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Louisiana Unfiltered
Hosted by Kiran Chawla · EN
Louisiana Unfiltered is an Unfiltered with Kiran Podcast bringing you an in-depth look into our investigations and recent news stories.
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Missing teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather: What We Know
3d ago00:46:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode Kiran Chawla covers the current details into disappearance of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather from Baton Rouge and the large-scale search efforts involving volunteers, police, and the United Cajun Navy, including a search of a landfill. Kiran also breaks down the early timeline of the investigation and the family’s concerns about his habits and communication as well as the arrest of 50-year-old Maurice Parms, who was charged first in connection with indecent behavior and online solicitation and later with first-degree murder. Timestamps06:13 Search Efforts Grow08:01 Parms Arrested 16:55 Warrant Reveals Fight20:00 Evidence Points to Parms25:25 Body Search Continues31:20 Witness Hints Emerge33:31 Circumstantial Case Built38:50 Grooming Allegations ExplainedLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:'
Transcribe →Fired to Fearless: Unfiltered with Kiran’s 5 Year Journey
1w ago00:55:36Tap to summarizeFive years ago, everything changed in an instant. In June 2020, Kiran Chawla was fired from a television station. Instead of searching for another traditional job, she made a different choice: build something new — something completely unfiltered. What started as late-night investigations shared on social media and YouTube quickly grew into something bigger.On June 9, 2021, Kiran officially launched Unfiltered With Kiran. In this special anniversary episode, Kiran takes you inside the real story of those early days. Where she handled every part of the operation herself — reporting, writing, editing, legal work, and logistics —slowly turning a passion project into a legitimate media company.You’ll hear how Unfiltered grew from those scrappy beginnings into what it is today: a full app, a podcast, a new website, and a growing team. Kiran also reflects on the major stories that shaped the company — covering hurricanes and relief efforts, breaking news in real time, and pursuing investigations that others wouldn’t touch. This isn’t just a recap of five years in business. It’s a story about resilience, reinvention, and what happens when you decide to bet on yourself after everything falls apart.Timestamps07:50 Finding Breathing Room12:40 Building a New Future16:24 Cookies Become a Business20:20 Doors Finally Open29:41 Growing the Company35:51 Rising After Failure'40:49 National Award Surprise45:40 Faith and Fear49:39 Bet on YourselfLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!
Transcribe →A Mother’s Mission: Holly Crow’s Fight For Jody's Law
2w ago00:42:05Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Holly Crow, the mother whose relentless advocacy helped pass Jody’s Law — one of the most significant reforms to Louisiana’s hit-and-run statutes in years.On March 29, 2025, Holly’s 20-year-old daughter, Jody Mann, was struck by a vehicle while walking along Reinninger Road in Denham Springs. The driver fled the scene, leaving Jody critically injured. She fought for her life for weeks before passing away. What followed was a painful battle with grief and a justice system that initially allowed the suspect to be released on pre-set bond.Determined that no other family should face the same heartbreak and frustration, Holly partnered with State Representative Vanessa LaFleur to craft House Bill 806 — Jody’s Law. The bill sailed through the Louisiana House 98-0 and the Senate 36-0 before being signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry in May 2026. It takes effect August 1.In this unfiltered conversation, Holly shares the raw story of her daughter’s final days, the emotional weight of testifying at the Capitol, and the moment she watched Jody’s Law become reality. She breaks down exactly what the new law does — requiring a hearing before bail in serious injury or fatal hit-and-run cases, eliminating fixed bail schedules, and creating a rapid law enforcement alert system to quickly identify and locate suspect vehicles — and why she views it as an important first step toward stronger accountability. This is more than a legislative story. It’s a testament to the power of a mother’s love, the resilience of a community, and one voice refusing to stay silent.Timestamps01:26 Remembering Jodi03:50 Fighting Through the ICU12:11 A Law for Jodi 16:25 What Happened That Night?22:57 Building Jodi's Law28:05 Signing Ceremony Relief 30:08 Still Seeking Justice36:38 Fighting for Stronger PenaltiesLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Transcribe →Inside the Mall of Louisiana Shooting: BRPD Sergeant Billy Aime Sits Down with Kiran Chawla
3w ago00:51:29Tap to summarizeOn April 26, 2026 at the Mall of Louisiana, gunfire erupted in the food court. BRPD Sergeant Billy Aime sits down with Kiran Chawla as he describes being the first officer on scene, relaying warnings over radio, and finding victims amid the chaos. Aime also recounts providing basic first aid, assisting with evacuation, and working with other officers and mall staff to clear the building.He discusses the death of 17-year-old Martha Odom, visiting victims in the hospital, and the recovery of wounded mall regular Donnie Guillory.Timestamps05:27 Food Court Chaos07:06 Protecting the Mall10:44 Donnie in the Crossfire14:30 Securing the Entire Mall23:13 Visiting the Victims30:07 Back to Work33:18 Donnie’s Recovery38:48 Carrying the Guilt43:33 Attack Years EarlierLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team RealtyIf you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Transcribe →From Hybrid to Full-Time: Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran on the Need for a Full Time Policing Model
