millennium Studios, and build a dome-style immersive venue and park—projects expected to generate nearly $19 billion, support 6,000+ jobs, and add $300 million in wages over two decades. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Midweek Move, Dallas looks at key factors to consider when choosing a study Bible, breaking down the differences between devotional, archaeological, and commentary-focused editions. We take a look at essential features such as author background, historical context, and themes to help you select a resource that bridges the gap between the scripture's original audience and its modern application. Best resource for studying the Gospels: https://youtu.be/sWB9eoCyPfI   Best Bible Translation: https://youtu.be/EcqNQE0MC7c     Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Purpose of a Study Bible 01:03 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Scriptural Study 01:48 Comparing Standard Bibles and Specialized Study Tools 02:24 Categorizing Study Bibles: Archeology, Devotional, and Themed 03:25 Identifying Essential Features: Author, Date, and Theme 04:48 Evaluating Historical Context and Original Purpose 05:44 Distinguishing Inspired Scripture from Human Commentary 06:37 Utilizing Articles and Scholarly Nuance for Understanding 08:25 Conclusion: Resource Recommendations and Community Prayer Connect with us! Email: mediahub@shreveport.com Website: www.THPshreveport.com Address: 8957 Kingston Road, Shreveport, Louisiana Service Times: Sunday at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Join Dallas and Carlos as they conclude their study of the Gospel of Mark by exploring the "longer ending" of chapter 16. In this episode, they tackle the textual theories surrounding these verses, the historical reliability of the New Testament, and the profound commission Jesus gave His followers before His ascension. From the disbelief of the disciples to the miraculous signs that followed the early church, this discussion highlights the authority of Christ and the call to take the Gospel to all creation. Listen as we discuss: The textual history of Mark 16 and why the New Testament remains the most reliable ancient document in existence. The appearances of Jesus to Mary Magdalene and the two travelers, noting the disciples' initial struggle with unbelief. The "spiritual scatterbrain" and chaos the disciples felt in the days following the crucifixion. Jesus' rebuke of the Eleven for their hardness of heart and His subsequent command to preach the Gospel to the whole world. The spiritual significance of baptism as an outward proclamation of an internal immersion in Christ. Understanding "signs" like healing and protection as miracles that follow believers rather than commands to be forced. The theological importance of the Ascension and Jesus sitting at the "right hand of God" as a position of ultimate authority and intercession. ==========

In this special "interlude" episode of the Midweek Move, Dallas shares a quick but powerful recommendation for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Gospels found in New Testament. If you have ever felt confused trying to connect the dots between Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, this episode is for you. Dallas introduces a specific tool that helps believers read the four Gospels not as separate, conflicting accounts, but as one seamless, 3D narrative of the life of Jesus. Topics Covered: -The Challenge of the Synoptic Gospels: Why reading four different perspectives can sometimes be confusing for new believers.  - The Solution: Introduction to "A Harmony of the Gospels"—a resource that lays out the Gospels side-by-side.  - Chronological Clarity: How this tool resolves apparent contradictions by showing the correct timeline of events.  - A "3D" Jesus: Moving beyond a flat character study to seeing the complex personality of our Savior through four distinct lenses (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).  Resources Mentioned: A Harmony of the Gospels (Available in NASB, NIV, CSB, and other translations).  Connect with The Healing Place: This podcast is an extension of The Healing Place in Shreveport, Louisiana. We are a real-life church that meets every Sunday at 10:00 AM and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM CST.  Website: thpshreveport.com  Need Prayer or Have Questions? Email us at mediahub@thpshreveport.com  Join the Conversation: What is your favorite resource for studying the scriptures outside of the Bible? Let us know in the comments! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Understanding the "Synoptic" Gospels (one story, four perspectives)  01:40 - A funny story about misunderstanding the Gospels  02:42 - The #1 Tool Recommendation: A Harmony of the Gospels  03:34 - Benefit #1: Gaining chronological clarity  04:19 - Benefit #2: Seeing a "3D" version of Jesus through side-by-side comparison  06:25 - Outro

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Bonita Bandares, author, teacher, and caregiver along with Shannon Johnston, author and radio show host on his Saturday, January 3rd “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss why is it important to record family stories before it is too late and they are forgotten. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit www.thebestoftimesnews.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.

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The Power of the Resurrection (Mark chapter 16 verses 1 through 8)  Join Dallas and Carlos as they dive into the opening verses of Mark 16 to discuss the most significant event in history. They examine the devotion of the women who arrived at the tomb, the cultural weight of the Sabbath laws, and the profound implications of the empty tomb for every believer. This episode highlights the call for men to step into spiritual leadership and the beautiful grace shown in Peter's restoration. Listen as we discuss: - The faithfulness of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome as they prepared to honor Jesus despite their grief. - A challenge to men to reject passivity and embrace the responsibilities God has given them in the home and the church. - The role of discipline and doing what is right, even when it is not immediately rewarding or convenient. - The theological necessity of the resurrection: proving Jesus is exactly who He said He was. - How the resurrection provides "newness of life," allowing the old self to die so we can rise as new creations. - The specific mention of Peter by the messenger signals God's heart to restore those who have turned away. - The historical authenticity of using women as the first witnesses in an ancient culture which adds credibility to the Gospel account. ========== 

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Mr. Sandro Cilurzo, founder and CEO of Helpany, an AI company on his Saturday, December 20th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing senior living care and reducing falls. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. 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.

