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      <title>02-08-10</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with the Spudster.</description>
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      <title>02-08-10</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic on what it was like to be on the sidelines for Saints victory.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with WWL&apos;S NFL analyst Mike Detillier on his reaction to saints superbowl victory.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is live from Gordon Biersch and talking Saints Football, we&apos;re Superbowl Bound!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy talks Saints Football--Superbowl Bound!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks Saints Football-- Superbowl Bound!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud live from Gordon Biersch is taking your calls about the Saints going to the SuperBowl.</description>
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      <title>2-4 3pm Tommy Cvitanovich</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Dragos owner Tommy Cvitanovich talks Super Bowl food</description>
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      <title>2-4 2pm Chef Duke Locicero</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Owner of Cafe Giovanni Chef Duke Locicero talks Super Bowl recipes with Spud</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>WWL&apos;s Nat&apos;rally N&apos;awlins Frank Davis talks Super Bowl food</description>
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      <title>2/1/2010 Saints and Super Bowl</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Saints released more tickets--does that make you want to go to Miami even moreâ¦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 âgoldenâ ticket?   And with less than one week left until the Big gameâ¦is it all just starting to sink in?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Saints released more tickets--does that make you want to go to Miami even moreâ¦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 âgoldenâ ticket?   And with less than one week left until the Big gameâ¦is it all just starting to sink in?</description>
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      <title>2/1/2010 Buddy D Parade</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-were you in that number when Buddy &amp; Bobbyâ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?</description>
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      <title>Tommy in for Spud 1-29-10</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Tommy in for Spud 1-29-10 2pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Tommy in for Spud 1-29-10 1pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-28-10 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-28-10 1pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-27-10 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-27-10 2pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-27-10 1pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-26-10 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-26-10 2pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-26-10 1pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Saints Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>1-25-2010 Saints win NFC Championship</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event.</description>
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      <title>1-25-2010 Saints win NFC Championship</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event.</description>
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      <title>1-25-2010 Saints Big Victory</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Saints win the NFC Championship yesterday and are going to the Super Bowl - Spud talks to Saints fans about this historic event.</description>
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      <title>1-21-2010 Tom Capella</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Jefferson Parish Councilman Tom Capella joins Spud to talk about having an Inspector General in Jefferson Parish.</description>
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      <title>1-21-2010 Selling Saints tickets</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 âWho Dat Nationâ or a Benadict Arnold? Whatâs more important to you âfan loyaltyâ or making some âbig bucks on the gameââ¦is it a by needs basis or is it just NEVER acceptable?</description>
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      <title>1-21-2010 Selling Saints tickets</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 âWho Dat Nationâ or a Benadict Arnold? Whatâs more important to you âfan loyaltyâ or making some âbig bucks on the gameââ¦is it a by needs basis or is it just NEVER acceptable?</description>
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      <title>1-20-2010 Brown Victory in Massachusetts</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- was Republican Scott Brown&apos;s victory in the Massachusetts Senate race a message being sent to Congress and the President on healthcare?</description>
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      <title>1-20-2010 Will Smith Press Conference</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:35:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>New Orleans Saints Defensive End Will Smith at Wednesday&apos;s Press Conference before the NFC Championship game.</description>
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      <title>1-19-2010 Mayor&apos;s Race &amp; Saints</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines - Spud wants to speak to voters in Orleans parish â 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 Bowlâ¦and what do you say to all the âdoubters?â And has your workplace been invaded with âWho Dat Fever?â Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet?</description>
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      <title>1-19-2010 Mayor&apos;s race and Saints</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>open lines- Spud speaks to voters in Orleans parish â 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 Bowlâ¦and what do you say to all the âdoubters?â And has your workplace been invaded with âWho Dat Fever?â Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet?</description>
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      <title>1-19-2010</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:11:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-Spud speaks to voters in Orleans parish â 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 Bowlâ¦and what do you say to all the âdoubters?â And has your workplace been invaded with âWho Dat Fever?â Do you find yourself talking about the Saints to everyone you meet?</description>
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      <title>1-18-2010 Hokie Gajan</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Hokie Gajan, Saints Color commentator joins Spud to take your calls on the Saints victory over the Cardinals.</description>
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      <title>1-18-2010 Saints beat Cardinals</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-your take on the Saints huge win over the Cardinalsâ¦and upcoming NFC Championship matchup with Brett Farve &amp; 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?!?</description>
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      <title>1-18-2010 Saints beat Cardinals</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-your take on the Saints huge win over the Cardinalsâ¦and upcoming NFC Championship matchup with Brett Farve &amp; 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?!?</description>
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      <title>1-15-2010 Deuce Returns</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-time to start getting Crunked about the Saints and Cardinals in the Dome â do you have any pre-game rituals that you just have to do each week or itâs just not game time for you? And where will you be watching the game at â¦.your home, a Sports bar or the Dome? Plus what impact do you think Deuce McAllister will have on the Saints game tomorrow?</description>
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      <title>1-14-10 Spud 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:54:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 wonât pass â the solution? Teach the students better? Nope. Make the test easier so they can pass it? Yes.  It&apos;s your chance to stir the pot with Spud.  He&apos;s taking nothing but your calls this hour.</description>
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      <title>1-14-140</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:47:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Today on the Spud Show, TV Evangelist, Pat Robertson says the Haitian quake is a âblessing in disguiseâ 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&apos;s your chance to stir the pot with Spud and his talk gumbo.</description>
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      <title>1-14-10 Spud 1pm Sarah Comiskey</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 0:02:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>1-13-2010  Jefferson Parish Council votes</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 âbackroom dealâ in Jefferson Parish? Plus we will continue to give you updates on the earthquake tragedy in Haiti as the information unfolds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 âbackroom dealâ in Jefferson Parish?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 âbackroom dealâ in Jefferson Parish?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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-whatâs worse in your eyes â betting on baseball like Pete Rose or cheating on baseball by using steroids like Mark McGuire?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>1/11/2010 Tom Capella</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>Spud 3pm 1-08-10</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Jefferson Parish President Broussard says he will resign today-- What does that mean for the council and the parish going forward?</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-08-10 John Young</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>Spud 1-8-10 Tom Capella, Jim St. Raymond</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>01-07-10</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>01-07-10</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>01-06-10</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>01-06-10</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>01-06-10</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>1/04/2010 Clancy Dubois</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Clancy Dubois joins Spud to discuss Ed Murray&apos;s decision to leave the Mayor&apos;s race...plus calls about Saints in playoffs continues.</description>
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      <title>1-04-2010 NFL and resting players</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>12-31-09</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>12-31-09</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>12-31-09 Melissa Magey</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud and special guest, trooper Melissa Magey, talking about having a safe new year.</description>
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      <title>12-30-09</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>12-30-09</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>12-30-09</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>12-29-09</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with callers about the Saints.</description>
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      <title>12-29-09</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with callers about the Saints.</description>
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      <title>12-29-09 Jay Cicero, Hokie Gajan</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>12-28-09</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with callers about the Saints.</description>
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      <title>12-28-09</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with callers about the Saints.</description>
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      <title>12-28-09</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with callers about the Saints.</description>
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      <title>Santa calls Spud at WWL</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Santa Claus calls Spud at the WWL studio to speak with Spud and take your Christmas requests.</description>
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      <title>Santa calls Spud at WWL</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Santa Claus continues to talk to Spud at the WWL studio while he drops off presents around the world.</description>
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      <title>Christmas Carols</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud invites you to sing your favorite Christmas Carols.</description>
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      <title>Christmas gifts</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s parents).</description>
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      <title>Christmas Shopping</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Christmas gifts and the true Grinch of Christmas - stealing Christmas gifts.</description>
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      <title>Christmas Shopping</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>The Saints first Loss</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:11:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s going to happen? And, have you found a silver lining int he loss to the Cowboys?</description>
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      <title>The Saints are 13-0</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s going to happen? And, have you found a silver lining int he loss to the Cowboys?</description>
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      <title>The Saints first loss</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s going to happen? And, have  you found a silver lining  int he loss to the Cowboys?</description>
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      <title>12-18-09 Spud 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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!</description>
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      <title>12-18-09 Spud 1pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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!</description>
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      <title>12/12/2009 Facebook</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines part 2-Guest Host Tommy Tucker talks about Facebook - do you use it? What is it&apos;s purpose and is it safe for kids and teens?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Guest Host Tommy Tucker talks about Facebook - do you use it? What is it&apos;s purpose and is it safe for kids and teens?</description>
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      <title>12-14 Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:53:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints&apos; playoffs picture</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints&apos; playoffs picture and the weekend weather</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy talks to WWL listeners about the Saints&apos; playoffs picture and the weekend weather</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-the State Streamlining commission is calling for Citizens Insurance to be disbanded ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ 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, itÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂs now a two man raceÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ¦whoÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂs the other manÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂ¦or woman?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-the State Streamlining commission is calling for Citizens Insurance to be disbanded Ã¢ÂÂ 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, itÃ¢ÂÂs now a two man raceÃ¢ÂÂ¦whoÃ¢ÂÂs the other manÃ¢ÂÂ¦or woman?</description>
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      <title>12/9/09 New Orleans Mayor&apos;s Race</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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, itâs now a two man raceâ¦whoâs the other manâ¦or woman?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Abortion is at the center of the healthcare debate. It may be controversial but the Supreme Court says itâs legal. Should debates on healthcare reform be used to re-write laws on Abortion? Plus are your kids having sex &amp; sexting while youâre postponing the dreaded âbirds &amp; beesâ talk?  Studies say âyesâ to both.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Are your kids having sex and sexting while your&apos;re postponing the dreaded &apos;birds &amp; bees&apos;talk? Studies say yes to both - what do you say? Dr. Amy Dickson,Clinical Psychologist @ LSU health sciences center.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Abortion is at the Center of the healthcare debate. If may be controversial but the Supreme Court says it&apos;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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Chief Public Defender Derwyn Bunton says his office will refuse new murder and rape cases â do you think heâs trying to âhold the city ransomâ for more money? And what message does this send to the criminal element in New Orleans â if you commit murder or rape your gonna get a free pass because weâre too broke to prosecute? Cynthia Hedge Morrell City Council Woman calls to debate his argument.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Mayor Nagin says the City Council made the wrong cuts to his budgetâ¦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 budgetâ¦so why canât city government?</description>
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      <title>12/2/09 Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-President Obama&apos;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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>12/2/2009 Jeff Stacy</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Jeff Stacy, Tulane Political Science Professor talks with Spud about President Obama&apos;s plans for Afghanistan. Do you think its the right strategy for Afghanistan?</description>
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      <title>12/1/2009 Saints Beat Patriots</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Spud let&apos;s the &apos;Who Dat Nation&apos; gloat over the big victory against the Patriots on Monday Night Football.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Spud let&apos;s the &apos;Who Dat Nation&apos; gloat over the big victory against the Patriots on Monday Night Football.</description>
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      <title>11-30-09 Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open the lines with the &quot; Who Dat Nation &quot; and talk Saints.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open the lines with the &quot; Who Dat Nation &quot; and talk Saints.</description>
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      <title>11-27-09, 3pm-Spud Show</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses your feelings on LSU Coach Les Miles.</description>
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      <title>11-25, 3pm-Thanksgiving Special Edition</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to Billy Nunguesser, the Plaquemines Parish President, about Monday being declared Black &amp; Gold Day in Plaquemines Parish.</description>
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      <title>11-25, 2pm-Thanksgiving Special Edition</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to Richard Thomas, the Washington Parish President, about Monday being declared Black &amp; Gold Day in Washington Parish.</description>
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      <title>11-25, 1pm-Thanksgiving Special Edition</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud discusses everything Thanksgiving. He also talks to V.J. St. Pierre, the St. Charles Parish President, about Monday being declared Black &amp; 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.</description>
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      <title>11-24, 3pm- The New Health Care Bill</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care.</description>
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      <title>11-24, 2pm- The New Health Care Bill</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care.</description>
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      <title>11-2, 1pm- Tulane Medical Center Doctor</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks about how the new health care bill will affect cancer care with a Tulane Medical Center Cancer Doctor, Dr.Roy Weiner.</description>
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      <title>11-23 3pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about Saturday&apos;s LSU game</description>
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      <title>11-23 2pm Deke Bellavia</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Sports Talk host Deke Bellavia about Saturday&apos;s LSU game</description>
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      <title>11-23 1pm Mike Detellier</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with NFL and college football analyst Mike Detellier about Saturday&apos;s LSU game</description>
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      <title>Spud 11-19-09</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 â is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide?</description>
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      <title>Spud 11-19-09</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 â is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide</description>
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      <title>Spud, 11-19-09</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 â is the Corp guilty of negligent homicide?</description>
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      <title>11/18/2009 Open lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on William Jefferson sentencing and Obese People paying more for insurance and funding TOPS programs.</description>
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      <title>11/18/2009 Obese People and Health Insurance</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-should fat people pay more for health insuranceâ¦when 65% of Americans are fat? Who do we target next? People who have a history of cancer, heart problems, Alzheimerâs? Where do we draw the line?</description>
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      <title>11/17/2009 Palin for President?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Tommy Tucker in for Spud - Do you think Sarah Palin is a viable Presidential candidate in 2012?</description>
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      <title>11/17/2009 Palin for President?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Tommy Tucker in for Spud - with question is Sarah Palin a viable Presidential candidate for 2012?</description>
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      <title>11/17/2009 Palin for President?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Tommy Tucker in for Spud - Do you think Sarah Palin is a viable Presidential candidate in 2012?</description>
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      <title>11/13/2009  Jefferson Sentencing</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>sentencing will come in for former Congressman Bill Jefferson today   if you were the Judge how much time would you give him?</description>
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      <title>11/13/2009 Acorn sues</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 â are you serious?</description>
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      <title>11-16 3pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees.</description>
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      <title>11-16 2pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees.</description>
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      <title>11-16 1pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the trial for Guantanamo Bay detainees.</description>
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      <title>11/12/2009 Terror or not</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-was the attack on soldiers in Fort Hood a terrorist attack or not? What do you think?</description>
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      <title>11/11/2009 Ft. Hood Shooting</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 &quot;we love death more than you love life&quot;. Plus he&apos;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?</description>
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      <title>11/11/2009 Fort Hood shooting</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 &quot;we love death more than you love life&quot;. Plus he&apos;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?</description>
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      <title>11/11/2009 Jeff McCrosslen</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to CBS Military expert Jeff McCrosslen about the Fort Hood shooter, Major Nidal Malik Hasanâ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 Hasanâs innocence? Should this be handled as an act of terrorism or as a soldier who lost control?</description>
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      <title>11/6/09 Ft. Hood &amp; Orlando shootings</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>11/5/09 Health Care Reform</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines part 3-bottom line on this $1 trillion dollar healthcare plan that they plan to vote on Saturdayâ¦if your rep votes for it, will you vote for your rep?</description>
