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Louisiana’s Secretary of Revenue is the most recent guest on the KTBS political podcast: “The App - ArkLaTex People and Politics.”

Nelson has helped oversee a restructuring of Louisiana’s tax policies and discusses what that means for the future of the state.

According to Nelson, Louisiana’s current income tax is now among the lowest in the country; and he explains what that means for the future of economic development in th...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast “The APP – ArkLaTex People and Politics” features Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier.DeVillier and Senate President Cameron Henry have been traveling across the state, holding town halls to receive feedback from constituents on the last legislative session and what they would like to see happen moving forward.DeVillier also discussed the federal government shutdow...

This episode of the KTBS-TV political podcast, “The App – Arklatex People and Politics,” features a pair of Louisiana political consultants: Andrew Bautsch and Mitch Rabalais. Their agency, Devise Strategy Group, specializes in political strategy and consulting, fundraising, and advertising.

Together, the pair helps shape a look at politics behind the scenes—what makes a good candidate, the criteria all candidates should po...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics,” features Stacey Melerine—a member of Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, more commonly referred to as BESE.

Melerine discusses her road to becoming a BESE board member, which is rather unique; the role BESE plays in Louisiana education policy—which, in some respects, is surprising; and the progress Louisiana students h...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast, “The App – ArkLaTex People and Politics,” features Conrad Cable. Cable is jumping into the race for Louisiana’s Congressional seat in District Four.

Cable is a farmer from Union Parish who launched his campaign over the recent Labor Day weekend. He’s proud to share that he already has 150 volunteers assisting his campaign.

A new closed primary system will be in effect for this elec...

This episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana’s 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow.
The congresswoman discusses a variety of topics—from ways to help farmers in her district with a proposed new savings account for agriculture, to her very personal story concerning her journey to Congress.
Letlow has risen quickly in the capital as a member of the powerful Ap...

The most recent episode of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.

Currently on recess, the senator paid a visit to our studios for a conversation on many subjects, including troops in the streets of Washington, D.C.; the creation of a sovereign wealth fund to help save Social Security; and the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Among other topics, Cassidy also discussed ...

This edition of the KTBS political podcast “The APP—Arklatex People and Politics” features an extended conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Louisiana State Supt. of Education Cade Brumley.

KTBS was selected as one of just two television stations in Louisiana to conduct one-on-one interviews with the secretary.

McMahon chose Louisiana to begin her 50-state tour of America entitled: “Returning Educat...

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...