The Courage to Bury Jesus (Mark chapter 15 verses 42 through 47) Join Dallas and Carlos as they discuss the final moments surrounding Jesus's burial, focusing on Joseph of Arimathea's actions. They examine the strict Jewish preparations for the Sabbath and the critical importance of the Roman government's verification of Jesus's death. This episode highlights the courage of Joseph, a respected council member, who risked his standing to give Jesus a respectful burial, and the significance of the women who witnessed where he was laid. Listen as we discuss: -The preparation day before the Sabbath and the Jewish seriousness about not working. -Joseph of Arimathea's courageous act of asking Pilate for Jesus's body, risking political fallout from the Sanhedrin. -Pilate's surprise and the Roman verification of Jesus's death by the centurion, establishing the death's validity. -The theological importance of Rome verifying the death, adding weight to the gospel claim that Jesus died and rose again. -The parallel between Jesus's humble birth (wrapped in swaddling clothes/manger) and his burial in a borrowed tomb. -The spiritual impact of doing what God calls you to do, even when the fruit isn't immediately visible. -The role of Mary Magdalene and Mary, who followed the process and saw where Jesus was laid, providing verifiable eyewitness data. ==========

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Dr. Bradley Nelson, author and lecturer on his Saturday, December 13th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss his new book “The Heart Code: The Breakthrough Method to Open Your Heart and Transform Your Life”. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit www.thebestoftimesnews.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.

Midweek Move: Jesus's Death and Direct Access to God (Mark 15:33-41) Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they dive into the final, dark moments of Jesus's life. We examine the supernatural darkness, Jesus's cry of separation, the prophetic tearing of the Temple Curtain, and the faith of the Centurion who became the first Gentile convert. We also offer practical advice for trusting God when facing your own dark seasons of suffering. Listen as we discuss: The supernatural three hours of darkness over the whole land and the agony of the crucifixion process. Why Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" as He bore the sin of the world. Practical ways to rely on "stones of remembrance" and God's promises during difficult times. The profound significance of the Temple Curtain tearing, granting direct access to the Father through Christ. The Roman Centurion's declaration ("Truly this man was the Son of God") and encouragement for praying for unlikely converts. The role of Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Salome as faithful witnesses who stayed when the other disciples fled.   ==========

Today's guest has been participating in reading challenges for nearly a decade, and she's putting a unique spin on this tradition in 2026 that you'll hear about today.  Callie Dean lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, where in addition to reading she enjoys playing the violin in the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, writing children's books, and running and baking. Reading challenges aren't for every reader, but Anne wanted to talk about Callie's 2026 project because it sounds like fun and might help get you thinking about what you want from your own reading life in the year to come. Callie's challenge is both highly structured and incredibly flexible: in the new year, Callie's hoping to read one book that starts with each letter of the alphabet. Today she and Anne talk about the surprisingly difficult challenge parameters and the books Callie's already identified. Then, Anne fills in some of Callie's gaps in her 2026 reading alphabet, aiming to help her strike a delightful balance of topics, genres, and authors. The long list of titles mentioned today is collected over on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/506. The Modern Mrs. Darcy shop is full of great last-minute gifts. Treat your favorite reader to a present inspired by your shared love of reading, like our sturdy tote, gorgeous journals, or reading accessories. Anne's book journals My Reading Life and My Reading Adventures—designed with the young reader in mind—make a great gift for any style of reader, any time of year, but especially with the new year upon us. And for a truly last-minute gift with no shipping required, give a membership to the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club. Find out more and shop our in-stock selection at modernmrsdarcy.com/shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PART 2I n this episode, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Zhang, and we explore Lumbar Interbody fusion. We discuss indications, relevant anatomy, differences between ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, + much much more.   Dr. Zhang is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in treating complex spinal deformity in adult and pediatric patients, including scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and the latest technology such as endoscopic spine surgery. His patient-centered approach involves empowering patients by educating them on their individual spinal conditions and developing a specific evidence-based treatment plan together with them as if they were his own family members. Dr. Zhang also has a particular interest in teaching residents and medical students and is actively involved in several research studies. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks, and he has presented posters and on podiums at several national and international conferences. Dr. Zhang earned dual undergraduate degrees in biology and economics with highest honors from The George Washington University and obtained his medical degree with distinction in research from the same institution. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Louisiana State University. He then completed an advanced spine fellowship at Brown University, followed by additional spine training at Yale University and the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia and Shreveport. Dr. Zhang completed a second fellowship in advanced adult and pediatric comprehensive spine surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University/Cornell University, training with the world's foremost experts in spine surgery. He served as an Assistant Attending and Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. His higher education culminated in graduating with distinction from the Surgical Leadership Program at Harvard University. Prior to joining Penn Medicine, Dr. Zhang was the Chief of Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, as well as an Assistant Professor and the Associate Program Director to the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Education and training Medical School: George Washington University Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Residency: Louisiana State University Hospital Fellowship: Brown University Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Fellowship: Harvard University Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of Lumbar Interbody Fusion In this episode, we cover a wide array of topics including: Lumbar interbody fusion vs posterolateral fusion indications for interbody fusion danger and surgical pearls for ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, PLIF pertininent lumbar spine surgical anatomy 

We're headed to Shreveport to play in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech. We get into that as well as a hoops update and the latest on the head coaching search.

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Toni Goodin, Executive Director of The Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center on his Saturday, December 6th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss their new adult day center to provide respite for caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. 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.