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      <title>11/5/2009 Health Care Reform</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-bottom line on this $1 trillion dollar healthcare plan that they plan to vote on Saturdayâ¦if your rep votes for it, will you vote for your rep?</description>
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      <title>11/4/2009 Dave Welker</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>11/04/2009 Keith Bardwell</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 heâs getting pummeled for it.  Weâre always saying we want our politicians to be honestâ¦ he was honestâ¦and heâs getting pummeled for it.  We get angry when they give us âpolitical double-speakââ¦and we get angry when theyâre honest.</description>
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      <title>11/4/2009 Republican victories in Va. and N.J.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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 PresidentÃ¢ÂÂ¦I donÃ¢ÂÂt think soÃ¢ÂÂ¦I think it was about the candidates.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens up the lines with WWL listeners about the crime cameras, Jefferson Parrish business deals and Congress stepping in on FAA.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Raphael Goyaneche of the Metropolitan Crime Commission about crime improvements and Jefferson Parish scandals in insurance fraud and kickbacks.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Attorney James Garner rep. of the plaintiff in crime camera trial about the verdict for Greg Meiffert.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens up Saints coverage with Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan and NFL analyst Mike Detilleir.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continue conversation with WWL listeners about comments made by Ed Blakley about New Orelans in a college interview.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open lines with WWL listeners about comments made by Ed Blakley about New Orelans in a college interview.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 3:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud gets in the Halloween spirit with WWL listeners. Talks favorite ghost stories,hanted houses and favorite holloween candy</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with WWL listners about the city&apos;s buget short comings and solutions on how to fix it.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud corresponds with CBS corespondent about the new healthcare bill. Are you still for or against it?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with State Senator Julie Quinn about the problems of chinese drywall.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Congressman Charlie Melancon about the FDA and the idea of banning the sale of Gulf Coast oysters in summer months.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 fighterâ¦..the Pilots claim they were having a heated debate in the cockpitâ¦think about itâ¦ these pilots almost caused everyone on board to be killed by OUR OWN MILITARY because they were arguing? Should these pilots lose their jobs?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 .</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 .</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on the 2nd Amendment and illegal aliens.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on 2nd amendment rights and cutting salaries of executives that took government bail out funds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about rapper Lil&apos; Wayne&apos;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 &quot;home&quot;.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-if you pay your credit card bill late they slap you with a late feeâ¦pay your credit card off early and now get slapped withâ¦an Early fee?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>if you pay your credit card bill late they slap you with a late feeâ¦pay your credit card off early and now get slapped withâ¦an Early fee? Find out what the credit card companies are up to now with Curtis Arnold, spokesperson for Cardratings.com .</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-should overweight workers pay more for health insurance?  30% of Americans say YES.  But, 65% of Americans are overweight. Should the fattyâs stage a revolutionâweâre the majority?  And, do we make people predisposed to developing cancer, Alzheimerâs or diabetes pay more or insurance too?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-President Obama tells Feds to back off states with Medical Marijuana laws and not pursue those who use prescription marijuanaâ¦do you see this as a âbackdoorâ approach to âlegalizingâ marijuana? And what does this say about the President when it comes to State laws versus Federal lawsâ¦does it make you feel better knowing that the President agrees with the States and not the Feds?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Homeland security Secretary Janet Napolitano are butting heads over the rounding up of illegal immigrantsâ¦..Napolitano says to stop rounding them up and dumping them on the Fedsâ¦.the Sheriff says itâs against the law and he took an oath to uphold the lawâ¦whose side are you on in this one?</description>
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      <title>10-20-2009 Archdiocese settles Sex Abuse case</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 faithâ¦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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines- Governor Bobby Jindal and Senator Mary Landrieu say the Tangipahoa justice of the peace who refused to marry an interracial coupleâ¦should lose his license.  The justice says he has no regrets and no apologies.  Whose side are you on?</description>
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      <title>10/19/2009 Lee Franks</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Balloon boyâs parents will be arrested for the hoax they pulled last week.  Should these kids be permanently removed from that home? Weâll get the latest from our CBS correspondent Lee Franks in Colorado. I say they shouldâ¦because of the extent theyâ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 &amp; Kate Plus 8âshould children be the focus of reality shows?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Balloon boyâs parents will be arrested for the hoax they pulled last week.  Should these kids be permanently removed from that home?I say they shouldâ¦because of the extent theyâ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 &amp; Kate Plus 8âshould children be the focus of reality shows?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to you about President Obama&apos;s visit, Former Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price and more!</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>President Obama&apos;s visit to New Orleans yesterday-- What are Governor Jindal&apos;s impressions of the visit and how much actual time did he get to discuss our state&apos;s needs with the president?</description>
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      <title>10-15 10am Kevin Davis &amp; Craig Taffaro</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines 3-President Obama says he will end the âDonât ask, donât tellâ policy on gays in the U.S. military â so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines 2-President Obama says he will end the âDonât ask, donât tellâ policy on gays in the U.S. military â so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-President Obama says he will end the âDonât ask, donât tellâ policy on gays in the U.S. military â so what do you think about this police, good idea , bad idea or are you indifferent to the whole thing?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 TebowÃ¢ÂÂ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 castÃ¢ÂÂ¦he didnÃ¢ÂÂt look like he enjoyed it Ã¢ÂÂ so would you let your son play after having a concussion?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize..for whatâ¦.he hasnâ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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-President Barack Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize..for whatâ¦.he hasnâ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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>State Treasurer John Kennedy joins Spud to talk about the State&apos;s Streamlining Commission&apos;s findings for saving money next year.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-the New Orleans City pays more for trash pick up than surrounding Parishes with more people. Why?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, letâs talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanskiâ¦are you pulling for or against Letterman?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, letâs talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanskiâ¦are you pulling for or against Letterman?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should Congress post all bills on line for all to read before they take a vote on any of them? And, letâs talk about David Letterman and Roman Polanskiâ¦are you pulling for or against Letterman?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 â what would constitute justice in your mind â exoneration for the cops or jail time?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 â what would constitute justice in your mind â exoneration for the cops or jail time?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should films depicting animal cruelty, such as dog fighting, on the internet or anywhere be protected under Free Speech laws? Plus the Danziger-7 â what would constitute justice in your mind â exoneration for the cops or jail time?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals â so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? Itâs Talk Gumbo with John âSpudâ McConnell get your turn at the potâ¦weekdays from 1 â 4pm on WWL.</description>
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      <description>President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals â so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? Itâs Talk Gumbo with John âSpudâ McConnell get your turn at the potâ¦weekdays from 1 â 4pm on WWL.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>President Obama met with a bunch of Doctors that he says agree with his healthcare reform proposals â so if their okay with it does that make it okay with you? Is this what the Doctor ordered? Itâs Talk Gumbo with John âSpudâ McConnell get your turn at the potâ¦weekdays from 1 â 4pm on WWL.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 whatâs this about not enough hospital beds? Whatâs worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 whatÃ¢ÂÂs this about not enough hospital beds? WhatÃ¢ÂÂs worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 whatâs this about not enough hospital beds? Whatâs worse the FEAR of the epidemic or the epidemic itself?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines part 3-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council â right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 2-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council â right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>open lines-The New Orleans City Council votes today on nearly doubling the pay for the next council Ã¢ÂÂ right now they make $42,500 a year the increase would take them to $83,000 Ã¢ÂÂ 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-:  a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway â one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-:  a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway â one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-:  a man threw two kittens out of his drivers side window on the causeway â one kitten fell in the lake and drowned the other was rescued â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed â 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-a Facebook user put up a poll on whether or not President Obama should be killed â 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?</description>
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      <title>9/28/2009 Longer School Years</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Iran test-fired not just short &amp; medium range missilesâ¦but long range missilesâ¦ 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 womanâs best defense?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Iran test-fired not just short &amp; medium range missilesâ¦but long range missilesâ¦ defying warnings from the U.S. and other leaders.  Do they have your attention now?  If you were Israel what would you do?</description>
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      <title>9/25/2009 State Senator Julie Quinn</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>the Chinese Drywall maker Taishan Gypsum is in default because they havenât even responded to the class action law suit against them. Hope you have some class because itâs gonna be a long time before you see any action on this one. So if youâ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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Line-President Obama says Iran has been operating a secret nuclear facility for years. If Israel goes after Iran, do we stop Ã¢ÂÂem, back Ã¢ÂÂem up or get out the way?</description>
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      <title>9/25/2009 Jeff Stacey</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>President Obama says Iran has been operating a secret nuclear facility for years. If Israel goes after Iran, do we stop âem, back âem up or get out the way? Weâll find out what Tulane Professor of Political Science Jeff Stacey thinks and then get your opinions.</description>
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      <title>9/24/2009 NAACP, Race &amp; Inspector General&apos;s Office</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General&apos;s office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General&apos;s office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- the NAACP in New Orleans says race is fueling the turmoil at the Inspector General&apos;s office...is everything about race in this city? Does it have to be?</description>
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      <title>9/23/2009 Afghanistan War</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>9/22/2009 Tolls on Crescent City Connection</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-is it time to end tolls on the Crescent City Connection? TheyÃ¢ÂÂre spending $27 million to collect $22 million? How long can you run a business where you spend more than you take in?</description>
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      <title>9/22/2009 Patrick Connick, State Rep.</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>State Representative Patrick Connick joins Spud to talk about the Crescent City Connection - is it time to end tolls on the Crescent City Connection?  Theyâre spending $27 million to collect $22 million?  How long can you run a business where you spend more than you take in?</description>
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      <title>9/22/2009 Should Govt. set a Maximum Wage?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-the Federal Reserve says they should regulate executive pay and bonuses at banks across Americaâ¦but it doesnât stop thereâ¦.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 wageâ¦should we have a Federal Maximum wage also? Do you want the Federal Government telling you HOW MUCH you can earn?</description>
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      <title>9/21/2009 President Obama &amp; Afghan War</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 swayâ¦you either way?  *The top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, says we need more troops or weâre gonna lose.  What should we doâ¦add troops or cut and run?  (And, are you prepared for the consequences?  If we leave, what are the consequences; if we stayâwhat are the consequences?)</description>
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      <title>9/21/2009 Afghanistan War</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 weâre gonna lose.  What should we doâ¦add troops or cut and run?  (And, are you prepared for the consequences?  If we leave, what are the consequences; if we stayâwhat are the consequences?)</description>
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      <title>9/21/2009 President Obama&apos;s TV Blitz</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 swayâ¦you either way?</description>
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      <title>9-18-2009 Missile Defense in Europe</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-President Obama scrapped Bushâs European missile shield.  The Russians like it.  The Poles &amp; Czhecks donât.  Do you?</description>
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      <title>9-18-2009 Acorn Govt. Funding</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-the House, the Senate &amp; Governor Bobby Jindal cut off Acornâs funding in light of some surreptitious videos.  Will they ever get their funding back?  Should they ever get their funding back?</description>
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      <title>Spud 9-16-09 Open Lines and Julie Quinn</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your opinions on former President Jimmy Carter&apos;s comments and state Senator Julie Quinn calls in to discuss Chinese drywall.</description>
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      <title>9/16/2009 Racism and President Obama</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 2-Former President Jimmy Carter said on NBC news that many white Americans donât like President Obama simply because he is blackâ¦it has nothing to do with his policy itâ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 Carterâs statement offensive to you?</description>
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      <title>9/16/2009 Racism and President Obama</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Former President Jimmy Carter said on NBC news that many white Americans donât like President Obama simply because he is blackâ¦it has nothing to do with his policy itâ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 Carterâs statement offensive to you?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines 2-NOPD Chief Warren Riley says his officers wonÃ¢â¬â¢t ask suspected illegalÃ¢â¬â¢s their immigration status if they are a victim or a witness to a crime. So whatÃ¢â¬â¢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&apos;ll bet not.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-NOPD Chief Warren Riley says his officers wonât ask suspected illegalâs their immigration status if they are a victim or a witness to a crime. So whatâs he gonna ask you and me? If you or I witness a crime but have an outstanding warrant for multiple traffic fines â are they gonna ignore that for us? Iâll bet not.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines 3-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting Ã¢â¬Åyou lieÃ¢â¬Â during President ObamaÃ¢â¬â¢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 Ã¢â¬Åresolution of disapproval.Ã¢â¬Â Whose side are you on? Wilson who says one apology is enough? Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines 2-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting Ã¢ÂÂyou lieÃ¢ÂÂ during President ObamaÃ¢ÂÂ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 Ã¢ÂÂresolution of disapproval.Ã¢ÂÂ Whose side are you on? Wilson who says one apology is enough? Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-should Representative Joe Wilson apologize a second time for shouting âyou lieâ during President Obamaâ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 âresolution of disapproval.â  Whose side are you on?  Wilson who says one apology is enough?  Or, those who say you disgraced Congress; we deserve an apology too?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Join Deke and Mike Scarborough of Tigerbait.com for LSU talk and more.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 3-will you listen to President ObamaÃ¢â¬â¢s address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says wonÃ¢â¬â¢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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 2-will you listen to President ObamaÃ¢ÂÂs address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says wonÃ¢ÂÂ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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-will you listen to President Obamaâs address to Congress on healthcare tonight with an open mind? Or have you decided long ago that whatever he says wonâ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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines Part 3-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students today. Let&apos;s talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didn&apos;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&apos;s the reason, whose really politicizing this address...you or the President?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines Part 2-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students today. Let&apos;s talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didn&apos;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&apos;s the reason, whose really politicizing this address...you or the President?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-now tht we have finally heard what President Obama said to the nations students todayâ¦.letâs talk about it. Was it as bad as you feared? And if you didnât let your child participateâ¦.was it really because of what you thought he would say or was it because you did not vote for him? And if thatâs the reason, whose really politicizing this addressâ¦.you or the President?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 3-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nationâs children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school wonât let them opt out. Are you? Whatâs your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines part 2-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nationâs children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school wonât let them opt out. Are you? Whatâs your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now?</description>
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      <title>9/4/02009 President Obama&apos;s Speech to Students</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines-Tuesday President Obama is going to address the nationâs children in their classrooms. Some parents are keeping their kids home that day because their school wonât let them opt out. Are you? Whatâs your school gonna do? And do you really think your kids will pay attention? Be honest now?</description>
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      <title>9/2/2009 Child Molseters</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines part 3-if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jailâ¦.then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for goodâ¦or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Letâs talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught againâ¦and what should we as a society do.</description>
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      <title>9/2/2009 Child Molesters</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines - if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jailâ¦.then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for goodâ¦or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Letâs talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught againâ¦and what should we as a society do.</description>
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      <title>9/2/2009 Child Molesters</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-if 75% of child molesters commit the same crime again after being released from jailâ¦.then why do we try to rehabilitate them? Would we be better off locking them up for goodâ¦or should prison colonies in the Pacific come back? Letâs talk about the recent cases in the news about REPEAT child offenders getting caught againâ¦and what should we as a society do.</description>
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      <title>9/1/2009 Pastor in AZ prays for Obama&apos;s Death</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines- A pastor in Phoenix is telling his church that he orays that Obama dies and goes to hell. Is this &apos;Spritual War fare,&apos; &apos;free speech,&apos; or an outright threat to the President? How far does free speech go?</description>
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      <title>9/1/2009 AZ. Preacher prays for Obama&apos;s Death</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines- A pastor in Phoenix is telling his church that he orays that Obama dies and goes to hell. Is this &apos;Spritual War fare,&apos; &apos;free speech,&apos; or an outright threat to the President? How far does free speech go?</description>
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      <title>9/1/2009 Jeff Mcrosslen</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/31/2009 2010 Census &amp; Healthcare</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s your reason?</description>
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      <title>8/31/2009 2010 Census</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s your reason?</description>
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      <title>8/31/2009 Elliot Stonecipher</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>8/28/2009 Assisted Suicide Sentence</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 herselfÃ¢ÂÂ¦ 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?</description>
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      <title>8/28/2009 Katrina 4 year anniversary</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines -itâs been 4 years since Katrina â 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?</description>
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      <title>8/27/2009 Death Penalty &amp; Assisted Suicide</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &amp; 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?</description>
