Taste of Louisiana Introduction

How bad are our roads in Louisiana? What about infrastructure? Any help on the way? Where do we rank among other states? All the answers to those questions including Big Rig Professional Driver Tim Chelette on how hard is to merge from the Miss. River Bridge in Baton Rouge? 

Is Louisiana doing enough when it comes to mental health issues? Does insurance cover visits to places like Care South Medical? How many citizens suffer from depression in Louisiana? Donna Matthews, Behavioral Health Director at Care South Medical and Dental joins Chris Powers to answer some of these and more on this podcast.

WAFB Chief Meterorologist, Jay Grimes joins Chris Powers as we talk about Hurricanes. How they form? Do warm waters contribute to the storms? How many Category 5 Hurricanes hit the US? How should you prepare for a storm? Plus, the HOT WEATHER!! Any relief soon? Jay has been studing weather and the different patterns they form since the 1980's. He has been named one of the most trusted source when it comes to weather in Louisiana. 

La. Music Hall of Fame President Mike Sheppard and Chris Powers talk about the rich music history of Louisiana. We'll also talk about Elvis Presley, Fats Domino and why was Randy Travis recently inducted? What are the qualifications to get into the Hall? Is there a musuem you can tour? Is it funded by the State?

When was the 1st batch of Boudin made? Where was the 1st batch made? Who makes the best? Experts talk about the secret of making a good boudin.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser joins Chris Powers as they talk about Tourism in Louisiana. How much will the the Super Bowl bring to the state? Where do people visit when they come to Louisiana? How is  his office will help spread the word about Louisiana's 211 museums. 

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We're talking Automobile Insurance in Louisiana is what we're talking about on this podcast. Are we the highest? Why do we pay so much? How can you get your rates down? Any relief in sight?

The BREC Parks system has just been named "The Best" in the nation and BREC Press Secretary Cheryl Michelet joins us to talk about it.

How many tourists does it bring to New Orleans. What is the economic impact to the state? Would you cruise out of the Cresecent City? Kimberly Curth joins me to give us some fun facts about the cruise industry of New Orleans.

I talked to Wayne Toups about Zydecajun, winning a Grammy, getting a song charted and does he see the end of the road anytime soon. Plus, the name he wanted to call his band.

A look at LSU's history in Omaha and their quest to win LSU Baseball's 7th National Title.

We'll talk to Jennifer Valluame, an Indepent Travel Advisor to Walt Disney World. She'll gives us the in's and outs about Genie+, Disney Resorts, and new Guide Lines you need to know about. 

Louisiana ranks 2nd in the nation in Juvenile crimes. D.A from the 18th Judicial District-Tony Clayton will join me. 

Some historians say New Orleans had the very 1st Rock and Roll ever recorded in 1949 by Fats Domino.

My new podcast begins next week.