Midweek Move: Jesus Mocked & Crucified (Mark 15:16-32) Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they continue their line-by-line, verse-by-verse study of Mark 15. This week, we examine the brutal mockery and torture Jesus endured at the hands of the soldiers and the profound, prophetic details of His crucifixion. We also tackle tough questions on biblical contradictions, the powerful story of Simon of Cyrene, and the deeper meaning of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. In This Episode: * The Mockery: The brutal flogging, the painful purple cloak, and the crown of thorns used by the Roman soldiers to humiliate Jesus (Mark 15:16-20). * Spiritual Authority: Profound advice for believers on standing for Christ even when spiritual leaders fail and submit to the world. * Simon of Cyrene: The compelling story of the man forced to carry the cross and the impact on his sons, Alexander and Rufus. * Parenting Faith: A discussion on how a parent's faith and encounters with Christ can impact the lives of their children. * Discrepancy Explained: Clearing up perceived biblical "contradictions" regarding the site of the crucifixion (Golgotha vs. Calvary) and the timing (Third Hour vs. Sixth Hour). * The Refusal: Why Jesus refused the pain-dulling wine mixed with myrrh. * Prophetic Fulfillment: How the soldiers casting lots for His garments fulfilled ancient prophecy (Psalm 22). * The Sacrifice: Understanding that Christ's death was done on our behalf before we had the chance to ask for forgiveness, highlighting the true nature of God's love. ---

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Andrew Zhang, and we explore Lumbar Interbody fusion. We discuss indications, relevant anatomy, differences between ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, + much much more.   Dr. Zhang is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in treating complex spinal deformity in adult and pediatric patients, including scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and the latest technology such as endoscopic spine surgery. His patient-centered approach involves empowering patients by educating them on their individual spinal conditions and developing a specific evidence-based treatment plan together with them as if they were his own family members. Dr. Zhang also has a particular interest in teaching residents and medical students and is actively involved in several research studies. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks, and he has presented posters and on podiums at several national and international conferences. Dr. Zhang earned dual undergraduate degrees in biology and economics with highest honors from The George Washington University and obtained his medical degree with distinction in research from the same institution. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Louisiana State University. He then completed an advanced spine fellowship at Brown University, followed by additional spine training at Yale University and the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia and Shreveport. Dr. Zhang completed a second fellowship in advanced adult and pediatric comprehensive spine surgery at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University/Cornell University, training with the world's foremost experts in spine surgery. He served as an Assistant Attending and Postdoctoral Clinical Fellow at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. His higher education culminated in graduating with distinction from the Surgical Leadership Program at Harvard University. Prior to joining Penn Medicine, Dr. Zhang was the Chief of Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, as well as an Assistant Professor and the Associate Program Director to the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Education and training Medical School: George Washington University Residency: Montefiore Medical Center Residency: Louisiana State University Hospital Fellowship: Brown University Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Fellowship: Harvard University Goal of episode: To develop a baseline knowledge of Lumbar Interbody Fusion In this episode, we cover a wide array of topics including: Lumbar interbody fusion vs posterolateral fusion indications for interbody fusion danger and surgical pearls for ALIF, OLIF, XLIF, PLIF pertininent lumbar spine surgical anatomy 

654. Today we post our presentation on Liberty in Louisiana at the 2025 Louisiana Studies Conference. Liberty in Louisiana by James Workman is the oldest known extant play about Louisiana. Workman wrote the play in 1803 with the goal of supporting the impending Louisiana Purchase. This was Workman's sole venture in writing drama; he mostly wrote political essays. This time, he thought he could reach a wider audience with a play, but he still had a political objective. His goal was to demonstrate the superior legal system of the United States, which would free Louisiana from the tyranny of the Old World and replace it with the New World's Republic of Freedom. Workman had a ready theme to use in his play — the Black Legend of Spanish Law. Spanish law was denigrated by other European countries.  Its Civil Law, modelled on old Roman Law, had the best reputation, but it was slow, secret, incredibly complex, and open to corruption. The Criminal Law was markedly worse in the popular imagination. It was not seen as ancient Roman but as excessively Medieval and barbaric. Spain used several forms of capital punishment, mutilation and other corporal punishments, and forced labor. Worst of all was Canon Law — the infamous Spanish Inquisition. The corrupt judge Don Bertoldo embodies this old, corrupt systems that the Americans end. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Pisatuntema. Myths of the Louisiana Choctaw. "Hashok Okwa Hui'ga."     There is a certain spirit that lives in marshy places — often along the edges of swamps. It is never seen during the day, only at night, and even then its heart is the only part visible. Its heart appears as a small ball of fire that may be seen moving about, a short distance above the surface of the water.     At night, when a person is passing along a trail or going through the woods, and meets the Hashok Okwa Hui'ga he must immediately turn away and not look at it, otherwise he will certainly become lost and not arrive at his destination that night, but instead, travel in a circle.     The name is derived from the three words: hashok, grass; okwa, water; hui'ga, drop. The two preceding tales refer to the ignis fatuus often seen along the swamps of St Tammany parish. This week in Louisiana history. November 29, 2005. Tropical Storm Epsilon becoming the 26th named storm of the busiest hurricane season on record. This week in New Orleans history. The fire with 6 deaths at the Rault Center marks November 29, 1972 as tragic day in New Orleans history. Legislation requiring sprinkler systems in high-rise buildings were prompted by this tragedy. This week in Louisiana. Christmas in Roseland American Rose Center Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays throughout December 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd Shreveport, LA 71119 Contact Lani Bailey, 318-532-5125 eventcoordinator@rose.org At the end of the year, the gardens are magically transformed into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights for Christmas in Roseland – our largest fundraiser of the year for the gardens.       2025 will mark our 42nd year for Christmas in Roseland! We are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning November 28th through December 21st, 2025, with special Encore Nights continuing Dec. 22nd & 23rd, 2025.       Be sure to visit Christmas in Roseland on Dec. 12th-14th for our Christmas Market. Vendors of beautiful soaps, linens, wood products and other handmade products and gift items will be present.       One of the most popular displays at Christmas in Roseland is the display of Christmas Cards to the Community made by area schools. 8' x 4', beautifully designed and painted by school children of elementary and middle schools of the Shreveport-Bossier area.      Christmas in Roseland is a participant in the Holiday Trail of Lights tour! $15 per person or $50 family Admission good from 5:30PM-9:30PM (Park open 5:30-10PM) NEW THIS YEAR! Visitors are able to purchase entry passes, Santa photos, train tickets and s'mores packets online prior to arrival here. You can also purchase tickets at the gate. BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY! Nov. 1 – 28 FOR A 20% DISCOUNT! Please call 318-938-5402 to make a group reservation. Postcards from Louisiana. Delfeayo Marsalis at Snug Harbor.          Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Today, we pause to appreciate the people who make our city strong — our families, our friends, our neighbors, our volunteers, and the dedicated public servants who keep Shreveport running every day.From major projects to small acts of kindness, this year has shown what's possible when we look out for one another.On behalf of Mayor Tom Arceneaux and the entire City of Shreveport team, we wish you a warm, safe, and joyful Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with good food, good company, and gratitude for all we share.Happy Thanksgiving, Shreveport!

Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure. That's over 800,000 people—more than the populations of Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans combined. Dr. Brent Wallis (Dr. B), Chief Medical Officer of People's Health, joins us to talk about food insecurity and how you can make a difference this holiday season.

* Nearly 1 in 6 people in Louisiana are food insecure. That's over 800,000 people—more than the populations of Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans combined. * We talk with David Rozas, an immigration attorney, about what your rights and what your obligations are if you're stopped by Border Patrol.

In this episode you'll explore the urgent moral questions facing pro-life Christians today—including abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, and end-of-life care. Hosted by pro-life leader Frank Pavone and featuring Fr. Joseph Howard., a longtime ally and Catholic bioethicist from the Diocese of Shreveport.

Joseph Morris shares powerful insights into the signs pointing to the imminent return of the Lord. In this episode, filmed in Cobbs Creek, Virginia, Joseph discusses various current events and their biblical significance. From the Fourth of July camp meeting in Shreveport to the preparations in Israel for potential conflict with Iran, the signs of the end times are becoming increasingly evident. Joseph highlights the restoration of Israel, the regathering of Jerusalem, and the revival of the Roman Empire as key indicators of the approaching Second Coming. Join Joseph as he delves into prophetic events happening around the world, including heavenly signs, geopolitical tensions, and the rise of digital currency. Discover how these events align with biblical prophecies and explore the urgency to prepare spiritually for the coming of the King. Don't miss this eye-opening episode of [Music] Update with Joseph Morris. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to stay updated on future videos. If you have been blessed by Joseph's teachings, consider supporting Joseph Morris Ministries through a donation or becoming a monthly partner. Thank you for tuning in, and may the love of God overshadow every aspect of your life. See you next week!

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Andrew Muhl with AARP Louisiana on his Saturday, November 15th “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL and 101.7 FM to discuss the many ways in which AARP Louisiana helps seniors and boomers in Louisiana. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. 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.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Inside Sports with Al Eschbach -Shreveport with Mark and Jim, Mark Rodgers corrects the details, weird call, too heavy and more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Inside Sports Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XN3XJzI54A Four Super Bowl rings. NFL Hall of Fame. America's quarterback. And yet, sitting alone in his Pittsburgh apartment after five brutal years, Terry Bradshaw was crying, and didn't know why. This is the Terry Bradshaw story you've never heard. In this raw, hilarious, and deeply moving conversation, the original TB12 opens up about the breaking point that changed everything: a desperate prayer on a living room floor that built an invisible wall around his heart and transformed him from a struggling, benched quarterback into a leader who would never lose his starting job again. Terry reveals the cost of greatness, the booing, the benching, the "couldn't spell cat if you spotted him the C and the T" insults, and how faith became his secret weapon. But this isn't just a football story. It's about a man learning to lead through vulnerability, calling his own plays while getting on one knee to honor his teammates. It's about three failed marriages before finding true love. It's about being an imperfect Christian who isn't afraid to say "I love me some Jesus." And it's about discovering that the greatest leadership sounds like love under pressure. From barefoot walks to school in Shreveport to showdowns with the Raiders, from Hollywood Henderson's trash talk to standing in the Fox Sports booth today, Terry proves that authenticity beats perfection every time. He shares stories that will make you laugh (stealing Mr. Robinson's baseball glove), cringe (size 10 white cleats on size 12 feet), and tear up (his father saving him from a spanking to watch football). This is Terry Bradshaw unfiltered: the discipline, the doubt, the depression, the ADD diagnosis that came too late, and the prayer that saved his career. It's a masterclass in resilience, faith, and the power of being honest about who you really are. ABOUT THE GUEST Terry Bradshaw is a Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships in six years (IX, X, XIII, XIV), calling his own plays and earning two Super Bowl MVP awards. The first overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft, Terry spent 14 seasons transforming from a struggling young quarterback who faced brutal criticism to one of the most clutch performers in football history. After retiring, he became one of America's most beloved sports broadcasters, spending over four decades entertaining millions as a co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. Beyond football, Terry is a rancher, horse breeder, entrepreneur, and family man who has openly shared his journey with depression and ADD to help others. He currently lives with his wife Tammy, remains active in broadcasting, and continues to inspire through his authenticity, humor, and unwavering faith. SPONSORS: ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io/) for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. SOCIAL: Website: https://nlupod.com/ X: https://x.com/nlutimgreen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NLUpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlupod LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890 Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Nothing-Left-Unsaid/B0CWTCRKGZ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6405921?country=us Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1734094890 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-nothing-left-unsaid-155769998/ PERSONAL: Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com/ Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com/ Tim's New Book – ROCKET ARM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062796895/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is our final Talk Horror to Me. Kim and I are diving into the chilling story of Danny Rolling, better known as the Gainesville Ripper. Between 1989 and 1990, Rolling committed a series of brutal murders. First a family in Shreveport, Louisiana, then five college students in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes terrorized communities, sparked intense media coverage and panic on campus, and would go on to influence horror cinema in ways that often go unnoticed. In this episode, we'll trace his early life and background, detail the murder sprees, follow the investigation and trial, and then explore how Rolling's real-life horror helped shape the 1996 film Scream.Thank you Kim for being on the show this season! I appreciate all your research! See ya next year!