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      <title>8/27/2009 Death Penalty &amp; Assisted Suicide</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &amp; 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?</description>
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      <title>8/27/2009 Death Penalty &amp;amp; Assisted Suicide</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &amp; 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?</description>
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      <title>8/26/2009 CIA Investigation</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/26/2009 CIA Investigation</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/26/2009 CIA Investigation</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/25/09 Social Security debate</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/25/2009 Social Security</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/25/2009 Social Security Debate</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/24/2009 Cash for Clunkers &amp; Afghanistan</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>8/24/2009 Cash for Clunkers part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WWL&apos;s Alfred Richard &apos;the movie man&apos; talks to Spud about the movies out this weekend and he also helps callers find movies on DVD.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s welcome - was justice really served? Should he have been released?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.?</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>08-18-09 Lee Ann Matherne</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:37:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with former director of jefferson parish shelter Lee Ann Matherne about dog and cats in jefferson parish animal shelter wongfully euthanized?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Todd Menesess on the Spud show about health care.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on health care with Todd Menesses.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show (health care)</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show (health care)</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show (health care)</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud on healthcare.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud on healthcare.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud on healthcare.</description>
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      <title>08-07-09 Alfred Richard,Michael Hunt,Wally Pontiff</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>08-07-09 Cindy Arceneaux,Jason Weill,Liz Garry</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>08-07-09</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <title>8-6 3:10pm Donald &quot;Chick&quot; Foret</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson&apos;s corruption charges</description>
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      <title>8-6 2:10pm Donald &quot;Chick&quot; Foret</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson&apos;s corruption charges</description>
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      <title>8-6 1:10pm Donald &quot;Chick&quot; Foret</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to former US Assistant Attorney Chick Foret about Jefferson&apos;s corruption charges</description>
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      <title>08-04-09</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud.</description>
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      <title>08-04-09</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud.</description>
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      <title>08-04-09</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines with Spud.  Bank teller fired for pursuing criminal.</description>
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      <title>8-3 3:10pm Cash for Clunkers</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL callers about the government &quot;Cash for Clunkers&quot; program</description>
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      <title>8-3 2:10pm Monroe College Lawsuit</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <title>8-3 1:10pm Monroe College Lawsuit</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <title>7-31-2009 Maria Shaw</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Maria Shaw, Professional Astrologer to the Stars joins Spud to give listener a reading over the phone.</description>
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      <title>7-30-2009 Donald &apos;Chick&apos; Foret</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7/30/2009 Mike Ryan, Julie Quinn &amp; Daniel Becnel</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s the latest on the class action lawsuit and what measures is the Government taking?</description>
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      <title>7-30-2009 Mike Ryan and Julie Quinn</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s the latest on the class action lawsuit and what measures is the Government taking?</description>
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      <title>7-29-2009</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-a man who was on the Presidential commission that recommended to raise the drinking age to 21 back in the 1980&apos;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?</description>
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      <title>7/29/2009 Council voted no on new City Hall</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7/29/2009 Council voted no on new City Hall</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7/28/2009 Does N.O. need a new City Hall?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>7/28/2009 National Healthcare</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7-28-2009 National Healthcare</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7-27-2009 Texas Mandatory Evacuation Law part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7-24-2009 Illegal Immigrant sues Hospital in Fla.</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>7-23-2009 Professor Gates and Police Officer</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on Spud show, talking about baby that died in westwego due to rat bites.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with attorney for Charlie Papenfus, Douglas Foresight.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud show open lines about telemarketers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud with open lines on leaving animals in cars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with WWL NFL and college football analyst about Michael Vick.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open phone lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with neighbor Annette Stevens of parents whos 3 month old baby died from rat bites.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion on Shelly Midura continues with open lines.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines with Spud and listeners about council woman Shelly Midura.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud show.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Attorney Donald &apos;Chick&apos; 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</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Attorney Donald &apos;Chick&apos; 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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Should Americans be allowed to buy prescription drugs from Canada or Mexico? Would you want to buy them? Have you?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Leo Honeycutt, Edwin Edwards&apos;biographer about the possiblity of the former Governor being released early. And would you vote for Edwards again if you could?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- who do you want to see run for Mayor of New Orleans? And what qualities to you want in your next Mayor?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines- on Red Light cameras in the City of New Orleans - are they for public safety or just to get public funds?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Robert Mendoza, New Orleans Public works director talks with Spud about Red Light camera tickets.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines continue on the TSA and the new Credit card rules for 18 to 21 year olds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>open lines- Death Penalty - are we too concerned with the cost when it comes to justice? Should the Death penalty be expanded or stopped?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WWL TV&apos;s Frank Davis and WWL Radio&apos;s Tom Fitzmorris join Spud with some grilling tips for the Fourth.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines - a 2 year old girl was killed by a pet Burmese Python in Florida - are some animals to dangerous to be domesticated?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines-An independent investigation by the Louisiana Technology Council revealed that Mayor Ray Nagin&apos;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 &amp; his administration?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>An independent investigation by the Louisiana Technology Council revealed that Mayor Ray Nagin&apos;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 &amp; his administration?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Part 2 of the Discussion on NOAH.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Cecil Tebo- NOPD Crisis Unit Supervisor joins Spud to talk about Governor Jindal&apos;s veto of a bill that would keep New Orleans Adolescent Hospital open saying it&apos;s too costly to keep open. Is it?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise joins Spud to talk about Coastal Restoration for Louisiana and Energy needs for the nation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines - who should get custody of Michael Jackson&apos;s kids and have control of his estate - and what role will or should the childrens mothers play in this?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Bill Watkins of the Economic Forecast Project in Califonia joins Spud to discuss what will happen if California&apos;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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Debbie Regan- Parental Center of Children&apos;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?</description>
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      <title>06-26-09 Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with movie critic Alfred Richard about Jackson and Fawcetts death, and What movies are hot and whats not.</description>
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      <title>06-26-09 Jeff Ball</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with energy editor for the Wall St. Journal, Jeff Ball, about cap and trade.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines</description>
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      <title>6-24 3pm Open Line</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about where a child&apos;s right to privacy ends and where a parent&apos;s right to know and protect starts.</description>
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      <title>6-24 2pm John Shehan</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to John Shehan from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about &apos;sexting&apos; and the effects of it. Where should you draw the line between a child&apos;s privacy and a parent&apos;s right to know and protect?</description>
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      <title>6-24 1pm Clancy Dubos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Clancy Dubos, co-owner and political editor of The Gambit and WWL-TV&apos;s political analyst about what is on the agenda for the final days of the legislative session.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Can money and who you know get you a better deal in the courts when you&apos;ve done wrong? Spud takes your calls.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-23 1pm John Kennedy</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Treasurer John Kennedy about the legislature balancing the budget and where the money goes.</description>
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      <title>6-22 3pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the proposed &apos;alternate diploma&apos; for high school students who aren&apos;t college-bound.</description>
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      <title>6-22 2pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the biggest threat to the US: Iran, North Korea or Al Queda?</description>
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      <title>6-22 1pm Tula Vlahou</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-21, 11am-Sheriff Strain</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Sheriff Strain calls in to give an update.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on a LA Senate Bill that would allow home-schooled children to play High School sports.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on a LA Senate Bill that would allow home-schooled children to play High School sports.</description>
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      <title>6-18-2009 Mark Rosa</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mark Rosa, Tulane Professor of Finance talks to guest host Tommy Tucker about President Obama&apos;s new regulation proposals for the financial sector - are they too strict or not enough</description>
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      <title>6-17-2009 Court of Common Sense part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos; Stallworth&apos;s 30 day sentence and William Jefferson&apos;s defense for why the money was in the freezer.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-16-2009 President Obama&apos;s Healthcare Plan</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-16-2009 Iranian Elections</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-15-2009 Bill Mahers comments on Obama</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-15 New Archbishop</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>06-12-2009 Higher Education Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-12-2009 Higher Education in Louisiana</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- cuts could be coming to Higher education in Louisiana - what should we do to stop the cuts? What about consolidating some colleges?</description>
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      <title>6-11-2009 Illegal Immigrants</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-11-2009 Illegal Immigrants</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-10-2009</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-10-2009 Career Diploma&apos;s and Student teacher sex</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-9-2009 Gays in the Military</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines- Should gay and lesbian&apos;s be allowed to openly serve in the U.S. military?</description>
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      <title>6-9-2009 Bill Jefferson&apos;s Trial begins today</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Donald &apos;Chick&apos; Foret, former Assistant U.S. District Attorney joins Spud to talk about the case - is it a slam dunk for the Feds?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-08-09 3:00pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes?</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open up the lines to WWL listeners about the proposed tobacco tax;Is this fair? Where does money goes?</description>
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      <title>6-5 3:10pm Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Alfred Richard about popular WWII movies</description>
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      <title>6-5 2:10pm Clem Goldberger</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Clem Goldberger, Senior Marketing Director for the WWII Museum about events happening this week to commemorate D-Day</description>
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      <title>6-5 1:10pm Julie Quinn</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Senator Julie Quinn about a bill to address the ongoing mess made by Chinese drywall</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Senator AG Crowe about a resolution to tell the Federal Government to re-read the 10th Amendment</description>
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      <title>6-4 2:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about a proposed law to make English the official language of the United States</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about a proposed law to make English the official language of the United States</description>
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      <title>6-3-09 Smoking ban in Casinos and bars</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-03-09 Smoking Ban for bars and casinos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>6-3-09 FEMA and Smoking Ban</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to FEMA&apos;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?</description>
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      <title>6-2-09 Discipline and Children</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should Police be involved in how you discipline your children? Spud says no. What do you say? Open lines on the subject.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>GM has filled for bankruptcy so would  you still buy a car from GM? How will the new &apos;Government Motors&apos; operate and what does it mean for the GM plant in Shreveport. Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover talks about the impact to his town.</description>
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      <title>6-1-09 First Day of Hurricane Season</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>6-1-09 Hurricane Day hour 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Hurricane season starts today and Spud talks with Governor Bobby Jindal and State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry about the States&apos; preparations for this season.</description>
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      <title>6-1-09 First day of Hurricane Season</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-28 3pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-28 2pm Open Lines &amp; Leon Cannizzaro</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-28 1pm Mike Buss &amp; Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-27 2pm Melanie Talia</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Melanie Talia, President of the New Orleans Police and Justice Institute, about money for additional officers in the DA&apos;s office and extending shifts for the NOPD.</description>
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      <title>5-27 1pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about the six Covington teens who staged a fake robbery as part of a school project that now won&apos;t face prosecution. Should they have been punished to a further extent?</description>
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      <title>5-26 3pm Keith Hardie &amp; Danny Martiny</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-26 2pm Jeff Stacey</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jeff Stacey, Political Science Professor at Tulane University, about Iran, Korea, Pakistan and Al Qaeda.</description>
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      <title>5-26 1pm Henri Boulet</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-25 3pm Austin Badon</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Representative Austin Badon about his legislation to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.</description>
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      <title>5-25 2pm Don Redman</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to AAA spokesman Don Redman about red light cameras and distracted driving.</description>
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      <title>5-25 1pm Greg Mauz</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Greg Mauz, Texas activist with the National Motorist Association, about Louisiana being the 4th least friendly state to motorists.</description>
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      <title>5/22/09 Alfred Richard - WWL&apos;s Movie Critic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Alfred Richard joins Spud for a look at this weekends Box office fare - what&apos;s hot and what&apos;s not?</description>
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      <title>5/22/09- Dual High School Diplomas</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines - Spud gets your calls and reactions to House Bill 612 and Senate Bill 259 that would create &apos;career track&apos; diplomas for High School students.</description>
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      <title>5/22/09 - High School Education in Louisiana</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5/20/09 Ban on Smoking in Bars &amp;amp; Casinos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open Lines -Should smoking be banned in all public places including bars and casinos?</description>
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      <title>5/20/09 Jay Cicero- Pres. N.O. Sports Foundation</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-19-09 House Bill 383 Parental Responsibility</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>5-19-09 Open Lines - House Bill 383 Parenting</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>5-19-09 Pork Spending and new Parenting bill</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>School Shooting in Larose-Cutoff</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines continue on today&apos;s shooting at a school in Lafourche Parish. Spud also talks about the upcoming Special Olympics event in Louisiana.</description>
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      <title>School Shooting in LaRose-Cutoff Middle School</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion continues on the School Shooting in Larose-Cutoff, also Chief Warren Riley talks about his move for 12 hour shifts for NOPD.</description>
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      <title>Shooting at Larose-Cutoff Middle School</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WWL TV Reporter Katie Moore has an update on the School shooting then Spud takes your calls and reactions to it.</description>
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      <title>Do we need a Credit Card Reform Bill?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines- Spud talks about President Obama&apos;s call for a Credit Card Reform bill - good idea or bad?</description>
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      <title>Did the CIA mislead Nancy Pelosi and Congress?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Nancy Pelosi claims that the CIA lied to her and Congress about Waterboarding - Spud says she&apos;s 2 heartbeats away from the White House so do you believe her or the CIA?</description>
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      <title>05-14-09 3:00pm Open Files</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open the lines to WWL listeners about the statte3 buget,DWI and more</description>
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      <title>05-14-09 2:00pm John Kennedy</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with State Treasure John Kennedy about the up-coming fiscal season.</description>
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      <title>05-14-09 1:00pm Kimberly Chauvan</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Kimberly Chauvan about LA seafood and the fact that importing is taking over.</description>
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      <title>05-13-09 3:00pm Dane Ciolino</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Loyola University Professor Dane Ciolino talks about Tracie Washington and the posting of the council emails.</description>
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      <title>05-13-09 2:00pm Mtumishi St. Julien</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Mtumishi St. Julien about the Louisiana Finance Authority plans to put first-time home ownersinto a home.</description>
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      <title>05-13-09 1:00pm Arron Misenich</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Arron Misenich and Thea Pagelabout the New Orleans Bio Innovation Center.</description>
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      <title>05-12-09 3:00pm Stephen Perry</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 0:57:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Stephen Perry about tourism and the importance of tourism to the economy of Louisiana in celebration of national tourism day.</description>
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      <title>05-12-09 2:00pm Joel Boneik</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Montana State Representive about new fire-arm legilation  proposed in their state in comparision with Louisiana.</description>
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      <title>Tech Tuesday- Mark Lewis of La. Tech Council</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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 &apos;instant gratification&apos; society? What can be done to speed up the process with Technology?</description>
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      <title>05-11-09 3:00pm Claudia Cavallino,Marty Garrett</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>05-11-09 2:00pm Dr. Bill Walker,Carlton Dufrecheau</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s and Mississippi&apos;s coast, and how they each affect one another.</description>
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      <title>05-11-09 1:00pm Cynthia Albert</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>Sarah Devlin, Fran Comiskey, and Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Sarah Devlin,  student filmmaker, and her mother Fran Comiskey about the Ben Franklin Freshman&apos;s win at the Louisiana Film Festival. Spud also speaks with Movie Critic Alfred Richard, about what&apos;s new at the Cinema this weekend.</description>
