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 between President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin; and the war in the...
Aug 15, 2025•26 min•Ep. 32
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 impressions of working with the speaker. Also featured in this episode of T...
Aug 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 31
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 edition of “The App” will become available on Sunday morning, August 1st. The...
Jul 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 30
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 his Parish. Owen describes the difference between carbon capture and carbon sequest...
Jul 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 29
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-featuring politicains and comedians... That show is called 'Politics with a...
Jun 15, 2025•33 min•Ep. 28
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 by KTBS anchor and political reporter Jeff Beimfohr. It is available on all major pod...
Jun 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 27
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 opportunities for tourism in the upcoming year. He also discusses how he works with region...
May 18, 2025•27 min•Ep. 25
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 dedicated to more transparency and respect in government. The conversation is lively and...
May 15, 2025•30 min•Ep. 26
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 POLITICS AND MEDICINE—AND WHETHER ONE SHOULD EXIST AT ALL. HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR...
Apr 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 24
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 LEGISLATION THAT WILL GET THE RATES DOWN; AND WANTS THE INSURANCE COMMISSIO...
Apr 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 23
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 BEIMFOHR, AND CAN BE FOUND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS AND KTBS DIGITAL...
Apr 20, 2025•20 min•Ep. 22
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 effort to eliminate speed zone cameras, a bill that failed last year, and ...
Apr 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 21
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 session—and the representative offers his timely reaction. Melerine also disc...
Apr 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 20
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 to find real solutions, saying, “If we don’t come up with some good answ...
Apr 09, 2025•31 min•Ep. 19
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 Phelps gives insight into the upcoming legislative session, what’s top o...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 18
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, noting how his current role provides strong preparation for that posit...
Apr 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 17
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 four constitutional amendments and what that could mean for the legislat...
Apr 05, 2025•31 min•Ep. 16
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 debated topics: insurance, specifically auto insurance. As an insurance ...
Apr 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 15
State Representative Raymond Crews joins The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to discuss the fallout from the recent election and the Legislature’s next steps on key issues like tax reform. He also shares a bold and unconventional proposal, a currency system backed by gold—to help protect against inflation. Tune in for fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas from Rep. Crews.
Apr 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 14
State Representatives Dodie Horton and Larry Bagley join The APP—Arklatex People and Politics to break down the results of the recent election, including the defeat of four proposed constitutional amendments. They share their perspectives on what’s next for tax reform, budget priorities, and how the Legislature plans to move forward. Don’t miss this candid conversation with two key voices from Baton Rouge.
Apr 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 13
KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers. In the latest episodes, State Senators Sam Jenkins and Thomas Pressly, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans.
Mar 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 12
KTBS-TV’s The APP—Arklatex People and Politics brings insightful conversations with Louisiana lawmakers with State Representatives Joy Walters and Danny McCormick, discuss the failure of recent constitutional amendments and upcoming legislative plans. Hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, this podcast is your go-to source for political discussions in Northwest Louisiana. Available on KTBS digital platforms and all podcast streaming services.
Mar 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 11
THIS EPISODE OF THE KTBS PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”, FEATURES LOUISIANA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TIM TEMPLE. THE COMMMISSIONER DISCUSSES THE CURRENT STATE OF THE INSURANCE MARKETS IN THE STATE—WHAT HAS BEEN LABELED AS AN “INSURANCE CRISIS”; AND TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE PROGRESS THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN MADE AND WHAT STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE. TEMPLE DISCUSSES PROGRESS ON THE PROPERTY SIDE OF THE EQUATION, AND ALSO PROBLEMS IN THE AUTO INSURANCE INDUSTRY. THE COMMISSIONER TALKS ABOUT ...
Mar 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 10
KTBS-TV's “The App–ArkLaTex People and Politics” podcast features Congressman Nathaniel Moran discussing his new role on the House Ethics Committee, the upcoming budget reconciliation, and concerns about government waste uncovered by the group DOGE. The episode, hosted by Jeff Beimfohr, airs March 30, 2025, on all major podcast platforms and KTBS.com.
Mar 30, 2025•33 min•Ep. 9
IN THIS EPISODE OF “THE APP—ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS,” we host United States Congressman Cleo Fields, a Democrat from Louisiana’s Sixth District. His appearance is very timely — the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments challenging the redistricting map that led to Fields’ election on Monday, March 24th. In this interview, Fields says he’s very confident the Supreme Court will rule the “right way” and conclude the Louisiana Legislature used proper criteria in developing the cu...
Mar 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 8
THIS EDITION OF “THE APP” FEATURES STATE REPRESENTATIVE JULIE EMERSON, CHAIRWOMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE; AND IS HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER, JEFF BEIMFOHR. DURING THIS PODCAST EMERSON DISCUSSES A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF LOUISIANA’S FISCAL FUTURE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2. THE AMENDMENT SEEKS TO REVISE ARICLE 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND PROVDES FOR A VARIETY OF THINGS LIKE LOWERING THE MAXIMUM RATE OF STATE INCOME TAX AND DOUBLING THE DEDUCTION FOR SENIORS OVER 65....
Mar 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 7
RICHARD NELSON DISCUSSES A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF LOUISIANA’S FISCAL FUTURE: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2.
Mar 19, 2025•28 min•Ep. 6
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE KTBS PODCAST: “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS, FEATURES LOUISIANA STATE TREASURER, JOHN FLEMING. FLEMING HAS AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME; A DOCTOR; EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN; U.S. CONGRESSMAN; WHITE HOUSE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF; AND NOW A CANDIDATE FOR THE U.S. SENATE. FLEMING WILL DISCUSS ALL THOSE ROLES, WITH SOME BEHIND THE SCENES STORIES FROM HIS DAYS IN THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE LATEST EDITION OF “THE APP-ARKLATEX PEOPLE AND POLITICS”, HOSTED BY KTBS ANCHOR AND P...
Mar 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 5
THE NEWEST EPISODE FEATURES A DISCUSSIONS WITH JANE SMITH, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOSSIER REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S GROUP; HOSTED BY KTBS -TV ANCHOR AND POLITICAL REPORTER JEFF BEIMFOHR. IN ADDTION , SMITH HAS A LONG AND VARIED BACKGROUND IN POLITICS AND EDUCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SHE WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOLS; AND SHE WAS ALSO A LONGTIME LAWMAKER IN THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE. SHE HAS MANY STORIES TO RELATE, INCLUDING THE WAY POLITICS HAS EVOLVED OVER THE LAST TWO DECADES. IT WAS A LI...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 4
THIS WEEK’S EPISODE FEATURES MELINDA DESLATTE FROM THE ‘PUBLIC AFFAIRS RESEARCH COUNCIL’, AND BARRY ERWIN WITH ‘LEADERS FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA’. BOTH HAVE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUNDS IN JOURNALISM; DESLATTE WAS A REPORTER FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, WHILE ERWIN WAS A NEWS ANCHOR IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA BEFORE MAKING A CAREER SWITCH.
Mar 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 3
