Jim 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.

This 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!

Jim 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?

Our military veterans represent a larger percentage of federal employees than they do in the private sector. So federal job cuts are hitting them much harder. After years of veterans being prioritized in filling jobs they are qualified for, they're being fired in large numbers. Jim and Rannah discuss whether we are betraying our commitment to our military veterans and what you can do about it.

Jim and Rannah take a look at declining church attendance, churches closing and how the decline in organized religion impacts our daily lives.

Coming off the very successful Super Bowl in New Orleans, the city is ready for Mardi Gras like never before. Jim and Rannah talk about favorite parades, traditions, music and more. Is riding in a Mardi Gras parade on your bucket list? We'll talk about that experience and some traditions that date back almost 200 years.

Jim and Rannah take a look at the national stories that impacted Louisiana during January. Starting on New Year's Day, we take a look at how the good and bad national news affected us.

Jim and Rannah talk about how Christmas has become a secular holiday embraced by more religions and the new ways we're celebrating Christmas in 2024 -- with a funny observation about how Christmas cards have evolved.

Last weekend, there were 8 college football team brawls -- players were pepper sprayed and one police officer sent to the hospital. Jim and Rannah sound off on how colleges are paying huge fines but taking no steps to curb violence on the field or in the stands. Join the conversation about college football in chaos!

Jim and Rannah talk about favorite dishes and traditions for Thanksgiving in Louisiana and their origins. And Jim's updating his cookbook and looking for your holiday favorites. Join the conversation on Dateline Louisiana as we get ready for Thanksgiving in Louisiana!

Jim and Rannah sound off on the Louisiana Governor's decision to bring a live tiger into Tiger Stadium before the LSU-Alabama football game - a tradition the university stopped a decade ago. What do you think?

Jim and Rannah take a look at the polls and the Las Vegas oddsmakers to try to figure out who's winning the Presidential election today -- and what can happen to change the outcome.

Did you pay off a student loan? Jim and Rannah debate whether it's fair to forgive them. And why are thousands of drugstores closing? Join the conversation to explore topics affecting Louisianans every day.

Rannah and Jim pick up a newspaper and on the front page of the New York Times, there is all kinds of bad news. What is the heck is the world coming to? Check out this episode of Dateline Louisiana to see if you agree or disagree.

Join Jim and Rannah as they talk about Jim's latest book. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Wow, insurance is bad in Louisiana, here is Jim and Rannah as they discuss why. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

Will it ever end? Join Jim and Rannah as they discuss the constant political bickering concerning the US and Louisiana. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com

The Olympics are here, and there is lots to talk about. Join Jim and Rannah as they talk about the peculiarities of the Paris Olympics. Let us know what you think at: www.datelinelouisiana.com www.thelisburnpress.com www.jimbrownla.com www.rannahgray.com