Jeremy has enjoyed a long career behind the microphone with stops in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and Indiana before coming to the Acadiana area. In addition to programming KPEL, Jeremy enjoys talking to you on your drive home every weekday from 5-6pm.In what spare time he has, Jeremy likes to follow sports, play golf, is an avid reader and enjoys time with his family.
Jeremy Lawrence
Would You Be Willing To Go Meatless One Day A Week?
The City of Los Angeles has formally endorsed the idea of "Meatless Mondays" which would encourage citizens to go without meat one day a week. Those supporting the move say that it would show,
support of comprehensive sustainability efforts as well as to further encourage residents to eat a more varied plant-based diet to protect their health and protect animals...
Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of November 5
There was a lot to cover, particularly with the election on Tuesday, so we only got so far. But, we'd love to share with you the things that we missed this week on your Afternoon Drive Home.
Fox Business reports on workers turned away from helping Sandy victims because the workers were not union employees...
Soup For You – Food Friday
Its the time of year for soup as things get a little cooler. But what are some of the best things you can do to make great soup? Stu Gonsuron joined us on a Food Friday on the Afternoon Drive Home. One of the things that Gonsuron talked about was using a couple of recipes and feel free to be creative...
Obamacare – We Tried To Tell You
I hate being in the position of saying, "See, I told you so." Still, that is the position that we are in today. Obama has been reelected and Obamacare is headed for us like a runaway freight train. Conservatives tried to tell everyone that it was bad news for the country and the economy...
Congressmen Talk About The Way Forward After The Election
It was a rare honor to have in our studio 4 members of Congress to talk about the way forward from the 2012 election. Joining us on the Afternoon Drive Home were Jim Jordan of Ohio, Tom Graves of Georgia, and Mick Mulvaney and Jeff Duncan, both of South Carolina...
Fiscal Cliff – Solve It By Compromising With Democrats or Standing on Principle?
With the impending fiscal cliff that continues to be mentioned, there has been talk of what needs to be done going forward. But what is the solution? Should Republicans compromise with Democrats or stand by principles to get things done...
Obama Reelected – How Have Conservatives Responded?
It has been a mixed bag, but reactions are about what you would expect. Glenn Beck talked about freedom and his beliefs in God, Michelle Malkin encouraged people not to lose heart and continue the fight for freedom.
Meanwhile, many thoughts as to why Romney lost have been advanced...
What Do You Think of John Boehner’s Offer to Obama?
John Boehner held out the olive branch to President Obama today, saying that he would be willing to consider tax increases under the right conditions. He further called on the President to act as a leader.
What do you think about Speaker Boehner's offer...
What Does The Election Mean For Us?
It has taken a little time for the results to settle in. As I was part of KPEL's election coverage, I had a front seat to when results rolled in for the Presidential election as well as local races of interest. Based on that, things came along fast and furious (no pun intended), and I had little time to reflect on it until this morning...
What Do You Think About Barack Obama’s Re-election?
The votes are in and President Barack Obama has been re-elected. He has beaten Republican challenger Mitt Romney so he can have another term as President of the United States.
But what do you think of Mr. Obama's victory? Are you pleased or do you see problems...
Digital Engagement – Brand Buzz
The war was on and many thought that they knew what would happen. It was QR codes versus the new and exciting digital watermarks. Jaci Russo stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about the battle and where she thinks things are...
Who Do You Think Will Win The 2012 Presidential Election?
You've heard everything and you've seen everything, now we want to know who you think will win the 2012 election. As you vote in our poll, don't think about who you want to win, but who you think will win.
One Day Before The Election And Strategy Of The Campaigns
The polls open tomorrow and the election will be decided by days end...we hope. The campaigns are mapping out their strategy. According to some sources, Obama will be claiming early victory, in order to demoralize Romney voters. Also, some are predicting an Obama victory while others are predicting a Romney victory...
Afternoon Drive Digest – What We Couldn’t Get To – Week of October 29
There was a lot to cover, from the Congressional Debate to other items coming out of New York and New Jersey. There was no way to get to it all, so read on and enjoy the material that we just couldn't get to.
More coming out about Libya here, and here...
Lafayette Man Sees Prison Time For Child Porn
36-year-old Cedric Connor of Lafayette will see over 19 years of prison time after a conviction on child porn production. Court documents showed that Connor produced the porn while babysitting a 7-year-old girl, taking pictures of her in sexually explicit poses
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Election Eve Weekend – How Does It Look
I am not one of those with inside knowledge of poll and data. That said, I can look and see things that are happening in the polls that all of us see in the public and I am seeing the thing that happens in every race. Things tighten in the end...
Bring On The Brine – Food Friday
On this edition of a Food Friday, we feature a new regular chef, Stu Gonsuron. He shared his background with us and talked about his nearly 20 years in the food industry. He joined us on the Afternoon Drive Home to share some wisdom on using brine to make meat work better...
Dick Morris Says Landslide Next Tuesday – What Do You Think?
Dick Morris, former adviser to Trent Lott and Bill Clinton, filed an opinion piece with the Hill recently where he predicted that a landslide is setting up for Mitt Romney in this race. He cites the polling data in Ohio, Virginia and other swing states as the basis for his belief.
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Newstalk 96.5 KPEL Offered Ron Richard Interview, Not Equal Time
Lafayette, LA – November 1, 2012 –NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL would like to clarify, for the record, that Ron Richard, Democratic Candidate for Congress, was offered a block of interview time on our morning show. Richard came out with a release saying that KPEL offered “equal time” and that was not the case...
How Excited Are You For The Landry – Boustany Debate?
The debate is scheduled for Wednesday. Are you ready? Are you excited to find out where each candidate stands on the issues? Let us know in our poll question below what you think.