Climbing ladders, tangled cords, and rising energy bills; holiday decorating is not as simple as it looks. Shreveport, LA landscapers break down when to DIY and when to call in the pros for safety and style.Visit https://hooglands.com/services/hooglands-holiday-lights/ Hoogland's Landscape City: Bossier City Address: 2713 Viking Drive Website: https://hooglands.com/ Phone: +1 318 746 8655

Since 1906, the State Fair of Louisiana has been bringing Louisianians and visitors a like together for fun, food and the promotion of agriculture across our state. From the largest livestock show and carnival in the state, to lumberjack competitions and even a petting zoo - the state fair has a little something for everyone. The fairs marketing director Russell Adams shares insight into the festival, what people can expect and what the organization is doing to make sure everyone has a safe, fun time at the three-week event starting Oct. 30 in Shreveport. 

“You speak life—I try to speak life every time I open my mouth,” says One Single Love Rose, and from there this episode blooms into a living archive of Legacy Black Detroit: four generations from Black Bottom to the East Side, Creole kitchens to jazz guitars, a mother born a “call bearer” whose veil marked prophetic gifts, and a daughter who learned in second grade that “words have power—to hurt or heal.” Rose traces family roots from Shreveport red clay to McClellan Street porches, then walks us into Detroit's spoken-word renaissance, where she evolved from page to stage—touring Europe, mentoring “great-mentees,” and crafting sets that move “from the bedroom to the boardroom.” She breaks down playful, sensual erotics done “with love,” the discipline of listening for spirit at 3 a.m., and why young writers must “write for everybody so you can go everywhere.” It's an irresistible, funny, soulful ride that ties Black Bottom's vanished jazz bars to the future of Detroit's cultural power—proof that when Detroit women speak life, the city's ancestors answer back, and tomorrow's artists find their cue. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

