Afternoon Show

With the President delivering his annual speech to Congress, you know that Fox News Radio's Todd Starnes has a take on it.  He called in to the Afternoon Drive Home and talked about the President's remarks and his plans for Mardi Gras. Starnes talked about how there is a place in New York that is serving up Louisiana style cuisine and said that he planned on having a little something in honor of M

With Mardi Gras on the horizon, City Parish President Joey Durel joined us on the phone during the Afternoon Drive Home. We first asked him about Mardi Gras and if there was any thought to cancellation of everything.  Durel said, I will tell you to my knowledge what I have been told, there has never been a Mardi Gras Day Parade cancelled...

You thought parking was bad here, just look what happened to this woman in Israel. Marco Rubio will deliver this year's Republican response to the State of the Union.  Also, Time Magazine is labeling him as the savior of the GOP. Congress is now planning on a look at relief for Hurricane Isaac...

The topic of political correctness comes up from time to time and it has come up again today.  In a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson spoke for 25 minutes about his views on things in the nation.  In that, he said that he thinks political correctness is a dangerous thing to this nation and that people need to boldly share their views publicly...

Things went off without a hitch...well almost.  The Super Bowl was called a success, but then the outage made things a little different.  Roger Goodell said that he was pleased that things went well and that the big game would come back, if it were up to him...

City Parish President Joey Durel is now a part of the mix on the Afternoon Drive Home.  He stopped by today to talk with us about some of the things that are ahead for the city and parish. Durel mentioned that the State of the Parish Address is coming up this Wednesday...

As we wrap up what happened at the Super Bowl, many people, since they are not Ravens or 49ers fans, were paying more attention to the commercials.  But were they good this year?  Jaci Russo came on the Afternoon Drive Home and shared her thoughts with us...

A Sandy Hook Victim's Father says, "The problem is not gun laws." Boys at this high school have to sign out toilet paper when they go to the bathroom. Cat ownership in Louisiana is down...way down. This columnist has a problem with Bobby Jindal's ideas...

You can't beat a good steak.  Whether you are someone that loves a good Filet Mignon or you just want some beef and you want it now, Stu Gonsuron has some tips for you, no pun intended.  He stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home today and talked steak...

Fun to be had by all at the King's Court Costume Contest in Lafayette.  That was what Kate Durio promised when she stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home to talk about it today.  Durio told us that this is really a party for all ages. We have lots of different age classifications from preschool up to adults...

Word comes today of Senator Mary Landrieu, who is arming herself for battle in her 2014 bid for reelection to the Senate. According to the Dead Pelican, Landrieu currently has on hand around $2.5 million for her re-election campaign as of the end of 2012...

Republican lawmakers are putting together measures that they say will limit what the federal government can do to enforce gun laws.  That includes penalties for publishing names of concealed carry permit holders and prohibition of enforcement of any new federal laws that come along. ...

The show airs tonight at 9c on NBC. Check out the preview interview with NBC News' Josh Mankiewicz.

You may not know it, but you already know what Google Places is.  In fact, you have likely already used it.  Still, if you are in business, you need to know about this handy tool to be able to help get more customers. Jaci Russo stopped by the Afternoon Drive Home and talked about this great tool to help your business...

The story came today that the Boy Scouts may be changing their stance on gays being leaders in the group.  Instead of a national ban, what is reportedly being discussed is that each council would make the decision themselves for their particular area...

Some people can make great gravy and others are not so gifted.  But it doesn't have to be that difficult.  Stu Gonsuron, resident food expert on the Afternoon Drive Home, stopped by for a chat and talked us through the process. Stu told us that one of the best things that you can do is to get your skillet really hot and cook your chicken or whatever meat you are working with really well... Read Mo

Governor Bobby Jindal is taking part in a Republican gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He is set to speak at a keynote dinner tonight and NBC News is reporting that he will make some interesting comments. According to an article, Jindal will say, Today’s conservatism is completely wrapped up in solving the hideous mess that is the federal budget, the burgeoning deficits, the mammoth federal

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, in one of his last moves in that post, has decided that women should be allowed in front line combat situations.  This is a reversal of a long time policy of the military not to have women in direct combat...

During the course of the inauguration coverage, many in the media made some interesting statements about the President and the inauguration. Among those were NBC's Brian Williams, who said that Michelle Obama was among the most interesting First Ladies that there has ever been...

Former Congressman Jeff Landry has only been out of office for a few weeks, so when he joins us, you know he has insights into the inner workings of this administration and the leadership of this Congress.  He spent some time with the Afternoon Drive Home today and talked about the President's inaugural address and what he plans to do moving forward...