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This episode of the KTBS political podcast “The App-Arklatex People and Politics” features a conversation with Sammy Wyatt—a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Louisiana. Wyatt is running for the seat currently held by Senator Bill Cassidy; and that field is getting crowded. 

However, Wyatt says he is unbothered by the number of candidates on the Republican side of the ledger, proudly espousing what he calls his “outsider” ...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast: “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics” features East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran.

Moran discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ongoing congressional re-districting controversy in Texas.

he also offers opinions on several projects of importance to east Texas including the Red River Army Depot; and matters of worldwide importance like the anchorage summit betwee...

This episode of “The App-ArkLaTex People and Politics” features Colin Allred, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from the state of Texas.

Among the topics covered in the conversation with Allred is the current battle over redistricting in the Lone Star State.

Allred is also a former member of the U.S. House and served briefly with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Bossier Parish. Allred reflects briefly on his imp...

The 30th edition of this podcast to go online. It has been a busy year for the Attorney General, starting on January 1, 2025, with the terror attack in New Orleans; to the infamous escape of ten prisoners from the New Orleans jail; to the implementation of the death penalty for the first time since 2010. Murrill is always an interesting interview; willing to take on almost any topic and give you her best thoughts. This edi...

The latest edition of the KTBS-tv political podcast “The APP-Arklatex People and Politics”, features state representative Chuck Owen of Vernon Parish, Louisiana. 
He discusses several issues from the most recent legislative session – including auto insurance rates; and pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers. 
But the issue that Owen really wanted to take on was carbon sequestration in Louisiana, and especially in h...

The latest edition of the KTBS Political Podcast “THE APP” is now available.

This show features a discussion with Jeff Crouere. He may be the hardest working man in Louisiana media. He is a ploitical analyst; The general manager of WGSO radio in New Orleans; Hosts a show titled 'Ringside Politics';
has a polictical television show on multiple outlets; puts together a live monthly "Roast-Like" show in the New Orleans area...

The latest episode of the KTBS political podcast "The APP" is now available.
This episode features Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr, co-hosts of "American Ground Radio" heard in 45 markets across the country.
Both are strong conservatives and create thoughtful discourse and commentary daily.
Parr is a former TV Meteorologist; Avallone the former president of the Caddo Parish Republican Party.
"The APP" Is hosted...

The latest episode of the KTBS political podcast "The APP- Arxlatex People and Politics" Features Walt Leger, former speaker pro tem of the Louisiana house of representatives.
Currently, Leger is president and CEO of "New Orleans and Company" which is involved with tourism in Louisiana. As such, he works closelt with LT. Governor Billy Nungesser.
During thid episode of "The APP" Leger discusses Louisiana's opportunit...

The latest edition of "The APP- Arklatex, People and Politics" Features Melissa Flournoy, chair of the '10,000 women of Louisiana'. This is a grassroots advocacy group designed to allow citizens to air their concerns about politics and government.
Following similar events in Ruston and Monroe, Flournoy's group held a recent town hall in Shreveport with more than 200 registered citizens.
She says her group is dedicate...

THIS EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS” , FEATURES LOUISIANA’S SURGEON GENERAL, DR. RALPH ABRAHAM; AND DEPUTY SURGEON GENERAL, DR. WYCHE COLEMAN.

BOTH DISCUSS MANY TOPICS RELATED TO HEALTCHCARE IN LOUISIANA –RANGING FROM THE RECENT MEASLES OUTBREAK IN BOTH TEXAS AND LOUISIANA; TO THE FOOD SUPPLY AND EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN HARMFUL ADDITIVES; AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITIC...

THIS EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”, FEATURES A CONVERSATION WITH LOUISIANA GOVERNOR JEFF LANDRY. IT WAS RECORDED JUST OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL, IN BATON ROUGE, AS THE CURRENT SESSION GOT UNDERWAY.

THE GOVERNOR DICUSSES A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE INSURANCE CRISIS IN LOUISIANA—ESPECIALLY AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE.

HE’S CALLING ON LAWMAKERS TO COME UP WITH MEANINGFUL LEG...

THE LATEST EDITION OF THE KTBS POLITICAL PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS” , FEATURES U.S. SENATOR BILL CASSIDY OF LOUISIANA. CASSIDY DISCUSSES A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE BATTLE TO MAINTAIN THE SOLVENCY OF SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID; THE CONTROVERSY OVER SOME RECENT DEPORTATIONS; EXTENDING THE TRUMP TAX CUTS AND MUCH MORE.

“THE APP” IS HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR AND POLITCAL REPORTER JEFF B...

In this episode of The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics, KTBS anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr welcomes Shreveport State Senator Alan Seabaugh, who represents District 31. Senator Seabaugh shares his insights on the upcoming legislative session and dives into the state's ongoing insurance crisis, including his reaction to Governor Jeff Landry’s recent press conference on the issue.

Seabaugh also revisits his ef...

In this episode of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, Louisiana District 6 State Representative Michael Melerine joins the conversation on the same day Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference outlining his proposals to address the state’s insurance crisis ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Governor Landry specifically mentioned the "collateral source" bill—originally introduced by Melerine in the last sessi...

The next episode of the KTBS political podcast The App features State Representative Dennis Bamburg Jr., who represents parts of Caddo and Bossier Parishes, as well as all of Red River Parish.

As an insurance professional, Bamburg believes Louisiana’s ongoing insurance crisis—particularly in the auto market—will be one of the top issues facing lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session. He emphasizes that now is the time...

In this episode of the KTBS political podcast The App, Shreveport State Representative Tammy Phelps (District 3) shares her perspective on the recent defeat of four constitutional amendments and what could come next.

She also discusses education—specifically the proposed teacher pay raises that were part of the defeated Amendment 2—and how lawmakers might move forward in supporting teachers and school staff.

Representative P...

In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, District 13 State Representative Jack McFarland joins the show. As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, McFarland plays a key role in Louisiana’s budgeting process. He discusses how the recent failure of four constitutional amendments could impact that process moving forward.

McFarland also addresses the possibility of running for Louisiana State Treasurer...

In this edition of The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, Shreveport State Representative Steven Jackson discusses the upcoming Louisiana legislative session. One of the bills he plans to introduce would raise the promotional cap for casinos in his district—a move he says is necessary to stay competitive with neighboring states like Texas and Oklahoma, which have no such cap.

Jackson also weighs in on the recent failure of ...

In this episode of the KTBS-TV podcast production, The App: ArkLaTex People and Politics, State Senator Adam Bass—who represents Louisiana's District 36—joins host Jeff Beimfohr to discuss the recent election, where all four proposed constitutional amendments were soundly defeated at the ballot box.

Senator Bass also looks ahead to the upcoming legislative session, focusing on what he believes will be one of the most hotly ...