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      <title>Jamie Wax, Glen Pitre, and Michelle Beniot</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 14:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Actor/Writer/ Proucer Jamie Wax,who&apos;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&apos;s new play opens at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport.</description>
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      <title>5-8 1:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about problems with America&apos;s welfare system</description>
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      <title>05-07-09 3:00pm Don Redman</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2009 15:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with AAA spokesman about why are oil prices increasing so quickly.And what kind of prices we should expect for the summer.</description>
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      <title>05-07-09 2:00pm Eric Skrmetta</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Public Service Commissioner, Eric Skrmetta about cap and trade and give WWl listeners a better understanding.</description>
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      <title>05-07-09 1:00pm Ken Hogland</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Fair Tax rep Ken Hoagland about th pros and cons of fair tax in relations to coorporate tax.</description>
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      <title>05-06-09 3:00pm Clancy Dubos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talked with Clancy Dubos about Ray Nagins last year in office and the legacy he will leave.</description>
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      <title>05-06-09 2:00pm Lee Zuric</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with investigative reporter Lee Zuric about bad dealings of Ray Nagin and the possible outcome.</description>
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      <title>05-06-09 1:00pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open the lines with WWL listeners about Mayor Ray Nagin and Dr Ed Blakeley.And the legacy they will leave.</description>
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      <title>05-05-09 3:00pm Franklin Schargel</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Franklin Schargel  about the school system and &quot;How to keep our kids in school.</description>
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      <title>5-05-09 2:00pm Donald &quot; Chick&quot; Forret</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Attorney Donald &quot;Chick&quot; Forret about President Obamaurging thethe U.S. Supreme Court to overturn landmark decision.</description>
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      <title>05-05-09 1:00pm Darlene Katan</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Darlene Katan about cinco demayo ,the history,and How its celebrated.</description>
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      <title>5-4 3:10pm Tami Nealy</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <title>5-4 2:10pm Special Agent Kristi Green</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to FBI Special Agent Krisi Green about general scams to be aware of - tax scams, medical scams and more</description>
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      <title>5-4 1:10pm Mark Sterbcow</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Mark Sterbcow from Sterbcow Law Group about modern mortgage scams and how to protect yourself</description>
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      <title>Lance Nicholls,  John Biguenet, Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 15:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Actor Lance Nicholls,  Playwright John Biguenet, and Movie Critic Alfred Richard.</description>
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      <title>05-01-09 2:00pm Lance Nicholls,John Biguenet</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Lance Nicholls and John Biguent about the upcoming play &quot;RISING WATER&quot;</description>
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      <title>05-01-09 1:00pm Justin Cortrell , Jim Miller</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Justin Cortrell  and the students of UNO about the voting against rasing tuition.</description>
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      <title>04-30-09 3:00pm Arnie Fielkow</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Arnie Fielkow about details onthe Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025.</description>
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      <title>04-30-09 2:00pm Bobby Jindal</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with govenor Bobby Jingal about details on the Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025.</description>
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      <title>04-30-09 1:00pm Doug Thorton/ Dennis Louscha</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Doug Thorton &amp; Dennis Louscha about details onthe Saints lease agreement with the state keeping the team till 2025.</description>
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      <title>04-29-09 3:05pm Dennis Corbett</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Attorney Dennis Corbett about freedom of speech and the recent Supreme Court ruling.</description>
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      <title>04-29-09 2:05pm Dottie Lynch</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with CBS political analyst Dottie Lynch about President Obama and his first 100 days in office.</description>
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      <title>04-29-09 1:00pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens the lines to WWL listeners about Louisiana Legislature being in session .What bill would you want passed.</description>
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      <title>04-28-09 3:00pm Bill Barnett</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Professor Bill Barnett about the Federal Government and deficit problems.</description>
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      <title>4-27 3pm Dr. Kevin Stephens &amp; Colonel Jerry Sneed</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>4-27 2:10pm Mark Cooper, Allen Levine</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Mark Cooper, Director of the Governor&apos;s Office for Homeland Security, and Allen Levine, Secretary of Health and Human Services about pandemic preparations on the state level</description>
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      <title>4-27 1:10pm Elliot Stonecipher</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to political analyst Elliot Stonecipher about the upcoming legislative session</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Movie Critic Alfred Richard. - What&apos;s up at the Cinema and what&apos;s your favorite football movie? Whats the worst sports movie ever?</description>
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      <title>04-24-09 2:00pm Hokie Gajan</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Hokie Gajan about the NFL draft and the Saints draft  pick.</description>
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      <title>04--23-09 3:00pm Sen. David Baria</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Mississippi&apos;s  Senator David Baria about whats happening in next door.</description>
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      <title>04-23-09 2:00pm  Thomas Robichaux</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with new school board member Thomas Robichaux about reducing the size and power of local schools.</description>
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      <title>04-23-09 1:00pm Quint Davis</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with the producer of Jazzfest,Quint Davis about Jazzfest and the festivities.</description>
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      <title>4-19 12pm Spud and Mo at French Quarter Fest</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 0:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud and Mo bring you the World&apos;s Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square.</description>
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      <title>4-19 11am Spud and Mo at French Quarter Fest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud and Mo bring you the World&apos;s Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square.</description>
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      <title>4-19 10am Spud and Mo at French Quarter Fest</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud and Mo bring you the World&apos;s Largest Jazz Brunch at the French Quarter Fest from Jackson Square.</description>
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      <title>04-22-09 3:00pm Jerry Theunissen</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with former state Senator Jerry Theunissen about the LA civil council.And getting the youth involved in Legislature.</description>
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      <title>04-22-09 2:00pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with WWL listeners about coporal punishment and it affects in todays school.</description>
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      <title>04-22-09 1:00pm Dawn Kelsey /John Mese</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Dawn Kelsey and John Mese about the importance of child literacy.</description>
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      <title>04-21-09 3:00pm Leon Canizerro</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Orleans Parish District Attorney about contractors taking advantage of customers and should they go to jail.</description>
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      <title>04-21-09 2:00pm Colonel Mike Edmonson</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Supertendent of Louisiana State Police about protecting the Govenor, drunk driving and Louisiana plan for crime.</description>
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      <title>04-21-09 1:00 Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <title>4-20 Robert Mendoza &amp; Jerry Rappolo</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>4-20 Danny Martiny</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Senator Danny Martiny about his proposed legislation to ban human-animal hybrids.</description>
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      <title>4-17-09 3:00PM Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard about what&apos;s hot at the ticket office.</description>
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      <title>04-17-09  2:00pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues conversation with Kate Hanni about the airlines.And the rights of those who fly.</description>
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      <title>04-17-09  Kate Hanni</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks about United Airlines wanting charge over- weight people for second seat.Kate Hanni comes on gives her insight.</description>
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      <title>4-16-09 3:00pm Marcey Schram</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Marcey Schram about french quater fest and how its becoming a bigger event every year and more family oriented.</description>
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      <title>4-16-09 2:00pm</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues conversation with WWL listeners about film industry.</description>
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      <title>4-16-09 1:00pm Sherri Mcconnell</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>04-15-09 3:00pm Rich Boggs</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Rich boggs on how to deal with delinquent taxes.</description>
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      <title>04-15-09 2:00pm Steve Scalise</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks wit U.S. Congress,1st District about the Tea Party.</description>
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      <title>04-15-09 1:00pm John Young</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Jefferson Parish Councilmen about the Tax tea Part going on in Jefferson Parish.</description>
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      <title>Capt. Walter Abney</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Capt. Walter Abney, Any Ocean Any Tonnage Master Mariner. - Should commercial ships be armed in foreign waters.</description>
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      <title>04-14-09 2:00pm Cameron Henery</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with State Rep.,Cameron Henry about the idea to abolish state income tax.</description>
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      <title>04-14-09 1:00pm Matthew Person</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Attorney Matthew Person about the tax deadlines and the proper procedures of filing your taxes.</description>
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      <title>04-13-09 3:00pm Ivor Van Heerden/Sandy Rosenthal</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>04-13-09 2:00pm Gorge Fowler</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Attorney and Cuban Refugee ,Gorge Fowler about US and Cuban relations.</description>
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      <title>04-13-09 1:00pm  Ronnie Simpson/Michael Hunnicut</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spuds talks with Ronnie Simpson, FEMA Hazard Mitigation and Michael Hunnicutt, FEMA Certified Flood Plane Manager about the new Digital Flood Plane Insurance Maps.</description>
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      <title>04-10-09 3:00pm Alfred Richard/Scott Sherman/</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud and Alfred Richard the movie man talk to Scott Sherman  of Elmer&apos;s Chocolates talk about movie reviews and Gold Brick eggs</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Founder Of Nola Parent about their comprehensive online resource for parents.</description>
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      <title>4-10 1:10pm Jim Donelon</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon about the upcoming legislative session</description>
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      <title>04-09-09 3:00pm Lawrence Chahardy</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Assessor of Jefferson Parish about raising the homestead exemption and Senator Alario&apos;s bill on tax rebate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Tulane&apos;s Crimonology Professor Dr. Peter Sharf and New Orleans Police Cheif Riely about crime in New Orleans</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Mark Cooper the Director LA Homeland Security about being prepared for hurricane season.</description>
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      <title>4-08-09 3:00pm Cecile Tebo/ Pat Roy</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues conversation about mental health with Cecile Tebo and Pat Roy,President of Noah Friends.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Cecile Tebo of the NOPD Crisis Unit about mental illness and should government be responsible.</description>
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      <title>04-08-09 1:00pm Newell Norman/Jack Strain</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand and St. Tammy Parish Sheriff Jack strain about crime and &quot;How do we protect ourselves?&quot;</description>
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      <title>Jim Kouri</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks to Jim Kouri, VP of the National Association of Chief&apos;s of Police. - The Mexican drug cartels are spreading like wildfire. Is a Border Fence, virtual or otherwise too little too late?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with the former Assistant U.S. Attourney the Mator and his short-comings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser about flooding and the hurricane pradictions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with John Marshall of MoneyMusic.com about records and gave insite on what records were worth money.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with WWL listners about buget shortcomings.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Congressman Charlie Melancon about buget shortcomings and the President&apos;s plans.</description>
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      <description>Spud and Alfred Richard the movie man talk movies and Actor Bryan Batt gives us insight on the Le PetitFundrasier and the Movie Biz..</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
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      <description>Spud takes your calls on the new Pancho&apos;s in Metairie, the best Buffet in town and the best Burger in town.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>4-2 1:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about new laws to restrict cell phone use while driving</description>
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      <title>4-1-09 3:00pm Bernie Pensonat</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks Bernie Pensonat about Gov. Jindal his accomplishments ,his travel and future political plans.</description>
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      <title>4-1-09 2:00pm Bob Licht</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Deputy Supertendant of St. tammy Parish Schools about cameras on campus.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest Host Rob Couhig takes your calls on American Auto Manufacturers.</description>
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      <title>3-31 2:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about the ongoing bailout saga and economic crisis</description>
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      <title>3-31 1:10pm Planes Trains and Automobiles</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about local politicians&apos; taste for travelling on the public dollar</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to CityBusiness Publisher Mark Singletary about the business atmosphere in New Orleans</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to State Representative Simone Champagne about House Bill 84, which would impose term limits on elected officials in Louisiana</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, WWL&apos;s Movie Critic, about what&apos;s hot at the Box Office. Spud also speaks with Jenny Hamilton of the New Orleans Ballet.</description>
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      <title>Anna Zorrila, Lynn Chiche</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Anna Zorrila,Executive Director of the SPCA and Lynn Chiche, of SpayMart.</description>
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      <title>Angela Norton Tyler</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>Mark Lambert</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>3-26-09 2:00pm Dr. James Stewart</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Dr James Stewart of Nicholls State University about the disappearance of newspapers and magazines.</description>
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      <title>3-26-09 1:00pm Open lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open the lines for WWL listeners about the posibility of drug testing citizens that receive government assistance.</description>
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      <title>3-25-09 3:00pm Gina Warner</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Gina Warner of The after School Project about the fact ,should NORD be t5aken out of city.</description>
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      <title>3-25-09  2:00pm Mike Anderson</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Mike Anderson of the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the coming of lower interest rates .</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Louisiana Technology Council have been offering City Hall help to fix their digital and I.T. problems.  So far City Hall has told them &apos;Thanks but No Thanks&apos;!  Are you surprised by this?  Why won&apos;t the Nagin administration ask for help?</description>
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      <title>3-24 3:10pm Paul LaGrange</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Paul LaGrange about how the Chinese Drywall saga is unfolding and how to tell if you&apos;re among those who have fallen victim</description>
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      <title>3-24 2:10pm Robert Mendoza</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Robert Mendoza, Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans about the future of the Red Light Camera program</description>
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      <title>3-24 1:10pm Barry Erwin</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks school board reform with Barry Erwin from CBAL</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Tulane Finance Professor Mark Rosa about the ongoing AIG saga</description>
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      <title>3-23 1:10pm Mark Rosa</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Tulane Finance Professor Mark Rosa about the ongoing AIG saga</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about legalizing marijuana and refurbishing the I-10 corridor in New Orleans</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Movie Critic. - What&apos;s hot and what&apos;s not at the box office?</description>
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      <title>David Benallie</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to David Benallie, former head of PANO and former NOPD officer</description>
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      <title>Rep. Walter Leger III</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Rep. Walter Leger III about constitutional issues</description>
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      <title>Sandra Stokes</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Sandra Stokes, Executive Vice Chair Foundation for Historical Louisiana about renewing Charity Hospital</description>
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      <title>3-17-09 3:00 pm Sue Perry</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Sue Perry about how to get a good deal.</description>
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      <title>03-17-09  2:00pm Jim McNamara</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jim McNamara about the new charity hospital.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Sidney Torres one of his trucks being stolen.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Dr. Raoult Ratard,State Epidemiologist about the threats of an epidemic.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud open up the line WWL listeners about AIG and President Obama outrage.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Sheriff Champagne of St. Charles Parish and Kenner Police Chief Caraway about careers in law enforcement</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic. -  What&apos;s hot at the Box Office? Is Miss March truly &quot;Miss March&quot;?</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with State Represenive Juan Lafonta about the proposal of a new gun law.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Ken Hogland of Fairtax.org about the possibility of a fair tax reform.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with community activist Ron Gomez and Leslie Alexander about their effort to protest goverment spending.</description>
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      <description>Spud talked about abortion and open the line to WWL listners.</description>
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      <description>Spud open up the lines about Abortion.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Sarah Comisky about Catholic church being involved with Freedom of Choice reform</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Carlton Dufourcheau from the Ponchartrain Lake Basin Foundation about advancements made in coastal flood protection</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to State Rep. Neil Abramson and LRA Executive Director Paul Rainwater about government plans to erect 500 Katrina Cottages before September</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta about the proposed cap and trade on gas emissions</description>
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      <description>Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government</description>
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      <description>Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government</description>
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      <description>Guest host Rob Couhig talks to WWL listeners about personal responsibility in life, business and government</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls from the Children&apos;s Hospital Radiothon! Spud also speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic.-What&apos;s Hot at the Box Office?</description>
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      <description>Spud takes your calls live from the Children&apos;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</description>
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      <description>Spud takes your calls live from the Children&apos;s Hospital Radiothon! Spud also speaks with WWL-TV&apos;s Lee Zurik. - Is the City of New Orleans sitting on millions of dollars for affordable housing?</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Mike Anderson about President Obama&apos;s housing plans. Are you struggling with your mortgage?</description>