This week we talk about robots, call center workers, and convenience stores.We also discuss investors, chatbots, and job markets.Recommended Book: The Fourth Consort by Edward AshtonTranscriptThough LLM-based generative AI software, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, are becoming more and more powerful by the month, and offering newfangled functionality seemingly every day, it's still anything but certain these tools, and the chatbots they power, will take gobs of jobs from human beings.The tale that's being told by upper-management at a lot of companies makes it seem like this is inevitable, though there would seem to be market incentives for them to both talk and act like this is the case.Companies that make new, splashy investments in AI tech, or which make deals with big AI companies, purporting to further empower their offerings and to “rightsize” their staff as a consequence, tend to see small to moderate bumps in their stock price, and that's good for the execs and other management in those companies, many of whom own a lot of stock, or have performance incentives related to the price of their stock built into their larger pay package.But often, not always, but quite a lot of the time, the increased effectiveness and efficiencies claimed by these higher-ups after they go on a firing spree and introduce new AI tools, seem to be at least partly, and in some cases mostly attributable to basically just threatening their staff with being fired in a difficult labor market.When Google executives lay off 5 or 10% of their staff on a given team, for instance, and then gently urge those who survived the cull to come to the office more frequently rather than working from home, and tell them that 60 hours a week is the sweet spot for achieving their productivity goals, that will tend to lead to greater outputs—at least for a while. Same as any other industry where blood has been drawn and a threat is made if people don't live up to a casually stated standard presented by the person drawing that blood.Also worth mentioning here is that many of the people introducing these tools, both into their own companies and into the market as a whole, seem to think most jobs can be done by AI systems, but not theirs. Many executives have outright said that future businesses will have a small number of people managing a bunch of AI bots, and at least a few investors have said that they believe most jobs can be automated, but investing is too specialized and sophisticated, and will likely remain the domain of clever human beings like themselves.All of which gestures at what we're seeing in labor markets around the globe right now, where demands for new hires are becoming more intense and a whole lot of low-level jobs in particular are disappearing entirely—though in most cases this is not because of AI, or not just, but instead because of automation more broadly; something that AI is contributing to, but something that is also a lot bigger than AI.And that's what I'd like to talk about today. The rapid-speed deployment, in some industries and countries, at least, of automated systems, of robots, basically, and how this is likely to impact the already ailing labor markets in the places that are seeing the spearpoint of this deployment.—Chatbots are AI tools that are capable of taking input from users and responding with often quite human-sounding text, and increasingly, audio as well.These bots are the bane of some customers who are looking to speak to a human about some unique need or problem, but who are instead forced to run a gauntlet of AI-powered bots. The interaction often happens in the same little chat window through which they'll eventually, if they say the right magic words, reach a human being capable of actually helping them. And like so many of the AI innovations that have been broadly deployed at this point, this is a solution that's generally hated by customers, but lauded by the folks who run these companies, because it saves them a lot of money if they can hire fewer human beings to handle support tickets, even if those savings are the result of most people giving up before successfully navigating the AI maze and reaching a human customer support worker.In India right now, the thriving call center industry is seeing early signs of disruption from the same. IT training centers, in particular, are experimenting with using audio-capable AI chatbots instead of human employees, in part because demand is so high, but also, increasingly, because doing so is cheaper than hiring actual human beings to do the same work.One such company, LimeChat, recently said that it plans to cut its employee base by 80% in the near-future, and if that experiment is successful, this could ripple through India's $283 billion IT sector, which accounts for 7.5% of India's GDP. Hiring growth in this sector already collapsed in 2024 and 2025, and again, while this shift seems to be pretty good for the balance books of the companies doing less hiring and more firing as they deploy more AI systems, it's very not good for the often younger people who take these jobs, specializing in call center IT work, only to find that the market no longer demands their skill sets.Along the same lines, but in a perhaps more surprising industry, some convenience stores in Japan are deploying robots to manage their back rooms, where the products that end up available out front are unloaded, tallied, and shelved.These robots, which are basically just arms on poles, sometimes attached to wheeled bases, for moving around, sometimes not, are operated by AI, but are also continuously monitored by human employees in the Philippines. Each worker, who can be paid a lot less than an entry-level, young Japanese person would expect to be paid, monitors about 50 machines at a time, and steps in, using virtual reality gear to control the robots, if one of them gets stuck or drops something; which apparently happens about 4% of the time.This is akin to offshoring of the kind we've seen since the early 2000s, when the dawn of technological globalization made China the factory of the world and everything shifted from a model of local production and the stockpiling of components, to a last-minute, supply-chain oriented model that allowed companies to move all their manufacturing and some of their services to wherever it could be done the cheapest.Many people and companies benefitted from this arbitrage to some degree, though many regions have dried up as a result of this shift, because, for instance, former company towns where cars were produced no longer have the resources to keep infrastructure from degrading, and no longer have enough jobs to keep young people from moving away; brain drain can become pretty intense when there's no economic reason to stay.This reality is expected to become more widespread, even beyond former manufacturing hubs, because of the deployment of both AI systems, which can be subbed-in for many remote jobs, like call center work, programming, and the like, but also because of increasingly sophisticated and capable robots, which can do more automated work, which in turn allows them to be monitored, sometimes remotely, like those Japanese convenience store robots, for a fraction of the price of hiring a human being.This shift is expected to be especially harrowing for teens hoping to enter the labor market in entry-level jobs, as responsibilities like shelf-stocking and product scanning and the loading and unloading of materials are increasingly automatable, as robots capable of doing this work are developed and deployed, and perhaps even more importantly, as systems that augment that automatability are developed and deployed.In practice, that means coming up with shipping processes and other non-tangible systems that lean into the strengths of today's automated systems, while reducing the impact of their weaknesses.Amazon is in prime position to do exactly this, as they've already done so much to rewire global shipping channels so that they can deliver products as rapidly as possible, to as many places as possible. As a result, they control many of the variables within these channels, which in turn means they can tweak them further, so that they're optimized to work with Amazon's specialized automated systems, rather than just human ones.The company has stated, in internal documents, that it plans to automate 75% of its total operations, and it currently has nearly 1.2 million employees. That's triple what it employed in 2018, and it's expected that the automated systems it has already and will soon deploy will allow it to hire 160,000 fewer people than planned by 2027.Even though the company expects to sell twice as many products by 2033, then, it expects to hire 600,000 fewer people by that same year. And it's so confident in its ability to make this happen that it's already making plans to rebuild its image in the aftermath of what's expected to be a really difficult period of people hating it. It's planning significant branding efforts, meant to help it seem like a good corporate citizens, including sponsored community events and big donations to children's programs.It's also intending to frame this shift as an evolution in which robots are amplifying the efforts of human employees. Rather than calling their automated systems robots, they might call them ‘cobots,' for instance.Amazon has contended that the internal documents in which these plans were outlined, those documents acquired and reported upon by the New York Times, are incomplete and not an accurate representation of what Amazon plans, and they said those branding efforts are not a response to hate related to their automation efforts, they just like spending money on nice things for communities.The net-impact of existing efforts of this kind, though, is to deplete local job markets where these big companies dominate, and to make the jobs that survive a lot higher-end, requiring more technical sophistication, often, like being able to manage and maintain these sorts of robots, which are skills few people currently have.Amazon's backend is already very automated, powered by bots originally developed by robotics maker Kiva, which was purchased by the company for 3/4 of a billion dollars back in 2012. Amazon warehouse workers now work alongside all sorts of robots—though as seems to be the case with employees who survive AI-related firings, those humans who remain are often subjected to strenuous conditions and a lot of pressure to work long hours.In the company's Shreveport, Louisiana location, there are more than a thousand robots working around the clock, and that's allowed Amazon to hire 25% fewer human workers at that facility, while processing 10% more items. The plan is to further refine that model while also spreading it to other Amazon warehouse locations, 40 more of them by 2027, which is part of how they expect to reach that aforementioned 75% employee reduction goal.Amazon's obviously at the forefront of this shift because of the nature of their business and business model, but other big employers, such as Walmart, are also pushing in this direction. Walmart officials have said they will have cut costs by more than 30% at facilities where they've been experimenting with more automation by the end of 2025, and they've already cut those costs by 20% at these facilities, in part because fewer human employees are necessary.All of which is interesting in part because these are clearly real innovations that are leading to more efficiency and effectiveness at lower costs, and ultimately these may translate into cheaper goods and services for customers if the companies deploying automated technologies decide to pass on those savings.But simultaneously, this represents a fundamental shift in the job market and overall economy, and if new jobs don't arrive at the same scale and pace as they're disappearing, or some other money-distribution solution, like a minimum basic income, doesn't arrive in time, we could find ourselves in a situation, globally, but especially and most immediately in markets like China, which has far more automation than everyone else right now, and the US—we could have a situation where there's just a whole lot of stuff being made, but not enough people who can afford it, because they can't find jobs that will pay them enough to participate in the economy, which in turn could splashback on these automated measures in a negative way, as these companies' addressable markets shrink.Show Noteshttps://collectivefutures.blog/the-infrastructure-of-meaninglessness/https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/meta-approves-plan-for-bigger-executives-bonuses-following-5percent-layoffs.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/technology/google-sergey-brin-return-to-office.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/world/india/meet-ai-chatbots-replacing-indias-call-center-workers-2025-10-15/https://restofworld.org/2025/philippines-offshoring-automation-tech-jobs/https://www.theverge.com/report/806728/tech-left-teens-fighting-over-scraps-robots-taking-jobshttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/805471/waymo-robotaxi-winter-snow-weather-testinghttps://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-wants-strong-influence-over-the-robot-army-hes-building/https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-automation-supply-chain-cost-savings/747377/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/business/china-tariffs-robots-automation.html This is a public episode. 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In this week's episode, editor Reine Dugas takes over the podcast to talk to John Hoffman. The Shreveport-native is the new drummer for the band Primus. Hoffman won the spot in a long audition process that saw thousands of competitors. Hoffman shares with Dugas his experiences with the band, the long audition process and his life in Louisiana.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Domestic Violence Advocate, Alexis Smith, with Project Celebration, Inc.  to shed light on the realities of domestic violence, share resources, and explore how our community can come together to support healing and prevention. 

