About this episode
The episode features discussions on journalism, politics, and media commentary with various guests reflecting on current events.
Wife of longtime Baton Rouge columnist Smiley Anders Katherine Anders remembers her husband on the anniversary of his column. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on the firing of CBS correspondent Scott Pelley. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks the various politics topics including the latest with Pres. Trump and the war in Iran.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Engster
Guests: Katherine Anders, George Sells, Mark Ballard
Topics covered
- Baton Rouge
- politics
- media
- journalism
- current events
Keywords
- Katherine Anders
- George Sells
- Mark Ballard
- Scott Pelley
- Pres. Trump
- Iran
- Baton Rouge
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran
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