Podcast
Dateline Louisiana
Hosted by Jim Brown and Rannah Gray · EN
A provocative look at the deepest of the deep southern states by two veterans of Louisiana politics. Thoughts that are informative, candid, humorous, and sometimes controversial about life in one of the most interesting and rabble-rousing states in the nation. Jim Brown is a veteran of Louisiana statewide politics, has taught Louisiana history, written six books about Louisiana, and presently is the publisher of The Lisburn Press. His website is www.jimbrownla.com. Rannah Gray is a government consultant and is the author of three books including international best seller Familiar Evil. Her website is www.rannahgray.com. You can reach them at huey@datelinelouisiana.com.
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Episodes
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What was the Epstein Charm?
Apr 2200:22:30Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah talk about how the wealthy and influential people around the world who were taken in by a pedophile -- and how he pulled it off.
Transcribe →The Professionalization of College Sports
Mar 2400:17:23Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah talk about how paying college athletes for use of their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has turned college sports into minor league teams for professional sports. Athletes make millions, shop colleges based on offers, and coaches and conference officials are looking to federal regulations to level the playing field.
Transcribe →Why Are We At War?
Mar 1400:24:38Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →We're #1! (in Flu Cases)
Feb 1600:12:16Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah talk about Louisiana leading the nation in flu cases and how vaccine skeptics have not helped.
Transcribe →Why Greenland? Why Not?
Jan 2300:19:28Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah take a look at the U.S. interest in Greenland and what we may want there that we don't already have. Join the conversation as we wait to hear more about the deal in the works.
Transcribe →ICE in Louisiana
Jan 1300:17:47Tap to summarizeWhether you welcome the current immigration enforcement in Louisiana or not, ICE is here because our elected officials have failed to act on immigration reform. Join Jim and Rannah to talk about the impact they're having and where we go from here.
Transcribe →Where Do You Stand on Vaccines?
Nov 1700:12:34Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah weigh in on the vaccine debate, sharing personal experiences to make their cases.
Transcribe →Who Does the Government Shutdown Really Hurt?
Nov 1200:14:20Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah compare the impact on families going without food to those who don't feel the impact of the federal government shutdown in their daily lives, and say our lawmakers need to do better.
Transcribe →LSU Gets a New President, Chancellor & AD!
Nov 500:31:01Tap to summarizeThis episode was posted soon after LSU announced the hiring of a new President and Chancellor, and just hours before they named the new Athletic Director...although I think we guessed that one!
Transcribe →Calling Out the National Guard? There's Gotta Be a Better Way!
Oct 2100:14:49Tap to summarizeJim and Rannah weigh in on the President's decision to deploy National Guard troops to America's cities. The Guard is a valuable resource -- but is there a better way to utilize their skills?
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