LaPolitics Report

Hosted by Jeremy Alford
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A podcast for people who love Louisiana politics, from www.LaPoliticsWeekly.com and www.LouisianaTracker.com

  1. Ep. 81: Paul Sawyer

    23 MAR

    Ep. 81: Paul Sawyer

    In the latest episode of the LaPolitics Report Podcast, we have a wide-ranging conversation with state Rep.-elect Paul Sawyer that eventually lands on English surnames, the characters created by Mark Twain and the writing prowess of late President Ulysses S. Grant. Somewhere in between, we hear Sawyer discuss what it's like going from the staff level in the U.S. Congress to one of the newest mid-term members of the Louisiana Legislature. He discusses flood and crime policy; campaign culture in 2026; and what committees and bills interest him in the ongoing regular session. Plus, we start this episode with an audio blast from the past courtesy of Earl K. Long during what was his final campaign for elected office. Want to hear what Uncle Earl has to say about telling the truth? Then this is your episode!

    44 min
  2. From the Archives: Clay Higgins

    16 MAR

    From the Archives: Clay Higgins

    Recorded in April 2017 for the second season of the LaPolitics Report Podcast, this episode from the archives features Congressman Clay Higgins. This was back when Higgins was arguably the least-known member of Louisiana's congressional delegation, fresh off of an unexpected election victory. In this episode, you'll get some car-buying tips from Higgins, who used to manage a car dealership. He also shared his experiences in law enforcement and the challenges police face with post-traumatic stress syndrome — and how it should be a bigger policy focus. Plus, we kick off the episode with a look back at the assassination of Huey Long and the questions still lingering about Dr. Carl Weiss.

    57 min
  3. From the Archives: Lance Harris

    16 MAR

    From the Archives: Lance Harris

    Recorded in September 2016 for the first season of the LaPolitics Report Podcast, this episode from the archives features Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Member Lance Harris. Serving then as the state House GOP chair, Harris discussed legislative politics of the day and offered up some surprising words for then-Gov. John Bel Edwards. You'll also hear Harris throwing back a beer at LaPolitics HQ while chatting about art, wine, love, Mardi Gras, RVs, convenience stores and piano lessons. Plus, this episode kicks off with an audio clip recorded 44 years ago of late Gov. Jimmie Davis and consultant Gus Weill explaining the best ways to get a horse inside the State Capitol building. (You have to hear it to believe it.) As a bit of lagniappe, you'll likewise learn LaPolitics' "Top 10 Don'ts of Political Campaigning." Well... you'll at least get the first five.

    53 min
  4. Ep. 80: Ways & Means Chair Tony Bacala

    9 MAR

    Ep. 80: Ways & Means Chair Tony Bacala

    House Ways and Means Chair Tony Bacala opens up this eighth season of the LaPolitics Report podcast with an overview of the regular session, tales from a life in law enforcement and an explanation for why his committee is known as "Ways to be Mean." Plus, we kick off this 80th episode of the pod with audio from yesteryear — a quote from late Gov. Edwin Edwards involving integrity, his mother and knowing what the truth really means.

    34 min
  5. Ep. 79: Davante Lewis

    17/06/2025

    Ep. 79: Davante Lewis

    On this episode of the LaPolitics Report Podcast, Davante Lewis talks about being the youngest member of the Public Service Commission and one of the highest ranking Democrats in Louisiana. How did he pull off a surprising win against a seasoned incumbent? What are the biggest challenges for an upstart politician? Is elected office worth it at the end of the day? Lewis discusses all of these topics, plus more! We also kick off this episode with a blast from our political past, via a must-hear interview excerpt featuring late Gov. Kathleen Blanco.

    30 min
  6. Ep. 78: Mike Strain

    13/06/2025

    Ep. 78: Mike Strain

    Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain discusses his unique route to elected office, how the regular session treated his department and what his own political future might look like. For our regular dose of political history, we also hear from a former statewide elected office who used his retirement speech to launch a new consulting company...

    40 min
  7. From the Archives: Former Sen. Fred Mills

    02/06/2025

    From the Archives: Former Sen. Fred Mills

    On the LaPolitics Report Podcast microphone is former Senate Health and Welfare Chairman Fred Mills. He'll keep you laughing in this episode that was recorded in October 2016 as he doles out lessons on marketing, medicine and Marcel Proust. The chairman also spent some time presenting a roadmap for health care policy in Louisiana and talking about his childhood as a mayor's kid. But it's the questions — yanked from the Proust Questionnaire — he fields at the end of the interview that offer a real glimpse into Mills' personality. Also in this episode: — A rendition of the legendary “Whiskey Speech,” read by author John Grisham. It's a winding bit oratory that was written in the 1950s by late Mississippi senator and judge Soggy Sweat, who then used it on the campaign trail. — An entry into the LaPolitics' series "Going Negative." This week it's all about the Seven Golden Rules.

    52 min
  8. From the Archives: Pollster Bernie Pinsonat

    02/06/2025

    From the Archives: Pollster Bernie Pinsonat

    Baton Rouge pollster Bernie Pinsonat discusses the Independent Party and offers four tips for evaluating a poll in this episode that was recorded in January 2017. We also hear a little bit about Pinsonat’s background, his upbringing in Livonia and his time working for former U.S. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston. To kick it all off, however, we dip into the audio archives to listen to former state Sen. Robert Adley roasting late Gov. Edwin Edwards.

    1 hr
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A podcast for people who love Louisiana politics, from www.LaPoliticsWeekly.com and www.LouisianaTracker.com

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Jeremy Alford
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hosted by Jeremy Alford
  • Show Website
    LaPolitics Report

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