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      <description>Spud continues conversation with Shannon Villamarette about diabetes.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Shannon Villamarette of American Diabetes Association, about diabetes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls: What do you think is going on with the Nagin Administration&apos;s release of the City Council&apos;s emails? Honest mistake? Politics? Or Skullduggery?</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Chris Roberts ,Jefferson Parish Council, about Jefferson Parrish employees being drug tested.</description>
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      <description>Spud Mconnel talj with John Kennedy,State Treasure , about unclained money the state has for you.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Jeff Chamblin of Cresent City Trade Exange about modern trade exchange.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks in studio to Carlos Hornbrook ,Stock Broker w/ FSC Securites, about the Dow being lowest in 10 years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Bill Hardekopf, Ceo of lowcards.com about credit cards; How they can help or hurt your credit score.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Denise Richardson ,Consumer Advoacte and Lifelock ID Theft Education Specialist, about idenity theft.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Maria Shaw, Astrologer to the Stars.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Walter Leger from the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about FEMA slowing down recovery and rebuilding (HOUR 2).</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:20:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Walter Leger from the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about FEMA slowing down recovery and rebuilding (HOUR 1).</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to John Baker, professor of Constitutional Law at LSU, about President Obama adding divisions within the White House without Senate approval.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about their reaction to Governor Jindal&apos;s speech last night</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to US Congressmen Charlie Melancon and Joseph Cao and gets their reaction to Governor Jindal&apos;s speech last night</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Political Analyst Dr. Silas Lee and US Congressman Steve Scalise about the reaction to Governor Jindal&apos;s speech last night</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <description>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&apos; big success during these though economic times? Spud also speaks with Marlon Defillo, NOPD Deputy Chief- The do&apos;s and don&apos;ts on carnival routes. And how NOT to get arrested.</description>
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      <description>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about the foreclosure bailout. (HOUR 2)</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Anna Zorilla, Executive Director of the Louisiana SPCA, about exotic animals being kept as pets.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <description>Spud talks to Jim McNamara, President of th GNOBDD.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Metairie State Senator Danny Martini to get a preview of the upcoming legislative session</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to WWL-TV&apos;s Lee Zurik about Mayor Nagin&apos;s alleged unlawful conduct. They are joined by Attorney Steven Lane.</description>
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      <title>2-17-09 3pm Spud with Mark Chifici</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud and Mark Chifici opens up the lines about the saints releasing Duece Mcalister</description>
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      <title>2-17-09 2pm Spud with Jim Bryant</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks Jim Bryant about this 2010 census and redistricting.</description>
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      <title>2-17-09 1pm Spud and Clancy Dubos</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Cancy Dubose about Nagin&apos;s decision to veto open meetings ordinance.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 2:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Open lines on the Spud Show</description>
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      <title>2-16-09 1pm Mark rosa</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud Mconnell talks with Mark Rosa of Tulane Universiy about stimulus package.</description>
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      <title>2-13 3:10pm Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Movie Man Alfred Richard about movies, past and present.</description>
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      <title>2-13 2:10pm John Young</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to John Young from the Jefferson Parish Council about preparations for Family Gras in Metairie</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to the Marquis de Mardi Gras, Arthur Hardy about how Carnival is flourishing in spite of the economic crisis</description>
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      <title>HJ Bosworth</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>Suzanne Parsons</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks Suzanne Parsons, Public Information Officer for St. Tammany Parish.</description>
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      <title>Leon Cannizero</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>2-10 3pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour</description>
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      <title>2-10 1:10pm Steve Scalise &amp; Charlie Melancon</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to US Congressmen Steve Scalise and Charlie Melancon about the economic stimulus package.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <title>2-9-09 Janet Spyrer</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Last hour of the Spud Show, Spud speaks to University of New Orleans Economist, Janet Spyrer.</description>
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      <title>2-9-09 2:10pm Mike Anderson</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Mike Anderson from the Louisiana Mortgage Lenders Association about how Obama&apos;s stimulus package could help homeowners through tax breaks and incentives</description>
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      <title>2-9-09 1:10pm Joseph Cao</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Louisiana Congressman Joseph Cao about the process of passing the stimulus bill</description>
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      <title>2-6 3pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <title>2-6 2:35pm Mitch Landrieu, Lt. Governor</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu about which Louisiana natives may be bringing home awards from the Grammy&apos;s.</description>
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      <title>2-6 2pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm Hour</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <title>2-05-09 3:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens the lines to talk to WWL listeners about their thoughts on Mayor Nagin&apos;s defense of city employees and their take-home cars</description>
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      <title>2-5-09 2:10pm Jackie Catalanotto, Natalie Jayro</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>2-5-09 1:10pm Steven Lane</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Attorney Steven Lane, who is representing the City Council in their debate with Mayor Nagin over take-home cars</description>
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      <title>2-4-09 The Spud Show 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:11:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>2-4-09. The Spud Show 2pm.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:04:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>This hour on the Spud Show, &quot;How will higher education be affected by the state&apos;s budget cuts?&quot; Spud talks to the Executive Acaedmic Officer for the Algiers Charter School, Kevin Guitterrez.</description>
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      <title>2-4 1pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <title>Mike Taylor</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s sanitation issue.</description>
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      <title>Marianne Lewis</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>David Bell</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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?</description>
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      <title>2-02 3:10pm Sydney Torres</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to SDT Waste &amp; Debris owner Sydney Torres about the City&apos;s plan to suspend &quot;Disney-like&quot; cleaning in the French Quarter</description>
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      <title>2-02 2:10pm Walter Leger</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to LRA Board Member Walter Leger about ideas on how to spend a 200 million dollar Road Home surplus</description>
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      <title>2-02 1:10pm Walter Leger</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to LRA Board Member Walter Leger about ideas on how to spend a 200 million dollar Road Home surplus</description>
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      <title>1-30 3pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-30 2:10pm Jim Bernazanni, former FBI agent</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jim Bernazanni, former New Orleans FBI special agent, about Inspector General Robert Cerasoli&apos;s resignation.</description>
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      <title>1-30 2pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-30 1pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-29 3pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-29 2:10pm Steve Scalise, Leslie Page</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to US Congressman Steve Scalise and Leslie Page, Communications Director of Citizens Against Governmnt Waste, about the economic stimulus package.</description>
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      <title>1-29 2pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-29 1:35pm Mark Rosa, Tulane University</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:35:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Mark Rosa, professor of Finance at Tulane University, about the proposed economic stimulus package.</description>
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      <title>1-29 1pm Hour</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour</description>
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      <title>1-29 1:10pm Supria Jindal</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Supria Jindal, the First Lady of Louisiana, about the American Heart Association&apos;s Go Red for Women luncheon.</description>
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      <title>1-28-09 The Spud Show. 3pm</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>1-28-09 1:10pm - United Way and I.R.S.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Earned Income Tax Credit--Anationwide effort to increase public awareness about EITC and the eligibility for tax refunds, plus FREE Tax Prep sites.</description>
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      <title>1-27 3:10pm Nikhil Dhurandar</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Pennington Biomedical Research scientist Nikhil Dhurandar about new research that viruses could contribute to obesity</description>
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      <title>1-27 2:10pm Nikhil Dhurandar</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <title>1-27 1:10pm Phyllis Embry</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Phyllis Embry from the Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans about hospitals demanding cash for payment</description>
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      <title>1-25 3:10pm Don Cooper, Brad Grundmeyer</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to GNO Broadcasters Director Don Cooper and Cox Cable Communications Director Brad Grundmeyer about problems implementing the digital TV deadline</description>
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      <title>2:10pm Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Spud continues his conversation with Alfred Richard on MLK Day and how far Dr. King&apos;s dream has come.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Public Service Commmissioner Eric Skermetta.</description>
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      <description>The Spud Show 3pm hour</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to US Congressman Steve Scalise about the release of the 2nd half of the bailout money.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to WWL listeners about Governor Jindal&apos;s first year in office as well as President Bush&apos;s final press conference</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Political Analyst Clancy Dubos about Governor Jindals first year in office as well and President Bush&apos;s final press conference</description>
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      <description>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</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Political Science Professor Ron Faucheaux about President Bush&apos;s final press conference</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro about his plan to deal with a $15 million lawsuit left over from Eddie Jordan</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Carlton Dufrechou from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation about the wetlands and the closure of MRGO.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Dale Standifer, Director of the Battered Womens Shelter, about the details of a Metairie homicide spawned by an abusive relationship</description>
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      <description>The Spud Show 2pm hour with astrologer Maria Shaw.</description>
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      <description>The Spud Show 1pm hour with astrologer Maria Shaw.</description>
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      <description>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?</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Julie Posner, Festival Calendar Publisher. - What are the Fairs and Festivals in 2009?</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to actor Lance Nicholls and film critic Alfred Richard about filmmaking</description>
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      <description>Santa Claus stops by The Spud Show to spread Holiday cheer.</description>
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      <description>Santa Claus stops by The Spud Show to spread Holiday cheer.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Alan Donnes, about his new book with the proceeds going to The Children&apos;s Bureau of New Orleans.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Janet Spyrer, UNO Economist. - New Orleans&apos; economy is still growing despite a national recession according to a UNO study. Does this give you hope for 2009?</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Benny Grunch, Song writer and Performer. - What is your favorite Benny Grunch and the Bunch song?</description>
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      <description>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&apos;s side are you on? Does the Murder Capital of the world have more important things to worry about?</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Film Critic Alfred Richard. - this is the biggest weekend of the year for the movie industry--what&apos;s hot and what&apos;s not at the theatre.  Are they movies a tradition in your family on Christmas Day?</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Carmon Sunda from the Louisiana Small Business Center about the kinds of help they have available for small business owners.</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Tab Troxler, St. Charles Parish EOC Director, about the Army Corps of Engineers plans for the West Bank levee protection.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Mike Martin, LaFourche Parish Assesor, about the property taxes going up and the homestead exemption act.</description>
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      <description>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&apos;s office</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Jury Foreman Debra Schmidt about the jury&apos;s experience during the Marinello murder trial</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Councilperson Cynthia Hedge-Morrell about the city budget and the Mayor&apos;s line-item vetoes</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Vince Marinello&apos;s WWL co-host Bob Mitchell about his experience before, during and after the Marinello murder trial</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Liz Marinello&apos;s mother Bertha Norman about her experience during the murder trial</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Channel 4 Eyewitness News reporter Katie Moore about her experience covering the Marinello murder trial in Lafayette</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with US Senator David Vitter for an update on the Big Three automaker loan.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with US Congressman Charlie Melancon for an update on the Big Three automaker loan.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Orleans Parish Council President Jackie Clarkson about the Mayor&apos;s budget and other issues facing our city</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Jefferson Parish Council Chairman John Young about the proposed quarter cent sales tax increase to help fight crime</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to former US Attorney Harry Rosenburg about the Illinois governers&apos; corruption charges and other local corruption issues</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Congressman Steve Scalise about the implications of the Big Three auto bailout</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with State Treasurer John Kennedy about how the state budget is being affected by the financial crisis</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with political analyst Bernie Pensonat about Joseph Cao&apos;s congressional victory</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks to Foundation for Defense of Democracy&apos;s Joshua Goodman about our anti-terror capabilites</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks to Orleans Parish Council Vice President Arnie Fielkow about the ongoing budget battle with Mayor Nagin</description>
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      <description>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</description>
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      <description>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</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to former New Orleans City Councilman Jay Batt about how the city council should approach the 1 billion dollar budget</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker talks about how to protect yourself from your creditors with Consumer Action Spokesperson Joe Ridout</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Mel Dussel of the DawnBusters Kiwanis Club about the role civic organizations will play in today&apos;s economy</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Stock Broker Carlos Hornbrook to find out just how our financial markets work in Layman&apos;s Terms</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Hyperion Power Generation CEO John &quot;Grizz&quot; Deal about their new portable nuclear generators</description>
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      <description>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</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Donald Vallee and Mike Taylor from the Louisiana Land Trust about land purchase problems due to the Road Home program.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Gerry Cvitanovich and Keith LeBlanc from Millennium Healthcare about the future lack of family physicians.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino about the open meetings law and govnernment transparency.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks United Teachers of New Orleans President Larry Carter about the proposed changes to the voucher programs in Orleans Parish</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyenechi about Mandeville&apos;s process for replacing police chief Tim Buel</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with FEMA Spokesperson Ronnie Simpson about FEMA&apos;s plan to auction off trailers</description>
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      <description>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&apos;s made to the city.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:35:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker talks to Ed Blakely, New Orleans Recovery Director, about Channel 4&apos;s investigation of his work schedule and what exactly his job entails.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Jim Bernazzani, former director of the FBI in New Orleans, about the recent murder of a woman during a KKK initiation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with Tulane University Professor Mark Rosa about the proposed bailout for the Big Three automakers</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Crimestoppers Executive Director Darlene Cusanza about new ways to report crimes using text messaging. WWL-TV&apos;s Eric Paulsen joins the conversation.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with University of Maryland Economist Dr. Pete Morici about President-Elect Obama&apos;s economic plans and China&apos;s own big-business bailout</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:10:00 EST</pubDate>
      <description>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&apos;s over and about campaigning.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Allen Katz, political analyst, about U.S. Attorney Jim Letten&apos;s position now that Barack Obama has been elected.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Linda Walker from the League of Women Voters about voting problems, provisional ballots and more</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Secretary of State Jay Dardenne and takes calls from WWL listeners with questions about voting on Election Day</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Joey Piglia, Louisiana State Police Spokesperson, about the hazards of trick or treating and how you can avoid being &apos;tricked.&apos;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Drew Brees</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Deke and Bobby speak with Saints Quarterback Drew Brees.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Dr. Glenn Antizzo, Nicholls State History Professor, about the electoral college and the popular vote.</description>
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      <title>10-29 1:10pm Lindel Toups &amp; Steve Monoghan</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Lindel Toups, LaFourche Parish Councilman, and Steve Monoghan, President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, about teachers taking random drug tests.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with CBS Middle East expert Raymond Tanter about the implications of a USA military incursion into Syria</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with analyst Elliot Stonecipher about how polls affect elections, and takes calls from WWL listeners</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues talking to Fred Radke, the &quot;Grey Ghost,&quot; from Operation Clean Sweep about getting rid of graffiti in New Orleans.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Fred Radke, the &quot;Grey Ghost,&quot; from Operation Clean Sweep about getting rid of graffiti in New Orleans.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jim Brandt from the Public Affairs Research Council about the constitutional amendments being proposed on the November 4th ballot.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Rafael Goyenechi, President of the Metropolitian Crime Commission, about Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Scott Schneider, New Orleans Labor and Employment Lawyer, about political discussions at the office.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Leslie Jacobs, founder of Educate Now!, about building support for the transformational changes underway in New Orleans.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Mark Randall from the SBA about the SBA loans.</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>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 &quot;Blackhawk Down&quot; being banned from the classroom.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Tulane University Political Science Professor Jeff Stacey about the presidential election and debates.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to George Washington University Political Science Professor Ron Faucheaux about tonight&apos;s debate</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with State Trooper Louis Calato about the proposal to put State Troopers on Parish school busses</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Pete Peters and Charles Ables of the Louisiana Tax Commission about St. Tammany&apos;s rising tax rates. They are joined by Councilman Marty Gould.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Patricia Core, St. Tammany Parish Assessor, about the recent assessments. St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis also adds to the discussion.</description>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker talks with Alden Hagardorn, Parish President for St. Henry&apos;s Church, about the closing of the church.</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker talks with Sarah Comiskey, Communications Director for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, about the closing of St. Henry&apos;s church.</description>
