John "Spud" McConnell - The Spud Show, WWL Talk Gumbo weekdays, 1-4PM http://wwl.com/pages/268207.php? http://media.bd.ramp.com/images/wilk/spud.jpg http://wwl.com/pages/268207.php? Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:16:00 EDT Walid Shoebat, a former terrorist who now teaches about the dangers of Islamic fundamentalism, discuss the mosque proposed to be built near the WTC site. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:11:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls about the oil spill and the drilling moratorium. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:22:00 EDT Rory Cooper, Director of Communications for the Heritage Foundation, discusses the drilling moratorium. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:44:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls and talks about whether or not the drilling moratorium will be lifted. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:34:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls and discusses the drilling moratorium and what impact the Rally for Economic Survival will have. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:21:00 EDT Spud plays Governor Jindal's speech at the Rally for Economic Survival and takes listeners' calls about the speech and the drilling moratorium. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:19:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls about the oil spill, capping the well, and the drilling moratorium. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:08:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls and talks about the oil spill and the drilling moratorium. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:12:00 EDT Dr. Joseph Mason discusses the economic impact and cost of the drilling moratorium Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud is speaking with Attorney Chick Foret, about the civil RICO statute against BP. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud is taking calls about the newly cap well and seepages on the ocean floor. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Professor Harry Roberts of the LSU Department of Geology and Geophysics, about the seepage in the Gulf ocean floor. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the closing of Avondale shipyard and capping of the oil well. He also talks about the Danziger hearing earlier today. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the closing of Avondale shipyard and capping of the oil well. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud is speaking with Congressman Joseph Cao about the closing of Avondale shipyard. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about BP capping the leaking well, the closing of Avondale Shipyard and new traffic cameras in New Orleans. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the closing of Avondale Shipyard and new traffic cameras in New Orleans. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with UNO Economist Janet Spryer about the economic effects of the moratorium, the closing of Avondale Shipyard, and job loss. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:18:00 EDT Mike Voisin talks to Spud about the decision to open up some areas for recreational fishing but not for commercial fishing Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:28:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' calls and talks about the moratorium. Eric Smith of the Tulane Energy Institute discusses the new moratorium. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Blaine Lecesne, an Associate Professor at Loyola, about the new drilliing moratorium. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the Danziger Bridge incident. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud is taking calls about the Danziger Bridge incident after we carry Attorney General Eric Holder's press conference. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Dr. Jimmy Guidry, State Health Officer for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, about the reports of toxic exposure to the oil spill. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT Spud and Mo speak with Bryan Batt, John Goodman, and his wife Anna Beth about an upcoming theatrical event in New Orleans. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT Spud and Mo are taking calls on a multitude of topics. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:34:00 EDT Clancy Dubos, editor of Gambit Weekly, discusses the upcoming political races in Louisiana with Spud. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:48:00 EDT Spud takes listeners' phone calls and talks about compensation for fishermen affected by the BP oil spill. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:31:00 EDT Terrebonne Parish President Michele Claudette talks abuot the fight with oil in his parish. Debbie Canale, the Regional VP of AT&T in Louisiana, and Michael Williamson of United Way, talk about United Way fundraising for the Gulf Coast Recovery Fund Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:22:00 EDT Terrebonne Parish President Michele Claudette gives an update on the battle with the oil in his parish. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:25:00 EDT Spud and Ed Chervenak, a Political Scientist at UNO, discuss Mayor Landrieu's State of the City speech Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:27:00 EDT Mayor Landrieu gives his State of the City address, and Spud discusses it Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:13:00 EDT U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon talks about the latest on the moratorium and the oil spill. Mayor Landrieu's State of the City address. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:19:00 EDT Mitch Crusto, Professor of Law at Loyola University, discusses the hearing on the oil moratorium. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:11:00 EDT Spud talks to callers about the oil spill and the moratorium on drilling. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:25:00 EDT Another hearing on the moratorium is set for tomorrow. What can we expect? Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:18:00 EDT Spud and Senator Vitter talk about the Arizona immigration law and protecting our borders. Plus all the red tape surrounding coastal cleanup. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with St Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro to get an update from his parish. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts about the Corps of Engineers rejection of the rock berms. Mon, 5 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Kevin Davis, St. Tammany Parish President, about oil in Lake Pontchartrain. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:39:00 EDT Callers discussing the situation in St. Tammany and the oil spill. Debbie Bresler talks about the 20th anniversary of Go Fourth on the River Fireworks Spectacular. Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:37:00 EDT What will fishing be like this weekend? How will any new regulations concerning boom and oil affect fishing? Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:56:00 EDT An article in City Business says that St. Tammany Parish Prison uses 'dog kennels' to house mental patients. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- Did the Vice President's visit today do any good or was it just another photo op by the Feds? Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Vice President Joe Biden is in town today- do you expect anything positive to come from his visit? We’ll talk with Craig Taffaro, St. Bernard Parish President and Billy Nunguesser, Plaquemines Parish President about their visits with the VP. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Guest Host Tommy Tucker-Terry Anderson wrote an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal saying that part of the reason we're drilling in such deep waters is that so many sites ON shore have been shut down. He says it's the same as closing baseball fields and forcing kids to play on vacant lots…as a result some windows are going to get broken. We'll talk to him to see where the truth lies and if this isn't a catastrophe that was set in motion a long time ago. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Guest host Tommy Tucker-the Supreme Court today shot down the Chicago hand gun ban law claiming the Constitution says residents have a right to own guns – and you can’t ban them. So what will this mean for other states that have similar bans? John Workman, Senior Editor of Gun Week Magazine will join us. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Guest Host Tommy Tucker -the official hurricane forecast for this year has changed…so what are the changes are they good or bad for the Gulf Coast? WWL TV Chief Meteorologist Carl Arredondo will explain the changes. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Guest host Tommy Tucker...President's latest poll numbers show half of the nation disapproving of the way he's handling the oil spill. But what can he do? Plug the leak? Mop up the oil? No. So what can he do to make it SEEM like he's doing SOMETHING? How about issue a moratorium on future drilling that will give the APPEARANCE that he's on top of the issue. Conspiracy theory or just laying out the political realities? We’ll talk to Kirby Goidel, LSU political science professor. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Two sides of the coin- this week the Supreme Court ruled that States can't ban guns because of Constitution - so where does States rights stand when it comes to our clean up? Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with US Congressman Steve Scalise about coastal restoration and the oil crisis. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts about Grand Isle and coastal restoration. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Dr. Jeff Masters, Chief Meteorologist with Weatherunderground.com, what are the chances we will see our first named storm next week in the Gulf? And how will the oil affect it? Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise joins Spud to talk about alternatives to the proposed deepwater drilling moratorium. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines - Spud opens the lines to your calls on the Oil spill and the Feds stopping the dredging process. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Chris Roberts, Jefferson Parish Councilman joins Spud to talk about the Feds shutting down the dredging projects. Why? Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Ken Wells, President of the Offshore Marine Service Association on the number of jobs affected by a moritorium and P.J. Hahn of Plaquemines Parish on the stopping of dredging by the Feds. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil crisis. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Mitch Crusto, Professor of Law at Loyola University, about the court ruling against the moratorium. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Dr. Matt Tarr, Chair of Chemistry Department at UNO, about his research on oil samples taken from the Gulf. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:18:00 EDT Spud speaks with Billy Nungesser, President of Plaquemines Parish, to get an update from the area and talk about the oil crisis. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Eric Smith, Professor at Tulane Energy Institute, about the decision to lift the moratorium. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Attorney Walter Leger about U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman's ruling to block the six month moratorium on drilling. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with the Director of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Christy Reeves, about upcoming Coastal Care Fairs. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud's taking calls about the oil crisis. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Greg Rusovich, Chairman of the Business Council of New Orleans, about the coalition the council has deployed to deal with the oil crisis. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Kirby Goidel, LSU Professor of Political Science, about the political battle regarding the oil spill. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud and he's speaking with Attorney Walter Leger about the $20 billion Escrow fund. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Congressman Charlie Melancon about the moratorium. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Tim Kerner, Mayor of Lafitte. He also speaks with oyster fisherman, Mitch Jurasich, about the 'small' people comment from the BP Chairman. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Charlotte Randolph, Lafourche Parish President, to get her opinion on the BP Escrow fund. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Congressman Joseph Cao about the oil crisis. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud and he's taking calls about the oil crisis. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud and he's taking calls about the oil crisis and the President's address to the Nation. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy Tucker guests hosts the Spud show on DAY 57 of the Oil Crisis in the Gulf…no public officials – no scientific experts. Just you and me and our hearts and our minds. I know where your heart is: tell me—where’s your head? We made it through Katrina…is there any doubt in your mind we’ll make it through this? Think about it….is fishing and drilling for oil all we can do? REALLY? What are you telling your family, your kids, your employees…about surviving this spill? Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's taking calls about the oil disaster. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Larry Miller, CBS Correspondent in London, about BP. He also speaks with Attorney Danny Becnel about funds to restore the wetlands. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Jim Farwell, Political Consultant who is extremely familiar with British politics. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Tommy's in the Spud, and he's taking calls about the oil crisis and its effects on tourism. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud, and he's speaking with Kathy Torian, Corporate Communications Manager with Visit Florida. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tommy's in for Spud and he's speaking with Professor Steve Wereley of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University about the oil crisis. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with State Senator and Attorney Julie Quinn about the hearing BP will have in Houston. He also speaks with Mike Wiggins, Mayor of Pensacola, to get an update from the area. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Tony Kennan, Mayor of Orange Beach, Alabama, to get an update from the area. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with State Rep Pat Connick about the oil crisis. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the oil crisis. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the oil crisis. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Dr. Bob Force, Co-Director of Tulane Maritime Law Center, about the moratorium on drilling. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil crisis. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil crisis. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil crisis. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Jefferson Parish Chief of Homeland Security Deono Bonano to get an update from Jefferson Parish. He then speaks with US Senator Mary Landrieu to get her take on the oil leak and the drilling moratorium. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Terrebonne Parish Councilman Joey Cehan to get an update from his parish. He also speaks with Ewell Smith, Director of La Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board to get an update about La seafood. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Mayor Tim Kerner to get an update on Lafitte. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Bob Mitchell's in for Spud and he's taking calls about the oil crisis in the Gulf. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Bob Mitchell's in for Spud, and he's taking calls about the oil crisis and talking to Chef Duke about Louisiana seafood. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy about the State's finances and what would happen to them with a 6 month drilling ban on deep water wells in the Gulf. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- do you agree with the Feds moritorium on deep water drilling in the Gulf for 6 months? How badly will that hurt the Louisiana economy? Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the Oil Crisis. Wed, 2 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with US Senator David Vitter about his letter to BP management urging them to pay for the sand berms. He also speaks with US Attorney Jim Letten about disaster fraud. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- your turn to stir the pot on the BP oil leak mess in the Gulf. Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Craig Taffaro, St. Bernard Parish President, on the possibility of getting sand berms. Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Professor Gene Beck from Texas A&M about capping off the well in the Gulf. Can BP make the latest attempt work? Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Kevin Barbier of IND-TEK Solutions about a product called Oil Spill Eater that is approved by the EPA and the Coast Guard - so why are we not using it yet? Mon, 31 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Jim Kelly of Catholic Charities about helping local fishermen. He also speaks with Clem Goldberger of the National WW2 Museum about the museum and honoring veterans on Memorial Day. Mon, 31 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Congressman Joseph Cao to get an update about the oil spill. Mon, 31 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with U.S. Congressmen Charlie Melancon about the oil crisis. Mon, 31 May 2010 0:12:00 EDT Spud and Mo take your calls on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. They speak with Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. What are your thoughts on the actions BP has taken to stop the Spill? Have you experienced any negative repercussions from the oil spill? Sun, 30 May 2010 11:10:00 EDT Spud and Mo take your calls on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. What are your thoughts on the actions BP has taken to stop the Spill? Have you experienced any negative repercussions from the oil spill? Sun, 30 May 2010 10:10:00 EDT Spud and Mo take your calls on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. What are your thoughts on the actions BP has taken to stop the Spill? Do you have a solution? Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil spill and speaks with John Georges about the Greek Festival during the weekend. Fri, 28 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Coverage of President Obama's press conference from Grand Isle. Spud then speaks with State Department Spokesperson, Gordon Duguid about international help with the oil spill. Fri, 28 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the President's arrival in Louisiana, and coverage of the President's speech. Tue, 25 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT If the Sand barriers are done without approval could that mean the BP will not have to pay for them? Attorney Walter Leger explains the legalities of the cleanup. Mon, 24 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Congressman Charlie Melancon joins Spud for an update for the latest on what BP and the Feds are doing to correct the problem. Mon, 24 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT What would happen if a hurricane or tropical storm hit the oily waters of the Gulf? Dr. Jeff Masters of weather underground answers the questions. Then Attorney General Buddy Caldwell on the letter he sent to the Army Corps about our rights to protect our coasts. Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Dr. Jeff Masters from Weather Underground talks about what would happen if a hurricane was in the Gulf with the oil and State Attorney General Buddy Caldwell on the letter he sent the Corps. Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Congressman Joseph Cao and Jefferson parish councilman John Young joins us to tell of his frustration with BP and their lack of concern for our coastline. Fri, 21 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT If we build the sand barriers ourselves or wait for the Corps do we even have the funds in the State Budget? Does this all boil down to money? Are local officials, the State and the Feds all waiting on BP to write the check for the dredging? State Treasurer John Kennedy joins us to discuss Fri, 21 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Still waiting for the Corps to make the call on the dredging – meanwhile the spoil is washing ashore and fouling our wetlands. We’ll talk to Congressman Steve Scalise about his efforts to get the Corps to act and act NOW on this. Thu, 20 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Do you feel that once again Louisiana is being treated like a second class State of the United States? If this were California, Florida, or Washington do you think they would still be waiting for the sand bars to be built?Senator David Vitter joins us and your calls – are you outraged that after all the time we had to prepare (5 weeks since the spill started) that we don’t have a true plan of action yet from the Feds and BP? Sun, 23 May 2010 11:27:00 EDT Spud and Mo speak with Congressman Joseph Cao about the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. They also take your calls on the possible health and environmental effects of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. Sun, 23 May 2010 11:01:00 EDT Spud and Mo take your calls on the possible health effects of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill with guest Dr. James Diaz from LSU Health Sciences Center. Thu, 20 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines 2-Why is it taking so long for the Army Corps of Engineers to get the plan set to build the sand barriers along the coast to prevent any further oil from coming in? Are we once again victims of Federal red tape? How much planning do you need to build a sand bar? Do you feel that once again Louisiana is being treated like a second class State of the United States? Thu, 20 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- Why is it taking so long for the Army Corps of Engineers to get the plan set to build the sand barriers along the coast to prevent any further oil from coming in? Are we once again victims of Federal red tape? How much planning do you need to build a sand bar? Do you feel that once again Louisiana is being treated like a second class State of the United States? Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT We’ll talk to Jean Michel Cousteau of the Ocean Future Society and P.J. Hahn Director of Coastal management for Plaquemines Parish about a dive they took yesterday off the coast to try to find any underwater oil – were they successful? Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Some in Congress are crying for an end to offshore drilling in deepwater along our coast – so okay let’s say we stop all offshore drilling tomorrow – what impact will that have on our economy and the price of gas at the pump? Tommy Tucker talks with Mark Rosa, Professor of Finance at Tulane will give us a glimpse into an America with no offshore drilling. Tue, 18 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Federal officials are getting drilled on Capital Hill about the lack of safe guards in the BP oil disaster – but just how much regulation is too much and how much is not enough? Guest host Tommy Tucker talks to Eric Smith, Tulane Energy Institute about what’s regulated and what’s not in the offshore drilling business. Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Guest host Tommy Tucker talks with Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nunguesser about oil that has been found on the coat in the marsh in his parish. Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise joins Spud to talk about the latest on the BP oil spill in the Gulf. Mon, 17 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT why are some of the companies involved trying to limit their liability in the oil spill? And why are they filing these suits in Houston and not New Orleans? Does it really matter? We’ll talk to Maritime attorney James Garner and get his opinion Mon, 17 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Now that the oil siphoning seems to be working somewhat – are you confident or concerned about where this oil disaster is heading? Are you confident it can be cleaned up but concerned about the damage that may already be done to our fragile coast and Gulf waters? Sun, 16 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT The Spud and Mo Show discuss the Oil Spill Benefit Concert on May 16th. Special guest and the Mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieau, comes on to discuss weather concerns. Also,Ewell Smith, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Board comes on to discuss the current state of fishing on the coast. Fri, 14 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Jim Hutchinson, Asst. Secretary of Louisiana Tourism and Cultural Dept. joins us to talk about what they are doing to help promote tourism and seafood to the nation during the oil spill crisis. Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Harlan Pierce, Marketing Director for the Seafood Board joins us to talk about the safety and availability of Louisiana seafood. Thu, 13 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT A look at Grand Isle and the Jefferson Parish Coast with Chris Roberts, councilman from District 1 and U.S. Senator David Vitter talks about the BP oil spill. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT To open or not to open the spillway that’s the question-we’ll talk to the experts on what that would do to help keep the oil from coming inland into our marshes. And what’s the best method to keep oil out of Lake Ponchartrian, booms or sand barriers? Dr. John Lopez, of the Lake Ponchartrian Foundation joins us. Thu, 13 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines and then we’ll get an update on Terrebonne Parish from Parish President Michel Claudet Wed, 12 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT How much is all of this costing our fishing industry? More than commercial fisherman are affected, what about Charter Boat’s this is usually the time that fishing trips are booked and are starting but most Charters are getting more and more cancellations everyday – we’ll talk with Mike Frenette, Charter Boat Captain in Venice to get the scope of the cancellations and what they could foreshadow for the Louisiana seafood industry in the coming months. Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT We’ve heard some ideas about ways to stop the oil and clean it up let’s see if any of them have merit with Professor Eric Smith, Tulane Energy Institute. Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines first then the Department of Health checks all the seafood and they make the call on what’s safe and what’s not. But how do you make the call? Have you changed your eating habits of seafood? You buying and eating more or less seafood? We’ll talk to Allen Levine, DHH Deputy Secretary to find out how they determine when to close areas and how to check seafood for safety. Tue, 11 May 2010 15:38:00 EDT Spud talks to Stephanie Haynes from Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans about how they are helping the public stay informed on the oil spill Tue, 11 May 2010 15:34:00 EDT Spud talks to inventor/owners Frank Pajaujis and Al Hower from AABACO Environmental about their absorbent booms and why they can't get anyone to use it Tue, 11 May 2010 15:25:00 EDT Spud talks to Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and Capt. Dave Ballay from Venice Marine & Outdoor about the true impact of the oil spill on the fishing industry Mon, 10 May 2010 16:04:00 EDT Spud talks to Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, Iris Cross from BP External Affairs and Stephanie Haynes from Citizens from 1 Greater New Orleans Mon, 10 May 2010 15:55:00 EDT Spud talks to Terrebonne President Michel Claudet about their preparations for the oil spill, and is joined by Charter Fishing Association President Darryl Carpenter Mon, 10 May 2010 15:45:00 EDT Spud talks to Sam Jones to get an update from St. Mary's Parish, and Jefferson Councilman John Young about their preparations for the oil spill Fri, 7 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT David Vitter and Charlie Melancon about the latest efforts to contain and clean up the oil spill. Fri, 7 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil spill. Fri, 7 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Chris John, President of Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Association, about the effects the oil spill will have on future drilling. Wed, 5 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Jefferson parish councilman Chris Roberts on the latest from Grand Isle and lower Jefferson parish. Wed, 5 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with owner of Blanchard seafood in Grand Isle And owner of Dragos,Tommy Citanovich Dean Blanchard on how the oil spill is effecting their industry. Wed, 5 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Louisiana state treasurer John Kennedy about the impact of oil spill and loss of seafood. Tue, 4 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud is joined by U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon, who just toured the oil slick via boat and gives the latest on what he saw. Tue, 4 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil spill in the Gulf. Tue, 4 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with State Senate President Joel Chaisson about state legislatures putting aside unnecessary bills and focus on oil spill. He also speaks with Kevin Davis, St. Tammany Parish President, on the latest efforts to keep the oil slick out of Lake Ponchartrain. Mon, 3 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the oil spill in the Gulf Coast, then we carry Governor Bobby Jindal's press conference. Mon, 3 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Mobile County Commissioner Steven Nodine about how the rest of the Gulf Coast is preparing for oil impact to their areas. Spud also speaks with St Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro about the latest in the parish. Mon, 3 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with U.S. Senator David Vitter and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser as they are speaking with officials in Venice to give us the latest on the oil spill. Sun, 2 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT The Oil Crisis on the Coast Coverage with Spud McConnell. We discuss the latest news on the crisis with WWL's News Director Dave Cohen and National Coast Guard Commandant & National Incident Commander for Oil Spill, Thad Allen. Mon, 3 May 2010 0:00:00 EDT The Oil Crisis on the Coast Coverage with Spud McConnell. We discuss the latest news on the crisis with WWL's News Director Dave Cohen, Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, and Dr. Lopez the Director of the Coastal Sustainability Program for the Lake Ponchatrain Foundation. Sun, 2 May 2010 11:00:00 EDT The Oil Crisis on the Coast Coverage with Spud McConnell. We discuss the latest news on the crisis with Jefferson Parish Councilman Tom Capella and St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro. Sun, 2 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT The Oil Crisis on the Coast Coverage with Spud McConnell. We discuss the latest news on the crisis with U.S. Congressman Joseph Cao. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:10:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. How safe is the seafood currently in the retail outlets and restaurants? Donald Rouse, Owner of Rouses Supermarkets, joins Spud to discuss your thoughts. Spud also speaks with US Congressman Joseph Cao and US Senator David Vitter. He is on the ground in Venice with United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. What is the latest on the cleanup efforts and getting the oil spill under control? Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:20:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. People keep saying they are smelling an oily smell in the air... How dangerous is the oil smell and should people with lung problems takes precautions? If the smell stays around for 30-60 days, can it have long term effects? Dr. Takeisha Davis, Medical Director from the Department of Health and Hospitals' Office of Public Health Region I, joins Spud to discuss your thoughts. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with U.S. representative Louisianas 3rd district Charlie Melancon about the devastating effects the oil spill may have on our economy. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with the president of Louisiana charter boat association Darrel Carpenter about the impact the oil spill is leaving on the local fishermen. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with lower MS river keeper Paukl Orr and Louisiana environmental actionist Mary Lee Orr about the impact of a major oil spill reaching the coast line. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the use of cell phones while driving and teenage drinking. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the use of cell phones while driving. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the use of cell phones while driving. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding illegal immigration. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding illegal immigration. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding illegal immigration. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Hokie Gajan about the 2010 NFL Draft. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the two police officers whose dogs were killed due to negligence. Spud also talks about the penalties for white collar crimes. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the two police officers whose dogs were killed due to negligence. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud continues to talk about welfare recipients receiving drug tests and kids who are home schooled who aren't allowed to participate in sports with public school children. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about a bill proposed to drug test people on welfare and about kids who get home schooled being able to play sports with public schools Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about a bill proposed to drug test people on welfare. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with cyber expert FBI agent about a new bill proposed in LA that would make cyber bullying a crime punishable by law. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes more calls about Louisiana auto insurance and education. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon about Louisiana having the highest auto insurance in the nation. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Woody Koppel, President of Orleans Parish School Board and former teacher, about a new bill proposed that wants to link teacher performance raises with student performance. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:41:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about Arizona's controversial new immigration policy Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:41:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about Arizona's controversial new immigration policy Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:41:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about Arizona's controversial new immigration policy Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:41:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about new ideas for fighting crime Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:31:00 EDT Spud talks to Crimestoppers Executive Director Darlene Cosanza about new ideas for fighting crime Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:30:00 EDT Spud talks to CBS News Military Expert Mike Lyons about the Marine in California who had his Facebook page taken down for perceived anti-Obama comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud continues to talk about red light cameras, the man who dropped his child in a crawfish pot, and 4 day work weeks. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Tim Ryan, Chancellor of UNO about budget cuts and 4 day school weeks. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks about red light cameras and four day work weeks Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:51:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the ongoing calls for the Pope to resign amid the scandals involving priest abuse Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:43:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the ongoing calls for the Pope to resign amid the scandals involving priest abuse Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:43:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the ongoing calls for the Pope to resign amid the scandals involving priest abuse Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding Tory Hansen, a 33-year-old nurse from Tennessee who adopted 7-year-old Artyom Savelyev from a Russian orphanage in September. Hansen and her mother Nancy recently sent the boy back to Russia with no notice, booking him a flight out of Washington and reportedly arranging for a driver she found on the Internet to pick him up in Moscow and take him to the Russian education ministry. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes more calls about speed and red-light cameras. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Representative Jeff Arnold about the rejection of his bill to remove traffic cameras. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:51:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the Algiers Point shootings after Katrina and their lasting effects Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:51:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the Algiers Point shootings after Katrina and their lasting effects Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:51:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the Algiers Point shootings after Katrina and their lasting effects Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:58:00 EDT Spud talks to State Rep. Barbara Norton about a bill to ban corporal punishment in Louisiana schools Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:52:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL listeners about a bill moving through the Louisiana legislature to ban corporal punishment in schools Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:43:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL listeners about the Qatari diplomat who caused a stir smoking a cigarette in an airplane lavatory Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines part 2- as more information comes out on the Danziger bridge incident, does this prove that we can't hire a Chief from within NOPD? Does the new Chief have to be an outsider? Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- as more information comes out on the Danziger bridge incident, does this prove that we can't hire a Chief from within NOPD? Does the new Chief have to be an outsider? Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud continues his conversation about pit bull attacks and the 20 year old accused of killing his girlfriend's daughter Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls about the 20 year old accused of 2nd degree murder for killing his girlfriend's 2 year old child. Spud also talks about recent pit bull attacks. Wed, 7 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes calls regarding the possible video release of the SeaWorld trainer drowned by killer whale. Tue, 6 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud seaks with forensic construction consultant Al Mallatt on what sings to look for to determine if you have chinese dry wall in your home. Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with U.S. congressmen Charlie Melancon about chinese dry wall. New regulations are out for treatmnt of homes. Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Tiger Woods press conference. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Assistant Special Agent in charge of FBI corruption unit in New Orleans. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks about State Farm asking for another rate hike for homeowners insurance in Louisiana-again citing the 'risk' potential for hurricanes as the reason. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks about Corporate Accountability International's attempt to retire-fast food mascot Ronald Mcdonald because of current obesity trends. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks about free speech and drug problem with Mexico. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:26:00 EDT Spud talks about the drug problem with Mexico and WBC protesters getting paid from fallen marine's father Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with listeners about extremely violent and unethical games on the internet. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Some major companies have all announced that under the new healthcare reform bill their expenses for providing care will rise – solution-begin cutting back on benefits offered…including drug coverage to retirees? Do you fear that YOUR Company could cut your healthcare benefits because of the new bill? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EDT Open lines 3-a Michigan man using medical marijuana got fired from his job at Wal-Mart for failing his drug test. So who’s right and whose wrong? And it seems there is greater interest in selling the naming rights for the Louisiana Superdome – how about this – instead of selling the naming rights to the Dome why not sell the naming rights to the FIELD? What do you think? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines 2-a Michigan man using medical marijuana got fired from his job at Wal-Mart for failing his drug test. So who’s right and whose wrong? And it seems there is greater interest in selling the naming rights for the Louisiana Superdome – how about this – instead of selling the naming rights to the Dome why not sell the naming rights to the FIELD? What do you think? Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-a Michigan man using medical marijuana got fired from his job at Wal-Mart for failing his drug test. So who’s right and whose wrong? And it seems there is greater interest in selling the naming rights for the Louisiana Superdome – how about this – instead of selling the naming rights to the Dome why not sell the naming rights to the FIELD? What do you think? Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-the very lawmakers who passed healthcare reforem are exempt from it? Do you think that’s fair? Does it mean they think they are better than the ‘average’ American? Plus CNN is revealing Ray Ray on its show ‘Revealed’. Ray says one day New Orleans will recognize his good work. Well hell has frozen over and pigs have flown, so what day is the Mayor talking about? Do you think Mayor Nagin has been misunderstood? Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT CNN is revealing Ray Ray on its show ‘Revealed’. Ray says one day New Orleans will recognize his good work. Well hell has frozen over and pigs have flown, so what day is the Mayor talking about? Do you think Mayor Nagin has been misunderstood? We’ll talk to Clancy Dubois, editor of Gambit Weekly to get his response. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-if you’re glad that the healthcare reform bill passed – are you also glad that the very lawmakers who passed it are exempt from it? Do you think that’s fair? If the new reforms are so wonderful, how come Congress and the President are exempt? Does it mean they think they are better than the ‘average’ American? Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- do you like the new changes to the NFL overtime rule that the owners agreed on yesterday? Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Saints Runningback Pierre Thomas joins Spud then open lines to talk about the new NFL Overtime rule. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta about nuclear power in Louisiana...could it be a new boon for our economy? Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-should a man who was wrongly imprisoned be entitled to millions of dollars in compensation? What do you think? Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell will join other state AG's to file a lawsuit to block the new heathcare bill from being enforced-right or wrong move? Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell will join other state AG's to file a lawsuit to block the new heathcare bill from being enforced-right or wrong move? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT U.S.Congressman Charlie Melancon joins Spud to talk about the House passing the healthcare reform bill that he did not vote for. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-healthcare reform – the minute you say it, people get all bug eyed and mad. The bill has now passed…are you happy, mad, skeptical or optimistic? Is this what you wanted? Are there some aspects of the bill that you like more than others? Do you think this will give us REAL reform or is this just a piece of the puzzle? And if you had a chance to put just one thing in this bill and remove one thing from it what would you put in and what would you take out? Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-healthcare reform – the minute you say it, people get all bug eyed and mad. The bill has now passed…are you happy, mad, skeptical or optimistic? Is this what you wanted? Are there some aspects of the bill that you like more than others? Do you think this will give us REAL reform or is this just a piece of the puzzle? And if you had a chance to put just one thing in this bill and remove one thing from it what would you put in and what would you take out? Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EDT Senator David Vitter on the health care reform bill Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines on Talk Gumbo Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Congressman Steve Scalise on the health care reform bill Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:38:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the latest sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:54:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about fighting blight in New Orleans Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:54:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about fighting blight in New Orleans Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:50:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about fighting blight in New Orleans Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines: What's your biggest fear about health care reform? Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines: Should Catholic priests be allowed to marry? Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:17:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the health care reform bill Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:17:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about the health care reform bill Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:17:00 EDT Spud talks to Political Analyst Ron Faucheaux about the health care reform bill Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines-a state lawmaker says that if your in an accident while talking on your cell phone you are automatically guilty – in fact he’s proposing a bill that would make it the law! Is this really for the public safety or a backdoor way to ban cell phones while driving in Louisiana? Why not focus on the real problems facing our state, like the budget, crime, the Coast, education – is this just more ‘feel good’ legislation bogging down the process? Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST Spud talks to New Orleans City council woman elect Susan Guidry - then continues his conversation on cell phones and accidents. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-a state lawmaker says that if your in an accident while talking on your cell phone you are automatically guilty – in fact he’s proposing a bill that would make it the law! Is this really for the public safety or a backdoor way to ban cell phones while driving in Louisiana? Why not focus on the real problems facing our state, like the budget, crime, the Coast, education – is this just more ‘feel good’ legislation bogging down the process? Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines-our state legislators are already lining the docket with bills for the next session – ranging from Saints license plates, to baggy pants, to driving in the left lane, to eliminating pensions for convicted public servants….let’s find out which bills are great and which ones are ‘stuck on stupid’ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines- Spud thinks the dumbest new law is the 'left hand lane' law - do you think it's really for safety or another way for the State to make money with fines? Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-are our state legislators are already lining the docket with bills for the next session – ranging from Saints license plates, to baggy pants, to driving in the left lane, to eliminating pensions for convicted public servants….let’s find out which bills are great and which ones are ‘stuck on stupid’ Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines - Spud continues to take your calls on the Father who let his kid help clear planes for takeoff at JFK and the Healthcare bill and Medical waste in the industry - how can we stop it? Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST Kristy Hudson-Vice President of Medical Billing Advocates of America joins Spud to talk about medical waste and it's effect on healthcare costs.Why not try to fix the waste first to keep costs down for everyone? Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-an air traffic controller at JFK in New York let his kid clear a couple of flights for departure – the pilots thought is was cool, the kid thought it was great – the FAA not so much; they have suspended the air traffic controller. So is this the equivalent of taking your kid to the office and letting him press the copier button or do you think this guy should lose his job over it? Have you ever let your kids do part of your job when they visit? Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST If the U.S. constitution gives you the right to keep and bear arms …does the state have the right to tell you that you can’t? The recent Supreme Court ruling may extend gun owner rights nationwide. Mike Hammond of Gun Owners of America joins Spud to talk about the issue. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines- what should the U.S. Postal Service do to keep themselves viable and competetive? Should they eliminate Saturday delivery or eliminate thousands of jobs? Wed, 3 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines- what should the U.S. Postal Service do to keep themselves viable and competetive? Should they eliminate Saturday delivery or eliminate thousands of jobs? Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about tax assessment in New Orleans Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST Spud talks to City Business publisher Mark Singletary and former Business Council Chair Jay Lapeyre about tax assessment in New Orleans Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:48:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about last minute deal making by Ray Nagin Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with Imagination Mover Rich Collins about upcoming event. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with attorney Donald "Chic" Foret about corruption in jefferson parish. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with Chris Miller on Danzinger bridge case and Peter King about Killer whale Tilikum. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with former federal attorney Harry Rosenberg on the Danzinger bridge case. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Spud speaks with WWL TV reporter Bigad Sheban on the Danzinger bridge case. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino about the Danzinger bridge case. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers and special gust Peter Sharf. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster with special guest Kathleen Blanco. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with CEO of Lowcards-DOT-com about new credit card laws and rules. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. With special guests Barry Kern. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on the New Orleans Saints and Mardi Gras. Which Saints jersey do you wear? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on the New Orleans Saints and Mardi Gras. Which Saints jersey do you wear? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on the New Orleans Saints and Mardi Gras.Mary Beth Romig from the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau stops by to talk about tourism in the city during the Mardi Gras season. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with state policeman Mike Edmunson about the big carnvial weekend this is when the state police are brought in to help, what type of crowds are they expecting? Saints winning means bigger crowds? Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Spud speaks with the publisher of the mardi gras guide Arthur Hardy about snow on the nortshore an cold weather in new orleans and how it may efect parades. and Which saints will be in parades this weekend. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines with the Spudster. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Spud speaks with Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic on what it was like to be on the sidelines for Saints victory. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with WWL'S NFL analyst Mike Detillier on his reaction to saints superbowl victory. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST Spud is live from Gordon Biersch and talking Saints Football, we're Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST Spud is live from Gordon Biersch and talking Saints Football, we're Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST Tommy talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST Tommy talks Saints Football--Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST Tommy talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST Spud talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST Spud talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST Spud talks Saints Football--Superbowl Bound! Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST Spud live from Gordon Biersch is taking your calls about the Saints going to the SuperBowl. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Dragos owner Tommy Cvitanovich talks Super Bowl food Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Owner of Cafe Giovanni Chef Duke Locicero talks Super Bowl recipes with Spud Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST WWL's Nat'rally N'awlins Frank Davis talks Super Bowl food Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines-Saints released more tickets--does that make you want to go to Miami even more…or do you plan to celebrate here at home? Have you already planned your big Who Dat party for Super Bowl Sunday? Or, are you still hunting for that elusive ‘golden’ ticket? And with less than one week left until the Big game…is it all just starting to sink in? Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines-Saints released more tickets--does that make you want to go to Miami even more…or do you plan to celebrate here at home? Have you already planned your big Who Dat party for Super Bowl Sunday? Or, are you still hunting for that elusive ‘golden’ ticket? And with less than one week left until the Big game…is it all just starting to sink in? Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-were you in that number when Buddy & Bobby’s Brawds went marching in yesterday? If an impromptu men in dresses parade turned out 85,000 people, what do you think the Quarter will look like Sunday after the Saints win the Super Bowl? Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Saints Talk Gumbo. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Jefferson Parish Councilman Tom Capella joins Spud to talk about having an Inspector General in Jefferson Parish. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST open lines-if a Saints fan sells their tickets to the NFC Championship game this weekend to a Vikings fan are they still a member of the ‘Who Dat Nation’ or a Benadict Arnold? What’s more important to you ‘fan loyalty’ or making some ‘big bucks on the game’…is it a by needs basis or is it just NEVER acceptable? Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-if a Saints fan sells their tickets to the NFC Championship game this weekend to a Vikings fan are they still a member of the ‘Who Dat Nation’ or a Benadict Arnold? What’s more important to you ‘fan loyalty’ or making some ‘big bucks on the game’…is it a by needs basis or is it just NEVER acceptable? Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines- was Republican Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts Senate race a message being sent to Congress and the President on healthcare? Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:35:00 EST New Orleans Saints Defensive End Will Smith at Wednesday's Press Conference before the NFC Championship game. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines - Spud wants to speak to voters in Orleans parish – what is the single biggest issue facing New Orleans that the next Mayor should focus most of their energy on? And what is the single most important issue to you? Plus do you believe the Saints are destined for the Super Bowl…and what do you say to all the “doubters?” And has your workplace been invaded with ‘Who Dat Fever?” Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet? Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST open lines- Spud speaks to voters in Orleans parish – what is the single biggest issue facing New Orleans that the next Mayor should focus most of their energy on? And what is the single most important issue to you? Plus do you believe the Saints are destined for the Super Bowl…and what do you say to all the “doubters?” And has your workplace been invaded with ‘Who Dat Fever?” Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet? Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:11:00 EST Open Lines-Spud speaks to voters in Orleans parish – what is the single biggest issue facing New Orleans that the next Mayor should focus most of their energy on? And what is the single most important issue to you? Plus do you believe the Saints are destined for the Super Bowl…and what do you say to all the “doubters?” And has your workplace been invaded with ‘Who Dat Fever?” Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet? Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Hokie Gajan, Saints Color commentator joins Spud to take your calls on the Saints victory over the Cardinals. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines-your take on the Saints huge win over the Cardinals…and upcoming NFC Championship matchup with Brett Farve & the Vikings. Do you believe this Saints team will take it all the way and win the Super Bowl? Can ANYbody beat us in OUR house?!? Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-your take on the Saints huge win over the Cardinals…and upcoming NFC Championship matchup with Brett Farve & the Vikings. Do you believe this Saints team will take it all the way and win the Super Bowl? Can ANYbody beat us in OUR house?!? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-time to start getting Crunked about the Saints and Cardinals in the Dome – do you have any pre-game rituals that you just have to do each week or it’s just not game time for you? And where will you be watching the game at ….your home, a Sports bar or the Dome? Plus what impact do you think Deuce McAllister will have on the Saints game tomorrow? Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:54:00 EST In another state a new law requiring high school seniors to pass an exit exam to make sure they are prepared for college is showing that large numbers of students won’t pass – the solution? Teach the students better? Nope. Make the test easier so they can pass it? Yes. It's your chance to stir the pot with Spud. He's taking nothing but your calls this hour. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:47:00 EST Today on the Spud Show, TV Evangelist, Pat Robertson says the Haitian quake is a ‘blessing in disguise’ and that the Haitians are being punished for revolting against the French when they tried to make them slaves. What do you think about what Pat Robertson said? It's your chance to stir the pot with Spud and his talk gumbo. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:02:00 EST What is Catholic Charities doing for the earthquake victims in Hati? How can residents help? Sarah Comiskey, spokesperson for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about this and more with Spud on the Spud Show. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines-amidst protestors--the Jefferson Parish council voted 6-0 to confirm Steve Theriot as interim parish President. (John Young did not vote.) Are you satisfied? Which way would you have voted? Should still do a more extensive search for a replacement? Do you think this is just another ‘backroom deal’ in Jefferson Parish? Plus we will continue to give you updates on the earthquake tragedy in Haiti as the information unfolds. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST amidst protestors--the Jefferson Parish council voted 6-0 to confirm Steve Theriot as interim parish President. (John Young did not vote.) Are you satisfied? Which way would you have voted? Should still do a more extensive search for a replacement? Do you think this is just another ‘backroom deal’ in Jefferson Parish? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-amidst protestors--the Jefferson Parish council voted 6-0 to confirm Steve Theriot as interim parish President. (John Young did not vote.) Are you satisfied? Which way would you have voted? Should still do a more extensive search for a replacement? Do you think this is just another ‘backroom deal’ in Jefferson Parish? Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines-in California a judge is hearing arguments about the Constitutionality of Proposition 8 which banned gay marriage in that state. If a proposition passed by the will of the people violates the Federal Constitution, which is the will of the people, which one prevails? Plus Mark McGuire has fessed up to using steroids when he broke the Homerun record-what’s worse in your eyes – betting on baseball like Pete Rose or cheating on baseball by using steroids like Mark McGuire? Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines-in California a judge is hearing arguments about the Constitutionality of Proposition 8 which banned gay marriage in that state. If a proposition passed by the will of the people violates the Federal Constitution, which is the will of the people, which one prevails? Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines-in California a judge is hearing arguments about the Constitutionality of Proposition 8 which banned gay marriage in that state. If a proposition passed by the will of the people violates the Federal Constitution, which is the will of the people, which one prevails? Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines- Jefferson Parish Council has decided on Steve Theriot to replace Aaron Broussard as Parish President - was this a good choice or a quick choice? Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines- Jefferson Parish Council has decided on Steve Theriot to replace Aaron Broussard as Parish President - was this a good choice or a quick choice? Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Jefferson Parish Councilman Tom Capella joins Spud to talk about their appointment of Steve Theriot, former State Auditor as the new interim President of Jefferson Parish - was it the right move? And did it happen too fast? Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST Jefferson Parish President Broussard says he will resign today-- What does that mean for the council and the parish going forward? Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST Jefferson Parish President Broussard says he will resign today-- What does that mean for the council and the parish going forward? Who are the likely candidates to fill his shoes? Did anyone see this comming? Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST Jefferson Parish President Broussard says he will resign today-- What does that mean for the council and the parish going forward? Who are the likely candidates to fill his shoes? Did anyone see this comming? Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST Clancy Dubois joins Spud to discuss Ed Murray's decision to leave the Mayor's race...plus calls about Saints in playoffs continues. Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Open lines- the Saints, Colts and other teams rested their starters for the final game of the season - should the NFL force them to play starters? Or do you like the fact that they rested? Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines with Spud and special guest, trooper Melissa Magey, talking about having a safe new year. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud show. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers about the Saints. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers about the Saints. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with President of the greater New Orleans sports foundation Jay Cicero about Saints clinch homefiled advantage in playoffs. How much of an impact will that potential extra game have on the city? Also speaks with Saints color analyst and former player Hokie Gajan on Saints using starting line up for Carolina Panthers or letting them rest? Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers about the Saints. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers about the Saints. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud speaks with callers about the Saints. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Santa Claus calls Spud at the WWL studio to speak with Spud and take your Christmas requests. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:10:00 EST Santa Claus continues to talk to Spud at the WWL studio while he drops off presents around the world. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud invites you to sing your favorite Christmas Carols. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on Christmas gifts and the true Grinch of Christmas - stealing Christmas gifts. He also talks about the Heney Family (Balloon Boy's parents). Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on Christmas gifts and the true Grinch of Christmas - stealing Christmas gifts. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls on Christmas gifts - have you made your list and checked it twice? Also, lets talk about the Grinch - do you know anyone you would nominate? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:11:00 EST The Magic number is one - one more win by the Saints, or one more loss by the Vikings and the playoffs run through the Superdome. Think that's going to happen? And, have you found a silver lining int he loss to the Cowboys? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST The Magic number is one - one more win by the Saints, or one more loss by the Vikings and the playoffs run through the Superdome. Think that's going to happen? And, have you found a silver lining int he loss to the Cowboys? Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST The Magic number is one - one more win by the Saints, or one more loss by the Vikings and the playoffs run through the Superdome. Think that's going to happen? And, have you found a silver lining int he loss to the Cowboys? Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:10:00 EST Today on the Spud show, Spud wants to know what your Saints game day rituals are. Do you have a specific routine? Also, who do you want to wear the infamous Red Dress? All this and more today on the Spud Show! Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST Today on the Spud show, Spud wants to know what your Saints game day rituals are. Do you have a specific routine? Also, who do you want to wear the infamous Red Dress? All this and more today on the Spud Show! Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST Today on the Spud Show, Mayor Nagin is going to save us from the city council by cutting 8 major categories. What do you think about City Hall, New Orleans Receation Dept. facilities, health clinics and libaries opening only 4 days a week? Spud is taking your calls on this and more! Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines part 2-Guest Host Tommy Tucker talks about Facebook - do you use it? What is it's purpose and is it safe for kids and teens? Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines- Guest Host Tommy Tucker talks about Facebook - do you use it? What is it's purpose and is it safe for kids and teens? Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:53:00 EST Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints' playoffs picture Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:00 EST Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints' playoffs picture and the weekend weather Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:00 EST Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints' playoffs picture and the weekend weather Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Open Lines-the State Streamlining commission is calling for Citizens Insurance to be disbanded – so what happens to all us folks, who were forced to go with Citizens after Katrina? Plus- New Orleans next Mayor- do we need a politician, businessman, charismatic leader, a smart person who keeps their nose to the grindstone or a combination of all of the above? Many say with Mitch in, it’s now a two man race…who’s the other man…or woman? Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Open Lines-the State Streamlining commission is calling for Citizens Insurance to be disbanded – so what happens to all us folks, who were forced to go with Citizens after Katrina? Plus- New Orleans next Mayor- do we need a politician, businessman, charismatic leader, a smart person who keeps their nose to the grindstone or a combination of all of the above? Many say with Mitch in, it’s now a two man race…who’s the other man…or woman? Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-New Orleans next Mayor- do we need a politician, businessman, charismatic leader, a smart person who keeps their nose to the grindstone or a combination of all of the above? Many say with Mitch in, it’s now a two man race…who’s the other man…or woman? Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Open lines-Abortion is at the center of the healthcare debate. It may be controversial but the Supreme Court says it’s legal. Should debates on healthcare reform be used to re-write laws on Abortion? Plus are your kids having sex & sexting while you’re postponing the dreaded ‘birds & bees’ talk? Studies say ‘yes’ to both. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Are your kids having sex and sexting while your're postponing the dreaded 'birds & bees'talk? Studies say yes to both - what do you say? Dr. Amy Dickson,Clinical Psychologist @ LSU health sciences center. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Abortion is at the Center of the healthcare debate. If may be controversial but the Supreme Court says it's legal. Should debates on healthcare reform be used to re-write laws on abortion? Dottie Lynch, CBs Political analyst joins us with the latest. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Chief Public Defender Derwyn Bunton says his office will refuse new murder and rape cases – do you think he’s trying to ‘hold the city ransom’ for more money? And what message does this send to the criminal element in New Orleans – if you commit murder or rape your gonna get a free pass because we’re too broke to prosecute? Cynthia Hedge Morrell City Council Woman calls to debate his argument. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-Mayor Nagin says the City Council made the wrong cuts to his budget…okay Mr. Mayor what are the RIGHT cuts to the budget? Are there ever ANY RIGHT CUTS TO MAKE? Everywhere you look families and companies are tightening their belts to make do with what they have to live within a shrinking budget…so why can’t city government? Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST Open Lines-President Obama's troop suggestions for Afghanistan,Aaron Broussard and Tim Whitmer- should Aaron fire Whitmer before he can get his pension? And Tiger Woods - why are we so fascinated with this story? Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST John Young Jefferson Parish Councilman- should Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard fire Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Officer Tim Whitmer? Whitmer is already the target of a Parish, State and Federal investigation that he shared commissions on an insurance contract for employees at West Jefferson Hospital. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Jeff Stacy, Tulane Political Science Professor talks with Spud about President Obama's plans for Afghanistan. Do you think its the right strategy for Afghanistan? Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines- Spud let's the 'Who Dat Nation' gloat over the big victory against the Patriots on Monday Night Football. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines- Spud let's the 'Who Dat Nation' gloat over the big victory against the Patriots on Monday Night Football. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud open the lines with the " Who Dat Nation " and talk Saints. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud open the lines with the " Who Dat Nation " and talk Saints. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to Billy Nunguesser, the Plaquemines Parish President, about Monday being declared Black & Gold Day in Plaquemines Parish. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to Richard Thomas, the Washington Parish President, about Monday being declared Black & Gold Day in Washington Parish. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to V.J. St. Pierre, the St. Charles Parish President, about Monday being declared Black & Gold Day in St. Charles Parish. Also, Orleans Parish Criminal Sherriff Marlin Gusman calls in to discuss his 35th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the N.O. Convention Center. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care with a Tulane Medical Center Cancer Doctor, Dr.Roy Weiner. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud takes your calls about Saturday's LSU game Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks to Sports Talk host Deke Bellavia about Saturday's LSU game Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with NFL and college football analyst Mike Detellier about Saturday's LSU game Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST A Federal Judge ruled that the Army Corps not only knew, but admitted 21 years ago, that the MRGO threatened human life, yet it did not act in time to prevent the catastrophic disaster that resulted from Hurricane Katrina – is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST a Federal Judge ruled that the Army Corps not only knew, but admitted 21 years ago, that the MRGO threatened human life, yet it did not act in time to prevent the catastrophic disaster that resulted from Hurricane Katrina – is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST A Federal Judge ruled that the Army Corps not only knew, but admitted 21 years ago, that the MRGO threatened human life, yet it did not act in time to prevent the catastrophic disaster that resulted from Hurricane Katrina – is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines on William Jefferson sentencing and Obese People paying more for insurance and funding TOPS programs. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-should fat people pay more for health insurance…when 65% of Americans are fat? Who do we target next? People who have a history of cancer, heart problems, Alzheimer’s? Where do we draw the line? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Open lines- Tommy Tucker in for Spud - Do you think Sarah Palin is a viable Presidential candidate in 2012? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines-Tommy Tucker in for Spud - with question is Sarah Palin a viable Presidential candidate for 2012? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines- Tommy Tucker in for Spud - Do you think Sarah Palin is a viable Presidential candidate in 2012? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST sentencing will come in for former Congressman Bill Jefferson today if you were the Judge how much time would you give him? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-remember the videos of those two acting like a pimp and a hooker and the ACORN people telling them how to rip off the taxpayers and Congress voted to cut off their funding? Well now ACORN is suing the Congress of the United States because they cut off their funding without due process in the courts – are you serious? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-was the attack on soldiers in Fort Hood a terrorist attack or not? What do you think? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Open Lines 2-A Washington Post article that says Hassan gave a presentation to a roomful of supervisors and mental health professionals he lectured on Islam, suicide bombers and finished with "we love death more than you love life". Plus he'd been e-mailing a radical cleric Yet nobody says or does anything. Should someone have spoken up?Did political correctness kill 13 people at Fort Hood? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Open Lines-A Washington Post article that says Hassan gave a presentation to a roomful of supervisors and mental health professionals he lectured on Islam, suicide bombers and finished with "we love death more than you love life". Plus he'd been e-mailing a radical cleric Yet nobody says or does anything. Should someone have spoken up?Did political correctness kill 13 people at Fort Hood? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks to CBS Military expert Jeff McCrosslen about the Fort Hood shooter, Major Nidal Malik Hasan’s lawyer says it will be difficult for his client to receive a fair trial at Fort Hood. Why? What will be unfair about it? And what evidence does he have to argue Hasan’s innocence? Should this be handled as an act of terrorism or as a soldier who lost control? Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines- the latest on the Ft. Hood shootings yesterday as well as the shootings in Orlando and the Federal indictment of Greg Meffert in New Orleans. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Open lines part 3-bottom line on this $1 trillion dollar healthcare plan that they plan to vote on Saturday…if your rep votes for it, will you vote for your rep? Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Open lines-bottom line on this $1 trillion dollar healthcare plan that they plan to vote on Saturday…if your rep votes for it, will you vote for your rep? Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks with Dave Welker the new FBI Special Agent in Charge in New Orleans - will he continue to partner with local officials to target violent crime like his predecessor? Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Open lines-North Shore justice of the peace Keith Bardwell resigned after refusing to marry mixed-race couples. Was that the right or wrong decision? The problem with Keith Bardwell is he stood up for what he believed and he’s getting pummeled for it. We’re always saying we want our politicians to be honest… he was honest…and he’s getting pummeled for it. We get angry when they give us “political double-speak”…and we get angry when they’re honest. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST open lines-what do the election results in New Jersey say about the Republican party? What do they say about President Barack Obama. When I vote for Pres; I vote for President. When I vote for Governor I vote for governor. When I vote for Senate, I vote for Senate. Some say this is some big referendum on the President…I don’t think so…I think it was about the candidates. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud opens up the lines with WWL listeners about the crime cameras, Jefferson Parrish business deals and Congress stepping in on FAA. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks with Raphael Goyaneche of the Metropolitan Crime Commission about crime improvements and Jefferson Parish scandals in insurance fraud and kickbacks. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Attorney James Garner rep. of the plaintiff in crime camera trial about the verdict for Greg Meiffert. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud opens up Saints coverage with Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan and NFL analyst Mike Detilleir. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud continue conversation with WWL listeners about comments made by Ed Blakley about New Orelans in a college interview. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud open lines with WWL listeners about comments made by Ed Blakley about New Orelans in a college interview. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 3:00:00 EST Spud gets in the Halloween spirit with WWL listeners. Talks favorite ghost stories,hanted houses and favorite holloween candy Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL listners about the city's buget short comings and solutions on how to fix it. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud corresponds with CBS corespondent about the new healthcare bill. Are you still for or against it? Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with State Senator Julie Quinn about the problems of chinese drywall. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Congressman Charlie Melancon about the FDA and the idea of banning the sale of Gulf Coast oysters in summer months. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-a Northwest Plane that was out of radio contact for an hour and a half was just moments away from being shot down by an F-16 fighter…..the Pilots claim they were having a heated debate in the cockpit…think about it… these pilots almost caused everyone on board to be killed by OUR OWN MILITARY because they were arguing? Should these pilots lose their jobs? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT President Obama has declared Open lines-Swine Flu to be a national emergency, do you think it deserves this much attention? Is it a national emergency? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Dr. Fred Lopez, LSU Health Sciences Center talks with Spud -President Obama has declared Swine Flu to be a national emergency, do you think it deserves this much attention? Is it a national emergency? Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud continue talk with WWL callers about the crime cameras,and if we as a city mis-spent funds.Spud also tackled the topic of criminals and un- worthy law suits . Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL callers about the crime cameras,and if we as a city mis-spent funds.Spud also tackled the topic of criminals and un- worthy law suits . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on the 2nd Amendment and illegal aliens. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on 2nd amendment rights and cutting salaries of executives that took government bail out funds. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about rapper Lil' Wayne's attempted gun possession charge after a search on his tour bus in New York and whether you have the right to have a gun and be defensive in whatever you call your "home". Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-if you pay your credit card bill late they slap you with a late fee…pay your credit card off early and now get slapped with…an Early fee? Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT if you pay your credit card bill late they slap you with a late fee…pay your credit card off early and now get slapped with…an Early fee? Find out what the credit card companies are up to now with Curtis Arnold, spokesperson for Cardratings.com . Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-should overweight workers pay more for health insurance? 30% of Americans say YES. But, 65% of Americans are overweight. Should the fatty’s stage a revolution—we’re the majority? And, do we make people predisposed to developing cancer, Alzheimer’s or diabetes pay more or insurance too? Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama tells Feds to back off states with Medical Marijuana laws and not pursue those who use prescription marijuana…do you see this as a ‘backdoor’ approach to ‘legalizing’ marijuana? And what does this say about the President when it comes to State laws versus Federal laws…does it make you feel better knowing that the President agrees with the States and not the Feds? Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Homeland security Secretary Janet Napolitano are butting heads over the rounding up of illegal immigrants…..Napolitano says to stop rounding them up and dumping them on the Feds….the Sheriff says it’s against the law and he took an oath to uphold the law…whose side are you on in this one? Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-the Archdiocese of New Orleans reached a $5 million dollar settlement on 20 abuse cases. Is any amount of money enough for victims of sexual abuse? Has this history of pedophilia shaken your faith…or your faith in the church? Is our money from the collection plate being used for these settlements? And, should the Catholic Church reveal the names of these abusive priests? Should they suffer the same consequences as anybody else who committed this crime? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Governor Bobby Jindal and Senator Mary Landrieu say the Tangipahoa justice of the peace who refused to marry an interracial couple…should lose his license. The justice says he has no regrets and no apologies. Whose side are you on? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-Balloon boy’s parents will be arrested for the hoax they pulled last week. Should these kids be permanently removed from that home? We’ll get the latest from our CBS correspondent Lee Franks in Colorado. I say they should…because of the extent they’re willing to go to exploit those little children. Take them away now before they get screwed up beyond repair. Lets think about this and John & Kate Plus 8—should children be the focus of reality shows? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Balloon boy’s parents will be arrested for the hoax they pulled last week. Should these kids be permanently removed from that home?I say they should…because of the extent they’re willing to go to exploit those little children. Take them away now before they get screwed up beyond repair. Lets think about this and John & Kate Plus 8—should children be the focus of reality shows? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to you about President Obama's visit, Former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price and more! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT President Obama's visit to New Orleans yesterday-- What are Governor Jindal's impressions of the visit and how much actual time did he get to discuss our state's needs with the president? Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT Spud talks to St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis about flood control for the North Shore. He also talks to St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro about cutting through red tape to expedite cash flow. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines 3-President Obama says he will end the ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on gays in the U.S. military – so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines 2-President Obama says he will end the ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on gays in the U.S. military – so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama says he will end the ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy on gays in the U.S. military – so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing? Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-the NFL has acknowledged that many former players are suffering from dementia much earlier in life than the rest of the population,because of all those hits they take on the field. With that in mind, if you were Tim Tebow’s momma would you let him play with a Bo Bo head? Spud says he was at the LSU/Ole Miss game when Archie Manning played with his arm in a huge cast…he didn’t look like he enjoyed it – so would you let your son play after having a concussion? Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize..for what….he hasn’t accomplished any of his goals yet? Does this lessen the nobility of the Nobel Award or heighten the expectations the world has for President Obama? Is it fair for the Nobel committee to feed an illusion that he has achieved the dreams he has only begun to dream? Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize..for what….he hasn’t accomplished any of his goals yet? Does this lessen the nobility of the Nobel Award or heighten the expectations the world has for President Obama? Is it fair for the Nobel committee to feed an illusion that he has achieved the dreams he has only begun to dream? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT State Treasurer John Kennedy joins Spud to talk about the State's Streamlining Commission's findings for saving money next year. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-the New Orleans City pays more for trash pick up than surrounding Parishes with more people. Why? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, let’s talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanski…are you pulling for or against Letterman? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, let’s talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanski…are you pulling for or against Letterman? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, let’s talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanski…are you pulling for or against Letterman? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 – what would constitute justice in your mind – exoneration for the cops or jail time? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 – what would constitute justice in your mind – exoneration for the cops or jail time? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 – what would constitute justice in your mind – exoneration for the cops or jail time? Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals – so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? It’s Talk Gumbo with John ‘Spud’ McConnell get your turn at the pot…weekdays from 1 – 4pm on WWL. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals – so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? It’s Talk Gumbo with John ‘Spud’ McConnell get your turn at the pot…weekdays from 1 – 4pm on WWL. Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals – so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? It’s Talk Gumbo with John ‘Spud’ McConnell get your turn at the pot…weekdays from 1 – 4pm on WWL. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-should New Orleans keep, discard or lower the 5 year residency requirement to run for Mayor? What do you think? Is the Swine Flu as deadly as they say it is? Is it as risky as the vaccine? And what’s this about not enough hospital beds? What’s worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself? Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Part 2-Dr. James Aiken joins Spud to talk about the Swine Flu. Is the Swine Flu as deadly as they say it is? Is it as risky as the vaccine? And what’s this about not enough hospital beds? What’s worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself? Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT Dr. James Aiken joins Spud to talk about the Swine Flu. Is the Swine Flu as deadly as they say it is? Is it as risky as the vaccine? And what’s this about not enough hospital beds? What’s worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself? Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines part 3-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council – right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 – do you think the increase is right? Would you take that job and all the abuse for $42,500 a year? Do you think we will get a better class of candidates if the money was higher? Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council – right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 – do you think the increase is right? Would you take that job and all the abuse for $42,500 a year? Do you think we will get a better class of candidates if the money was higher? Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT open lines-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council – right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 – do you think the increase is right? Would you take that job and all the abuse for $42,500 a year? Do you think we will get a better class of candidates if the money was higher? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-: a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway – one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued – what do you think should happen when this guy is caught? Should he serve as much time as Michael Vick? Are theses the type of people in society that we SHOULD be watching the most? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-: a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway – one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued – what do you think should happen when this guy is caught? Should he serve as much time as Michael Vick? Are theses the type of people in society that we SHOULD be watching the most? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-: a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway – one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued – what do you think should happen when this guy is caught? Should he serve as much time as Michael Vick? Are theses the type of people in society that we SHOULD be watching the most? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed – it has been removed but not after over 750 people joined in and voted. Is this free speech or a genuine threat to the President of the United States? What do you think? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed – it has been removed but not after over 750 people joined in and voted. Is this free speech or a genuine threat to the President of the United States? What do you think? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed – it has been removed but not after over 750 people joined in and voted. Is this free speech or a genuine threat to the President of the United States? What do you think? Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines-President Obama said over the weekend that American school children are at a global disadvantage because they go to school less than their counterparts in other nations - so should we legthen the school year, school day or leave it alone? Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-Iran test-fired not just short & medium range missiles…but long range missiles… defying warnings from the U.S. and other leaders. Do they have your attention now? If you were Israel what would you do? And,Louisiana leads the nation in women killed by men. Most cases involve domestic violence. Do restraining orders work? Or, is a gun a woman’s best defense? Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Iran test-fired not just short & medium range missiles…but long range missiles… defying warnings from the U.S. and other leaders. Do they have your attention now? If you were Israel what would you do? Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT the Chinese Drywall maker Taishan Gypsum is in default because they haven’t even responded to the class action law suit against them. Hope you have some class because it’s gonna be a long time before you see any action on this one. So if you’re a victim of Chinese Drywall, should the Feds offer you a bailout to fix the problem? State Senator Julie Quinn joins Spud to discuss the problem. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Line-President Obama says Iran has been operating a secret nuclear facility for years. If Israel goes after Iran, do we stop ‘em, back ‘em up or get out the way? Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT President Obama says Iran has been operating a secret nuclear facility for years. If Israel goes after Iran, do we stop ‘em, back ‘em up or get out the way? We’ll find out what Tulane Professor of Political Science Jeff Stacey thinks and then get your opinions. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General's office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be? Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General's office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be? Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General's office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines-the government sent out new security bulletins adding hotels, sports stadiums and entertainment venues as possible terrorist targets. Do you feel more protected today than you did after 9-11? Do you think the government is doing enough to protect us? And, if we stop fighting Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, are you prepared to fight the war here? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-the government sent out new security bulletins adding hotels, sports stadiums and entertainment venues as possible terrorist targets. Do you feel more protected today than you did after 9-11? Do you think the government is doing enough to protect us? And, if we stop fighting Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, are you prepared to fight the war here? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-the government sent out new security bulletins adding hotels, sports stadiums and entertainment venues as possible terrorist targets. Do you feel more protected today than you did after 9-11? Do you think the government is doing enough to protect us? And, if we stop fighting Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan, are you prepared to fight the war here? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-is it time to end tolls on the Crescent City Connection? They’re spending $27 million to collect $22 million? How long can you run a business where you spend more than you take in? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT State Representative Patrick Connick joins Spud to talk about the Crescent City Connection - is it time to end tolls on the Crescent City Connection? They’re spending $27 million to collect $22 million? How long can you run a business where you spend more than you take in? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-the Federal Reserve says they should regulate executive pay and bonuses at banks across America…but it doesn’t stop there….they also want to regulate salaries all the way down to loan officers and bank managers. Are you okay with that? And what if it was your industry? We have a Federal minimum wage…should we have a Federal Maximum wage also? Do you want the Federal Government telling you HOW MUCH you can earn? Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama appeared on 5 Network news shows over the weekend. Did he help or hurt his cause for healthcare reform? Did you watch? Did anything the President say sway…you either way? *The top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, says we need more troops or we’re gonna lose. What should we do…add troops or cut and run? (And, are you prepared for the consequences? If we leave, what are the consequences; if we stay—what are the consequences?) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCrosslen joins Spud to comment on the top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, saying we need more troops or we’re gonna lose. What should we do…add troops or cut and run? (And, are you prepared for the consequences? If we leave, what are the consequences; if we stay—what are the consequences?) Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama appeared on 5 Network news shows over the weekend. Did he help or hurt his cause for healthcare reform? Did you watch? Did anything the President say sway…you either way? Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama scrapped Bush’s European missile shield. The Russians like it. The Poles & Czhecks don’t. Do you? Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-the House, the Senate & Governor Bobby Jindal cut off Acorn’s funding in light of some surreptitious videos. Will they ever get their funding back? Should they ever get their funding back? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes your opinions on former President Jimmy Carter's comments and state Senator Julie Quinn calls in to discuss Chinese drywall. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2-Former President Jimmy Carter said on NBC news that many white Americans don’t like President Obama simply because he is black…it has nothing to do with his policy it’s simply racism. So is it really racism or policy? Is the President immune to criticism because of the color of his skin? And is his Carter’s statement offensive to you? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Former President Jimmy Carter said on NBC news that many white Americans don’t like President Obama simply because he is black…it has nothing to do with his policy it’s simply racism. So is it really racism or policy? Is the President immune to criticism because of the color of his skin? And is his Carter’s statement offensive to you? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines 2-NOPD Chief Warren Riley says his officers won’t ask suspected illegal’s their immigration status if they are a victim or a witness to a crime. So what’s he gonna ask you and me? If you or I witness a crime but have an outstanding warrant for multiple traffic fines are they gonna ignore that for us? I'll bet not. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-NOPD Chief Warren Riley says his officers won’t ask suspected illegal’s their immigration status if they are a victim or a witness to a crime. So what’s he gonna ask you and me? If you or I witness a crime but have an outstanding warrant for multiple traffic fines – are they gonna ignore that for us? I’ll bet not. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines 3-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting “you lie” during President Obama’s health care speech to Congress? He apologized to the President, the President accepted. Now, some say he should apologize to his fellow members of Congress or be subject to a “resolution of disapproval.” Whose side are you on? Wilson who says one apology is enough? Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines 2-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting “you lie” during President Obama’s health care speech to Congress? He apologized to the President, the President accepted. Now, some say he should apologize to his fellow members of Congress or be subject to a “resolution of disapproval.” Whose side are you on? Wilson who says one apology is enough? Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting “you lie” during President Obama’s health care speech to Congress? He apologized to the President, the President accepted. Now, some say he should apologize to his fellow members of Congress or be subject to a “resolution of disapproval.” Whose side are you on? Wilson who says one apology is enough? Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:00:00 EDT Join Deke and Mike Scarborough of Tigerbait.com for LSU talk and more. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines 2-President Obama addressed Congress last night on his vision of Healthcare reform. Is his vision your vision? Or is it still confusing you so much your eyes are crossing? Do you think there will ever be a bipartisan bill on healthcare? Are both parties really that far apart in their visions for America? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-President Obama addressed Congress last night on his vision of Healthcare reform. Is his vision your vision? Or is it still confusing you so much your eyes are crossing? Do you think there will ever be a bipartisan bill on healthcare? Are both parties really that far apart in their visions for America? Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 3-will you listen to President Obama’s address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says won’t really matter to you because your mind is made up? Do you think the President can win the argument for healthcare reform with the American people? What do you want to hear him say tonight? Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2-will you listen to President Obama’s address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says won’t really matter to you because your mind is made up? Do you think the President can win the argument for healthcare reform with the American people? What do you want to hear him say tonight? Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-will you listen to President Obama’s address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says won’t really matter to you because your mind is made up? Do you think the President can win the argument for healthcare reform with the American people? What do you want to hear him say tonight? Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines Part 3-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students today. Let's talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didn't let your child participate...was it really because of what you thought he would say or was it because you did not vote for him? And if that's the reason, whose really politicizing this address...you or the President? Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines Part 2-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students today. Let's talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didn't let your child participate...was it really because of what you thought he would say or was it because you did not vote for him? And if that's the reason, whose really politicizing this address...you or the President? Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students today….let’s talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didn’t let your child participate….was it really because of what you thought he would say or was it because you did not vote for him? And if that’s the reason, whose really politicizing this address….you or the President? Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 3-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nation’s children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school won’t let them opt out. Are you? What’s your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now? Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nation’s children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school won’t let them opt out. Are you? What’s your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now? Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nation’s children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school won’t let them opt out. Are you? What’s your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now? Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines part 3-if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jail….then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for good…or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Let’s talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught again…and what should we as a society do. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines - if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jail….then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for good…or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Let’s talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught again…and what should we as a society do. Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jail….then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for good…or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Let’s talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught again…and what should we as a society do. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines- A pastor in Phoenix is telling his church that he orays that Obama dies and goes to hell. Is this 'Spritual War fare,' 'free speech,' or an outright threat to the President? How far does free speech go? Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- A pastor in Phoenix is telling his church that he orays that Obama dies and goes to hell. Is this 'Spritual War fare,' 'free speech,' or an outright threat to the President? How far does free speech go? Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Jeff Mcrosslen, retired Army Colonel and CBS Military Expert talks with Spud about the war in Afghanistan - should we pull out now? Can we win this war? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines part 2-the 2010 Census - should illegal immigrants be counted when it comes to getting Federal aid for a city or region....what about for Representation in Congress? And healthcare reform are you for or against a Government run option? If your for or against a public option...what's your reason? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-the 2010 Census - should illegal immigrants be counted when it comes to getting Federal aid for a city or region....what about for Representation in Congress? And healthcare reform are you for or against a Government run option? If your for or against a public option...what's your reason? Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Elliot Stonecipher, demographer and political analyst joins Spud to discuss the 2010 Census - should illegal immigrants be counted when it comes to getting Federal aid for a city or region....what about for Representation in Congress? Elliot tells us the law and then Spud takes your calls on the issue. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-John Ahlf has been sentenced to 5 years suspended sentence and 6 months jail time for putting alcohol and pills near his wife so she could kill herself… did the Judge get it right? Was the punishment fitting of the crime? (He could have gotten up to 10 years for assisted suicide) Do you think it was too much or too little time? Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines -it’s been 4 years since Katrina – are you back to normal, returning to normal or have you established a NEW normal? In your daily routine, do you experience blight and destruction, or is it like the storm never happened? Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines 3- Michael Anderson, the guy convicted killing 5 teens execution style. If you were on that jury would you sentence him to life in prison or death? What is the greater form of justice? Plus, should a Houma man spend in jail for helping his wife kill herself? 33 year old John Ahlf pleaded guilty to putting a wine cooler & pills where she could reach them. (His wife Mary suffered from a rare form of arthritis that caused severe joint pain.) Do you consider this assisted suicide? Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines 2- Michael Anderson, the guy convicted killing 5 teens execution style. If you were on that jury would you sentence him to life in prison or death? What is the greater form of justice? Plus, should a Houma man spend in jail for helping his wife kill herself? 33 year old John Ahlf pleaded guilty to putting a wine cooler & pills where she could reach them. (His wife Mary suffered from a rare form of arthritis that caused severe joint pain.) Do you consider this assisted suicide? Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Michael Anderson, the guy convicted killing 5 teens execution style. If you were on that jury would you sentence him to life in prison or death? What is the greater form of justice? Plus, should a Houma man spend in jail for helping his wife kill herself? 33 year old John Ahlf pleaded guilty to putting a wine cooler & pills where she could reach them. (His wife Mary suffered from a rare form of arthritis that caused severe joint pain.) Do you consider this assisted suicide? Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 3- Is the prosecution of CIA operatives over torture justice or not? Should we be investigating these men who were following orders? What do you think? Is it okay to torture terrorists? Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2- Is the prosecution of CIA operatives over torture justice or not? Should we be investigating these men who were following orders? What do you think? Is it okay to torture terrorists? Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Is the prosecution of CIA operatives over torture justice or not? Should we be investigating these men who were following orders? What do you think? Is it okay to torture terrorists? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines part 3- Social Security will not have a cost of living increase next year? Is that fair? Do you think you will ever retire? Will Social Security be there for you? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines-Social Security will not have a cost of living increase for the next two years - is Social Security going broke? Do you think you will ever retire? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines-Social Security will not have a cost of living increase for the next two years - is Social Security going broke? Do you think you will ever retire? Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines - Cash for Clunkers and the War in Afghanistan are the topics in this hour. Should Cash for Clunkers continue...was it a good program? And is it time to send more troops to Afghanistan or pull out all together? Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines part 2- today is the last day for Cash for Clunkers - so do you think it was a success? Did you take advantage of the program? Would you like to see another program like this? Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- today is the last day for Cash for Clunkers - so do you think it was a success? Did you take advantage of the program? Would you like to see another program like this? Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT WWL's Alfred Richard 'the movie man' talks to Spud about the movies out this weekend and he also helps callers find movies on DVD. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- the man convicted of the Lockerbei bombing in Scotland was set free from prison on compassionate grounds. ( the man has terminal prostate cancer) He was flown to Libya so he could die at home and received a hero's welcome - was justice really served? Should he have been released? Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- New Orleans D.A. Leon Cannizaro says citizens of New Orleans have no faith in the criminal justice system. Is this true? Which is the weakest link in the chain - the cops, the courts or the D.A.? Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Citizens Insurance has to settle a $92.8 million dollar lawsuit because they took too long to handle Katrina claims. What does that mean for you? Jim Donelon, La. Insurance Commissioner and Fred Herman, lead attorney for the plaintiffs will tell us. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 3- Healthcare Reform debate continues...Democrates say they may just go ahead and pass reform without the Republicans on board - so do you think they are listening to you? Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2- Healthcare Reform debate continues...Democrates say they may just go ahead and pass reform without the Republicans on board - so do you think they are listening to you? Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Healthcare Reform debate continues...Democrates say they may just go ahead and pass reform without the Republicans on board - so do you think they are listening to you? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:37:00 EDT Spud speaks with former director of jefferson parish shelter Lee Ann Matherne about dog and cats in jefferson parish animal shelter wongfully euthanized? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with director of security with first NBC bank Nancy Rowland about what should happen to man responsible for the largest case of credit and debit card data theft in U.S. history? Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show (health care) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show (health care) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show (health care) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud on healthcare. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud on healthcare. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud on healthcare. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with movie critic Alfred Richard about whats hot and whats not. Michael hunt and Wally Pontiff about new print to help support the Wally Pontiff foundation, and Blaine Kern with Blaine Kern Studios about the Krewe of Boo and promoting the city through tourism. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Cindy Arceneaux from Familis Helping Families about back to school for everybody including special needs children. What everyone needs to know from an expert. And Louisiana developmental disablities councils partners in policy making graduate Jason Weill about lots of help from people who want to prove themselves if you just know how to ask for it, and what jason learned. Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Thu, 6 Aug 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson's corruption charges Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson's corruption charges Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson's corruption charges Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud. Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines with Spud. Bank teller fired for pursuing criminal. Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL callers about the government "Cash for Clunkers" program Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL callers about a lawsuit brought against Monroe College in New York City by a student who says they failed deliver on promises of job placement Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL callers about a lawsuit brought against Monroe College in New York City by a student who says they failed deliver on promises of job placement Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Maria Shaw, Professional Astrologer to the Stars joins Spud to give listener a reading over the phone. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Attorney Donald Foret joins Spud to talk about the William Jefferson case. Now that it has gone to the jury what will the verdict be and if you were on the jury how would you vote? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Mike Ryan, Florida Lawyer and Julie Quinn, Louisiana State Senator and Daniel Becnel, Attorny -talk to Spud about the latest on the Chinese Drywall situation - how can you tell if you have it, what's the latest on the class action lawsuit and what measures is the Government taking? Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Mike Ryan, Florida Lawyer and Julie Quinn, Louisiana State Senator talk to Spud about the latest on the Chinese Drywall situation - how can you tell if you have it, what's the latest on the class action lawsuit and what measures is the Government taking? Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines-a man who was on the Presidential commission that recommended to raise the drinking age to 21 back in the 1980's now says it was the worst decision he ever made and the age should be lowered to 18? Do you agree - should the drinking age be lowered? When is an adult and adult? Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-Yesterday the Orleans City Council voted 4-3 to not proceed with the purchase of the Chevron Building. So did they make the right decision? What do you think? Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-Yesterday the Orleans City Council voted 4-3 to not proceed with the purchase of the Chevron Building. So did they make the right decision? What do you think? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines - Should the New Orleans City Council approve the decision to buy the old Chevron building in the CBD and make it the new City Hall? They will be voting today. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines part 2 - Should Congress have to take part in any National Healthcare plan that is enacted? Are you happy with your healthcare - does it need to be overhauled or just tweaked? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines - Should Congress have to take part in any National Healthcare plan that is enacted? Are you happy with your healthcare - does it need to be overhauled or just tweaked? Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines Part 3- Texas has introduced a new law that will make a mandatory evacuation just that MANDATORY. Allowing the police to FORCE you to leave your home if one is called, even arresting you if you resist. Is this a good or bad law? Should we impliment it here? Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines Part 2- Texas has introduced a new law that will make a mandatory evacuation just that MANDATORY. Allowing the police to FORCE you to leave your home if one is called, even arresting you if you resist. Is this a good or bad law? Should we impliment it here? Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- Texas has introduced a new law that will make a mandatory evacuation just that MANDATORY. Allowing the police to FORCE you to leave your home if one is called, even arresting you if you resist. Is this a good or bad law? Should we impliment it here? Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines - an illegal immigrant who was sent back to Guatemala by a Florida Hospital after being in their care for 3 years at the cost of 1.5 million dollars. His family is now suing the hospital for 1 million dollars for his lifetime care. Is that fair? Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines continue on the issue with Harvard Professor Gates and his claim that he was arrested because he was African-American. What do you think? Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines on Spud show, talking about baby that died in westwego due to rat bites. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT Spud speaks with attorney for Charlie Papenfus, Douglas Foresight. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud show open lines about telemarketers. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud with open lines on leaving animals in cars. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with spokesperson Kathleen Leblanc for Louisiana SPCA about how dangerous it is to leave an animal in a car in the heat? How quickly does it take for serious injuries to occur? Is it a criminal offense? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Tamachia Davenport of faith based A.I.D.S. awareness program at St. John #5 faith church in the 7th ward about sex education in schools, more or less? At what age should it start? Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines on the spud show. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with WWL NFL and college football analyst about Michael Vick. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open phone lines on the Spud show. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with movie critic ALfred Richard about what movies are hot and whats not and also chats with SNL alumni,actor, and comedian Joe Piscopo about upcoming event at Harrahs. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with neighbor Annette Stevens of parents whos 3 month old baby died from rat bites. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Dr. Rick Steiffer of Tulane family and community medicine about overworked medical staffs and do we have enough personel skilled and trained to handle a national health inusrance plan or will we bring the system to a grinding halt? Will it make healthcare better or worse for americans? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Discussion on Shelly Midura continues with open lines. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines with Spud and listeners about council woman Shelly Midura. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with attorney and former public defender of New Orleans Robert Jenkins, about the charges of contempt of court and kidnapping over public defenders interviewing two children without parental consent. Do we have a criminal justice system or is it just a big circus? Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Channel 4 meteorologist Jonathon Meyers about Bills Gates seeking a method to weaken hurricanes by making the gulf colder upon arrival of a hurricane and how and if it will work. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines on the Spud show. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with the professor of Biological Sciences at University of Alabama professor Dr. Stephen Secor about U.S. senator Bill Nelsons plan to organize python hunts in everglades to attempt to reduce population. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Attorney Donald 'Chick' Foret joins Spud to talk about the missing money in the NOPD evidence room - who should run the evidence room while the investigation is going on? Part 2 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Attorney Donald 'Chick' Foret joins Spud to talk about the missing money in the NOPD evidence room - who should run the evidence room while the investigation is going on? Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- Should Americans be allowed to buy prescription drugs from Canada or Mexico? Would you want to buy them? Have you? Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Should Americans be allowed to buy Prescription drugs from Canada? Do you think its the right thing to do? Would you buy them? Is there a safety concern Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Leo Honeycutt, Edwin Edwards'biographer about the possiblity of the former Governor being released early. And would you vote for Edwards again if you could? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nunguesser and Plaquemines Parish Coastal Liason P.J. Hahn join Spud to talk about the idea of allowing the State to take over the building of levees and coastal projects using the Feds money just like we do for highway projects. Good idea or bad? Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT First up Dr. Mike Strain Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture joins Spud to talk about a new threat to citrus crops then Dr. John Lopez, Lake Ponchartrain Basin Foundation talks with Spud about the possibility of Louisiana taking over the building of levees - getting the money from the Feds like we do for highways but we build them ourselves - would this work? Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- Medical Mistakes, have they ever happend to you? How bad was it - how did it make you feel? Who pays for the mistake? Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- who do you want to see run for Mayor of New Orleans? And what qualities to you want in your next Mayor? Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Clancy Dubois joins Spud for the first half of the hour to discuss who are now the front runners to run for Mayor of New Orleans now that Lt. Governor Landriue will not run. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Col. Mike Edmonson of the State Police joins Spud to review the latest law changes in the State and answer questions about State Police methods. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- on Red Light cameras in the City of New Orleans - are they for public safety or just to get public funds? Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Robert Mendoza, New Orleans Public works director talks with Spud about Red Light camera tickets. Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines continue on the TSA and the new Credit card rules for 18 to 21 year olds. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- talk continues on the new credit rules for 18 year olds and comments on the TSA - what exactly are they responsible for - do you have any TSA stories. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- new credit card bill does not allow those between the age of 18 and 21 to get a credit card without parental co-signing or proof of income to cover expenses - so when are you considered an adult.....18 or 21? Should we just raise all things to 21 or lower them to 18? Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines continue on the Death Penalty issue - can we put a price tag on justice? Should we continue the Death Penalty no matter the cost. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT open lines- Death Penalty - are we too concerned with the cost when it comes to justice? Should the Death penalty be expanded or stopped? Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Dr. Fred Lopez, Professor of Medicine at LSU Health Science Center about the possibility of the Swine Flu being stronger this fall. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Mighty John Marshall of Moneymusic.com take your calls on what your albums are worth - and with the death of Michael Jackson has the value of his records risen? Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT WWL TV's Frank Davis and WWL Radio's Tom Fitzmorris join Spud with some grilling tips for the Fourth. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines - a 2 year old girl was killed by a pet Burmese Python in Florida - are some animals to dangerous to be domesticated? Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-An independent investigation by the Louisiana Technology Council revealed that Mayor Ray Nagin's emails and calendar were DELIBERATELY deleted. What does this mean legally? What does it mean to you emotionally? And, what does it say about Mayor Nagin & his administration? Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT An independent investigation by the Louisiana Technology Council revealed that Mayor Ray Nagin's emails and calendar were DELIBERATELY deleted. What does this mean legally? What does it mean to you emotionally? And, what does it say about Mayor Nagin & his administration? Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT Part 2 of the Discussion on NOAH. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT Cecil Tebo- NOPD Crisis Unit Supervisor joins Spud to talk about Governor Jindal's veto of a bill that would keep New Orleans Adolescent Hospital open saying it's too costly to keep open. Is it? Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise joins Spud to talk about Coastal Restoration for Louisiana and Energy needs for the nation. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines-Orleans City Council heard claims from Migrant workers today about not getting paid from local contractors - what do you think? Are they being treated unfair because they are migrant workers? Is it because they are not doing good work? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT A man in Shreveport claims that the Shreveport police confiscated his gun on during a routine traffic stop. The man has a permit to carry a gun. Attorney Carl Findley talks with Spud about the matter. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines - who should get custody of Michael Jackson's kids and have control of his estate - and what role will or should the childrens mothers play in this? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines continue on the 550 Lb. 14 year old whose mother was arrested for neglect and child abuse because of his weight. Is it child abuse or bad parenting? And when should the State step in? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Bill Watkins of the Economic Forecast Project in Califonia joins Spud to discuss what will happen if California's state government does indeed go bankrupt. What effect could it have on the rest of the nation? Plus open lines on the overweight teen continue. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Debbie Regan- Parental Center of Children's Hospital joins Spud to discuss the case of the 550 pound 14 year old in North Carolina whose mother was arrested for Child abuse and neglect due to his weight. When is it Child Abuse and when is it bad parenting? Should the State have stepped in? Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with movie critic Alfred Richard about Jackson and Fawcetts death, and What movies are hot and whats not. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with energy editor for the Wall St. Journal, Jeff Ball, about cap and trade. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with the contributing editor at Americans for Limited Government, Justin Williams , about Ben Bernake getting grilled by congress on how the feds operate? Should feds be audited? Or are they immune Like the corps of engineers? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about where a child's right to privacy ends and where a parent's right to know and protect starts. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to John Shehan from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about 'sexting' and the effects of it. Where should you draw the line between a child's privacy and a parent's right to know and protect? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Clancy Dubos, co-owner and political editor of The Gambit and WWL-TV's political analyst about what is on the agenda for the final days of the legislative session. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Can money and who you know get you a better deal in the courts when you've done wrong? Spud takes your calls. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Do celebrities and powerful people have a different set of laws or do they know how to get around the law better? Spud takes your calls. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to State Treasurer John Kennedy about the legislature balancing the budget and where the money goes. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about the proposed 'alternate diploma' for high school students who aren't college-bound. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about the biggest threat to the US: Iran, North Korea or Al Queda? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to CBS reporter live in Dubai Tula Vlahou about the political unrest in Iran and takes your calls about the biggest threat to the US: Iran, North Korea or Al Queda. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT Sheriff Strain calls in to give an update. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on a LA Senate Bill that would allow home-schooled children to play High School sports. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on a LA Senate Bill that would allow home-schooled children to play High School sports. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Mark Rosa, Tulane Professor of Finance talks to guest host Tommy Tucker about President Obama's new regulation proposals for the financial sector - are they too strict or not enough Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines-Tommy Tucker in for Spud and the Court of Common Sense contiues...your rulings on come stories in the news - what you would do if you were the judge. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- Tommy Tucker guest hosting for Spud - The court is in session - the Court of Common Sense that is- Tommy wants your ruling on some cases recently in the news, including Donte' Stallworth's 30 day sentence and William Jefferson's defense for why the money was in the freezer. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Tommy Tucker in for Spud, Attorney General Eric Holder thinks we need more and stronger hate crime laws - do you think this is really necessary? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- Tommy Tucker guest hosts. Do you think EVERYONE is entitled to healthcare? Can we afford it? Do you really want government to manage your health care? Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Tommy Tucker in for Spud and he talks about Toula Vlahou, CBS correspondent in Dubai and David Sobek, Professor of Political science at LSU about the Presidential election in Iran. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines - Tommy Tucker guest hosts for Spud. Comedian Bill Maher made remarks that President Obama is too concerned with being a celebrity and not a President. Maher is a big supporter of Obama - do you think he is right? Plus comments continue on the officer shooting the dog in St. Charles Parish Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Tommy Tucker guest hosts - a St. Charles Parish Deputy shoots a dog that was biting his leg - the owner claims it was excessive force...what do you think? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Tommy Tucker guest hosts as Jason Berry- New Orleans Author talks about the baggage that the new Archbishop will carry with him - can he really make a difference in New Orleans. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines part 2- cuts could be coming to Higher education in Louisiana - what should we do to stop the cuts? What about consolidating some colleges? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open lines- cuts could be coming to Higher education in Louisiana - what should we do to stop the cuts? What about consolidating some colleges? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines-a Federal Judge ruled that several illegal immigrants constitutional rights were violated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency when they were rounded up in a raid - was the Judge right? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines-a Federal Judge ruled that several illegal immigrants constitutional rights were violated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency when they were rounded up in a raid - was the Judge right? Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open Lines part 2- Spud opens the lines on some Legislation in Baton Rouge dealing with Career Diplomas and another proposal to prohibit a teacher having a relationship with a student even if they are between the ages of 18 and 21. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Spud opens the lines on some Legislation in Baton Rouge dealing with Career Diplomas and another proposal to prohibit a teacher having a relationship with a student even if they are between the ages of 18 and 21. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines- Should gay and lesbian's be allowed to openly serve in the U.S. military? Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Donald 'Chick' Foret, former Assistant U.S. District Attorney joins Spud to talk about the case - is it a slam dunk for the Feds? Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Phil Locicero, President, IATSE Local 478 and Mike Hughes, Biz Manager, IATSE Local 478 join Spud to talk about how important this vital industry is for Louisiana and why we need to keep pace with other states in tax incentives. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes? Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes? Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes? Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Alfred Richard about popular WWII movies Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Clem Goldberger, Senior Marketing Director for the WWII Museum about events happening this week to commemorate D-Day Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to State Senator Julie Quinn about a bill to address the ongoing mess made by Chinese drywall Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to State Senator AG Crowe about a resolution to tell the Federal Government to re-read the 10th Amendment Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about a proposed law to make English the official language of the United States Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about a proposed law to make English the official language of the United States Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines- the proposed ban on smoking in Casinos and bars was defeated in the House - right or wrong? Did you side in this arguement win? Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- Spud continues to get your reaction to the defeat of the bill to ban smoking in bars and casinos - did your side win? Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to FEMA's New Administrator Craig Fugate about their readiness for Hurricane Season. Then your calls on the defeat of the smoking bill in the House - did your side win? Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Should Police be involved in how you discipline your children? Spud says no. What do you say? Open lines on the subject. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT GM has filled for bankruptcy so would you still buy a car from GM? How will the new 'Government Motors' operate and what does it mean for the GM plant in Shreveport. Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover talks about the impact to his town. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT Final hour of Hurricane Prep day as Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta joins Spud to talk about what will happen with vital utilities in the event of a storm and how soon can they be returned. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT Hurricane season starts today and Spud talks with Governor Bobby Jindal and State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry about the States' preparations for this season. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Mark Cooper of GOHSEP and Col. Mike Edmonson La. State troopers and General Bennett Landreneau of the National Guard talk about Contra Flow and other things for this years Hurricane Season. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about the Texas woman who was told to take the American flag down from her work space and the 2 Metairie children who were found still in diapers and unable to talk at 4 and 5 years old whose parents were arrested for juvenile cruelty. Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about the Texas woman who was told to take the American flag down from her office space. He also talks to New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro about additional investigators for his office and the $2.4 million John Thompson judgment. Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Mike Buss from the American Legion and takes your calls about the Texas woman who was told to remove the American flag from her office space. Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Melanie Talia, President of the New Orleans Police and Justice Institute, about money for additional officers in the DA's office and extending shifts for the NOPD. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud takes your calls about the six Covington teens who staged a fake robbery as part of a school project that now won't face prosecution. Should they have been punished to a further extent? Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Keith Hardie, a lawyer with the Maple Area Residents, and Senator Danny Martiny about SB 136 which will blur the distinction between restaurants and bars. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Jeff Stacey, Political Science Professor at Tulane University, about Iran, Korea, Pakistan and Al Qaeda. Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Henri Boulet, Executive Director of the LA Highway 1 Coalition, about the new tolls that will be charged at the Leeville Bridge. Mon, 25 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to State Representative Austin Badon about his legislation to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to AAA spokesman Don Redman about red light cameras and distracted driving. Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Greg Mauz, Texas activist with the National Motorist Association, about Louisiana being the 4th least friendly state to motorists. Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Alfred Richard joins Spud for a look at this weekends Box office fare - what's hot and what's not? Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines - Spud gets your calls and reactions to House Bill 612 and Senate Bill 259 that would create 'career track' diplomas for High School students. Fri, 22 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Paul Vallas- Superintendent of Recovery School District give his opinion on a new house bill that would offer a different diploma for those not going to college- then open lines on the subject. Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open Lines -Should smoking be banned in all public places including bars and casinos? Wed, 20 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT New Orleans has landed the 2013 Super Bowl - so what does the city have to do to look like a world class city by then? Jay Cicero, President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation joins Spud for the first half hour. Tue, 19 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines continue on House Bill 383 that make Parents of kids in trouble responsible for their actions. Parents could get community service or fines. Is this the right move to help curb juvenile crime? Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines on House Bill 383 that would hold Parents and guardians accountable for the actions of children who get in trouble. Parents could get community service or fines. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Tom Shatz, President of Citizens Against Government Waste talks about the new Pig Book and then Open lines on Walker Hines bill to hold parents accountable for children who break the law by giving them fines or community service. Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Open lines continue on today's shooting at a school in Lafourche Parish. Spud also talks about the upcoming Special Olympics event in Louisiana. Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Discussion continues on the School Shooting in Larose-Cutoff, also Chief Warren Riley talks about his move for 12 hour shifts for NOPD. Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT WWL TV Reporter Katie Moore has an update on the School shooting then Spud takes your calls and reactions to it. Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Open lines- Spud talks about President Obama's call for a Credit Card Reform bill - good idea or bad? Fri, 15 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Nancy Pelosi claims that the CIA lied to her and Congress about Waterboarding - Spud says she's 2 heartbeats away from the White House so do you believe her or the CIA? Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud open the lines to WWL listeners about the statte3 buget,DWI and more Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with State Treasure John Kennedy about the up-coming fiscal season. Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Kimberly Chauvan about LA seafood and the fact that importing is taking over. Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Loyola University Professor Dane Ciolino talks about Tracie Washington and the posting of the council emails. Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Mtumishi St. Julien about the Louisiana Finance Authority plans to put first-time home ownersinto a home. Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Arron Misenich and Thea Pagelabout the New Orleans Bio Innovation Center. Thu, 14 May 2009 0:57:00 EDT Spud talks with Stephen Perry about tourism and the importance of tourism to the economy of Louisiana in celebration of national tourism day. Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Montana State Representive about new fire-arm legilation proposed in their state in comparision with Louisiana. Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT With all the requests for information from Government entities due to our recovery, are Governments capable and up to speed on delivering information quickly in this 'instant gratification' society? What can be done to speed up the process with Technology? Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with practicing pediatric dentist, Dr. Claudia Cavallino, and dentist and past president of Louisiana Dental Association, Dr. Marty Garrett, about a bill to ban school based dental clinic stalling committee, as legislators attempt to outlaw school based mobile dental clinics. Discussing if its a good, or bad idea? Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Bill Walker the director of Mississippi Marine Resources and Carlton Dufrechau the executive director of lake Ponchatrain Basin Foundation about restoring Louisiana's and Mississippi's coast, and how they each affect one another. Mon, 11 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Cynthia Albert from the New Orleans Better Business Bureau about phone,internet,and door to door scams, the latest, and which ones are making a come back? Fri, 8 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Sarah Devlin, student filmmaker, and her mother Fran Comiskey about the Ben Franklin Freshman's win at the Louisiana Film Festival. Spud also speaks with Movie Critic Alfred Richard, about what's new at the Cinema this weekend. Fri, 8 May 2009 14:43:00 EDT Spud speaks with Actor/Writer/ Proucer Jamie Wax,who's one man play, Going to Jackson, opens up this weekend at Le Chat Noir. Spud also speaks with Glen Pitre and Michelle Benoit, Filmmakers and Playwrights, who's new play opens at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport. Fri, 8 May 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about problems with America's welfare system Thu, 7 May 2009 15:20:00 EDT Spud talks with AAA spokesman about why are oil prices increasing so quickly.And what kind of prices we should expect for the summer. Thu, 7 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Public Service Commissioner, Eric Skrmetta about cap and trade and give WWl listeners a better understanding. Thu, 7 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Fair Tax rep Ken Hoagland about th pros and cons of fair tax in relations to coorporate tax. Wed, 6 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talked with Clancy Dubos about Ray Nagins last year in office and the legacy he will leave. Wed, 6 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with investigative reporter Lee Zuric about bad dealings of Ray Nagin and the possible outcome. Wed, 6 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud open the lines with WWL listeners about Mayor Ray Nagin and Dr Ed Blakeley.And the legacy they will leave. Tue, 5 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Franklin Schargel about the school system and "How to keep our kids in school. Tue, 5 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Attorney Donald "Chick" Forret about President Obamaurging thethe U.S. Supreme Court to overturn landmark decision. Tue, 5 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Darlene Katan about cinco demayo ,the history,and How its celebrated. Mon, 4 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Director of Public Affairs at Lifelock Personal Protection about things you can do to protect your identity and what to do if you suspect its been stolen Mon, 4 May 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to FBI Special Agent Krisi Green about general scams to be aware of - tax scams, medical scams and more Mon, 4 May 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Mark Sterbcow from Sterbcow Law Group about modern mortgage scams and how to protect yourself Fri, 1 May 2009 15:26:00 EDT Spud speaks with Actor Lance Nicholls, Playwright John Biguenet, and Movie Critic Alfred Richard. Fri, 1 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Lance Nicholls and John Biguent about the upcoming play "RISING WATER" Fri, 1 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Justin Cortrell and the students of UNO about the voting against rasing tuition. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Arnie Fielkow about details onthe Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with govenor Bobby Jingal about details on the Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Doug Thorton & Dennis Louscha about details onthe Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:05:00 EDT Spud talks with Attorney Dennis Corbett about freedom of speech and the recent Supreme Court ruling. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:05:00 EDT Spud talks with CBS political analyst Dottie Lynch about President Obama and his first 100 days in office. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud opens the lines to WWL listeners about Louisiana Legislature being in session .What bill would you want passed. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Professor Bill Barnett about the Federal Government and deficit problems. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Dr. Kevin Stephens, New Orleans Director of Public Health, and Colonel Jerry Sneed, Director of Homeland Security for New Orleans, about the pandemic preparations on the city level as swine flu concerns rise. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Mark Cooper, Director of the Governor's Office for Homeland Security, and Allen Levine, Secretary of Health and Human Services about pandemic preparations on the state level Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to political analyst Elliot Stonecipher about the upcoming legislative session Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Movie Critic Alfred Richard. - What's up at the Cinema and what's your favorite football movie? Whats the worst sports movie ever? Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Hokie Gajan about the NFL draft and the Saints draft pick. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Mississippi's Senator David Baria about whats happening in next door. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with new school board member Thomas Robichaux about reducing the size and power of local schools. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with the producer of Jazzfest,Quint Davis about Jazzfest and the festivities. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 0:00:00 EDT Spud and Mo bring you the World's Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT Spud and Mo bring you the World's Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT Spud and Mo bring you the World's Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with former state Senator Jerry Theunissen about the LA civil council.And getting the youth involved in Legislature. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL listeners about coporal punishment and it affects in todays school. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Dawn Kelsey and John Mese about the importance of child literacy. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Orleans Parish District Attorney about contractors taking advantage of customers and should they go to jail. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Supertendent of Louisiana State Police about protecting the Govenor, drunk driving and Louisiana plan for crime. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud open the lines to WWL listeners about the conviction of a man that rape and killed his daughter and the jury decision to decide life instead of the death penalty Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Jerry Rappolo, Oak Street business owner, and Robert Mendoza, Public Works Director for New Orleans, about the road construction on Oak Street. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to State Senator Danny Martiny about his proposed legislation to ban human-animal hybrids. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Alfred Richard about what's hot at the ticket office. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud continues conversation with Kate Hanni about the airlines.And the rights of those who fly. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks about United Airlines wanting charge over- weight people for second seat.Kate Hanni comes on gives her insight. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud speaks with Marcey Schram about french quater fest and how its becoming a bigger event every year and more family oriented. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud continues conversation with WWL listeners about film industry. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Sherri Mcconnell about renewal for film tax credits,how much film industry contributes to state coffers,should credits be renewed or expanded? Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Rich boggs on how to deal with delinquent taxes. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks wit U.S. Congress,1st District about the Tea Party. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Jefferson Parish Councilmen about the Tax tea Part going on in Jefferson Parish. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Capt. Walter Abney, Any Ocean Any Tonnage Master Mariner. - Should commercial ships be armed in foreign waters. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with State Rep.,Cameron Henry about the idea to abolish state income tax. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Attorney Matthew Person about the tax deadlines and the proper procedures of filing your taxes. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Sud talks with Former Director of the LSU Hurricane Center,Ivor Van Heerden and Sandy Rosenthal Founder of Levees.org about the closing of the Hurricane Center. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Attorney and Cuban Refugee ,Gorge Fowler about US and Cuban relations. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spuds talks with Ronnie Simpson, FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Michael Hunnicutt, FEMA Certified Flood Plane Manager about the new Digital Flood Plane Insurance Maps. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud and Alfred Richard the movie man talk to Scott Sherman of Elmer's Chocolates talk about movie reviews and Gold Brick eggs Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Founder Of Nola Parent about their comprehensive online resource for parents. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon about the upcoming legislative session Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Assessor of Jefferson Parish about raising the homestead exemption and Senator Alario's bill on tax rebate. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Tulane's Crimonology Professor Dr. Peter Sharf and New Orleans Police Cheif Riely about crime in New Orleans Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Mark Cooper the Director LA Homeland Security about being prepared for hurricane season. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud continues conversation about mental health with Cecile Tebo and Pat Roy,President of Noah Friends. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Cecile Tebo of the NOPD Crisis Unit about mental illness and should government be responsible. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand and St. Tammy Parish Sheriff Jack strain about crime and "How do we protect ourselves?" Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks to Jim Kouri, VP of the National Association of Chief's of Police. - The Mexican drug cartels are spreading like wildfire. Is a Border Fence, virtual or otherwise too little too late? Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with the former Assistant U.S. Attourney the Mator and his short-comings. Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser about flooding and the hurricane pradictions. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with John Marshall of MoneyMusic.com about records and gave insite on what records were worth money. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with WWL listners about buget shortcomings. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Congressman Charlie Melancon about buget shortcomings and the President's plans. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud and Alfred Richard the movie man talk movies and Actor Bryan Batt gives us insight on the Le PetitFundrasier and the Movie Biz.. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud takes your calls on the new Pancho's in Metairie, the best Buffet in town and the best Burger in town. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Wayne Read, CEO of the Louisiana Film Studio and Kenneth Bertucci, of Bertucci and Labiche. - Marketing your business to the movie industry. Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about new laws to restrict cell phone use while driving Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks Bernie Pensonat about Gov. Jindal his accomplishments ,his travel and future political plans. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Deputy Supertendant of St. tammy Parish Schools about cameras on campus. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Guest Host Rob Couhig takes your calls on American Auto Manufacturers. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about the ongoing bailout saga and economic crisis Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about local politicians' taste for travelling on the public dollar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Dr. Daniel Bilar from the UNO Computer Sciences Department about the Conficker virus spreading through the internet and how to keep your machine safe Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to CityBusiness Publisher Mark Singletary about the business atmosphere in New Orleans Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to State Representative Simone Champagne about House Bill 84, which would impose term limits on elected officials in Louisiana Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, WWL's Movie Critic, about what's hot at the Box Office. Spud also speaks with Jenny Hamilton of the New Orleans Ballet. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Anna Zorrila,Executive Director of the SPCA and Lynn Chiche, of SpayMart. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Angela Norton Tyler, The Homework Lady, Owner of FamilyHomeworkAnswers.com. She is also an educator and author. - Are schools overburdening children with too much homework? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Mark Lambert, LA Department of Transportation and Development. - A cent tas proposal on the legislative table to further fund road repairs. Do we need it? If gas is not the fuel of the future, what are we going to tax to pay for the roads? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Dr James Stewart of Nicholls State University about the disappearance of newspapers and magazines. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud open the lines for WWL listeners about the posibility of drug testing citizens that receive government assistance. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Gina Warner of The after School Project about the fact ,should NORD be t5aken out of city. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Mike Anderson of the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the coming of lower interest rates . Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Louisiana Technology Council have been offering City Hall help to fix their digital and I.T. problems. So far City Hall has told them 'Thanks but No Thanks'! Are you surprised by this? Why won't the Nagin administration ask for help? Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Paul LaGrange about how the Chinese Drywall saga is unfolding and how to tell if you're among those who have fallen victim Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks with Robert Mendoza, Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans about the future of the Red Light Camera program Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks school board reform with Barry Erwin from CBAL Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Tulane Finance Professor Mark Rosa about the ongoing AIG saga Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Tulane Finance Professor Mark Rosa about the ongoing AIG saga Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to WWL listeners about legalizing marijuana and refurbishing the I-10 corridor in New Orleans Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Movie Critic. - What's hot and what's not at the box office? Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:03:00 EDT Spud talks to David Benallie, former head of PANO and former NOPD officer Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:31:00 EDT Spud talks to Rep. Walter Leger III about constitutional issues Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:08:00 EDT Spud talks to Sandra Stokes, Executive Vice Chair Foundation for Historical Louisiana about renewing Charity Hospital Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Sue Perry about how to get a good deal. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Jim McNamara about the new charity hospital. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Sidney Torres one of his trucks being stolen. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks to Dr. Raoult Ratard,State Epidemiologist about the threats of an epidemic. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud open up the line WWL listeners about AIG and President Obama outrage. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:08:00 EDT Spud talks to Sheriff Champagne of St. Charles Parish and Kenner Police Chief Caraway about careers in law enforcement Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic. - What's hot at the Box Office? Is Miss March truly "Miss March"? Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Singer,Actor and Teen Heartthrobs Frankie Avalon and James Darren. - the St. Joseph's Parade-What it used to be and what it is today. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Caroline Moses, Investigative Reporter at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge. - Overtime for State workers, are your tax dollars being spent wisely? Should there be a cap on overtime hours in the State? Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talks with State Represenive Juan Lafonta about the proposal of a new gun law. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Ken Hogland of Fairtax.org about the possibility of a fair tax reform. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:06:00 EDT Spud talks with community activist Ron Gomez and Leslie Alexander about their effort to protest goverment spending. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT Spud talked about abortion and open the line to WWL listners. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT Spud open up the lines about Abortion. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EDT Spud talks with Sarah Comisky about Catholic church being involved with Freedom of Choice reform Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Carlton Dufourcheau from the Ponchartrain Lake Basin Foundation about advancements made in coastal flood protection Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to State Rep. Neil Abramson and LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater about government plans to erect 500 Katrina Cottages before September Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta about the proposed cap and trade on gas emissions Mon, 9 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls from the Children's Hospital Radiothon! Spud also speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic.-What's Hot at the Box Office? Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls live from the Children's Hospital Radiothon! Spud also speaks with Tom Collens,of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of New Orleans. - Think you have a good credit score Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls live from the Children's Hospital Radiothon! Spud also speaks with WWL-TV's Lee Zurik. - Is the City of New Orleans sitting on millions of dollars for affordable housing? Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks to Mike Anderson about President Obama's housing plans. Are you struggling with your mortgage? Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud continues conversation with Shannon Villamarette about diabetes. Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Shannon Villamarette of American Diabetes Association, about diabetes. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Tom Drummond of Better Than Ezra. The Better Than Ezra Foundation-three big fundraisers a year, the renewal of the structural and cultural heritage of South Louisiana. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud takes your calls: What do you think is going on with the Nagin Administration's release of the City Council's emails? Honest mistake? Politics? Or Skullduggery? Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EST EMAIL GATE?--HOW DID AN ACTIVIST GET NUMEROUS CITY COUNCIL EMAILS? WERE THEIR ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW? WHAT IS THE CITY COUNCIL PREPARED TO DO MOVING FORWARD? WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN IF THESE EMAILS WERE ILLEGALY OBTAINED AND GIVEN OUT? Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks with Chris Roberts ,Jefferson Parish Council, about Jefferson Parrish employees being drug tested. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud Mconnel talj with John Kennedy,State Treasure , about unclained money the state has for you. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Jeff Chamblin of Cresent City Trade Exange about modern trade exchange. Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks in studio to Carlos Hornbrook ,Stock Broker w/ FSC Securites, about the Dow being lowest in 10 years. Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks with Bill Hardekopf, Ceo of lowcards.com about credit cards; How they can help or hurt your credit score. Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Denise Richardson ,Consumer Advoacte and Lifelock ID Theft Education Specialist, about idenity theft. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks with Maria Shaw, Astrologer to the Stars. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to Walter Leger from the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about FEMA slowing down recovery and rebuilding (HOUR 2). Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:20:00 EST Spud talks to Walter Leger from the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about FEMA slowing down recovery and rebuilding (HOUR 1). Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to John Baker, professor of Constitutional Law at LSU, about President Obama adding divisions within the White House without Senate approval. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about their reaction to Governor Jindal's speech last night Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to US Congressmen Charlie Melancon and Joseph Cao and gets their reaction to Governor Jindal's speech last night Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Political Analyst Dr. Silas Lee and US Congressman Steve Scalise about the reaction to Governor Jindal's speech last night Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic - The Academy Awards are Sunday. Who will/who should take home an Oscar. Who gets your vote for best actor or actress? Which movie should be Picture of the Year? Who gets your Best Director vote? Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu - What impressions do people across America and around the globe have about New Orleans, our recovery, and economy? And, what do we attribute to Mardi Gras' big success during these though economic times? Spud also speaks with Marlon Defillo, NOPD Deputy Chief- The do's and don'ts on carnival routes. And how NOT to get arrested. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Thu, 19 Feb 2009 Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the foreclosure bailout. (HOUR 2) Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the foreclosure bailout. (HOUR 1) Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Anna Zorilla, Executive Director of the Louisiana SPCA, about exotic animals being kept as pets. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:06:00 EST Spud talks to Jim McNamara, President of th GNOBDD. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Metairie State Senator Danny Martini to get a preview of the upcoming legislative session Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to WWL-TV's Lee Zurik about Mayor Nagin's alleged unlawful conduct. They are joined by Attorney Steven Lane. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud and Mark Chifici opens up the lines about the saints releasing Duece Mcalister Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks Jim Bryant about this 2010 census and redistricting. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Cancy Dubose about Nagin's decision to veto open meetings ordinance. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 2:00:00 EST Open lines on the Spud Show Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud Mconnell talks with Mark Rosa of Tulane Universiy about stimulus package. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to Movie Man Alfred Richard about movies, past and present. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to John Young from the Jefferson Parish Council about preparations for Family Gras in Metairie Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to the Marquis de Mardi Gras, Arthur Hardy about how Carnival is flourishing in spite of the economic crisis Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with HJ Bosworth of Levees.org. - A study released recently says most of New Orleans is not under sea level as originally thought. So does that shoot down some arguments? Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud speaks Suzanne Parsons, Public Information Officer for St. Tammany Parish. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizero. He wants clergy to help the police fight crimes in the city. Will it help? Is it a good idea or bad idea? If you were a witness to a crime would you go to the police? Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to US Congressmen Steve Scalise and Charlie Melancon about the economic stimulus package. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST Last hour of the Spud Show, Spud speaks to University of New Orleans Economist, Janet Spyrer. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about how Obama's stimulus package could help homeowners through tax breaks and incentives Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Louisiana Congressman Joseph Cao about the process of passing the stimulus bill Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:35:00 EST Spud talks to Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu about which Louisiana natives may be bringing home awards from the Grammy's. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm Hour Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud opens the lines to talk to WWL listeners about their thoughts on Mayor Nagin's defense of city employees and their take-home cars Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Jackie Catalanotto from the Covington Food Bank about how the recession is affecting families in the area. They are joined by Second Harvest Director Natalie Jayro. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Attorney Steven Lane, who is representing the City Council in their debate with Mayor Nagin over take-home cars Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:11:00 EST Spud speaks to Paul Vallas, Superintendent of RSD Schools. Vallas will be leaving his post. Did he leave them in better shape then he found them? Spud take your calls. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:04:00 EST This hour on the Spud Show, "How will higher education be affected by the state's budget cuts?" Spud talks to the Executive Acaedmic Officer for the Algiers Charter School, Kevin Guitterrez. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Mike Taylor, Executive Director of the Louisiana Land Grant. - Do you have blighted property in your neighborhood? Do you want it out of there? Council member Arnie Fielkow also calls in to talk about the City's sanitation issue. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Marianne Lewis,French Quarter Business Owner and Resident. - Is it fair to start charging resident and business owners for trash pick up? The ordinance has been on the books for years...why now is the city wanting to enforce it? Council member Stacey Head also weighs in on the sanitation issue. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with David Bell, Chief Judge Juvenile Court. He also speaks with Dana Kaplan, Executive Director of the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana. - How do we prevent repeat youth offenders? Should children under the age of 16 regardless of the crime be charged as an adult? Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to SDT Waste & Debris owner Sydney Torres about the City's plan to suspend "Disney-like" cleaning in the French Quarter Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to LRA Board Member Walter Leger about ideas on how to spend a 200 million dollar Road Home surplus Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to LRA Board Member Walter Leger about ideas on how to spend a 200 million dollar Road Home surplus Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Jim Bernazanni, former New Orleans FBI special agent, about Inspector General Robert Cerasoli's resignation. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to US Congressman Steve Scalise and Leslie Page, Communications Director of Citizens Against Governmnt Waste, about the economic stimulus package. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:35:00 EST Spud talks to Mark Rosa, professor of Finance at Tulane University, about the proposed economic stimulus package. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Supria Jindal, the First Lady of Louisiana, about the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women luncheon. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST Open lines this hour on the Spud Show, who do you want to see as Bacchus 2009. Also who was your favorite Bacchus of all time. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Earned Income Tax Credit--Anationwide effort to increase public awareness about EITC and the eligibility for tax refunds, plus FREE Tax Prep sites. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to Pennington Biomedical Research scientist Nikhil Dhurandar about new research that viruses could contribute to obesity Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about the plane crash in the Hudson River and the fact that passengers are lining up to sue US Airways Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Phyllis Embry from the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans about hospitals demanding cash for payment Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:10:00 EST Spud talks to GNO Broadcasters Director Don Cooper and Cox Cable Communications Director Brad Grundmeyer about problems implementing the digital TV deadline Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners and gets their opinion on the firing of a Texas basketball coach who was fired after his team won a game 100-0 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Attorney Robert Jenkins about the charges against Vanessa Johnson in a murder case from last August. Jason Williams, representing Ms Johnson in court, calls in to contribute. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST The last hour of The Spud Show, Spud talks to movie and film critic, Alfred Richard, and takes your calls on the Best movie, best actress and actor. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:18:00 EST This hour on the Spud Show, Should the Homestead Expemption be raised from 75 grand to 160 grand? Theres a petition going around. Would you sign it or not? Spud speaks to Joshua Kahler, a private citize, who wants it raised, and Barry Erwin, the President for the Council for A Better Louisiana (CABL), who is opposed to raising it. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:14:00 EST On The Spud Show, Do you support or object there being a possible casino and a entertainment district in St Tammany Parish?? Spud takes your calls. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to attorney and public defender Robert Jenkins about the possibility of two 15 year old suspects being tried as adults in the killing of a French Quarter bartender. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Ken Hoagland, national communications director of FairTax.org, about the current state of the economy and if a fair tax would help. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:20:00 EST Finl hour of the spud Show, Spud speaks to Kate Siggerud, The Managing director in charge of physical infrastructure issues at GAO, about a required driving age for the elderly to stop driving. What do you think? Should their be one? Is it the individual or the age that should matter most? Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:33:00 EST Hour 2 of the Spud Show, Spud continues to takes your calls on Bush offering to help rebuild the Gulf Coast. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:28:00 EST On the Spud Show, Former President Bush wants to help rebuild the gulf coast, but would you accept his help?? Spud is also joined by for Chair of the F.D.I.C., Donald Powell. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST In the special inauguration edition of the Think Tank-Spud Show, Garland and Spud talk to Austin Badon, Louisiana state representative, about the historical significance of President Obama's inauguration. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST 2pm hour of special inauguration coverage on the Think Tank-Spud Show Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:35:00 EST Terrence Blanchard, artistic director at the Monk Institute of Jazz, checks into the special inauguration Think Tank-Spud Show. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:55:00 EST Hoda Kotb, adopted New Orleanian and host of the fourth hour of the Today Show on NBC, checks into the special inauguration Think Tank-Spud Show. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST 1pm hour of special inauguration coverage on the Think Tank-Spud Show. Norman Francis of Xavier University and Leah Chase of Dooky Chase restaurant check in to talk about what this historical moment means to them. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud continues his conversation with Alfred Richard on MLK Day and how far Dr. King's dream has come. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks with Alfred Richard about MLK Day and what it means to him and his family. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Joe Thunder from FreedomMarch.org Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Public Service Commmissioner Eric Skermetta. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to CBS military consultant Mike Lyons about how a a Mexican socio-economic collapse would effect the United States. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Dr. Melinda Southern, professor of public health at the LSU Health Science Center. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the housing market and loans. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:35:00 EST Spud talks to US Congressman Steve Scalise about the release of the 2nd half of the bailout money. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:15:00 EST Spud talks to US Senator David Vitter about the release of the 2nd half of the bailout funds. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about Governor Jindal's first year in office as well as President Bush's final press conference Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks to Political Analyst Clancy Dubos about Governor Jindals first year in office as well and President Bush's final press conference Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks to WWL listeners about Governor Jindals first year in office as well and President Bush's final press conference Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST Spud talks to State Rep Austin Badon and National Safety Council Spokesperson John Ulczyzki about proposed legislation that would ban cell phone use in cars Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks to Political Science Professor Ron Faucheaux about President Bush's final press conference Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks to Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro about his plan to deal with a $15 million lawsuit left over from Eddie Jordan Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Carlton Dufrechou from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation about the wetlands and the closure of MRGO. Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Baty Landis from Silence is Violence about their crime march tomorrow. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Duke LoCicero, chef and owner of Cafe Giovanni, and Melvin Rodrigue, general manager of Galatoire's, about the new Zagat survey saying standards in restaurants have dropped since Hurricane Katrina. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST The Spud Show 3pm hour Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mickey Landry, the attorney representing Jefferson Parish, and Bob Burkett, president of the Jefferson Firefighters Association, about the overtime and compensation battle. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Autumn Giusti, associate editor of New Orleans City Business, about opportunities in a bleak economy. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST Spud talks Mardi Gras with Arthur Hardy, publisher of Mardi Gras Guide, and Dave Haydel, the bakery owner who is also this year's Marquis de Mardi Gras Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:25:00 EST Spud talks to St. Henrys Parish President and Archdiocese Spokesperson Sarah Comiskey about the arrests at area churches slated for closure Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks to St. Henrys Parish President about the arrests at area churches slated for closure Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST Spud talks to Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino about how to proceed with a murder trial for the man who killed his two-year-old son to avoid paying child support Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Spud talks to Dale Standifer, Director of the Battered Womens Shelter, about the details of a Metairie homicide spawned by an abusive relationship Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:35:00 EST Guest host Bob Mitchell talks to Robert Mendoza, Director of Public Works of New Orleans, about Susan Schroeder's painted memorial to her murdered son. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:15:00 EST Guest host Bob Mitchell talks with Susan Schroeder, a New Orleans mother whose son was killed in front of her home that she has now turned into a "mural-memorial" that the city and neighbors are now trying to get rid of. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST The Spud Show 2pm hour with astrologer Maria Shaw. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST The Spud Show 1pm hour with astrologer Maria Shaw. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:10:00 EST Spud Speaks with Dr. Daphne Glindmeyer, LSU Health Sciences Forensic Psychiatrist. - Vince Marinello says his family should get sympathy too. Are you kidding? Kevin Davis wants a casino is Slidell and to change the charter in Slidell so only he can have another term in office. Are you for or against this change? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud speaks with John Kennedy, Louisiana State Treasurer. - The bond rating in LA is slipping. What does that mean long term for the state? Whats the budget outlook for 2009? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Julie Posner, Festival Calendar Publisher. - What are the Fairs and Festivals in 2009? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Julie Posner, Festival Calendar Publisher. - What are the Fairs and Festivals in 2009? Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:23:00 EST Spud talks to actor Lance Nicholls and film critic Alfred Richard about filmmaking Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Santa Claus stops by The Spud Show to spread Holiday cheer. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Santa Claus stops by The Spud Show to spread Holiday cheer. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Alan Donnes, about his new book with the proceeds going to The Children's Bureau of New Orleans. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Janet Spyrer, UNO Economist. - New Orleans' economy is still growing despite a national recession according to a UNO study. Does this give you hope for 2009? Tue, 23 Dec 2008 1:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Benny Grunch, Song writer and Performer. - What is your favorite Benny Grunch and the Bunch song? Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Elbert Thomas, Chief of Fire Prevention for the New Orleans Fire Department. - The Mid-City bonfire may go up in smoke. Should Community gathering for New Years be extinguished? Mid-City residents say burning Christmas trees is a harmless tradition, city officials say its a fire hazard...who's side are you on? Does the Murder Capital of the world have more important things to worry about? Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with Film Critic Alfred Richard. - this is the biggest weekend of the year for the movie industry--what's hot and what's not at the theatre. Are they movies a tradition in your family on Christmas Day? Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to Carmon Sunda from the Louisiana Small Business Center about the kinds of help they have available for small business owners. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Tom Collens, Vice-president of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater New Orleans, about the federal interest rate and credit card interest rates. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Tab Troxler, St. Charles Parish EOC Director, about the Army Corps of Engineers plans for the West Bank levee protection. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mike Martin, LaFourche Parish Assesor, about the property taxes going up and the homestead exemption act. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:35:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker takes a call from a WWL listener who claims that WWL is responsible for the lack of communication between the station and the Mayor's office Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Jury Foreman Debra Schmidt about the jury's experience during the Marinello murder trial Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:20:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Councilperson Cynthia Hedge-Morrell about the city budget and the Mayor's line-item vetoes Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud talks with Colonel Mike Edmonson and Troopers Joe Piglia and Ronnie Jones about the importance of safe and sober driving practices this holiday season. They are joined briefly by State Rep. Austin Badon, who has introduced a bill to outlaw handheld cell phone use for Louisiana drivers. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Vince Marinello's WWL co-host Bob Mitchell about his experience before, during and after the Marinello murder trial Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EST Spud talks to Liz Marinello's mother Bertha Norman about her experience during the murder trial Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Channel 4 Eyewitness News reporter Katie Moore about her experience covering the Marinello murder trial in Lafayette Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST Spud speaks with US Senator David Vitter for an update on the Big Three automaker loan. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST Spud speaks with US Congressman Charlie Melancon for an update on the Big Three automaker loan. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:20:00 EST Spud talks to Orleans Parish Council President Jackie Clarkson about the Mayor's budget and other issues facing our city Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:35:00 EST Spud talks to Jefferson Parish Council Chairman John Young about the proposed quarter cent sales tax increase to help fight crime Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud talks to former US Attorney Harry Rosenburg about the Illinois governers' corruption charges and other local corruption issues Tue, 9 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Congressman Steve Scalise about the implications of the Big Three auto bailout Mon, 8 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud speaks with State Treasurer John Kennedy about how the state budget is being affected by the financial crisis Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud speaks with political analyst Bernie Pensonat about Joseph Cao's congressional victory Thu, 4 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Louisiana State Senator Julie Quinn about the proposal to create two high school diploma tracks to improve the high school graduation rate. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks to Foundation for Defense of Democracy's Joshua Goodman about our anti-terror capabilites Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks to Orleans Parish Council Vice President Arnie Fielkow about the ongoing budget battle with Mayor Nagin Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:10:00 EST Spud sits down with Robin Dewhirst, Carolyn Freeman and Anne Bynre from the Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and talks about how to preven abuse during the holiday season Mon, 1 Dec 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Seton Hall Stillman School of Business Finance Professor Scott Rathbort about how our economy benefitted on Black Friday and over the weekend Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to former New Orleans City Councilman Jay Batt about how the city council should approach the 1 billion dollar budget Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker talks about how to protect yourself from your creditors with Consumer Action Spokesperson Joe Ridout Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker sits down with LSU Systems VP for Health Affairs Dr. Fred Cerise to talk about the location of the new LSU-VA hospital in Mid-City. They are joined by VA Construction and Facilities Director Don Orndoff. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Mel Dussel of the DawnBusters Kiwanis Club about the role civic organizations will play in today's economy Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Stock Broker Carlos Hornbrook to find out just how our financial markets work in Layman's Terms Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks with Hyperion Power Generation CEO John "Grizz" Deal about their new portable nuclear generators Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Guest host Rob Couhig talks to Louisiana Public Schools Superintendent Paul Pastorek about how the Recovery School District is doing and gets a progress report on metro area schools Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Donald Vallee and Mike Taylor from the Louisiana Land Trust about land purchase problems due to the Road Home program. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Gerry Cvitanovich and Keith LeBlanc from Millennium Healthcare about the future lack of family physicians. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino about the open meetings law and govnernment transparency. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks United Teachers of New Orleans President Larry Carter about the proposed changes to the voucher programs in Orleans Parish Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:14:00 EST Ann Duplesses, The State Senator for New Orleans East District, speaks to Spud about the rebuilding of New Orleans East including, a amusment park where old Six Flags was located. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:00 EST Ann Dupplesses, The State Senator for New Orleans East District, speaks to Spud about the rebuilding of New Orleans East including, a amusment park where old Six Flags was located. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:00 EST Spud speaks with Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyenechi about Mandeville's process for replacing police chief Tim Buel Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EST Spud talks with FEMA Spokesperson Ronnie Simpson about FEMA's plan to auction off trailers Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker talks to Lee Zurich, Channel 4 News Investigative Reporter, about the work schedule of New Orleans Recovery Director Ed Blakely and the big promises he's made to the city. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:35:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker talks to Ed Blakely, New Orleans Recovery Director, about Channel 4's investigation of his work schedule and what exactly his job entails. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Jim Bernazzani, former director of the FBI in New Orleans, about the recent murder of a woman during a KKK initiation. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Brad Grundmeyer, Public Relations Director of Cox Communications, and Dan Cooper, Director of the Greater New Orleans Broadcasters Association, about the upcoming switch to digital television in February. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Tulane University Professor Mark Rosa about the proposed bailout for the Big Three automakers Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks with Crimestoppers Executive Director Darlene Cusanza about new ways to report crimes using text messaging. WWL-TV's Eric Paulsen joins the conversation. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks with University of Maryland Economist Dr. Pete Morici about President-Elect Obama's economic plans and China's own big-business bailout Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Eric Skrmetta, Public Service Commissioner elect, and Ellen Kovach, 24th Judicial District Judge elect, about where we go now that the election's over and about campaigning. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks to Allen Katz, political analyst, about U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's position now that Barack Obama has been elected. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST Spud talks to Linda Walker from the League of Women Voters about voting problems, provisional ballots and more Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST Spud talks with Secretary of State Jay Dardenne and takes calls from WWL listeners with questions about voting on Election Day Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Joey Piglia, Louisiana State Police Spokesperson, about the hazards of trick or treating and how you can avoid being 'tricked.' Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Paul Vallas, Superintendent of Orleans Parish Recovery School District, about staying in New Orleans through the 2010 school year and what he hopes to accomplish. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:30:00 EDT Deke and Bobby speak with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Dr. Glenn Antizzo, Nicholls State History Professor, about the electoral college and the popular vote. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Lindel Toups, LaFourche Parish Councilman, and Steve Monoghan, President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, about teachers taking random drug tests. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with CBS Middle East expert Raymond Tanter about the implications of a USA military incursion into Syria Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with analyst Elliot Stonecipher about how polls affect elections, and takes calls from WWL listeners Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud continues talking to Fred Radke, the "Grey Ghost," from Operation Clean Sweep about getting rid of graffiti in New Orleans. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Fred Radke, the "Grey Ghost," from Operation Clean Sweep about getting rid of graffiti in New Orleans. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Thomes Robicheaux, New Orleans School Board Member Elect, about the old school board trying to pass a new contract with United Teachers of New Orleans without letting the incoming administration see the contract. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Thomas Robicheaux, New Orleans School Board Member Elect, about the contract the old school board is trying to pass with United Teachers of New Orleans. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Jim Brandt from the Public Affairs Research Council about the constitutional amendments being proposed on the November 4th ballot. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Rafael Goyenechi, President of the Metropolitian Crime Commission, about Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Scott Schneider, New Orleans Labor and Employment Lawyer, about political discussions at the office. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks with Leslie Jacobs, founder of Educate Now!, about building support for the transformational changes underway in New Orleans. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Mark Randall from the SBA about the SBA loans. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT Spud speaks with Movie Critic Alfred Richard for an update on what's hot at the Box Office. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Lee Troxler, and expert on Acorn, and Dr. Ed Shervernack, UNO Political Science Professor, about the Acorn organization and voter registration fraud. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Pete Sepp, Vice-president for policy and communications - National Taxpayers Union, about the tax system and what a flat tax would mean for the people. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks to John Desantes, Editor of the Houma Courier, and Jared Foreman, 10th grade English teacher at Central Lafourche High School, about the book "Blackhawk Down" being banned from the classroom. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Tulane University Political Science Professor Jeff Stacey about the presidential election and debates. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT Spud talks to George Washington University Political Science Professor Ron Faucheaux about tonight's debate Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:35:00 EDT Spud talks with State Trooper Louis Calato about the proposal to put State Troopers on Parish school busses Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks with Pete Peters and Charles Ables of the Louisiana Tax Commission about St. Tammany's rising tax rates. They are joined by Councilman Marty Gould. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT Spud talks with Patricia Core, St. Tammany Parish Assessor, about the recent assessments. St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis also adds to the discussion. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT Spud talks to Ken Hoagland, National Communications Director of FairTax.org, about why having a fair tax would give people more of a say in the government.