Episode 134 covering:-A list of Louisiana horror movies based/filmed here-Smittys does what everyone does in lieu of disaster, they sue-Louisiana activities for the fall-Drake infringes on our right to freedom-Is the Xbox game pass worth it still even after the price hike?--Episode 134 digs into Louisiana news, pop culture, and gaming with a spooky Halloween preview and behind-the-scenes studio updates. We break down the Smitty's Supply explosion and related lawsuits, round up fall festivals across the state, unpack 50 Cent's Shreveport development, list notable horror films shot in Louisiana, cover the Drake/Kendrick legal drama, explain recent Xbox/Game Pass changes, and show off comic-collection highlights. Hit like, drop a comment, subscribe, and follow my other channels for clips and extras.

648. This week, we talk with Mike and Mark Mangum about their creative venture, Twin Blends. They research local Shreveport and Bossier history The brothers join us to discuss the project's origins, how they combine their individual styles into a unified final piece, and what it takes to manage a shared brand. Learn more about the Mangums' work and the inspiration behind Twin Blends. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. “A Bloody Vendetta in Claiborne Parish,” in The Lake Providence Banner Democrat. "The last murder in the bloodiest Vendetta in modern times was committed the 20th day of August when Tom Kinder killed John Ferguson on the road from Homer to Trenton. For three years the fight has been on and twenty men have fallen in the conflict. There are two local papers here, but their editors have handled the incidents of the feud in a gingerly manner for fear, I suppose, of getting a charge of shot or a warning to leave town. For that reason nothing is known of it outside of Claiborne parish. The parties from whom I gleamed the facts for this article talked under their breaths and only on conditions that their names be kept secret. They were actually afraid of the few ruffians who perpetrate the vendetta, for their blood is hot and there's no telling what they would do." This week in Louisiana history. October 18, 1730. Gov. Cadillac dies in France at the age of 74. This week in New Orleans history. Lee Harvey Oswald was born in the French Hospital at 1821 Orleans Avenue in New Orleans on October 18, 1939 to Robert Edward Lee Oswald, Sr. and Marguerite Frances Claverie. This week in Louisiana. French Quarter Phantoms Ghost & History Tours. www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/ 504-666-8300 Celebrate Halloween with a Ghost tour. French Quarter Phantoms Ghost and History Tours feature small groups and master storytellers--experience haunted New Orleans with us! Tours conducted include     Ghost and Vampire Tour     Cemetery Tour     Tour Treme     Saints and Sinners     True Crime Tour     Music of New Orleans: Listen and Learn     Custom and Private Tours Not Just your Ordinary Cheap Thrill! Fun French Quarter Walking tours led by Master Story tellers. Choose from our Ghost & Vampire walking tour, True Crime walking tour, St. Louis #1 Cemetery walking tour, Tour Treme' or Saints and Sinners: a Dirty little French Quarter History tour. Who knew history could be so much fun? All tours are about one hour forty five minutes, walking distance is just under one mile. Bring your camera (and your friends) , wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have fun! Established in 2006. Locally owned and operated. We love entertaining you and it shows. Join us for the best walking tours New Orleans has to offer. Hours of Operation: Ghost + Vampire Tour: 6:00PM and 8:00PM Saints & Sinners Tour: Everyday at 1:30 pm Admission Costs: Ghost + Vampire Tour: $22 Online; $25 At Door Saints & Sinners Tour: $22 Online Payments Accepted: Credit Cards     Book online for $16 per person and you receive a discount of $4 per ticket! (Regularly $20 per person) Postcards from Louisiana. Little Freddie King at the French Quarter Fest.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Episode 208: Nitric Oxide - The Missing Link in Thyroid & Chronic Disease with Dr. Nathan Bryan In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage is joined by nitric oxide researcher and author Dr. Nathan Bryan, whose new book The Secret of Nitric Oxide explores why this tiny signaling molecule may be the key to preventing and reversing chronic illness. Together, they dive deep into: What nitric oxide is and why it's foundational for human health. How nitric oxide is made in the body—through both enzymatic and dietary pathways. The connection between nitric oxide, inflammation, oxidative stress, and the Cell Danger Response (CDR). How nitric oxide influences thyroid hormone production, conversion (T4 → T3), and the rise of reverse T3. Why loss of nitric oxide is one of the earliest triggers in chronic disease, including Hashimoto's, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and more. Common disruptors of nitric oxide production—nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, poor lifestyle habits, and even fluoride exposure. Practical steps to restore nitric oxide production naturally for better thyroid, metabolic, and overall health. This is a powerful conversation that reframes nitric oxide not as just a cardiovascular molecule, but as a master regulator of cellular health, energy production, and thyroid physiology.