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      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker speaks with LSU Political Science Professor Kirby Goidel about McCain and Obama&apos;s presidential campaigns.</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard, Glenn Pitre, Jeffery Goodmen</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard, Film Critic, Glenn Pitre,Film Maker, Jeffery Goodmen, Film Maker and Ali Duffey, Executive Director of the New Orleans Film Festival, to talk about the films that are coming out this weekend and the New Orleans Film Festival.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino about Senator Derrick Shepherd and what it means for the war on corrpution.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to University of New Orleans Professor of Economics Janet Spyrer about the current economic situation.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Jefferson Parish Council President Tom Capella on the monthly parish update.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Orleans Parish Councilwoman Stacy Head about the crime cameras.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks gas prices and energy policy with Triple-A Spokesman Don Redman</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon about the proposed Citizen&apos;s Insurance rate hike</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan about the second presidential debate</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Louisiana Recovery Authority Executive Director Paul Rainwater about how to move forward helping Louisianians during the deepening financial crisis</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Greg Larose, Managing Editor for City Business Magazine about the deepening financial crisis</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Loyola University Economics Professor Dr. Bill Barnett about the Financial Bailout Bill.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with New Orleans Inspector General Robert Cerasoli about the proposed referendem to make the office of th Inspector General a permanent position in city government.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Ron Faucheaux, political analyst and profesor at George Washington University, president of Clarus Research Group and former Louisiana state legislator about the bailout and what will happen if it passes.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Colonel Mike Edmonson of the Louisiana State Police and Mark Cooper - the Director of the State Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security about hurricanes, contraflow and evacuation.</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Senator David Vitter about the revised Bailout Bill in front of the Senate and its implications for the financial crisis</description>
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      <description>Spud talks to Barron&apos;s Online Stocks Editor Bob O&apos;Brien about the revised Bailout Bill in front of the Senate</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Louisiana Bankers Association CEO Robert Taylor about how interbanking works and how it is regulated</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Gulf Coast Bank and Trust President Guy Williams about where Louisiana bankers are with the Wall St. Bailout</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with LA Credit Union League CEO and President Ann Corcoran about how our money is protected in credit unions</description>
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      <title>9-30 1:25pm Michael Hecht, Greater New Orleans</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Greater New Orleans, Inc CEO and President Michael Hecht about the Bailout Bill&apos;s impact on small businesses</description>
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      <title>9-29 2:10pm Bob Fuss, CBS correspondant</title>
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      <description>Spud talks to CBS correspondant Bob Fuss about the bailout and the result of the vote on it.</description>
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      <title>9-29 1:10pm Pete Morici, Professor of Economics</title>
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      <description>Spud talks to Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland Pete Morici about the flaws of the bailout plan.</description>
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      <title>1:05pm John Roberts</title>
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      <description>Spud speak to John Roberts, of the Louisiana Tax Payers Union, regarding  the bailout situation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest host Tommy Tucker talks with CBS correspondant Bob Fuss about the bailout.</description>
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      <title>9-24 3:10pm Dr. Donald Palmisano, Author</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks wtih Dr. Donald Palmisano about his new book, &quot;On Leadership&quot; in bookstores now</description>
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      <title>9-24 1:10pm Steve Scalise US Congressman</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Steve Scalise, US Congressman 1st District, about the bailout.</description>
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      <title>9-23 Craig Smith, Author and Economics Expert</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Craig Smith about the proposed federal bailout for Wall Street</description>
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      <title>9-23 3:10pm Tom Schatz</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Tom Schatz from Citizens Against Government Waste about the proposed Wall Street bailout</description>
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      <title>9-22 1:10pm Pete Domici, CBS Economist</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with CBS Economist Pete Domici about the federal bailout plan</description>
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      <title>9-23 1:10pm Candice Watkins, Second Harvest</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Candice Watkins, Communications Coordinator for the Second Harvest Food Bank about their drive to help the needy</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Alfred Richard,  Movie and Film Critic. What&apos;s hot at the box office?</description>
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      <title>Ewell Smith and Harlon Pierce</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Ewell Smith, Former Director of the LA Seafood Promotions and Marketing Board, and Harlon Pierce, Director of the LA Seafood Promotions and Marketing Board.-How hs the Seafood Industry been impacted by recent Hurricanes Ike and Gustav? How much seafood do we generate for the rest of the nation?</description>
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      <title>Charlie Melancon and Roger Villere</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 0:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Congressman Charlie Melancon (D) and Roger Villere, Chairman of the LA Republican Party to discuss the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mayor Tim Koerner talks to Spud about the state of his Parish</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mike Anderson, President of LA Home Lenders Assoc. talks to Spud about the LA housing market</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with US Attorney David Dugas about the rules in place to prevent all kinds of fraud after disasters, and also takes a few calls from WWL listeners</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with State Treasurer John Kennedy about the effect of the banking crisis on Louisiana&apos;s bond ratings, and takes a few calls from WWL listeners</description>
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      <description>Spud talks with Chris John, President of the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association and former US Representative about the countries&apos; shape in reagrd to gas production and refineries. Spud takes a few calls from WWL listeners</description>
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      <title>Brennan Matherne, Damon Baldone,&amp; Billy Nungesser</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Brennan Matherne,Lafourche Parish PIO; Damon Baldone, State Representative for Terrebone/Lafourche; and Billy Nungesser, Plquemines Parish President; for and update on the effects of Hurricane Ike in those areas.</description>
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      <title>Aaron Broussard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Aaron Broussard, Jefferson Parish President, for an update on the effects of Hurricane Ike in Jefferson Parish.</description>
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      <title>Jennifer Narramore</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Jennifer Narramore, Meterologist with the Weather Channel, for an update on storm surges caused by Hurricane Ike.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Tab Troxler, EOC Director for St. Charles Parish, for an update on storm effects in St. Charles Parish during Hurricane Ike.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Michel Claudet, Terrebonne Parish President, for another update on evacuations, flooding, and shelters in Terrebonne Parish.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Kevin Davis , St. Tammany Parish President, for an update on storm effects in St. Tammany during Hurricane Ike.</description>
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      <description>Spud speaks with Morgan Stewart, Entergy New Orleans Spokesperson, for an update on power outages caused by Hurricane Ike.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud speaks with Geralyn Suhor, member of the Louisiana Society of CPAs, to talk about trying to get LA residents more money back on State and Federal Taxes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Mark Randle from the SBA about options for business owners and their issues related to Katrina and Gustav</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Jefferson Parish Councilman John Young about the ongoing Food Stamp confusion</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Hurricane Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations. Spud also speaks with Jack Stephens, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff and Brendan Rush of DOTD.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Hurricane Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Hurricane Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations.He speaks with Arnie Fielkow, Orleans Parish Council At Large; Col. Mike Edmonson, LA State Police Superintendent; and Steve Scalise.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Hurricane Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations.He speaks with Brennan Matherne, Lafourche Parish EOC; Arnie Fielkow, Orleans Parish Council At Large; Col. Mike Edmonson, LA State Police Superintendent; and Steve Scalise.</description>
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      <title>1:30-Hurricane Gustav-Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls on Hurricane Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations. He speaks with Tob Troxler, EOC Director for St. Charles Parish; Gregg Champagne,Sheriff of St. Charles Parish; Natalie Jayrou, Second Harvest Food Bank; and Darlene Kattan, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.</description>
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      <title>1:00-Hurricane Gustav-Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPud takes your calls on Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav, and parish-by-parish preparations.</description>
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      <title>9am-Hurricane Gustav Preparation,Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 9:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>We have the latest tracking information on Hurricane Gustav. What are your thoughts and plans?Kevin Davis, the St. Tammany Parish President,gives us an update on the storm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud speaks with ms. kay wilkens of the american red cross; what the red cross can and cannot do...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud speaks with mark lambert communications director for the D O T D re: gustav preps</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>chief david paulson is spud&apos;s guests re: fema&apos;s response to gustav</description>
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      <title>3:30 - Gustav Preparations</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about Gustav preparations.</description>
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      <title>3:00 - Orleans Parish Emergency Press Conference</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:59:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>We tune in to hear Orleans Parish Emergency Operations Press Conference.</description>
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      <title>2:30 - St Bernard Emergency Press Conference</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>We tune in to hear St Bernard Parish Emergency Operations Press Conference. Spud talks with callers about Gustav preparations.</description>
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      <title>2:00 - Gustav Coverage, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:19:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is joined by State Trooper Joe Piglia to discuss what Louisiana residents should do if Gustav heads this way.</description>
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      <title>1:30 - St. Tammany Emergency Press Conference</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:48:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>We tune in to hear St Tammany Parish Emergency Operations Press Conference. Spud is joined by Paul Rainwater, Executive Director of the LRA - What is LRA set up to do now in case Gustav becomes a worst-case scenario?</description>
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      <title>1:00 - Louisiana Recovery Authority, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:41:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is joined by Paul Rainwater, Executive Director of the LRA - What is LRA set up to do now in case Gustav becomes a worst-case scenario?</description>
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      <title>Health Care</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Part Four of Spud taking your phone calls about health care</description>
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      <title>Urgent Care &amp; Insurance</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Part Three of Spud talking to Jerry Citanovich, owner of Urgent Care Facilities</description>
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      <title>Urgent Care Facilities</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Part Two of Spud talking to Jerry Citanovich, owner of Urgent Care Facilities</description>
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      <title>Urgent Care Centers</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jerry Citanovich, owner of Urgent Care Facilities; Part One</description>
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      <title>Cassane and Peters</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:07:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to West Jefferson Hospital C.E.O. Nancy Cassane and East Jefferson Hospital C.E.O. Dr. Mark Peters about health care rights and privileges; Part Two</description>
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      <title>Cassane and Peters</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to West Jefferson Hospital C.E.O. Nancy Cassane and East Jefferson Hospital C.E.O. Dr. Mark Peters about health care rights and privileges; Part One</description>
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      <title>3:30 - Open Lines, Part 4</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues the conversation about modern Olympics and General O&apos;Dells comments about Ed Blakely.</description>
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      <title>3:00 - Open Lines, Part 3</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues the conversation about modern Olympics and General O&apos;Dells comments about Ed Blakely.</description>
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      <title>2:30 - Olympics Recap, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The Olympics are over - which countries represented themselves well? Have we lost sight of the original intent of the Olympics? Spud is joined by Tim Brando from Sporting News Radio.</description>
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      <title>2:00 - Olympics Recap, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The Olympics are over - which countries represented themselves well? Have we lost sight of the original intent of the Olympics? Spud is joined by Tim Brando from Sporting News Radio.</description>
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      <title>1:30 - Open Lines, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about Obama&apos;s picking Senator Joe Biden as his running mate - is this a smart move or not?</description>
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      <title>1:00 - Open Lines, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about Obama&apos;s picking Senator Joe Biden as his running mate - is this a smart move or not?</description>
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      <title>3:30pm City Park and Movie Lineup Segment 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>John Hopper, Director of Development for City Park, joins Spud in studio to give an update on City Park and all its happenings.  Also, what&apos;s hot, what&apos;s not at the movies?  Alfred Richard joins us with the weekend movie review.</description>
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      <title>3:00pm City Park and Movie Lineup Segment 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>John Hopper, Director of Development for City Park, joins Spud in studio to give an update on City Park and all its happenings.  Also, what&apos;s hot, what&apos;s not at the movies?  Alfred Richard joins us with the weekend movie review.</description>
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      <title>2:30pm Informed Voting Segment 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Are the elections this fall really about the issues? Or is it about campaign messages and popularity contest?</description>
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      <title>2:00pm Informed Voting Segment 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Are the elections this fall really about the issues?  Or is it about campaign messages and popularity contest?</description>
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      <title>1:30pm Mayor&apos;s Award Segment 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mayor Ray Nagin will receive an award tonight for recovery, courage and leadership. What should the award look like? And, Mayor nNagin says he&apos;s got the list. Let&apos;s create our own list...of things that haven&apos;t been done since Katrina. What would you put on the list?</description>
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      <title>1:00pm Mayor&apos;s Award Segment 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mayor Ray Nagin will receive an award tonight for recovery, courage and leadership.  What should the award look like?  And, Mayor nNagin says he&apos;s got the list.  Let&apos;s create our own list...of things that haven&apos;t been done since Katrina.  What would you put on the list?</description>
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      <title>3:30pm Charity Debate Segment 6</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <title>3:00pm Charity Debate Segment 5</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <title>2:30pm Charity Debate Segment 4</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <title>2:00pm Charity Debate Segment 3</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <title>1:30pm Charity Debate Segment 2</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Fixing Charity is the faster cheaper option a study says--which do you prefer--a spruced up Charity in the same location or a completely new building and hospital?</description>
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      <title>3:30 - Reaction to Bush Speech, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about their reactions to the President&apos;s Jackson Barracks speech.</description>
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      <title>3:00 - Reaction to Bush Speech, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is joined by Senator Mary Landrieu as we discuss reactions to Bush&apos;s Jackson Barracks speech</description>
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      <title>1:30 - Police Relations, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>LaFourche Deputy Martha Woods Shareef was killed today - do we pay police enough? Do they get the respect they deserve? Spud is joined by PANO head David Banelli.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>LaFourche Deputy Martha Woods Shareef was killed today - do we pay police enough? Do they get the respect they deserve? Spud is joined by PANO head David Banelli.</description>
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      <title>2:00 - President Bush&apos;s Speech</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is joined by WWL News Director Dave Cohen as we listen in on the President&apos;s speech live from Jackson Barracks</description>
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      <title>3:30-Presidential Running-Mates-Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>John McCain and Barak Obama appear closer to nominating their choice for Vice president. Who would you like to see McCain pick? Who would you like to see Obama pick as his running mate? Who would you pick if you were them? Spud speaks with Ron Feaucheaux, Political Analyst and Professor at George Washington University.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>John McCain and Barak Obama appear closer to nominating their choice for Vice president.  Who would you like to see McCain pick?  Who would you like to see Obama pick as his running mate?  Who would you pick if you were them? Spud speaks with Ron Feaucheaux, Political Analyst and Professor at George Washington University.</description>
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      <title>2:30-Road Home Grants-Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Pressure from the road home to close on grants. Where does your road home grant application stand? Spud speaks with Walter Leger, LRA Board Member.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Pressure from the road home to close on grants.  Where does your road home grant application stand?  Spud speaks with Walter Leger, LRA Board Member.</description>
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      <title>1:30-The &quot;R&quot; Word-Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The movie Tropic Thunder staring Ben Stiller,  Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr, was number one at the box office this weekend, but itâ s catching some flak for the use of the word âRetardâ  are you offended by that word?  When is a word funny, and when is it insulting?  If you had a child that was handicapped, would you be offended?  Have you seen the movie? Were you offended?</description>
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      <title>1:00-The &quot;R&quot; Word-Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The movie Tropic Thunder staring Ben Stiller,  Jack Black, and Robert Downey Jr, was number one at the box office this weekend, but itâ s catching some flak for the use of the word âRetardâ  are you offended by that word?  When is a word funny, and when is it insulting?  If you had a child that was handicapped, would you be offended?  Have you seen the movie? Were you offended?</description>
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      <title>3:00 - Clarence Johnson Trial, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Clarence Johnson received a life sentence for murder. Is the mother just as guilty? What sentence should she get? Spud is joined by Robert Jenkins, Attorney at Law.</description>
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      <title>2:30 - The War in Iraq, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Which is more important to you - Victory in Iraq or bringing the troops home? Do we have a clear vision of victory in Iraq?</description>
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      <title>2:00 - The War in Iraq, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Which is more important to you - Victory in Iraq or bringing the troops home? Do we have a clear vision of victory in Iraq? Spud is joined by Jeff McCoslen, retired Army Colonel and CBS Military Expert</description>
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      <title>1:30 - Open Lines, Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:17:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about various topics, including the City&apos;s demolition of a Gentilly couples&apos; home, and the City&apos;s demolition process.</description>
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      <title>1:00 - Open Lines, Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with callers about various topics, including the City&apos;s demolition of a Gentilly couples&apos; home, and the City&apos;s demolition process.</description>
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      <title>3:30 - Movies with Alfred Richard - Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Alfred Richard about this week&apos;s blockbuster films.</description>
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      <title>3:00 - Movies with Alfred Richard - Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks with Alfred Richard about this week&apos;s blockbuster films.</description>
