Épisodes

  • 5 years of “Keeping Tiger Town Beautiful”

    5 years of “Keeping Tiger Town Beautiful”
    Feb 12 2026
    Kiran Chawla sits down with Jennifer Richardson as the founder of “Keep Tiger Town Beautiful” looks back at the inception of this program designed to clean up the Baton Rouge community and how much her passion project has grown over the past five years.

    Timestamps
    01:53 A Frustrated Beginning
    06:55 From Cleanup to Community
    11:53 Sober Living Collaboration
    20:58 Family Pride and Support
    22:59 A Unified Approach
    32:15 One-Way Ticket Program
    43:58 Join the Movement

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    49 min
  • Celebrating Baton Rouge's Best Businesses Gala

    Celebrating Baton Rouge's Best Businesses Gala
    Feb 5 2026
    Kiran Chawla sits down with two esteemed Baton Rouge business owners, Jim Urdiales of Mestizo's Mexican Restaurant and David Belanger of Belanger's Interiors, as they delve deep into the heart of what makes small businesses the backbone of our community. Also up for discussion is the “Best of Baton Rouge Best Businesses Gala” set for February 28th at L'Auberge Casino, inviting both winners and the public to partake in a night of celebration, networking, and community spirit.

    Timestamps
    01:29 Celebrating BR's best
    08:37 Personal Journeys of Business Ownership
    15:28 The Importance of Networking
    26:54 Balancing Work and Personal Life
    36:10 Supporting Each Other in Business
    40:40 The Gala: A Celebration of Success
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    54 min
  • Guard Turned Predator: The Tyler Holliday Scandal at Louisiana State Penitentiary

    Guard Turned Predator: The Tyler Holliday Scandal at Louisiana State Penitentiary
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode, Attorney Joe Long joins Kiran to explore a past case at Louisiana State Penitentiary involving Tony Johnson, an inmate at Angola State Penitentiary, who alleges he was sexually assaulted by LSP at Angola lieutenant, Tyler Holliday.

    Timestamps
    08:23 Understanding Countermeasures
    14:51 The Assault Details
    17:06 Reporting the Abuse
    25:13 The Civil Case Outcome
    27:32 The DNA Revelation
    31:41 Finding Credible Witnesses
    34:34 The Appeal Process

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    45 min
  • Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month: Dr. Willie Brooks

    Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Month: Dr. Willie Brooks
    Jan 22 2026
    January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Kiran Chawla is joined by certified human trafficking expert Dr. Willie Brooks, as they discuss the alarming reality that this issue permeates in our community.

    Timestamps
    08:35 Parent-Child Communication
    12:10 Advice for Kids
    16:53 The Dangers of the Internet
    25:18 Apps for Monitoring Children
    32:26 The Impact of Gaming
    35:36 The Scale of Human Trafficking
    38:58 Safety Measures for Children

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    47 min
  • Breaking Point: A Candid Conversation with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse

    Breaking Point: A Candid Conversation with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode, BRPD Chief T.J. Morse sits down with Kiran Chawla to discuss the budgetary concerns that has led to a shortage of officers in the Baton Rouge Police Department.

    Timestamps
    05:53 Strategic Crime Reduction Approaches
    08:17 Youth and Gun Violence
    10:15 Crime Statistics for 2025
    13:47 Community Engagement and Technology
    17:20 Repeat Offenders and Legal Challenges
    21:15 Domestic Violence Insights
    26:42 Overall Crime Trends and Public Perception
    29:15 Funding and Budgeting Concerns
    36:14 Upcoming Police Academy and Recruitment
    42:32 Event Funding and Police Support
    47:48 Patrol Live and Community Engagement

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    59 min
  • Exploring Human Trafficking with the Louisiana State Police

    Exploring Human Trafficking with the Louisiana State Police
    Jan 8 2026
    In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Louisiana State Police Investigator Jordyn Mcdempsey joins Kiran to discuss various topics including the issue of human trafficking in the state of Louisiana and how you can protect yourself and your family.

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    Timestamps
    01:44 Meet the Investigator
    04:27 Understanding Internet Crimes Against Children
    12:10 The Reality of Human Trafficking
    20:45 Local Case Study: A Wake-Up Call
    26:03 Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking
    36:42 Recruitment Tactics and Locations
    38:43 Raising Awareness

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    42 min
  • Three Decades of Prosecutions: WBR District Attorney Tony Clayton

    Three Decades of Prosecutions: WBR District Attorney Tony Clayton
    Dec 18 2025
    In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, WBR District Attorney Tony Clayton joins Kiran to discuss various topics including the pressing issue of juvenile crime in the Baton Rouge area, a recent case prosecuted by his office involving the shipment of an abortion pill across state lines, to the new football coach hired at Southern University.

    Timestamps
    01:19 Confronting Juvenile Crime
    06:07 Community Engagement and Prosecution
    21:20 Abortion Pill Prosecution
    29:52 New Southern University Football Coach
    45:55 Ethics in Journalism
    47:50 Remembering Sheriff Mike Cazes

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    54 min
  • Discovering Deception: Dr Loi Le on his role in the conviction of Samrat Mukherjee

    Discovering Deception: Dr Loi Le on his role in the conviction of Samrat Mukherjee
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla sits down with Dr. Loi Le who’s unique NPI number was being used by Samrat Mukherjee to write perscriptions for patients while posing as a doctor. Dr. Le opens up about how he came to learn of the deception by Mukherjee and his decision to report his former friend to authorities.

    Timestamps
    04:26 Coming to Light
    10:31 The NPI Number Explained
    16:41 Risks of Impersonation in Emergencies
    24:52 Reporting Process
    28:38 Medical Education
    32:43 The Long Path to Becoming a Doctor
    35:57 Personal Impact of the Betrayal

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    46 min