This week on the Mr. Throwback Thursday Podcast, we bring you Mobb Deep vs the World, Big Daddy Kane and coffee table Sex, 50 Cent invests in a city, DMC visits Delaware, Ghostface blames it all on the government, and we bring you new music from Ras Kass and Smiff n Wessun . What else?...

Owner & Publisher of Bleed Tech Blue Ben Carlisle joins the Voice of the Bulldogs Kyle Schassburger on Tech Drive. Carlisle went to Tech, pitched for Tech, and covers Tech. The Shreveport native delivers his story of balancing life as a family man and farmer, while still providing a place for fans to interact and consume content about the Bulldogs & Lady Techsters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump has been sending the National Guard throughout the US, with the latest deployment being to Portland, Oregon, before it was blocked by a judge. But in Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry is welcoming the idea of federal troops. Roughly one week ago, he announced that he'd asked President Trump to send the National Guard to New Orleans, Shreveport and Baton Rouge. Capital Access reporter Brooke Thorington spoke with East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards about his view of troops coming to the capital city, and how he hopes they would help address problems of crime, traffic and blight. As electric vehicles make their way into the marketplace, consumers are asking questions about the practicality of these cars for all of our needs. Especially when it comes to hauling, towing and long-distance road trips. Travis Pittman, private EV charging consultant and a contributor to Louisiana Clean Fuels, tells us about a recent case study he did comparing EVs to standard gasoline cars.__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!

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Q Edmonds interviews Hayden Wallace, who shares his journey in real estate, focusing on low-income housing. Hayden discusses the importance of progress, learning from failures, and the value of relationships in the industry. He emphasizes the need for gratitude and the lessons learned from challenges faced in his career. The conversation highlights the significance of community impact and personal growth in the real estate business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the biggest names in country today – Jordan Davis! Jordan's newest album, Learn The Hard Way, was just released, and it features other amazing country artists, such as Marcus King on the track “Louisiana Sticks”. Jordan's gearing up for his upcoming headlining tour, and he'll be on the road playing hit venues like Red Rocks and Wembley Stadium. The conversation kicks off with how country music is becoming more mainstream, with artists such as Post Malone and Lana Del Rey coming into the scene. He also reflects on the music legends who've inspired him, such as John Prine, Jason Isbell, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tom Petty. Jordan talks about what it was like growing up in Louisiana with musicians in his family, and explores how country music impacted his musical upbringing. Jordan also highlights the new record and what it's like playing large shows at venues like Radio City Music Hall. He talks about his song with Marcus King and how they added new elements into the track. The conversation closes with Jordan listing his top 5 podcast series, his favorite new country artists, and his favorite burger spots in the US. Tune in to an amazing episode with Jordan Davis!  #jordandavis #countrymusic  For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button, and also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player.  CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Produced by @whitakermarisa Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Recorded at Fringe Podcasts NYC  0:00:00 - Start 0:00:18 - Listening to podcasts 0:01:05 - First country artist on the show! 0:01:14 - Country turning mainstream 0:02:02 - Coming from a musical family 0:03:06 - Getting the first record deal 0:04:13 - Doing the “artist thing” 0:06:40 - Changing paths 0:07:20 - Four-hour sets 0:09:33 - Brotherly collaboration 0:10:18 - John Prine and Jason Isbell 0:10:58 - Smashing Pumpkins 0:12:13 - Shreveport, Louisiana 0:12:57 - CD burning era 0:13:39 - Country roots 0:14:00 - A look behind the curtains 0:14:55 - College 0:15:33 - Making it in music 0:16:12 - Bartending to record deal 0:18:08 - Figuring out how to become a performer 0:19:28 - Pinch-me moments 0:21:44 - Radio City Music Hall 0:22:34 - “Buy Dirt” 0:24:38 - Inspiration behind the track 0:26:47 - Pop musicians shifting towards country0:28:49 - What does country music mean? 0:29:15 - Tom Petty 0:29:36 - Country at its peak 0:30:02 - Promoting through social media 0:31:48 - Music discovery 0:32:36 - The new album Learn The Hard Way 0:33:43 - Heading into the studio 0:34:25 - “Louisiana Stick” with Marcus King 0:35:52 - Top 5 podcast series 0:37:11 - Theo Von 0:37:39 - Favorite new country artists 0:39:19 - Food on the road 0:39:35 - Best burger spots

It's Casual Friday on the Majority Report On the show today: In response to terrible polling and rising anger, Donald Trump sends JD Vance around to sell the rebranding from Big Beautiful Bill to a tax cut for the middle class. In response to another unpopular policy Trump sends Speaker Mike Johnson to try and sell his national guard deployment into American cities, despite Mike Johnson's district in Shreveport, LA has a higher crime rate then DC and Chicago. Host of the Blowback Podcast, Brendan James joins us to wrap up the week's news. Comedian Amanda Seales joins us to discuss her recent appearance on Jubilee's Surrounded. In the Fun Half: Iowa GOP Senator Joni Ernst is not going to seek re-election in 2026, opening another door for a seat flip. Hasan Piker reacts to Taylor Lorenz's article in Wired that revealed dark money that was funding Democrat affiliated influencers. Comedian Lewis Black discusses the night he attended a dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein's house. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 GIVE WELL: Go to http://FactorMeals.com/majority50 off and use code majority50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and buy any three 4-packs, and you'll get a fourth one for free. Just add four 4-packs to your cart and use the code LABORDAY25 at checkout Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com

In This Hour:-- Tom does a guest appearance on 710 KEEL radio in Shreveport, talking about the term "gun violence."--  He saw two women yelling at each other in the parking lot, then one of them pulled a gun.--  If your pistol doesn't fit your hand try different grip modules.Gun Talk 08.03.25 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.