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      <title>1:30 - Pet Owner Responsibility - Part 2</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:53:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Can we legislate pet ownership? Should it be law to spay and neuter your pet unless you are a breeder? Spud is joined by Jeff Dorson from the Humane Society of Louisiana and Anna Zorilla from LA SPCA.</description>
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      <title>1:00 - Pet Owner Responsibility - Part 1</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:51:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Can we legislate pet ownership? Should it be law to spay and neuter your pet unless you are a breeder? Spud is joined by Jeff Dorson from the Humane Society of Louisiana and Anna Zorilla from LA SPCA.</description>
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      <title>AARON BROUSSARD</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH AARON BROUSSARD, JEFFERSON PARISH PRESIDENT. JEFFERSON PARISH RECENTLY CONDUCTED A QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY--WHAT&apos;S YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE IN JEFFERSON PARISH?</description>
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      <title>COLONEL MIKE EDMONSON, Sheriff Greg Champagne</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD CONTINUES TO SPEAK WITH  COLONEL MIKE EDMONSON, LOUISIANA STATE POLICE SUPERINTENDENT. THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE HAS PASSED LEGISLATION THAT GIVES LOUISIANA THE MOST UP TO DATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY--SHOULD YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP SEX OFFENDERS OUT OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?  GREG CHAMPAGNE, SHERIFF OF ST. CHARLES PARISH, ALSO STOPS IN TO CHAT WITH SPUD THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.</description>
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      <title>COLONEL MIKE EDMONSON</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH COLONEL MIKE EDMONSON, LOUISIANA STATE POLICE SUPERINTENDENT. THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE HAS PASSED LEGISLATION THAT GIVES LOUISIANA THE MOST UP TO DATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY--SHOULD YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP SEX OFFENDERS OUT OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What laws did Mayor Eddie Price of Mandeville break?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What laws did Mayor Eddie Price of Mandeville break?</description>
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      <title>DANE CIOLINO</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WHAT LAWS DID MAYOR EDDIE PRICE OF MANDEVILLE BREAK? AND WHAT COULD THE FEDS CHARGE HIM WITH? IF HE PAYS BACK THE MONEY CAN HE STILL GO TO JAIL?</description>
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      <title>Jay Blossom</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IS LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BRING DOWN YOUR ELECTRICY BILLâ¦THE PRICE OF NATURAL GAS HAS GONE UP OVER THE LAST YEAR, AND THE RPOVIDER PASSES THAT COST ON TO YOU THE CONSUMER.  HOW MUCH HAS YOUR ENERGY BILL GONE UP IN THE PAST YEAR?</description>
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      <title>Tom Collens</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>THE U.S HOUSE IS CONSIDER LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PREVENT CREDIT CARD COMPANIES FROM BEING ABLE TO CHANGE THE RULES ON A WYMB WHE IT COMES TO YOUR BILL AND THE TIEM YOU PAY YOUR BILLâ¦HAVE YOU HAD A CREDIT CARD COMPANY CHANGE THE RULES ON YOU?  HOW MANY CREDIT CARDS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR FAMILY? WHAT&apos;S YOUR WORST CREDIT CARD NIGHTMARE STORY?</description>
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      <title>Tom Collens</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>THE U.S HOUSE IS CONSIDER LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PREVENT CREDIT CARD COMPANIES FROM BEING ABLE TO CHANGE THE RULES ON A WYMB WHE IT COMES TO YOUR BILL AND THE TIEM YOU PAY YOUR BILLâ¦HAVE YOU HAD A CREDIT CARD COMPANY CHANGE THE RULES ON YOU?  HOW MANY CREDIT CARDS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR FAMILY? WHAT&apos;S YOUR WORST CREDIT CARD NIGHTMARE STORY?</description>
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      <title>Jim McNamara</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud talks to Jim McNamara, the Chairman of the GNO Bioscience economic development, about where the new VA hospital should go</description>
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      <title>Rafael Goyenechi</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud continues with open lines, then is joined by Rafael Goyenechi with the Metropolitan Crime Commission to talk about Mandeville mayor Eddie Price</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens up the lines to talk about Mandeville mayor Eddie Price and New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin</description>
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      <title>movie and theatre</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud talks theatre and movies for the weekend</description>
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      <title>special ed show</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud continues to discuss specail ed in louisiana w/ Cindy Arceneaux</description>
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      <title>special ed show</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:28:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud continues to discuss special ed in louisiana w/ cindy arceneaux</description>
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      <title>special ed children</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud talks with cindy arceneaux about special ed children and the state system</description>
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      <title>spud show</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud continues to talk about  noah/ ray nagin and the city council</description>
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      <title>spud show</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>spud talks about noah  contraversy/city council and ray nagin</description>
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      <title>Kay Wilkens</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The red cross is slim in the money dept. and they are considering going to the congress to ask for help in recouping katrina/rita losses.</description>
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      <title>Rachel Sance and Anna Zorilla</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>OVER 100 DOS AND CATS EUTHENIZED ON THE NORTHSHORE-DID THEY DO THE RIGHT THING?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The city council insists that the mayor show up for the council meeting on NOAH. What do you think?</description>
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      <title>MARK SINGLETARY</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH MARK SINGLETARY, PUBLISHER OF CITY BUSINESS. - WHY DIDN&apos;T THE OIL SPILL IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, THAT HAD SUCH AN IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY OF DOZENS OF STATES AND THE NATION, NOT GET MORE ATTENTION IN THE NATIONAL MEDIA? IS THE NATION STILL SUFFERING FROM KATRINA FATIGUE WHEN IT COMES TO NEWS OUT OF NEW ORLEANS? WHEN YOU TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AROUND THE NATION WHAT DO THEY SAY ABOUT NEW ORLEANS?</description>
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      <title>DARLENE CUSANZA, SHERIFF NEWELL NORMAN</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH DARLENE CUSANZA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CRIME STOPPERS AND SHERIFF NEWELL NORMAN, SHERIFF OF JEFFERSON PARISH. - NATIONAL NIGH OUT AGAINST CRIME--IF YOU WITNESS A CRIME WOULD YOU REPORT IT?  WHATS THE BIGGEST CRIME YOU HAVE WITNESSED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? HAVE YOU EVER REPORTED A CRIME?  WERE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE RESULT?  WHAT ARE YOUR CRIME STORY&apos;S?</description>
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      <title>WARREN RILEY</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH WARREN RILEY, NOPD SUPERINTNEDENT . - REGULAR MONTHLY UPDATE--CRIME CAMERAS--THEY MAYOR PROMISED AND DELIVERED ON CRIME CAMERAS IN THE CITY--HOW MANY ARE UP AND RUNNING IN THE CITY?  DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW IF THE CRIME CAMERA IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IS UP AND RUNNING?  THE FRENCH QUARTER HAS SEEN A SPIKE IN ARMED ROBBERIES--HOW SAFE DO YOU FEEL IN THE QUARTER?</description>
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      <title>Advanced Notice Continued</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should the city Inspector General provide the Mayors office advance notice before he launches an investigation? A charter ammendment--permanizes the office of inspector general dedicating permenant funding to his office, ethics review board and independednt police monior. Jackie Clarkson, Orleans Parish Council President, talks with Spud about this and more.</description>
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      <title>Advanced Notice</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Should the city Inspector General provide the Mayors office advance notice before he launches an investigation?  A charter ammendment--permanizes the office of inspector general dedicating permenant funding to his office, ethics review board and independednt police monior.  Jackie Clarkson, Orleans Parish Council President, talks with Spud about this and more.</description>
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      <title>Launching an Investigation</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How does the reporting process work in the state OIG&apos;s Office?  Do they have to report to the governor if they are about to launch an investigation?  Steven Street, State Inspector General joins Spud to discuss this and more.  Also, Shoudl the city Inspector General provide the mayors office advance notice before he launches an investigation?  Rafael Goyenechi, President of the Metropolitan, gives Spud his thoughts.</description>
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      <title>ALFRED RICHARD</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH ALFRED RICHARD, FILM CRITIC. WHAT&apos;S HOT AT THE BOX OFFICE?</description>
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      <title>MARIA SHAW</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD CONTINUES HIS CONVERSATION WITH MARIA SHAW, ASTROLOGER. WHAT&apos;S YOUR SIGN? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL BE LIKE? YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS? DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH RELATIONSHIPS? WE MIGHT HAVE SOME ANSWERS FOR YOU.</description>
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      <title>MARIA SHAW</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS TO MARIA SHAW, ASTROLOGER. WHAT&apos;S YOUR SIGN?  DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL BE LIKE?  YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS?  DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH RELATIONSHIPS?  WE MIGHT HAVE SOME ANSWERS FOR YOU.</description>
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      <title>Let it Out!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Have a gripe?  Let it out!  Spud is taking your calls and your gripes this hour.</description>
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      <title>Shout!  Let it Out!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Have a gripe?  Let it out!  Spud is taking your calls and your gripes this hour.</description>
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      <title>Let It Out!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Have a gripe?  Let it out!  Spud is taking your calls and your gripes this hour.</description>
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      <title>DALE STANDIFER</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAK WITH DALE STANDIFER, EXEC DIR BATTERED WOMEN&apos;S CENTER. MANY PEOPLE SAW IT COMING: DERRICK SHEPHERD&apos;S EX-GIRLFRIEND RECANTED HER TESTIMONY.  IS THIS SO FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND THOSE WHO BATTER THEM?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls. THAISE ASHFORD, ESTRANGED GIRLFRIEND OF DERRICK SHEPHERD RECANTED HER STORY IN FEDERAL COURT YESTERDAY, AND ADMITTED TO LYING TO THE POLICE.  SHOLD SH GOT TO JAIL? SHE ENCOURAGED JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFFF&apos;S OFFICE TO DROP THE CHARGES--SHOULD THEY OR SHOULD THEY BRING CHARGES AGAINST HER?</description>
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      <title>BILLY NUNGESSER</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH BILLY NUNGESSER, PLAQUEMINES PARISH PRESIDENT. - THE LATEST ON WATER INTAKE VALVES THAT WERE SHUT OFF DUE TO THE OIL SPILL--DO THEY HAVE ENOUGH WATER RESERVE?</description>
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      <title>Shepherd and Nagin</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud takes your calls about Mayor Ray Nagin and the Derrick Shepherd case</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is taking your calls.  It&apos;s open lines, we&apos;re stirring up the Talk Gumbo pot.</description>
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      <title>Who&apos;s hurting the city?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Whoâs hurting the rebuild of this city â channel 4â¦OR Mayor Nagin?    Nagin accused Channel 4 of hurting this city with their report on NOAH, the cityâs non-profit agency thatâs supposed to gut and board up houses. Whoâs really hurting this city &amp; the recovery â Channel 4 or the city and its non profit group?</description>
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      <title>ALFRED RICHARD</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH ALFRED RICHARD, FILM CRITIC. ARE THERE ANYMORE SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS ON THE WAY OR HAS THE SUMMER MOVIE SEASON REACHED ITS PEAK? WHAT&apos;S HOT AND WHAT&apos;S NOT AT THE BOX OFFICE. PLUS, WHAT MOVIES HAVE YOU SEEN RECENTLY?</description>
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      <title>Nick Ameen</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH NICK AMEEN, PETTY OFFICER WITH U.S. COAST GUARD IN NEW ORLEANS. - WHAT&apos;S THE LATEST ON THE SPILL...THE CLEANUP...HOW FAR-REACHING AND COSTLY WILL THE EFFECTS BE? HOW COMMON IS IT THAT WE HAVE UNLICENSED BOAT CAPTAINS ON THE RIVER?</description>
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      <title>ALLISON PLYER</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:26:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH ALLISON PLYER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY DATA CENTER. - MAYOR NAGIN HS SUBMITTED THE CITY&apos;S CHALLENGE OF THE U.S CENSUS BUREAUX&apos;S MOST RECENT POPULATION ESTIMATES, USING NEW DATA ANALYSIS FROM THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY DATA CENTER.  WHAT DOES A HIGHER POPULATION ESTIMATE MEAN?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE ACTION OF CHIEF RILEY, AND IS THE NOPD ON IT&apos;S WAY TO REGAINING YOUR TRUST AND RESPECT?</description>
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      <title>RAFAEL GOYENECHI</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>YOUR REACTION TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN BY NOPD CHIEF RILEY--DID HE GET IT RIGHT OR DID HE GET IT WRONG?</description>
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      <title>Oen Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>OPEN LINES:  NOPD HAS DISMISSED TWO OF THE THREE OFFICERS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT--DID THE CHIEF GET IT RIGHT OR WRONG?  ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH HIS ACTION OR SHOULD HAVE BE TOUGHER?</description>
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      <title>Parish Mayors</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The coast guard and the oil spill. We will tell you the latest.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The Coast Guard closed a 12 mile stretch of the Mississippi River at New Orleans after a tugboat and a 600 foot tanker collided.  Weâll bring you the latest. How long will it take to clean up?  How long will the river be closed?</description>
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      <title>Chris Bonura,Sherri Ben-Iesau, Dr. James Diaz</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR CLEAN UP?  WHEN WILL RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC TO RESUME?  ARE THERE ANY HEALTH CONERNS?</description>
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      <title>COL MIKE EDMONSON &amp; MARK COOPER</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH COL. MIKE EDMONSON AND MARK COOPER. - Did  you know you can be arrested if you don&apos;t leave if a &quot;FORCED&quot; evacuation is called.   Is it too much--should there only be voluntary &amp; mandatory?  We&apos;ll talk about that with you and talk to  hte state police aboug gameplan.com and how much are you gonna rely on the government in your hurricane plans, etcâ¦</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD CONTINUES HIS CONVERSATION WITH MIKE FREDERICK, OF FAIRTAX.ORG. WSJ broke down what people paid in 2006. The top 1% made 22% of the money &amp; paid 40-plus % of taxes. How much did you pay? Is it time to revamp America&apos;s tax system. Should everybody just pay 10%?</description>
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      <title>MIKE FREDERICK</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH MIKE FREDERICK, OF FAIRTAX.ORG. WSJ broke down what people paid in 2006.  The top 1% made 22% of the money &amp; paid 40-plus % of taxes.  How much did you pay?   Is it time to revamp America&apos;s tax system.  Should everybody just pay 10%?</description>
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      <title>Ralph Vacchiano</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Sports discussion with the New York Daily News- Giants beat writer, Ralph Vacchiano.</description>
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      <title>SANDY ROSENTHAL</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SHOULD LOUISIANA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 1.8 BILLION DOLLARS OF LEVEE REPARS OR SHOULD IT BE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT&apos;S JOB?</description>
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      <title>LARRY PRATT</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>THE D.C CITY COUNCIL IS SNUBBING THEIR NOSE AT THE SUPREME COURT&apos;S DECISION THAT GUARANTEES YOUR GITH TO BEAR ARMS.  WHOSE THE CRIMINAL HER--THE GUN OWNER OR THE D. C CITY COUNCIL?</description>
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      <title>DANNY ROGERS</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WANTS TO TURN THE OLD SIX FLAGS SIGHT INTO AN AMUSEMENT PARK/WATER PARK FOR NEW ORLEANS AND THE GULF SOUTH. - DO YOU THINK IT WOULD WORK? WOULD YOU SUPPORT IT?</description>
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      <title>Alfrd Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>WHAT&apos;S HOT AT THE BOX OFFICE THIS WEEKEND.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Let&apos;s talk about who you would slap if you had the chance.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Who would you Slap? It could be your momma,wife,the mayor...anyone you choose.</description>
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      <title>NICK FELTON</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH NICK FELTON, PRESIDENT OF THE NEW ORLEANS FIREFIGHTERS UNION. - 1500 CITY EMPLOYEES GET RAISES---WHAT ABOUT NOFD?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD TAKES YOUR CALLS. - WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER--WHERE ALLEGDLY AND OFF DUTY NOPD OFFICER THREATENED TO SHOOT SEVERAL INNOCENT BYSTANDERS AT THAT LOCATION: DID NOPD TAKE THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION?</description>
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      <title>JEROME SMITH, DORETHA AUGUSTUS, KIYANA HOWELL</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH JEROME SMITH, DIRECTOR OF THE TREME COMMUNITY CENTER; DORETHA AUGUSTUS, CAMP COUNSELOR AT THE TREME COMMUNITY CENTER; AND KIYANA HOWELL, VICTIM AND WITNESS. - WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER--WHERE ALLEGDLY AND OFF DUTY NOPD OFFICER THREATENED TO SHOOT SEVERAL INNOCENT BYSTANDERS AT THAT LOCATION:  DID NOPD TAKE THE RIGHT COURSE OF ACTION?</description>
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      <title>Clancy Dubos</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SEVERAL HIGH PLACED LEGISLATORS ARE NONE TOO PLEASED AT THE GOV&apos;S VETOES, ONE CALLING HIM ASSININE.  WAS THE GOV WITHIN THE LAW?  WILL THEY VETO HIS VETOES?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The LRA has fined the ICF $1 Million bucks for failing to meet their contractural obligations.  Is it too late to say I told you so?  That they should never have gotten this gig?</description>
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      <title>Frank Silvestri</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The LRA has fined the ICF $1 Million bucks for failing to meet their contractural obligations.  Is it too late to say I told you so?  That they should never have gotten this gig?</description>
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      <title>JOHN KENNEDY</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH STATE TREASURER JOHN KENNEDY. A RECORD NUMBER OF VETO&apos;S ON THE STATE BUDGET BY THE GOVERNO--WHAT IMPACT WILL IT HAVE IN YOUR DISTRICT?</description>
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      <title>AARON VILES</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH AARON VILES,CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR FOR THE GULF RESTORATION NETWORK.  THE PRESIDENT WANTS TO LIF THE BAN ON OFF SHORE OIL DRILLING--IS IT WOTH THE RISK?  SHOULD CONGRESS FOLLOW THE PRESIDENTS LEAD?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines: Obama Cartoon</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>OPEN LINES:  BARACK OBAMA&apos;S CAMPAIGN IS CONDEMING A &quot;TASTELESS AND OFFENSIVE&quot; NEW YORKER MAGAZINE THAT DEPICTS OBAMA IN A TURBAN FIST-BUMPING HS GUN-SLINGING WIFE.   ARE YOU OFFENDED BY THIS IMAGE?  IS THE MEDIA BEING RESPONSIBLE OR IRRESPONSIBLE WITH THIS DEPICTION OF BRACK?  THE EDITOR OF THE MAGAZINE INSISTS THAT IS SATIRICAL DEPICTION OF THE RUMORS ABOUT BARACK...IS IT JUST THAT SATARICAL OR OFFENSIVE?</description>
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      <title>Paul Vallas</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Monthly Visit-What can we expect this year?</description>
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      <title>Dr. Peter Winsauer</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Mixing prescription drugs and the deadly consequences.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>GOVERNOR JINDAL HAS BEEN IN OFFICE FOR 6 MONTHS--WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE HIM AS THE GOVERNOR?  WHAT HAS HE DONE WELL--WHAT HAS HE NOT DONE WELL?</description>
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      <title>Alfrd Richard-Film Critic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What&apos;s hot at the box office</description>
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      <title>Eric Hessler</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The discussion about Guidry and whether he was right or wrong continues with his attorney-Eric Hessler</description>
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      <title>Eric Hessler and Warren Riley</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about officer Guidry with his attorney Eric Hessler and Chief Warren Riley</description>
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      <title>Eric Hessler</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>We discuss the case with Guidry&apos;s attorney.</description>
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      <title>STEVEN SEGAL</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>BIG EVENT IN THE HOUSE OF BLUES--WHAT&apos;S HIS TAKE ON HOLLYWOOD SOUTH?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Whose side are you on in the NOPD controversyâthe cop who was suspended/reprimanded 15 minutes before retirement for wearing the wrong color shirtâ¦</description>
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      <title>Robert Jenkins and Jan Mann</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>STAN PAMPY BARRE FINALLY GETS SENTENCED--HOW MUCH LIENANCY SHOULD HE GET FOR COOPERATING WITH THE FEDS?</description>
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      <title>JimmyFarenholtz and Superintendent</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SHOULD ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FALL UNDER THE RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICTS CONTROL?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>A UNO poll says Mayor nN AGIN&apos;S APPROVAL RATINGS ARE 31%-Do you agree with this rating?</description>
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      <title>Jim Brandt</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>BOARD AND COMMMISSION MEMBERS ARE RESIGNING LEFT AND RIGHT--WOULD YOU VOLUNTARILY SERVE ON A BOARD I YOU HAD TO REVEAL YOUR INCOME?  IS IT FAIR?  SHOULD THEY HAVE TO DISCLOSE THEIR INCOME IF THEY HAVE NO INPUT ON POLICY IN THE STATE?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Let&apos;s discuss the archdiocese and the formal closing of 15 area parishes.</description>