May 2800:43:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran as he discusses Central’s hybrid policing model and a the need to possibly move to a full-time department and the funding options that could eventually make the proposal a reality.Timestamps05:33 Full-Time Cost Estimate09:21 Crime Division Breakdown12:45 Funding and Court Revenue17:21 School Zone Camera’s31:22 Politics Behind the Debate35:22 Road Safety Improvements38:03 Crash Reduction EffortsLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team Realty If you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further!Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Transcribe →36 Prosecutors Gone in 20 Months: DA Hillar Moore on East Baton Rouge’s Funding Crisis and Landmark Lawsuit
May 2101:04:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore as he discusses his office facing a serious funding shortfall, with a growing backlog of cases, and staff turnover. DA Moore says the office has lost 36 assistant district attorneys in 20 months, which has increased workloads and made it harder to keep cases moving, forcing the office to file suit against City Parish Government. Timestamps01:50 Budget Crisis Deepens07:30 Funding the Prosecutor’s Office13:49 Basis of the Lawsuit36:23 Bare Bones Staffing38:11 Morale and Retention42:49 Crime Starts Early46:41 Ankle Monitor Issues54:17 Revoking ViolationsLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center ChurchTwin Team RealtyIf you are looking to buy or sell your home, look no further! Call (225) 354-9761 Today!Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Transcribe →Nottoway Plantation Fire: One Year Later
May 1400:57:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Megan Kelly as they reflect on the tragic fire that engulfed the historic Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana exactly one year ago. The fire ignited on May 15th 2025, sending shockwaves through the community as what started as a manageable blaze rapidly escalated into a devastating inferno.Firefighters faced numerous challenges, including a lack of adequate water pressure and the building's age, which lacked modern fire safety codes. Kiran and Megan delve into how these factors contributed to the fire's rapid spread and the emotional toll it took on those connected to this symbol of Louisiana's complex history.Timestamps03:42 The Complex History of Nottoway05:46 Reactions and Emotions07:42 The Day of the Fire12:32 The Aftermath of Destruction21:30 Miss Judy's Story24:51 Investigating the Cause38:57 Ongoing Investigations44:00 The Future of NottawayLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center Church
Transcribe →Fighting For Fair Pay: EBR Constable Terrica Williams
May 700:45:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by East Baton Rouge Parish Constable Terrica Williams to discuss her push for a pay raise for the constable's office, coinciding with a historic increase recently approved for the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD). Constable Williams emphasizes that her support for the BRPD's raise does not diminish the need for her deputies to receive similar recognition for their work in law enforcement. Timestamps03:34 Understanding Constable Responsibilities08:47 Historical Pay Inequities 13:11 The 15% Raise Proposal26:23 Perceptions of Racial Division32:34 Security Concerns in City Hall36:16 Clarifying Constable Duties39:47 Community Engagement and SupportLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center Church
Transcribe →Inside the Mall of Louisiana Shooting: What We Know and How to Help
Apr 3000:55:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Megan Kelly discuss the recent Mall of Louisiana shooting, exploring the unfolding events, law enforcement response, community impact, and ways to prevent future tragedies. Timestamps01:38 Breaking Down the Incident04:54 The Impact on the Community20:10 Calls for Change and Accountability25:59 The Need for Community Resilience29:42 Addressing Gun Violence: A Multifaceted Approach31:14 Law Enforcement Challenges and Community Support38:52 The Importance of Community Engagement and AwarenessLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersFamily Worship Center ChurchSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
Transcribe →Honoring Jasmine: Twanna Sibley on Losing Her Daughter to Domestic Violence
Apr 2300:52:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kiran Chawla sits down with Twanna Sibley as she courageously shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter, Jasmine Newhouse, who was tragically killed by domestic violence at just 18 years old. Tawana opens up about Jasmine’s relationship with her older boyfriend, the warning signs she noticed, and the overwhelming feelings of helplessness she felt as a parent desperately trying to protect her child.With raw honesty, she reflects on their family’s unimaginable pain during Jasmine’s final moments and how this devastating loss forever changed their lives. Today, Tawana channels her grief into powerful advocacy. She discusses her mission to honor Jasmine’s memory by raising awareness about domestic violence, encouraging open conversations about the issue, and reminding listeners that help is available for anyone trapped in an abusive relationship. Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and child loss that may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please reach out for help—you are not alone.Timestamps06:03 The Day of the Incident24:34 The Aftermath Begins27:43 The Fatal Night34:49 Holding On to Hope37:56 The Decision to Let Go41:00 Seeking Justice for Jasmine48:25 A Call for HelpLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Dudley DeBosier Injury LawyersFamily Worship Center ChurchSound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:
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