This episode was posted soon after LSU announced the hiring of a new President and Chancellor, and just hours before they named the new Athletic Director...although I think we guessed that one!

Our military veterans represent a larger percentage of federal employees than they do in the private sector. So federal job cuts are hitting them much harder. After years of veterans being prioritized in filling jobs they are qualified for, they're being fired in large numbers. Jim and Rannah discuss whether we are betraying our commitment to our military veterans and what you can do about it.

Jim and Rannah take a look at declining church attendance, churches closing and how the decline in organized religion impacts our daily lives.

Coming off the very successful Super Bowl in New Orleans, the city is ready for Mardi Gras like never before. Jim and Rannah talk about favorite parades, traditions, music and more. Is riding in a Mardi Gras parade on your bucket list? We'll talk about that experience and some traditions that date back almost 200 years.

Jim and Rannah take a look at the national stories that impacted Louisiana during January. Starting on New Year's Day, we take a look at how the good and bad national news affected us.

Jim and Rannah talk about how Christmas has become a secular holiday embraced by more religions and the new ways we're celebrating Christmas in 2024 -- with a funny observation about how Christmas cards have evolved.