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      <title>Sarah Comiskey and Alden Hagardorn</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>THIS WEEK THE ARCHDIOCESE WILL ANNOUNCE THE FORMAL CLOSING OF 15 AREA PARISHES.  WHOS SIDE ARE YOU ON?  THE ARCHDIOCESE OR THE PARISHIONERS WHO ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO SAVE THEIR CHURCHES?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Gas Prices</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Let&apos;s discuss gas prices-What are your thoughts?</description>
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      <title>Charlie Melancon</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>UPDATE ON NEW PROGRAMS FROM WASHINGTON TO HELP OUR RECOVERY</description>
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      <title>RANDY SMITH</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Imenent Domain-Should Homeowners who will lose their property to the government,be guaranteed compensation?</description>
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      <title>Maria Shaw-Celebrity Psychic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>She knows all and tells all..what can she tell about you?</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about what&apos;s hot at the box office with our Film Critic.</description>
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      <title>Lisa the Director of Recreation</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussing City Park with the Director of Recreation.</description>
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      <title>Jerry Coogan</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about Eddie Price.</description>
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      <title>Robert Lambert and Jerry Coogan</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How do you feel about the Eddie Price incident.</description>
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      <title>Jay Dardene</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Recall petitions (Whoâs still on the hot seat with the voters?)â¦ and voter fraud âare people abusing the system to assure certain people get re-elected in the Fall?</description>
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      <title>Off Shore Drilling</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Is off shore oil drilling a good idea or bad idea?  Should it be up to the feds or the states?  U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise calls Spud in this hour of Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud is taking your calls this hour.  What will you stir up in the Talk Gumbo today?</description>
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      <title>English Only?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Terrebone Parish School officials say all commencement speeches should be spoken in english only...agree or disagree?  Is that fair? Should graduation ceremonies be conducted in english or is this a violation of free speech?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about your concerns regarding Eddie Price, the Legislative Pay Raise, and everything in between.</description>
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      <title>WARREN RIELY-NOPD SUPERINTENDENT</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>MONTHLY VISIT--THE HIGH SPEED CHASE IN THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT--WHOULD THEY HAVE CALLED IT OFF?  THE WEAPONS CACHE IN THE CHEF PASS--WHO&apos;S DUMPING THE GUNS--</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Anne Duplessis says the Governor gave his word to the legislature â¦then broke itâ¦ who is he most accountable toâthe legislature or the citizens of Louisiana?  Plus, Weâll talk about the high speed chase in the heart of the business district.</description>
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      <title>Senator Ann Duplessis</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 7:35:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Bob speaks with Senator Ann Duplessis. Governor Jindal now vows to veto the legislative pay raise - will this restore his credibilty? Will this save face with you? If you were sitting across the table from Governor Jindal - what would you tell him? And, what does this tell you about the POW.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- Jindal vtoed pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Bobby Jindal vetoed the legislative pay raise today.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Jindal vetoed pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Bobby Jindal vetoed the legislative pay raise today. How do you feel about it?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Jindal Vetos raise</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Bobby Jindal Vetoed the legislative pay raise today. Does this restore your faith in Jindal?</description>
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      <title>Alfre Richard-Film Critic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What&apos;s hot at the box office this weekend?</description>
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      <title>Dr. Melinda Southern-Prof. of Research</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Continued discussion on:CHILD HOOD OBESITY--HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS IT? DO YOU HAVE OR KNOW SOMEONE WITH AN OBESE CHILD?  HOW BIG IS TOO BIG?  WHO SETS THE STANDARDS? IS IT AS SIMPLE AS DIET AND EXERCISE, OR IS IT GENETICS?</description>
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      <title>Dr.Melinda Southern</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>CHILD HOOD OBESITY--HOW BIG OF AN ISSUE IS IT? DO YOU HAVE OR KNOW SOMEONE WITH AN OBESE CHILD?  HOW BIG IS TOO BIG?  WHO SETS THE STANDARDS? IS IT AS SIMPLE AS DIET AND EXERCISE, OR IS IT GENETICS?</description>
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      <title>Eddie Price-Mayor of Mandeville</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>what really happened on the causeway?</description>
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      <title>Eddie Price-Mayor of Mandeville</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What really happened on the causeway that night?</description>
      <enclosure url="http://hosted-media.podzinger.com/wwl/archive/The_Spud_Show_with_John_Spud_McConnell/2008-06-26_Eddie_Price_Mayor_of_Mandeville.mp3"/>
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      <title>Lesson Learned, but no Veto</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Governor Jindal says he learned his lesson but still won&apos;t veto the legislative pay raise-- What lesson have you learned? What amore important to you?-- His reform measures or his promist to you?</description>
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      <title>Jindal Learns his Lesson</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Governor Jindal says he learned his lesson but still won&apos;t veto the legislative pay raise-- What lesson have you learned?  What amore important to you?-- His reform measures or his promist to you?</description>
      <enclosure url="http://hosted-media.podzinger.com/wwl/archive/The_Spud_Show_with_John_Spud_McConnell/2008-06-25_Jindal_Learns_his_Lesson.mp3"/>
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      <title>No death for Child Rapists</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The Supreme Court ruled that a child rapist can&apos;t be put to death... agree or disagree with the ruling?  Should child rapists be put to death or are you in favor of chemical castration?  Robert Jenkins is Spud&apos;s guest this hour on the Spud Show.</description>
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      <title>JIM ST. RAYMOND</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:12:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH POLITICIAL ANALYST JIM ST. RAYMOND. END OF THE SESSION RECAP--WHAT MADE IT WHAT DIDN&apos;T--WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE OUR LEGISLATORS? WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE THE GOVERNOR? IS THE STATE BETTER OFF AFTER THIS SESSION?</description>
      <enclosure url="http://hosted-media.podzinger.com/wwl/archive/The_Spud_Show_with_John_Spud_McConnell/2008-06-24_JIM_ST_RAYMOND(2).mp3"/>
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      <title>JIM ST. RAYMOND</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH POLITICIAL ANALYST JIM ST. RAYMOND. END OF THE SESSION RECAP--WHAT MADE IT WHAT DIDN&apos;T--WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE OUR LEGISLATORS? WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE THE GOVERNOR? IS THE STATE BETTER OFF AFTER THIS SESSION? SPUD ALSO SPEAKS WITH ARNEI FIELKOW, ORLEANS PARISH COUNCIL AT LARGE. NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUNDS--WHAT CONDITION ARE THEY AND WHEN WILL THEY BE FIXED FROM FEMA TRAILER SIGHTS.</description>
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      <title>ALAN KATZ, JIM ST. RAYMOND, BARRY ERWIN</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>SPUD SPEAKS WITH POLITICIAL ANALYSTS ALAN KATZ AND JIM ST. RAYMOND, AND ALSO BARRY ERWIN, PRESIDENT OF CABL. END OF THE SESSION RECAP--WHAT MADE IT WHAT DIDN&apos;T--WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE OUR LEGISLATORS?  WHAT GRADE DO YOU GIVE THE GOVERNOR?  IS THE STATE BETTER OFF AFTER THIS SESSION?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- State Legislature</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>GOVERNOR JINDAL THROUGH HIS INACTION HAS ALLOWED OVER 90 BILLS TO BECOME LAW WITHOUT HIS SIGNATURE--IS THIS A SIGN OF A LEADER OR A FOLLOWER?  IS HE MAKING DECISIONS OR FOLLOWING ORDERS?  BY NOT SIGNING THE BILL DOES THAT LEAD YOU TO BELIEVE THAT HE SUPPORTS IT OR DOESN&apos;T SUPPORT? AND IF DOESN&apos;T SIGN A BILL IS IT FAIR TO ASSUME THAT HE DOESN&apos;T HAVE GALL TO VETO IT OR THAT HE SUPPORTS IT PRIVATELY?</description>
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      <title>Jim Mcnamara</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The economic impact of building the new academic teaching hospital as well as the new VA hospital in downtown new Orleans. The state secretary of health and hospitals made the announcement last week that the state had signed off on the plan to build the hospital with approximately 384 beds.</description>
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      <title>Eddie Izzard-International Actor</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussing his performance tonight in New Orleans.VOLUNTEERS AND BENEFITS PERFORMANCES ARE HELPING THE REBUILD MORE THAN THE GOVERNMENT--DO YOU FIND SOEMTHING WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE?  WHAT VOLUNTEER EFFORTS ARE YOU MOST IMPRESSED WITH?</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard-Film Critic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Whats hot in the box office</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- Legislative Pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What would you say to the legislators participating in the pay raise?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- Legislative pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>All the state lawmakers say they are tired of talking about the pay raise-are you?</description>
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      <title>Melissa Snow-Shared Hope</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Children prostituted and sold into sex slavery here in the U.S and N.O.</description>
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      <title>David Vitter-U.S. Senator</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The president is calling on congress to lift the ban on off-shore oil drillings.</description>
      <enclosure url="http://hosted-media.podzinger.com/wwl/archive/The_Spud_Show_with_John_Spud_McConnell/2008-06-19_David_Vitter_U_S_Senator.mp3"/>
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      <title>Ronie Simpson and Mike Hunnicutt</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Have you storm proofed your house? How do you do it?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Spud opens the lines to your comments.  Open lines stirring up this pot of Talk Gumbo.</description>
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      <title>Guns in the City</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The chief wanted a law passed banning assault weapons in the city so he would have an additional aid in fighting crime, yet the policy of the NOPD is to confiscate any weapon from anybody, including law abiding citizens who cannot produce proof of ownership.  Where&apos;s the law that allows them to do that?  What state or city ordinace specifically states the NOPD can confiscate weapons that are not listed as stolen or the person carrying is a convicted felon?</description>
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      <title>Juvenille Crime</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Juvenille Crime-  How common is it compared to 10 years ago?  Are more and more youngsters involved in crime?  Spud debates the topic with retired NOPD officers Irv Magri and David Binelli.</description>
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      <title>Carlton Dufoucheu-President of the lake basin ponc</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Closing Mr.Go-How much legislative emphasis has flood protection got this session?</description>
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      <title>Clancy Dubos-Editor of Gambit Weekly</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How does the pay in 1980 compare to today&apos;s wages?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-legislative pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Let&apos;s discuss how you feel about the proposed legislative pay raise.</description>
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      <title>John Kennedy-State Treasurer</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How will the pay raise impact this year budget if it passes?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Legislative Pay raise</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The Senate passed the legislative bill for pay increase. How do you feel about this?</description>
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      <title>Senator Julie Quinn</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Pay raise-Do state legislators deserve the pay raise?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines and C.B. Forgotson</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about your reaction to the state legislature&apos;s pay raise vote.</description>
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      <title>Tommy Tucker</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest Host Tommy Tucker continutes to take your calls on the proposed Legislative pay raise. WWL News Director Dave Cohen breaks in with coverage of House Speaker, Representative Tucker&apos;s press conference.</description>
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      <title>Tommy Tucker</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Guest Host Tommy Tucker takes  your calls on the proposed Legislative pay raise.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Jindal and Nagin on Pay Raise</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Let&apos;s talk about trips by elected officials...What kind of bang do we get for our buck?</description>
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      <title>Opn Lines-Mayor Nagin</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Receipts indicate that Mayor Nagin dinned on expensive meals with taxpayer funded credit cards..How do you feel about this?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Gov. Jindal</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Governor Jindal says the legislative pay raise is over the top but he won&apos;t veto it.</description>
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      <title>More Money</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Pay raises for state lawmakers--Should they get them?  Do they deserve them?  Would you take the job for what they are currently getting paid?  Should they get paid full time wages for a part time job?</description>
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      <title>Creationism</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Creationism-- Does it belong in the classroom and should it be taught in science or religion class?</description>
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      <title>Free Speech</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>A group led by Mark Dice called &quot;The Resistance&quot; is sending out letters to soldiers in Iraq saying they&apos;re wasting their time, are being used as pawns and that 9/11 is an inside job.  What limits do freedom of speech have?  What SHOULD they have? Is this a form of &quot;modern day treason?&quot;</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- Helmet Law</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What do you think about the possibility of a new helmet law?</description>
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      <title>Dr. Alan Marr- Trauma Surgeon</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Our state legislature is considering whether or not to require people to wear helmets.</description>
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      <title>Steve Shenck-Director of E-Foods</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>A discussion about the rising prices of food.</description>
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      <title>David Crook-Editor of Wall St. Journal</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Are you worried about your 401K?</description>
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      <title>Jeff Stacey-Political Science Professor</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Hillary suspended her campaign and endorsed Obama. We will discuss this in depth with a Tulane political science professor.</description>
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      <title>Brad Telias-CBS Horse Racing Beat Reporter</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Big Brown goes from Triple Crown hopeful to dead last-What&apos;s your theory?</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard-Film Critic</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What&apos;s hot at the box office?</description>
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      <title>Tommy Tucker - 2:00pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy is joined by Congressman Charlie Melancon and Garland to discuss the emergency war spending bill and the possibilty of Katrina-related funds being eliminated</description>
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      <title>Tommy Tucker - 1:00pm</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Tommy talks with callers about the emergency war spending bill and the possibilty of Katrina-related funds being eliminated</description>
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      <title>You Control the TOWN Hall meeting...</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>John McCain is pushing Obama to have Town Hall Meetings where voters ask the questions.  Barrack Obama would preferred a more informal âLincoln / Douglasâ style debate.   As a voter which would you prefer â where do each the candidates shine â where are they weak?  The Talk Gumbo with guest host Tommy Tucker was joined by Kirby Goidel, LSU Political Science Professor.</description>
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      <title>Open Lines- Public Displays of Affection</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 2:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>A lesbian couple was kissing at a Major League game in Seattle- Was this appropriate?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>A lesbian couple was kissing at a major league game in Seattle- What do you think of PDA?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Democratic Nomination</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How do you feel about Barack Obama for president?</description>
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      <title>Open Lines-Democratic Nomination</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What do you think about the Obama nomination?</description>
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      <title>Robert Hogan- LSU Political Science Professor</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Obama clinched the Democratic nomination last night-How do you feel about this?</description>
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      <title>Tara Lubrano- Manager of Clearview Mall</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How to prepare for possible evacuation and discussion on Hillary being a possible V.P. for Obama.</description>
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      <title>Eric Pickering-Emegency Preparedness</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Are you ready to evacuate when it&apos;s necessary?</description>
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      <title>The assault weapons ban</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The assault weapons ban didnât get passed into lawâwhat steps will it take to combat the big, bad guns on New Orleans streets?  Should we arm New Orleans police officers with more fire power like in JP?</description>
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      <title>Shelley Midura</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Garland speaks with Shelley Midura, New Orleans City Councilwoman District A.- WHATâS WRONG WITH 3-1-1, THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANSâ CITY SERVICES HOTLINEâ¦AND, WHAT DID THE CITY COUNCIL FIND WHEN THEY INVESTIGATED THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT?  ALSO, HOW MANY CRIME CAMERAS ARE NOW UP AND RUNNING IN ORLEANS PARISH?   MAYOR NAGIN SAID IN HIS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS THAT THE CRIME CAMERAS WOULD BE UP AND RUNNINGâ¦ARE THEY?  WHAT ABOUT THE 3-1-1 CALL CENTER?</description>
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      <title>Medical and weather storm preparation</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Storm info and hurricane preparation and guidelines.</description>
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      <title>Preparing for flood season</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Discussion about animal Shelters, Gas prices, insurance and evacuating during the hurricane season.</description>
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      <title>Joe Piglia</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Information on contraflow and the rules for broken down cars and accidents.</description>
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      <title>Sex and the City</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 14:13:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>All the hype about Sex In the City begs the question, Are Men really from Mars and Women from Venus?  Do men know what women REALLY want?  Do women really know how what makes a man happy? Are men more ALIKE than different?  Or, are the sexes just worlds apart?  Spud was joined by the four ladies of the Entercom Family, Kat aka Samantha, Jackie, Kishana and Stacy.</description>
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      <title>Hurricane Protection 2008</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 13:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Is the West Bank ready for hurricane season?  Spud spoke to Jefferson Councilman Chris Roberts and Grand Isle Mayor David Cammardelle.</description>
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      <title>Communications Director for tha LA. Depart.</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Which bridges are safe?</description>
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      <title>Political Analyst and Strategist</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Are you a believer or a doubter in Nagin?</description>
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      <title>Pres. of the La. technology council</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>How much is spam costing your business in lost productivity?Do you open them or delete them?</description>
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      <title>Director of the Humane Law Enforcement</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The case of 2 dogs killing a cat on northshore.</description>
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      <title>Director of Humane Law Enforcement</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>The case of two dogs killing a cat on the northshore. Should they be put to sleep?</description>
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      <title>Melanie Erlich</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Did Road Home treat  all the neighborhoods fairly?</description>
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      <title>Jim Bernazanni</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 2:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What&apos;s he been doing since he retired?</description>
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      <title>Crimestoppers</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>What&apos;s the crime situation in New Orleans?</description>
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      <title>Maria Shaw</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Celebrity Astrologer</description>
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      <title>Maria Shaw</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Celebrity Astrologer-What&apos;s your horoscope?</description>
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      <title>open lines</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>military discussion</description>
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      <title>Alfred Richard</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
      <description>Its A Big holiday movie weekend, will Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal skull be as good as the first three? Does it live up to the hype? WWLâs Movie Critic Alfred Richard joins Spud for a look at the big weekend at the box office.</description>
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